Album review 
07
MAY
2012

Florence + The Machine - MTV Unplugged by Alex Mason

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Released April 16th, 2012 - Universal

She's the flame-haired, untamed songstress; playful, dramatic and always captivating. And now you can enjoy the sensation of an intimate live gig with her in a venue of your choice.

Following on from her second album Ceremonials, Florence + The Machine joins the hallowed ranks of the MTV Unplugged alumni. To be named alongside Paul McCartney, Nirvana, Eric C…

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Album review 
31
DEC
2011

Nicole Scherzinger - Killer Love by Alex Mason

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Released 5th September, 2011 - Universal Music

She first crooned and whispered her way across the airwaves with The Pussycat Dolls' hit Don't Cha. Since then Nicole Scherzinger has teamed up with the likes of A.R. Rahman and Enrique Iglesias, left her troupe of lovely ladies, and joined music mogul Simon Cowell's team of judges on the US version of The X Factor.

Scherzinger is one hot mama, but …

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Album review 
06
DEC
2011

Various Artists - The Harbour Union by Alex Mason

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Released 9th May, 2011 - Rhythm Method

Back in February, Mother Nature tried to shake the soul out of Lyttelton. She may have destroyed the historic Timeball Station, flattened iconic watering holes and turned much loved music venues to dust - but she couldn't crush the music at the heart of this unique seaside community.

A group of Lyttelton musicians have come together as The Harbour Union, ra…

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Album review 
05
DEC
2011

Superheavy - Superheavy (Self Titled Album) by Alex Mason

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Released 19th September, 2011 - Universal Music

Meet SuperHeavy; the collaboration of five artists from vastly different musical backgrounds. The result of their fusion as one musical act? Confusion.

There are some massive names in this line up: The Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, British soul songstress Joss Stone, Damian Marley following in his legendary father's footsteps, Bollywood comp…

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Concert review 
10
OCT
2011

Gravity Coffee Critics’ Choice Prize Thursday 6 October, The King’s Arms by Alex Mason

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Photo's by Rose Cawley

Soulful pop songstress Kimbra has taken out the 2011 Gravity Coffee Critics' Choice Prize. Along with Auckland trio Popstrangers and Christchurch's The Unfaithful Ways, Kimbra performed live at the King's Arms on Thursday. As a prelude to the New Zealand Music Awards on November 3, a panel of 13 music critics had the tough job of selecting a winner they believe has the chop…

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