Samsung’s Outrageous Offerings
Samsung has some really bizarre items in its 2012 lineup. Gary Steel went to the launch event.
Category: "Beautmuse"
Cool Rainbows – Whale Rocket (Lil’ Chief) CD REVIEW
Lil’ Chief does it again. Cool Rainbows are, well… cool.
Skank Attack – Here On Out (Independent/Border) CD REVIEW
‘Legendary’ Wellington band, or otherwise? Gary Steel listens to Skank Attack
The Civil Wars – Barton Hollow (Columbia/Sony) CD REVIEW
The Civil Wars don’t quite live up to the hype, but Barton Hollow is very nice anyway.
Keyboardist poops on Witchdoctor reviewer!
Yes keyboardist heaps scorn on Gary Steel. The hapless reviewer responds.
Michael Kiwanuka – Home Again (Polydor/Universal) CD REVIEW
Michael Kiwanuka’s debut album makes all the right moves, but the jury is still out
Sharon Van Etten – Tramp (Jagjaguwar/Rhythmethod) CD REVIEW
Sharon Van Etten is a breath of fresh air. And the girl can sing.
Justin Townes Earle – Nothing’s Gonna Change The Way You Feel About Me Now (Bloodshot/Southbound) CD REVIEW
Justin “son-of-Steve” Earle serves up an exceptional platter on the eve of his NZ tour this month
Janina Magness – Stronger For It (Alligator/Southbound) CD REVIEW
Gary Steel reckons Janina Magness is a much better hollerer than Adele.
Simone Felice – Simone Felice (Warner Music) CD REVIEW
Simone Felice has had a number of near misses, but what’s that got to do with the music? asks Gary Steel
