http://ripitup.co.nz/section/latest Tue, 19 Oct 2010 16:30:55 +1300 victoria@ripitup.co.nz en http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-brooke-fraser-achieves-1-album-single-simultaneously/1200
Brooke Fraser’s new album ‘Flags’ has debuted on the New Zealand national sales charts at #1 today outselling its nearest rival four to one. As an added bonus, the first single ‘Something In The Water’ also reached the #1 spot today after threatening to go to pole position over the last two weeks. Both the album and single have already been certified gold.]]> contentitem1200 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 16:30:55 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/festival-phat-11-new-years-drum-n-bass-festival/1198
Voted ‘Best DJ’ year after year in Drum & Bass Arena polls, being consistently the highest ranked drum and bass DJ in DJ magazine yearly poll, placed in the top 10 most influential people in dance music in Mixmag, named as the ultimate drum & bass icon by 1 Xtra, Andy C is the undisputed leader of the international dance scene & is confirmed to headline this years massive Phat 11 Festival in the West Coast rainforest over 4 nights at New Years.]]> contentitem1198 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:35:53 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-shiverdown-gears-near/1197
The entrepreneurial 21 year old Bianca Angel is the face and motion behind Waikato’s new born music festival Shiverdown set to kick off this labour weekend Having reached her 21st birthday late August the budding graduate who studied public relations and advertising at Wintec is anxiously counting down the days until thousands of music enthusiasts gather at Mystery Creek to celebrate New Zealand music in all its glory. “I’d always wanted to get into events, it’s been my dream even before I started studying” she says.]]> contentitem1197 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:23:15 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/blog-metallica-in-christchurch/1196
When Air New Zealand’s Grabaseat announced they were doing $1 fares from Christchurch to Auckland for South Island Metallica fans, I thought ‘good on them’. When I heard they were doing the Metallica-themed flight, I thought that’s kinda interesting but will probably be lame. When their publicity person contacted Phil (Rip It Up editor and fellow Metallica superfan), who in turn contacted me saying they would fly us down to Christchurch and back on the ‘Metallicare’ flight, I thought… it’ll be nice to get out of the office for a day, but it won’t be that great.]]> contentitem1196 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 14:56:00 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-katy-perry-debuts-new-single-firework-on-x-factor/1195
Katy Perry performed her new single 'Firework' on the British TV show 'X-Factor' last night. She performed wearing a firework themed leotard and holding a sparkler. After the performance, the 25 year old American singer-songwriter joked that performing on stage is 'still nerve-wracking' compared to being an X-Factor judge. Katy went on to say that she is still waiting for the call from Simon Cowell, the shows producer.]]> contentitem1195 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:43:58 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/review-queen-of-denmark-by-john-grant/1178
Having Midlake as your backing band is about as good as it gets for a solo artist struggling with inner demons and a need to express himself. John Grant, former singer/songwriter with the Czars, has emerged from a self-imposed exile to release Queen Of Denmark, a lush, ambitious opus that will satisfy fans of melancholy folk music. There’s a hint of Rufus Wainwright about the arrangements, orchestrations, themes and Grant’s own voice.]]> contentitem1178 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 09:50:26 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/feature-cocktail-of-the-week-the-fountain-of-youth/1147
The tangerine gets its name from the Moroccan city of Tangier, the port from which the fruit was originally shipped to Europe hundreds of years ago. Facing Spain from across the Gibraltar, the city is literally Europe's gateway to Northern Africa and all its exotic mystery. No wonder Tangier has been attracting people with a passion for culture for decades–from writers and artists like the Beats and Henry Matisse, to high-rollers like publishing don Malcolm Forbes.]]> contentitem1147 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 10:17:00 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/win-a-ticket-to-see-u2-at-mt-smart-stadium/1192
Listen up, U2 and Jay-Z are coming to New Zealand this November. When tickets went on sale, they sold out in less than one hour forcing the organisers to add a second date. We have got two single tickets for U2 supported by Jay-Z at Mt. Smart Stadium on Thursday 25th November to give to two lucky winners. To enter the competition, simply log in, join our bi-weekly newsletter and describe U2 in one word. The funniest answer wins. This competition ends on Wednesday 17th November 2010.]]> contentitem1192 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:41:05 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/video-new-music-video-red-lights-by-holy-fuck/1193
It was announced on Tuesdy morning that Holy Fuck will be playing Laneway Festival in Auckland alongside Yeasayer, Foals and !!! (Chk Chk Chk). They have, this week, released their new music video for their single 'Red Lights' featuring cats. Check it out below and let us know what you think.]]> contentitem1193 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 15:38:41 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/feature-natcoll-design-technology/1184
Artem Verbovikov has a dream, to travel around the world working as a freelance Flash developer. However after working in Russia for a year, his dream stalled. “Every project I had been working on had a problem with server-side programming.” Artem explains “I didn’t want to employ someone else to perform this work, so I decided to learn the full web development process myself.”]]> contentitem1184 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 14:18:03 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/video-rip-it-up-tv-friday-15-october/1190
Welcome to Rip It Up TV! Here you can sit back, relax and watch the latest music, film and gaming videos sweeping the internet. Rip It Up TV also brings you exclusive on-camera interviews with your favourite local and international artists and the latest music videos and live performances. Check back in regularly to make sure you don't miss a thing.]]> contentitem1190 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:06:13 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-my-chemical-romance-back-with-a-new-music-video/1189
My Chemical Romance are back with a new music video called Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na). This video marks the beginning of a new stylistic direction for the band. The video features masked charaters the Party Poison, Jet Star, Fun Ghoul and Kobra Kid.]]> contentitem1189 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:01:49 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-adam-lambert-auckland-show-on-sunday/1188
Adam Lambert is set to play the Trusts Stadium in Auckland on Sunday (17th October). Read more about the gig here. To celebrate, The Edge have given away a prize pack including two tickets to see Adam Lambert live in Auckland, a make over before the show including make up at MAC and hair at Pony Express in New Market. You can also go shopping for an outfit to wear to the show and get hotel accommodation included.]]> contentitem1188 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:47:42 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-christina-aguilera-to-divorce-husband-on-september-11/1187
You may have heard that Christina Aguilera and her husband of five years Jordan Bratman have separated. Well today the couple have announced that they are to get divorced. According to the divorce petition filed in L.A. Superior Court (available on celebrity gossip site E!), Christina is seeking joint physical and leagal custody of the couple's 2 year old son Max. Also, the date of the legal sepparation is set to be September 11th 2011!]]> contentitem1187 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:24:53 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/blog-metallica-in-auckland/1185
