Sam Valentine

Combining groove-laden funk soul and Californian acoustic folk-rock, Dunedin-based American troubadour Julian Temple is set to release his band's new album tonight at Re:Fuel.

Dunedin artist and musician Robbie Motion has stepped out from behind a series of band monikers in recent weeks, releasing his debut outing under his own name.

With their brilliant new album Glass in tow, Auckland punk-gaze outfit Sunken Seas arrive in Port Chamlers tonight to play at Chick's Hotel.

Dunedin's favourite long-serving nuggety power trio Left or Right have just released their third full-length album, Trippy, and tonight will perform with a massive line-up of support at Sammy's.

''Ciggy-punk bandits'' Rackets swing into town tonight, escaping their Auckland home for a show at Port Chalmers' Chick's Hotel.

West Harbour psych-pop trio the Shifting Sands are releasing their sophomore album next week, following on from their lilting, beach-toned debut, Feel.

Dunedin's favourite long-serving nuggety power trio Left or Right have just released their third full-length album, Trippy, and on Saturday night will perform with a massive line-up of support at Sammy's.

Online music hub dunedinmusic.com is celebrating 10 years of supporting Dunedin music with an all-day birthday blowout in the University Union's main common room.

Young Dunedin indie four-piece Chandeliers is playing tonight to raise money to record its sophomore EP.

Waikuku Beach dream folk duo French For Rabbits is heading to Europe later this month for a series of shows and an appearance at music festival Iceland Airwaves.

After a sold-out event in Auckland, our own Anthonie Tonnon will bring his Successor vinyl release tour to Taste Merchants tomorrow.

Auckland indie mainstays Ghost Wave has ended a year of relative silence by announcing a new album and touring the new songs around the country.

Young Dunedin bedroom musician Jack Brosnahan has just released his debut EP under the moniker Yesses, and it's DIY psych-pop of the highest calibre.

Dunedin powerhouse sonic rock group Idiot Prayer is making a welcome return to the stage tonight, ending a nearly three-year musical hiatus.

Wellington throat, turntable and drum trio The All Seeing Hand is embarking on its annual traverse of Aotearoa this month. Included are two stops in Otago.

Auckland experimental post-punk four-piece HDSPNS (pronounced Headspins) has just released its debut album / 'E N (D) , G A M /, and are in Dunedin tonight as part of a national support tour.

Fazed on a Pony is the home recording project of Dunedin singer-songwriter Peter McCall.

Radio One is teaming up with the New Zealand Young Writers Festival to present Blast Off!, a free show headlined by Emily Edrosa.

Mick Harvey, founding member of legendary Australian punk act Birthday Party, takes to the stage at Chick's Hotel tonight.

Miss June, one of the most engaging new names in New Zealand punk music, is releasing its debut EP next week and kicks off an album release tour in Dunedin.