Archive - Boiler Room

Why it took two decades to get The Roots to NZ.

Summer Haze organisers explain how it happened - and why it may not happen again.

Jul 24 •

Has Eden Park bitten off more than it can chew?

Travis Scott is bringing the rage. It could test the limits of Tāmaki Makaurau’s premiere stadium.

Jul 23 •

How's life in NZ's chillest band? 'Hectic'

Laidback six-piece Leisure began life at a bach. Now, they're playing Lollapalooza.

Jul 22 •

What's everyone listening to this weekend?

New Drug Church, more from Cults, Sampha and Little Simz join forces, and is this the return of the Beastie Boys?

Jul 18 •

An entire tour cancelled over five words? That's new.

Tenacious D's New Zealand tour cancellation is unprecendented.

Jul 16 •

Charli XCX surely has to headline Laneway.

Plus, every hope and dream I have for the looming summer festival season.

Jul 15 •

The interview that took two years to land.

Meet Daniel Johann, Aotearoa's massively successful but incredibly reserved streaming giant.

Jul 11 •

Pōneke's newest music venue is nearly ready for business.

"We'll be ready ... we don't have a choice," promises the owner of Meow Nui, whose deadline is approaching fast.

Jul 8 •

Three throwback hip-hop festivals are duking it out.

Can you spot the difference between Juicy Fest, Eden Fest and Fridayz Live?

Jul 1 •

June 2024

A New Zealand music magazine has just published its third issue.

Will it make it to No. 4? Newzician's editors aren't so sure...

Jun 26 •

The curious case of the $50 Jerry Seinfeld ticket.

Fans were being charged up to $850 to see the controversial comedian perform here. Now, they're going for cheap.

Jun 23 •

The best and worst music of 2024 ... so far.

Unhinged, a total mess, often really rather beautiful: the year's best music has been born from chaos.

Jun 19 •

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