I went to the Metallica concert in Auckland last night at Vector Arena and well, it was epic. Wednesday started with a crazy trip to Christchurch with my mate Dan on the 'Metallica' themed flight with Air New Zealand (more on that in a seperate blog). Was cool to see Riccardo from The Rock too - dude is solid. Thats Dan with the pilots - seriously...]]> contentitem1185 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 16:11:49 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-lupe-fiasco-announces-new-studio-album-called-lasers/1183
Lupe Fiasco's New Studio Album 'Lasers', set for release on March 7, 2011. Grammy Award-winning superstar Lupe Fiasco's eagerly anticipated, third full-length collection Lasers will be available in store and online on March 7, 2011. Lupe Fiasco will release the first single from Lasers on Tuesday, October 26th via www.lupefiasco.com.]]> contentitem1183 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:33:22 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/win-robin-hood-on-dvd/1181
Oscar winner Russell Crowe stars as the legendary figure known by generations as “Robin Hood”, whose exploits have endured in popular mythology and ignited the imagination of those who share his spirit of adventure and righteousness. In 13th century England, Robin and his band of marauders confront corruption in a local village and lead an uprising against the crown that will forever alter the balance of world peace.]]> contentitem1181 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 12:38:18 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-the-phoenix-foundation-announce-nz-tour/1179
Having won the Steinlager Pure Best Group award at the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards last week, The Phoenix Foundation have announced a nationwide tour in November. Or in the bands own words: "Well best we head out on the road and milk it like a big tasty moo cow." The tour kicks off at the San Francisco Bath House in Wellington on Friday 5th November and sees the band through Napier and Auckland before concluding at Als Bar in Christchurch. The latter three dates will feature support from Dear Time's Waste. This tour is presented by Under The Radar and 95bFM.]]> contentitem1179 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 10:56:21 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/review-something-for-everybody-by-devo/1177
It’s ironic that this blast from the past created their name, Devo, to make the point that humankind wasn’t actually evolving but, in their opinion, regressing, considering that their first offering of new material in 20 years is pulling our memories and ears back just as far. As frightening as it is to admit, I was old enough to enjoy Devo the first time they stormed onto the synth/guitar-dominated scene. And when ‘Whip It’ entered the airwaves in 1980, there wasn’t another song heard more that year. What’s remarkable about this collection of 12 radio ready power-poppers is not just that the band’s sound hasn’t changed a bit, but that it’s so much like the rest of the music filling the charts circa 2010.]]> contentitem1177 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 09:41:07 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-raggamuffin-2011-line-up-announced-ft-mary-j-blige/1176
Andrew McManus Presents is proud to announce the International line up for the fourth Raggamuffin festival as Mary J Blige, Jimmy Cliff, Maxi Priest, Sean Paul, The Original Wailers and Ky-Mani Marley. The announcement of the New Zealand bands will follow next week.]]> contentitem1176 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 08:45:11 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-cold-war-kids-announce-new-album/1175
American indie rock band Cold War Kids have today announced details of their new album 'Mine Is Yours'. 'Mine Is Yours' will be the band's third studio album following 'Robbers & Cowards' from 2006 and 'Loyalty to Loyalty' released in 2008. It has been produced by Jacquire King (Kings Of Leon, Tom Waits and Modest Mouse). The release date has been announced as 24 January 2011.]]> contentitem1175 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 16:19:36 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/win-new-york-i-love-you-on-dvd/1174
New York, I Love You is a 2009 romance film released in the United States on October 16, 2009. From the producer of Paris, je t'aime, it stars an ensemble cast, among them Bradley Cooper, Shia LaBeouf, Natalie Portman, Anton Yelchin, Hayden Christensen, Orlando Bloom, Irrfan Khan, Rachel Bilson, Chris Cooper, Andy García, Christina Ricci, Uğur Yücel, Robin Wright Penn, Julie Christie, Maggie Q, Ethan Hawke and James Caan. The film premiered at the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival in September 2008.]]> contentitem1174 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 16:00:55 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/win-a-real-vip-music-experience-worth-50k-with-russian-standard-vodka/1172
Russian Standard Vodka is a vodka better sipped than taken in one shot. Its unique character and unrivalled purity is better tasted than swallowed. Nonetheless, there are moments that call for kicking it back with a toast, or as your preferred spirit in a long drink or cocktail.]]> contentitem1172 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:59:21 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/film-harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-trailer/1167
If you love Harry Potter as much as we do (guilty pleasure) then you'll be stoked on the latest trailer for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1. Part 1 begins as Harry, Ron and Hermione set out on their perilous mission to track down and destroy the secret to Voldemort’s immortality and destruction—the Horcruxes. On their own, without the guidance of their professors or the protection of Professor Dumbledore, the three friends must now rely on one another more than ever. But there are Dark Forces in their midst that threaten to tear them apart.]]> contentitem1167 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:51:17 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-darwin-deez-announces-uk-tour/1169
Darwin Deez has today announced a UK tour in February and March 2011. Darwin is set to play nine gigs starting in Manchester on February 24. All the shows on the tour will be 14+ gigs, aside from the London date, which will be 16+. If you are not sure who Darwin Deez is, check out the video for his single Radar Detector below.]]> contentitem1169 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:24:11 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-tokyo-police-club-release-new-album-champ/1168
Canadian quartet Tokyo Police Club is proud to announce the release of their sophomore album Champ on Monday October 18th. The album features the new alternative radio single ‘Boots of Danger (Wait up)’. Tokyo Police Club revert back to their youthful flair and childhood journeys in their second full length album. It’s a romping release, bouncing with frenzied guitar riffs, sweet synths and Tokyo Police Club’s wide-eyed optimism. For a band that burst on the scene with 2006’s well received EP A Lesson In Crime followed by debut album Elephant Shell all in under a two year period, the band took some considerable time out to write Champ.]]> contentitem1168 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:04:08 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gaming-free-red-dead-redemption-hunting-trading-outfits-pack/1166
As a token of our appreciation to all the Red Dead Redemption fans out there, the eagerly anticipated Hunting and Trading Outfits Pack downloadable content is now available on both PlayStation Network and Xbox LIVE, completely free of charge. The Hunting and Trading Outfits Pack features two new outfits, the Savvy Merchant and the Expert Hunter, along with their associated challenges, plus the new elusive Jackalope animal that's been added to the frontier.]]> contentitem1166 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:51:27 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/review-aotearoa-nobody-does-it-better-by-dam-native/1165
