The Mic International

Robyn Walford

Mar 19, 2020
4 min

The Mic International: Electric Avenue 2020 Review

Robyn reports from Christchurch on a promising festival unfortunately slightly marred by poor weather.

Robyn Walford

Oct 21, 2019
3 min

Culture Shock: France

In this edition of Culture Shock, Robyn introduces us to some of France's most exciting artistic offerings.

What's Up Down Under?: The Chills + Stan Walker

Robyn Walford

Sep 26, 2019
3 min

What's Up Down Under?: The Chills + Stan Walker

Robyn puts the spotlight on Aussie and New Zealand artists The Chills and Stan Walker for this iteration of 'What's Up Down Under?'

Culture Shock: Māori and Indigenous Populations

Robyn Walford

Sep 19, 2019
3 min

Culture Shock: Māori and Indigenous Populations

Robyn gives an insight into the role of music in the culture and traditions of New Zealand's indigenous people.

Robyn Walford

Sep 10, 2019
2 min

What's Up Down Under?: Six60

For the next instalment of What's Up Down Under, Robyn Walford delves into New Zealand giants Six60.

What's Up Down Under?: Babe Rainbow AUS and Ocean Alley

Robyn Walford

Aug 27, 2019
2 min

What's Up Down Under?: Babe Rainbow AUS and Ocean Alley

Robyn's back again to keep us up to date with up-and-coming artists from Oz.

Robyn Walford

Aug 13, 2019
2 min

What's Up Down Under? Featuring Skegss

In the first instalment of her series 'What's Up Down Under?', Robyn introduces us to Australian surf rock outfit Skegss.

Patrick Donnelly

May 17, 2019
2 min

Bangers from Down Under: The Butlers

Milky goodness for your eardrums Upon introduction to The Butlers, I wasn’t a massive fan. After hearing that Mako Road were performing...

Patrick Donnelly

May 10, 2019
3 min

Bangers from Down Under: Ruby Fields

One of Australia’s Most Kick-Ass Chicks Ruby Fields is a 21 year-old singer-songwriter from New South Wales and quickly became one of my...

Patrick Donnelly

May 3, 2019
2 min

Bangers from Down Under: Hot Donnas

A prog-psych-funk indie rock band? In my time in New Zealand so far, I have been lucky enough to see Hot Donnas perform live. TuneSoc, a...

Patrick Donnelly

Apr 26, 2019
2 min

Bangers from Down Under: The Chats

Ever heard of a ‘goon sack?’ I first heard The Chats in 2017 after seeing a post on Reddit for the new music video for their single...

Patrick Donnelly

Apr 19, 2019
2 min

Bangers from Down Under: Six60

New Zealand’s Biggest Band? On the 17th of April, many famous Kiwi musicians came together to perform a charity concert in Christchurch...

Patrick Donnelly

Apr 7, 2019
3 min

Bangers from Down Under: Sticky Fingers

This week I’d like to introduce you to Sticky Fingers, one of the best Aussie bands out there right now. Fusing reggae with soft rock,...

Patrick Donnelly

Mar 31, 2019
3 min

Bangers from Down Under: Mako Road

As of February 7th, 2019, I have been studying in Christchurch, New Zealand for a semester. Although New Zealand has a thriving,...

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