SONIC KICKS: Show Me Where It Hurts

Show Me Where It Hurts are a Rhodes electric piano, drums and vocals duo from Auckland, New Zealand. Both musicians have been key players on the Auckland scene for the last two decades with Josh Hetherington fronting Thorazine Shuffle and Ronny Haynes drumming with bands such as Pash and Fagan And The People. The pair have just released their debut self-titled EP (stream/buy below) which follows … Continue reading SONIC KICKS: Show Me Where It Hurts

NEW RELEASE: The Cosmetics | Four Tracks and the Truth (Shoebox Symphonies from the Late 20th Century)

Josh Hetherington – singer/songwriter for NZ 90s indie rock band Thorazine Shuffle – has released a collection of songs that were recorded under the moniker The Cosmetics in the late 90s. Four Tracks and the Truth (Shoebox Symphonies from the Late 20th Century) documents the songs he wrote outside of Thorazine Shuffle and that featured a stronger pop feel. Head over to Soundcloud to listen/download. Continue reading NEW RELEASE: The Cosmetics | Four Tracks and the Truth (Shoebox Symphonies from the Late 20th Century)

LIVE REVIEW: Kyuss Lives! @ The Powerstation, Auckland (14/05/11)

written by Josh Hetherington There are a couple of things you hope for at every gig. A good venue and great sound are always up at the top of the list – and for a band like Kyuss (or Kyuss Lives, as I gather they’re having to call themselves in the absence of Josh Homme on guitar), one’s hopes for a great venue and perfect … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Kyuss Lives! @ The Powerstation, Auckland (14/05/11)