It always seemed like it would be one of those mysterious, mythological ‘lost albums’ in hip hop history - but iconic Dam Native return with a sophomore album some 15 years after the classic KDRU (Kaupapa Driven Rhymes Uplifted). Aotearoa Nobody Does It Better plays like a gift - an offering back to the country and original Dam Native fans, some of whom have gone on to be MCs themselves to carry on the tradition.]]> contentitem1165 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 09:23:32 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/interview-jessica-alba-kate-hudson-on-the-killer-inside-me/1052
The Killer Inside Me hits cinemas on Thursday 4 November. To celebrate, not only are we offering you the chance to win the book plus a double pass to see The Killer Inside Me, we also have a interviews with the stars Jessica Alba and Kate Hudson.]]> contentitem1052 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:23:59 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/win-a-double-pass-to-see-the-killer-inside-me-plus-the-book/1163
Based on the novel by legendary pulp writer Jim Thompson, Michael Winterbottom’s The Killer Inside Me tells the story of handsome, charming, unassuming small town sheriff’s deputy Lou Ford. Lou has a bunch of problems. Woman problems. Law enforcement problems. An evergrowing pile of murder victims in his west Texas jurisdiction. And the fact he’s a sadist, a psychopath, a killer.]]> contentitem1163 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:26:44 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-the-outsiders-play-wellington-before-usa-tour/1162
The Outsiders are quickly making a name for themselves as one of the hardest working bands in New Zealand. The band released their debut album ‘The Words Will Write Themselves’ in May 2010 and while only together for two years they have toured Europe, The UK, Australia and New Zealand extensively and will now make their first trip to the United States.]]> contentitem1162 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:01:01 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gigs-clap-clap-riot-artisan-guns-pikachunes-at-420/1161
Clap Clap Riot return this Spring with a live three track EP. Having spent the past twelve months holed up in a mysterious location fashioning what may be New Zealand’s most highly anticipated release of 2011, Clap Clap Riot will return this Spring with a Live three-track EP before releasing the first single from their debut album.]]> contentitem1161 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:37:28 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-the-sound-of-sunshine-by-michael-franti-spearhead/1160
Michael Franti & Spearhead have announced the release of their very summery album 'The Sound of Sunshine'. Michael made this announcement in the form of a very special video message, in which he also alluded to a New Zealand tour set to happen soon. Watch Michael Franti's video message here.]]> contentitem1160 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 11:17:06 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-autozamm-black-river-drive-album-release-tour/1159
Double barrel rock line up, Autozamm and Black River Drive announce a co-headlining National Album Tour in November Autozamm’s ‘5th Degree’ album was released yesterday, 11th October to already rave reviews. The album features 10 tracks including “Want It, Need It” and their track “Breathe” which is featured on the new TV One Commercial. Produced by renowned Los Angeles native Krish Sharma (Rolling Stones, The Cult, Perry Farrell, Counting Crows) the album captures the band’s real live sound.]]> contentitem1159 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 10:53:36 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-knives-at-noon-announce-glitter-guts-tour/1158
In what will be their first North Island shows since the recent release of ‘Glitter Guts’ EP, Knives At Noon announce four New Zealand concerts this November! After an epic start to the year which included playing Homegrown Festival, opening for Vampire Weekend and two showcases at Brisbane’s Big Sound music convention, the band topped it all off when they released ‘Glitter Guts’ – a four-track EP that delivers some of the most intricate and high energy kiwi music heard for a very long time.]]> contentitem1158 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 10:35:30 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-sting-announces-australia-new-zealand-tour/1157
Symphonicity, the critically-acclaimed world tour extends to Australia and New Zealand. Sting performing his greatest hits, re-imagined for symphonic arrangement, conducted by Steven Mercurio. Live Nation is pleased to announce that Sting will extend his critically-acclaimed world tour, Symphonicity, to Australia and New Zealand in January and February, 2011.]]> contentitem1157 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 09:31:27 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/festival-laneways-line-up-announced-ft-yeasayer-foals/1156
Laneways festival 2011 will be decending on newly redeveloped Aotea Square on Monday 31st January. This has been common knowledge for quite some time now. The news that everyone has been waiting for is the line up announcement, and this definitely won't disappoint. Enjoy.]]> contentitem1156 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:47:02 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/review-bi-on-ic-by-christina-aguilera/1155
Ah Christina. It must be hard to have the well-earned title of skankiest pop chick stolen from you while you were away busily making little Aguileras. All these young hussies like Gaga, Perry and Rihanna rocking in and stealing your STD-encrusted crown while you're waiting for your ladybits (or 'Woohoo' as you call it), to heal from your baby-making session. Your Greatest Hits album had the world wondering if you were breaking up? Maybe you couldn’t hold it together any longer? But you knew you could rebuild this, you had the latexology.]]> contentitem1155 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:20:13 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/blog-kicks-update-46/1154
This is bit of an old pick up - but it's a real good one. The DMP pack 6/11s. I bought this pack way back in 2005 when I was in New York to visit Kirk - Jess was there too. Truth be told, I kinda went specifically to get these shoes. The set is called the DMP (Defining Moments Package) and was the first multi-shoe pack from Jordan brand.]]> contentitem1154 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:39:14 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/interview-slipknot-lest-we-forget/1152
On the eve of the release of one hell of a live DVD, the members of Slipknot are in turmoil. At a time of huge successes in their career the highs have been tempered by one hell of a low, and, talking to Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan at home in Des Moines, Iowa, it’s clear it will take them a long time to recover.]]> contentitem1152 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:43:23 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/review-coming-home-by-boozoo-bajou/1151
This, the most recent of the Coming Home series released by the German based Stereo Deluxe label, serves up a grooving four-on-the-floor mixed selection of favourite tunes from production duo Boozoo Bajou. In a style not dissimilar to that of Giles Peterson - not quite down tempo and not quite up tempo - it’s dub-like in some sections, and Latin feeling in others. This compilation ticks along, meandering in places, and culminates with one of the duo's most popular numbers, 'Killer' featuring British dancehall MC Top Cat.]]> contentitem1151 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:32:01 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/win-download-the-black-seeds-new-album-for-free/1104
The Black Seeds released their new album 'Specials' exclusively through their website yesterday (Tuesday 5th October), and are set to release it through other digital outlets on Monday 11th October. After the success of their platinum-selling studio album Solid Ground, the Specials takes songs from their latest album and mashes them up into different styles and genres - from funk to dubstep to acoustic to electronic and back again.]]> contentitem1104 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 09:28:54 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/film-slash-starts-horror-franchise/1150
Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver guitar god Slash has ventured out from the music industry and has now started a horror movie production company. Named Slasher Films, the production company will team up with Scout Productions who make the TV show 'Queer Eye For The Straight Guy'.]]> contentitem1150 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 11:10:12 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-swans-announce-tour-of-australia-new-zealand/1149
The Frontier Touring Co. is pleased to announce that the hugely influential and much lauded Swans will tour Australia & New Zealand for the first time in March 2011. Emerging from the early ‘80s New York No Wave scene alongside such artists as Sonic Youth, 8-Eyed Spy and James Chance, Swans’ seminal and confronting sound has had a profound impact on the music world. The various styles they explored often cited as an influence for a number of artists; such as Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Napalm Death and Neurosis.]]> contentitem1149 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 10:59:23 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-usher-announces-tour-of-australia-new-zealand/1148
In what promises to be his biggest and boldest tour yet, Usher is heading to Australia and New Zealand in March 2011 for a massive arena tour. Following the huge success of his landmark sixth studio album Raymond V. Raymond and its extended play follow up Versus; Usher embarks on a worldwide tour to bring his slick R’n’B beats and dynamic style to eager Australian and New Zealand fans.]]> contentitem1148 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 10:35:24 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/video-kings-of-leon-live-top-ten/1116
From humble beginnings in Franklin, Tennessee to filling out stadiums around the world, Kings of Leon have always been a live band. Here at Rip It Up we love a good Live TV performance so we've scoured the internet for our Top 10 Live Kings of Leon performances over the years. Do you think we've nailed it? Or have we missed out a KOL masterpiece. Let us know what you think of our Top 20 Live Kings of Leon performances.]]> contentitem1116 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:05:44 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/review-nightmare-by-avenged-sevenfold/1146
It’s hard not to feel for a band when a member dies. Their friend is dead and their circle is broken. When A7X lost their drummer Jimmy The Rev Sullivan just after Christmas last year, it was no secret how devastated the band were. Dream Theaters’ Mike Portnoy, Jimmy’s all time favourite drummer, stepped up to record the drums. The result is a pretty solid album with some poignant moments and some heartwrenching lyrics. Playing wise, the boys have stepped up to make their late mate proud. Sizzling guitar riffs and solos and stellar drumming set the CD alight. M. Shadows’ voice, though it doesn’t sit that well in the mix for me, is on top form.]]> contentitem1146 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:06:05 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gig-gang-of-four-announce-first-ever-nz-show/1145
Critically acclaimed British post-punk group 'Gang of Four' are coming to New Zealand shores for the first time in their 33 year career, they will perform their historically significant back-catalog and also will be previewing new songs from their first studio album in 16 year. Gang of Four hold a crucial place in the rock pantheon.]]> contentitem1145 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 15:37:24 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-th-dudes-ian-morris-found-dead/1144
Kiwi musician Ian Morris was found dead this morning in his Napier Home. Morris who was a founding member late 70's/early 80's pop rock band 'The'Dudes' alongside fellow Sacred Heart College schoolmates Dave Dobbyn and Peter Urlich.]]> contentitem1144 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 15:03:46 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-grinderman-accused-of-plagiarism/1136
​Nick Cave of Grinderman has been called out by a random 29-year-old who claims Cave ripped off his song to make "Palaces of Montezuma."]]> contentitem1136 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 13:10:21 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-rackets-announce-nationwide-tour/1135
The Classic-rock and grunge inspired kiwi band have announced an epic forty-two day tour along with Alizarin Lizard and The Porpoise. The nationwide tour will see them traveling from Bluff to Whangarei over the next three months]]> contentitem1135 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:55:02 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-kanye-west-showcases-new-music-video-runaway/1134
Kanye West showcased his new music video, ‘Runaway’, at BAFTA in London’s Piccadilly last night (Oct 6th). ]]> contentitem1134 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:36:39 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-lily-allen-escapes-so-foot-damages/1133
Lily Allen has accepted damages from French football magazine So Foot after the publication claimed she made remarks about David and Victoria Beckham and Ashley and Cheryl Cole. ]]> contentitem1133 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:32:16 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-regina-spektor-reveals-live-album-tracklisting/1132
The album, called 'Live In London', was recorded during her performance at the Hammersmith Apollo in December 2009. The CD features three songs which Spektor has only ever played live, called 'Silly Eye-Color Generalizations', 'Bobbing For Apples' and 'Love You're A Whore'. The DVD includes footage of the singer-songwriter during sound check and backstage. Also included is a tribute to her late cellist Daniel Cho, who passed away over the summer. ]]> contentitem1132 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:27:03 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-announce-remix-ep-details/1131
Entitled 'Jamie, My Intentions Are Bass', the six-song EP includes mixes of songs from their recently released album 'Strange Weather, Isn't It?'. ]]> contentitem1131 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:23:49 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-aftermath-of-weezer-hater-s-campaign/1130
The aftermath of Weezer hater James Burns' campaign to raise $10 million to give to the band in hopes of them calling it a day. According to an interview with The New York Times, Burns is feeling the wrath of Weezer die hards. "I've actually received death threats over this, believe it or not,"]]> contentitem1130 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:12:15 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-dido-sued-by-astronaut-for-album-artwork/1129
Dido is being sued by Astronaut Bruce McCandless II over the cover art for her 2008 album 'Safe Trip Home'. ]]> contentitem1129 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:05:38 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-vnzma-2010-competition-winners-round-up/1137
The Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards (VNZMA) was at the Vector Arena last night with performances from Dane Rumble, J Williams, David Dallas, Anika Moa, Gin Wigmore, Shihad and Kids of 88. We gave away a couple of double passes to the event and we thought we would give you our winners perspective on the night.]]> contentitem1137 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 13:15:10 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-kanye-collaborates-with-la-roux-jay-z-and-alicia-keys-on-new-album/1128
Kanye West has collaborated with La Roux's Elly Jackson, Jay-Z, MIA, Alicia Keys and Mos Def on his new album. John Legend, Kid Cudi, Bon Iver and No ID also contribute to the album, which has finally been named 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' and will be released on November 22. ]]> contentitem1128 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 11:58:21 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-p-diddy-reveals-he-is-nervous-about-singing-properly-for-new-album/1127
P. Diddy has said he feels nervous about singing properly with his new band Diddy - Dirty Money. "There's definitely nerves. It's nerve-wracking because there's more singing for me. You have a new concept, and it took people a while to buy into it," he explained.]]> contentitem1127 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 11:54:05 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/blog-poppadoms/1126
