In praise of the moshpit: Photographing Auckland’s punk decade

Adrian Hatwell talks to photographer and Rip It Up founder Murray Cammick about his exhibition AK 75-85, on now at Black Asterisk Gallery in Auckland. “This is not a punk show.” That’s what Auckland photographer Murray Cammick tells me of his latest exhibition, AK 75-85. But after a quick look at the images on display, … Read more

Time after time after time: Cyndi Lauper and Blondie, reviewed!

Sam Brooks reunited with his eight-, fifteen- and twenty-year-old self at the Cyndi Lauper/Blondie show in Auckland last night. Disclaimer: I will follow a female singer who was huge before I was born into the ocean and keep walking. I was raised on a diet of Tori Amos, Kate Bush, Gloria Estefan and yes, Cyndi … Read more