Written for Groove Guide April 2012 Frontman for post-punk pioneers Killing Joke, eco-activist and classical composer Jaz Coleman is certainly one of the most unique individuals I’ve interviewed. The most obvious question – why so much variety, so many projects? “Well, it’s the way it’s landed. All the guys in
Wellington’s The Black Seeds are one of the best, long serving reggae-funk-fusion collectives in the country. Their conscious lyrics and modern grooves reflect a soulful ambiance. A move from Newtown’s “Surgery” to their own space in Mt Cook has brought some new inspirations.
Published in the Groove Guide – March 2012 As the elders of the British pop scene, UK act Elbow score truck loads of Mercurys, regularly donate material to the Warchild foundation and jam with choirs and orchestras. But really, they’re just a bunch of parents worried about the economy and
Published in April 2012 – Groove Guide Yes, the rumours are true. New Zealand’s most un-classifiable, most experimental and beloved orchestra of vivacious creativity An Emerald City are calling it a day – at least for now. Tim Gruar talked to multi-instrumentalist and founding member Sam Handley about the amazing
Published in Groove Guide 2011. Tim Gruar interrupts the hum drum of family life to talk with Tahuna Breaks front man Marty Green tree. Greetree has been left holding the baby, literally. When I call the vocalist and lead guitarist he’s just arrived home from work and has been abandoned