Heyo! Got some new tunes for your listening pleasures and also some insight to what is coming up over the summer months! Popstrangert have released the first single from their forthcoming second E.P. It's called Happy Accidents and is a banger of a song. Im excited as for this new ep, and for them to make a return to the circuit. They have been laying low for the winter, recording at the Lab and getting ready for the summertime love. Rumour has it they are favourites for being part of the NZ bands at the summer festivals. The song is up on their myspace and look for the release of the ep that is yet to be titled next month followed up by a NZ tour!]]> contentitem1126 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 11:52:31 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-the-xx-the-conservative-party-didn-t-have-permission-to-use-our-music/1125
Young Turks record label and the Mercury Prize-winning band The XX have revealed via twitter, that the Conservative Party used the group's music without permission. ]]> contentitem1125 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 11:49:17 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-pete-wentz-new-band-black-cards-songs-on-facebook/1124
Ever wondered what ex Fall Out Boy Bassist Pete Wentz has been up to since the band split in earlier this year? Wentz has since created an experimental electropop band called the Black Cards featuring newcomer Bebe Rexha on lead vocals, Wentz on bass, Spencer Peterson on drums and Nate Patterson on lead guitar. Wentz says the idea to create the Black Cards was inspired by such Jamaican reggae songs as Culture's "Two Sevens Clash" and The Gladiators's "Warriors" and that he wanted to mash up ska, dance and reggae with 80s British rock and pop to create a new experimental sound.]]> contentitem1124 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 11:31:00 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-ke-ha-releases-second-music-video-for-take-it-off/1123
Earlier today, American pop singer Ke$ha released a second music video for her single 'Take It Off'. 'Take It Off' is taken from the album Animal and follows the release of singles 'Tik Tik', 'Blah Blah Blah' and 'Your Love Is My Drug'. The original music video for Take It Off was released on August 3rd 2010 and features Ke$ha and her friends on another planet dancing around in a mosh pit while slowly turning into star dust. Ke$ha explained in an interview that the main idea behind the video was about taking off your inhibitions and being "raw and real."]]> contentitem1123 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 10:54:45 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/video-rip-it-up-tv-friday-8-october-vnzma-winners/1122
Welcome to Rip It Up TV! Here you can sit back, relax and watch the latest music, film and gaming videos sweeping the internet. Rip It Up TV also brings you exclusive on-camera interviews with your favourite local and international artists and the latest music videos and live performances. Check back in regularly to make sure you don't miss a thing.]]> contentitem1122 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 09:42:19 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/festival-splore-city-2011-announced/1117
With the next Splore festival still 17 months away, the organisers have put together a taste of Splore in Auckland city. The Splore-City website launches this morning and contains loads more information about what's coming up.]]> contentitem1117 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:48:29 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-vnzma-2010-full-list-of-winners/1118
The 45th Annual RIANZ Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards took over the town last night. Ben Hurley and Shannon Ryan presented the awards ceremony from the Vector Arena, Auckland. The night featured performances by Dane Rumble, J. Williams and Stan Walker and a special guest appearance by Ronan Keating. Sharyn Wakefield from The Edge gave her VNZMA 2010 predictions yesterday and now it's time to see how close her predictions were.]]> contentitem1118 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:53:46 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gaming-call-of-duty-black-ops-to-be-released-in-3d/1120
Activision Blizzard have announced a new feature for the much anticipated release of Call Of Duty: Black Ops, the game will now be available in 3D to (if it's even possible) make the game feel even more realistic! Mark Lamia, the studio head at developer Treyarch has said that Black Ops would be available in 3D as an option for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC. The content will much remain the same between 2D and 3D options although it will look much more immersive.]]> contentitem1120 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 17:08:45 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-karen-o-of-yeah-yeah-yeahs-covers-song-for-jackass-3d/1119
The amazing Karen O, lead singer and pianist for the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, has been venturing out on her own quite a bit lately. First with writing and recording the 'Where the Wilds Things Are' film soundtrack and now she has recorded a cover of Roger Allan Wade's country ballad 'If You're Gonna Be Dumb, You Gotta Be Tough' for the new Jackass 3D film.]]> contentitem1119 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 16:38:43 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-ex-fan-wants-to-pay-weezer-10m-to-breakup/1115
A disappointed fan of Weezer has started an online campaign to see the band pack it in for good. The campaign which can be found at thepoint.com is attempting to raise $10 million with the hope of using it to entice the Rivers Cuomo-led outfit into retirement.]]> contentitem1115 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 14:48:53 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/blog-vnzma-2010-predictions/1114
Another year, Another Vodafone NZ Music Awards!! This year hosted by Ben Hurley & Hot as C4 Babe Shannon Milo Ryan - Who in my opinion will smash it! Here’s my predictions for the VNZMA’s tonight...]]> contentitem1114 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 13:20:31 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-mumford-sons-to-start-again-for-second-album/1113
British folk band Mumford & Sons are already talking about creating a follow up to the highly succesful debut album 'Sigh No More' which was nominated for the UK's Mercury Prize this year (best album). In an interview with NME the band has said they intend to "tear down" everything they've achieved the past year and start from scratch when creating their second album.]]> contentitem1113 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:37:50 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-glee-is-bigger-than-the-beatles/1111
According to Billboard the hit TV show 'Glee' are set to smash a billboard chart record previously held by the infamous Beatles. The cast of Fox's Glee will pass the Beatles for most appearances among non-solo acts in the chart's 52-year history, Glee has now 75 charted titles suprassing the Beatles 71.]]> contentitem1111 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 11:18:19 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-shapeshifter-on-tour-with-ladi6-sunshine-soundsystem/1110
On Thursday the 5th of August, tickets went on pre-sale for Coromandel Gold, headlined by local legends Shapeshifter. Less than thirty six hours later, the event's ticket allocation had entirely sold-out, without even reaching public release. Now, we are proud to present an equally anticipated series of shows, Shapeshifter's much lauded annual summer tour.]]> contentitem1110 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 11:09:55 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/film-zack-snyder-signs-on-to-direct-superman-remake/1108
It's official, Zack Snyder will take the helm and direct the Warner Bros. revival of Superman. Snyder has recently come off creating successful flicks such as 300, Watchmen and most recently the animated Legend of the Gaurdians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole. He will be joining the super pairing of Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas who will be producing, after rescuing the Batman franchise from its near death with 'Batman Begins' and 'The Dark Knight' we are very excited about what this team can come up with.]]> contentitem1108 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:49:14 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/feature-juke-and-footwork-from-chicago-to-the-world/1107
Born in the disparate ghettos and back alley nightspots of Chicago and living hand in hand with juke music, footwork is one of the last untapped (and resultantly, unfiltered) hood dance music styles in the world. Formalised by RP Boo, a dancer turned DJ, turned beatmaker. On now regionally classic tracks such as 'Godzilla', 'Baby Come On' and 'Ice Cream' RP Boo futurecast a functional template for footwork, a template which some argue inspired the early architecture for aspects of Kanye West's initial sample based hip-hop productions.]]> contentitem1107 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:03:58 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-lil-wayne-moved-to-solitary-confinement/1106
Grammy Award winning rapper Lil Wayne has been punished for being found with contraband while serving his one year sentence in New York's Rikers Island jail complex. Officially called 'punitive segregation', Wayne will finish off his last month behind bars solo, Correction Department officials said it's his punishment for stashing a charger and headphones for a digital music player in his cell earlier this year.]]> contentitem1106 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 10:44:29 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-dave-grohl-sues-scissor-sisters-in-new-spoof/1105
In a new video spoof that appeared on the Scissor Sisters website, Foo Fighters front man and Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl finds himself involved in another 'lawsuit'. The fake news report interviews an upset Grohl and discovers he is sewing the band for emotional distress after singer Jake Shears exposed one of his testicles at a recent gig.]]> contentitem1105 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 10:19:21 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-gaga-bieber-nearing-one-billion-youtube-views/1103
Two of the world's biggest stars are going head to head for a new YouTube record, the first to reach one billion YouTube views! According to Communications Director at TubeMogul David Birch, the “Poker Face” singer is expected to pass the one billion views milestone on YouTube around Oct. 20. During September, videos featuring Gaga averaged almost 1.8 million views per day, while Biebs’ vids netted roughly 3.7 million times daily.]]> contentitem1103 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:54:35 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/film-olivia-wilde-is-justin-timberlakes-mum/1100
Olivia Wilde may be 3 years younger than Justin Timberlake, but in an upcoming sci-fi flick sources close to the production have confirmed that she has been casted to play his mother.]]> contentitem1100 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:52:44 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/film-the-beach-boys-musical-film-on-the-way/1099
A film based around the music of the Beach Boys is apparently in development. Fox 2000 has won a bidding war with Universal for the rights to a script pitch by Susannah Grant (Erin Brockovich) and the chance to use some of the most famous songs from the iconic 60's band. The film is apparently to be modeled on the hit stage show and movie "Mamma Mia" which included a back catalog of Abba songs throughout the movie.]]> contentitem1099 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:08:55 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/win-1-of-5-double-passes-to-the-show-me-shorts-film-festival/1098
Kicking off on in November is the Show Me Shorts Film Festival, showcasing the best new Kiwi and Australian short film-making talent. There are 40 short films in this years competition, with the final selection making up a diverse range of themes and subjects, including horror, drama, animation, comedy and everything in between.]]> contentitem1098 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 14:12:48 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-tiki-taane-s-song-for-new-zealand-children/1097
Inspired by his baby son, Tiki Taane has written a beautiful and melodic song as a gift for all New Zealand children. Starship Lullaby is the first single from the upcoming album ‘In The World Of Light’, (due for release in March 2011). All proceeds from every download of Starship Lullaby will be donated to Starship Children’s Hospital.]]> contentitem1097 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 14:01:36 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-wilco-lets-slip-new-album-details/1096
One of the hardest working bands in rock, Wilco will look to record their eigth studio album hopefully for a 2011 release. While Wilco Guitarist/keyboardist Pat Sansone was plugging his side project to the LA Times, he let slip that they have started work on the album.]]> contentitem1096 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 13:39:27 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-glastonbury-2011-sells-out-headline-rumors/1094
The largest music festival in Europe, Glastonbury 2011 has sold out within four hours of tickets going on sale. Glastonbury 2011 takes place at Worthy Farm, Pilton in the UK. Billed music takes place on June 24-26, with the site opening on June 22. Headline rumors have already been surfacing, with Irish rockers U2 being the favorites.]]> contentitem1094 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 11:11:59 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-jay-z-nicki-minaj-dominate-bet-hip-hop-awards/1093
Jay-Z and newcomers Nicki Minaj and Drake dominated the BET Hip-Hop Awards over the weekend. Veteran Jay-Z - who was absent from the event - took out Best Hip-Hop Video for "Empire State of Mind," CD of the Year for The Blueprint 3 and Best Live Performer. While Minaj who was dressed in a black leather strapped outfit impressed taking home three awards, including Rookie of the Year. "I’m paving the way for girls," said Minaj, "I wanna thank all the girls of hip-hop."]]> contentitem1093 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 10:54:39 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-neil-young-releases-le-noise-the-film/1091
Neil Young has released a riveting 40 minute film titled 'Le Noise: The Film', the film features live in studio performances of each track taken from his amazing new album 'Le Noise'. The film was shot by Adam CK Vollick in stunning black and white capturing Young as both an imposing rock legend and a vulnerable artist. Watch the film below.]]> contentitem1091 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 15:58:21 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news/1090
Get into your local Hamer dealer this month and ‘hammer a Hamer’ guitar to be in to win one of three Hamer Guitars. By hammer we mean have a jam, of course! For more information on this fantastic promotion and to locate your nearest Hamer stockist check out www.directimports.co.nz. Fill this entry form in at your local Hamer retailer to win a Hamer guitar!]]> contentitem1090 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 15:51:25 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-dr-dre-promises-new-music-for-christmas/1089
After years of waiting for a new Dr. Dre album 'Detox', Dre has announced that fans might hear the new material as early as Christmas! At a press conference to promote his Beats by Dre headphones, the rapper/producer announced "In a perfect world, you know, I'm really trying to make Christmas, but we'll see... Something will definitely be out." Although he didn't specify whether or not that new "music" would be the album Detox.]]> contentitem1089 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 14:32:28 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-the-jury-the-saints-support-paramore-in-australia/1088
Global hit makers Paramore, have selected kiwi band the Jury and the Saints to support them on their New Zealand and Australian tour in October. After supporting Paramore on their last visit to New Zealand earlier in 2010, The Jury and the Saints (JATS) impressed all the right people to be chosen again for the extended tour that will see the guys play in five Australian cities plus Auckland and Wellington.]]> contentitem1088 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 14:29:09 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-social-network-trailer-lands-scala-kolacny-brothers-record-deal/1087
The two-minute trailer for David Fincher's 'The Social Network' tease's the famous story of facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg, while watching you may notice the haunting rendition of Radiohead's Creep as the drama seems to escalate. The creators of this somewhat spooky song are Scala & Kolancy Brothers, which consists of a 200 piece choir and its classically trained leaders - pianist Steven Kolacny and conductor Stijn Kolacny.]]> contentitem1087 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 13:13:47 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-autozamm-announces-north-island-tour/1086
Autozamm have announced that they will be heading on a North Island tour in support of their 3rd studio album titled '5th Degree'. Being labeled as one of the country's best live acts the rockers have had the opportunity to support outstanding international acts such as the Black Crowes, INXS and Silverchair while also making appearances at events such as the Big Day Out, Homegrown and Southern Amp.]]> contentitem1086 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 13:06:15 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-travie-mccoy-bites-back-at-katy-perry-diss-song/1085
Travie McCoy has finally addressed his ex girlfriend Katy Perry's new song which speaks out about their past relationship and some of McCoy's old habits. The song is titled 'Circle the Drain' and was featured on Perry's third studio album 'Teenage Dream' which debuted at number one on the US billboard 200 and peaked at number two on the New Zealand charts.]]> contentitem1085 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 10:54:51 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/film-harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-teaser/1084
Teaser imagery for the upcoming Harry Potter films. Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows - Part 1, releases in NZ on November 18 2010, with Part 2 to follow July 14 2011.]]> contentitem1084 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 10:41:18 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gallery-the-jury-the-saints-live/1083
A photo gallery of The Jury & The Saints supported by Kingston and Ruby Frost. Photography by Jacinda Boyd.]]> contentitem1083 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 10:21:31 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/win-be-new-zealand-s-ultimate-dj-hero/1015
In celebration of the launch of DJ Hero 2; we’re naming New Zealand’s Ultimate DJ Hero! There is only one personalised plate up for grabs, and there can be only one winner. All you have to do to enter, is submit your DJ name, and an image that best shows us your DJ persona, and you’re instantly in the draw to win the only 'DJ Hero' Personalised Plate in NZ plus a HUGE Xbox prize pack!]]> contentitem1015 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:04:02 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/win-1-of-5-russian-standard-vodka-prize-packs/1028
Did you know Vodka was first made for medicinal purposes? RUSSIAN STANDARD VODKA is better sipped than taken in one shot. Its unique character and unrivalled purity is better tasted than swallowed. Nonetheless, there are moments that call for vodka shots, a long drink, or cocktail…Until 31 October 2010, when you buy a specially marked 1L bottle of RSV, you’ll have the opportunity to win a real VIP music experience for you and three friends worth $50K. You'll get up close and personal to the Gorillaz in Sydney, go on a spending spree to the value of AUD$10K, plus much more! ]]> contentitem1028 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:08:54 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/win-a-massive-rhythm-vines-prize-pack/1029
Start preparing! For it’s the 3-day festival experience extravaganza of a lifetime. Rhythm & Vines is the only place in the world to see the 2011 sun rise first! With the highest production values for a NYE festival in NZ, R&V offers wide-ranging entertainment from theatrical stage performers, unbelievable pyrotechnics and interactive art installations, with many mind-blowing experiences ready to surprise and delight when the festival begins. R&V is strictly R18.]]> contentitem1029 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:18:54 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/win-a-pair-of-chuck-taylor-two-strap-leather-mono-kicks/1035
Chuck Taylor. The All Star sneaker was first created in 1917. It got a signature patch 18 years later. In '62 it got low, and 4 years after that it came in 7 new colours. It's still the familiar made new - again and again and again. It’s no different with these brand new from Converse - Chuck Taylor Two Strap Leather Mono. Kick into Summer with these chucks, available in either Black or White.]]> contentitem1035 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 15:18:41 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/win-go-to-an-exclusive-rip-it-up-gold-class-screening-of-machete/1054
Win tickets to an exclusive Rip It Up Gold Class preview screening of Machete. Monday 8th November, 8.30pm at Event Cinemas (Gold Class), Queen Street. This competition is open to Auckland only. To win one of five double tickets, enter below. The best 15 answers wins! There’ll be spot prizes on the night for the TOP 3 entries plus FREE Coke & Popcorn. This competition ends Thursday 28 October, 5pm, and only Auckland residents are eligible.]]> contentitem1054 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:06:10 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/win-1-of-15-double-passes-to-the-town/1021
There are over 300 bank robberies in Boston every year. And most of the professionals live in a one-square-mile neighborhood called Charlestown. One of them is Doug MacRay (Ben Affleck), but he is not cut from the same cloth as his fellow thieves. Unlike them, Doug had a chance at success, a chance to escape following in his father’s criminal footsteps. Instead, he became the leader of a crew of ruthless bank robbers, who pride themselves on taking what they want and getting out clean.]]> contentitem1021 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 10:12:12 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/win-1-of-30-double-passes-to-see-due-date/1032
From director Todd Phillips, Due Date stars Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis as two unlikely companions who are thrown together on a road trip that turns out to be as life-changing as it is outrageous.]]> contentitem1032 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:00:54 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/major-flavours-3-nz-download/1073
Download link for my Major Flavours Vol 3 New Zealand CD. Well I been a bit slack on the blog lately (it has been busy though), so I'm back with a real nice download for you.]]> contentitem1073 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 14:13:35 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-john-lennon-doco-to-feature-unheard-audio/1072
A new John Lennon documentary features previously unheard audio of the former Beatle. LENNONYC documents Lennon's life in New York from 1971 to his death in 1980, reports Reuters. ]]> contentitem1072 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:53:10 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-trent-renzor-is-working-on-tv-series-based-on-nine-inch-nails/1071
Trent Reznor is working on a TV mini-series named Year Zero for HBO, based on Nine Inch Nails' 2007 album of the same name. ]]> contentitem1071 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:47:54 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-pet-shop-boys-release-greatest-hits-album/1070
A deluxe version of 'Ultimate Pet Shop Boys' will come with a DVD featuring live footage of the band's Glastonbury 2010 performance plus BBC TV recordings from the past three decades. ]]> contentitem1070 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:41:59 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-bloc-party-guitarist-bitten-by-lion/1069
Bloc Party guitarist Russell Lissack was taken to hospital after being bitten by a lion while on tour with Ash in South Africa recently. ]]> contentitem1069 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:27:26 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-r-e-m-s-everybody-hurts-makes-men-cry-the-most/1068
According to a survey by PRS for Music, REM's 'Everybody Hurts' has topped a poll of songs that make men cry the most. The group's 1993 single came top of the list, followed by Eric Clapton's 'Tears in Heaven' and Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah'. ]]> contentitem1068 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:24:27 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-paul-weller-releases-live-album-and-dvd/1067
Named 'Find The Torch, Burn The Plans', the DVD includes footage from one of his five Royal Albert Hall shows in London in May, as well as a documentary film by Julien Temple. Stereophonics singer Kelly Jones appears on the live DVD as a guest singer. It's released on November 29.]]> contentitem1067 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:19:22 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-badly-drawn-boy-releases-free-ep/1066
'It's What They're All Thinking' is a selection of tracks from his upcoming new album, 'It's What I'm Thinking Pt.1 – Photographing Snowflakes', interpreted and reworked by a number of artists, plus a demo of the opening track. ]]> contentitem1066 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:57:09 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-mark-ronson-performs-with-duran-duran-and-boy-george/1065
Mark Ronson and his band The Business Intl played an all-star show at London’s Hackney Empire on September 29. Performing tracks from his album, 'Record Collection' released just recently, along with older songs from previous record 'Version'. ]]> contentitem1065 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:47:24 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/video-rip-it-up-tv-friday-1-october/1064
Welcome to Rip It Up TV! Here you can sit back, relax and watch the latest music, film and gaming videos sweeping the internet. Rip It Up TV also brings you exclusive on-camera interviews with your favourite local and international artists and the latest music videos and live performances. Check back in regularly to make sure you don't miss a thing.]]> contentitem1064 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:43:07 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/kanye-west-cancels-free-music-giveaway/1062
Kanye West has announced the cancellation of his weekly Friday music giveaway after tracks from his forthcoming album leaked online. ]]> contentitem1062 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:35:39 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-gene-simmons-never-dreamed-of-appearing-in-guitar-hero/1063
Kiss bassist Gene Simmons has admitted that he never "dreamed of appearing" in the Guitar Hero franchise before he was approached to voice their new video game Warriors Of Rock. ]]> contentitem1063 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:39:29 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-courtney-love-gets-animated-in-new-short-film/1061
The delightful Courtney Love has today released a short animated film starring herself as a cartoon! Titled 'The Dark Night of the Soul' which was directed by Michael Mouris, the clip was posted by love on Courtney Love's fashion blog. It features Love spinning down a shame spiral, getting trapped by her fashion choices and confronted by famous German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld.]]> contentitem1061 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:21:05 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-the-phoenix-foundation-secure-european-record-deal/1060
New Zealand's very own indie rockers The Phoenix Foundation have signed a record deal with UK based record label Memphis Industries. The signing will mean that their latest and most successful studio album 'Buffalo' is now slated for a worldwide release in early 2011 and the band will embark on a European tour in support! Press Release. The Phoenix Foundation have signed a record deal with UK record label Memphis Industries, which will see their award winning album Buffalo released worldwide in early 2011.]]> contentitem1060 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 09:37:44 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-libertines-pete-doherty-charged-with-cocaine-possession/1058
Libertines and Babyshambles front man Pete Doherty has been charged with possession of cocaine following a separate police investigation. The investigation was focused on the death of young, female filmmaker Robin Whitehead who was filming a documentary of the libertines. Reports suggest that the woman was found dead in Doherty's London flat due to a drug overdose which police believe Doherty supplied.]]> contentitem1058 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:46:29 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-the-xx-s-jamie-smith-goes-solo/1057
Jamie Smith of british indie group The xx has decided to branch out and release a solo project. The xx have recently become one of UK's top bands winning the coveted Barclaycard Mercury Prize for their debut studio album 'xx'. Smith, who is normally responsible for the bands atmospheric sounds and rhythms via digital samplers and drum machines, is preparing a single titled "Far Nearer" for release in the coming month via Glasgow electronic label Numbers Records.]]> contentitem1057 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:43:11 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-manukau-festival-of-arts-2010-announced/1056
Manukau’s music scene has rightfully gained a reputation as a hotbed of performing talent. This year’s Manukau Festival of Arts brings to you not only some of the best artists in New Zealand right now, but unearths future talents, contemporary classics and even some greats you might not be aware of.]]> contentitem1056 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:29:45 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/fashion-foot-locker-out-now-october-2010/1049
Check out all the latest arrivals and upcoming releases at www.footlocker.co.nz.]]> contentitem1049 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 08:32:24 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/win-a-double-pass-to-see-the-chemical-brothers/1034
Get ready to go Further with The Chemical Brothers. In March 2011, The Chemical Brothers come back to New-Zealand to deliver a mind blowing, custom-designed LIVE show of their new album ‘Further’! For your chance to win a double pass to see the Chemical Brothers at Vector Arena, simply go to page 8 of the most recent October/November issue of Rip It Up. Then, just find and fill in the secret code for this competition and you’re instantly in the draw!]]> contentitem1034 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 15:07:15 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/win-1-of-10-double-passes-to-see-the-american/1031
George Clooney stars as Jack, a world-class assassin, who is trying to get out of the killing game forever in The American. After a mysterious Belgian woman calls him to Italy for his next assignment, he vows that it will be his last mission, ever. While in the Italian countryside, Jack soon falls in love with a local woman, who could provide him with the chance to leave his dangerous lifestyle behind. But in choosing to be with her, Jack must step out of the shadows and expose himself to a new level of danger. Directed by Anton Corbijn.]]> contentitem1031 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:37:36 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/win-a-double-pass-to-no-sleep-til-auckland/1030
Amid a sea of rumour and innuendo, we’re here to set you straight and make all your heavy music prayers come true... NO SLEEP TIL AUCKLAND hits the ASB showgrounds on December 10th & delivers a mix of the best international and local acts from the legendary to the up and comers. Megadeth, Dropkick Murphy's, NOFX, Gwar and so so much more! Check out www.nosleeptil.co.nz for line up and further details!]]> contentitem1030 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:26:24 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/win-1-of-5-copies-of-she-s-out-of-my-league-on-dvd/1027
In the comedy She’s Out Of My League, Kirk (Jay Baruchel, “Knocked Up,” “Tropic Thunder”), an average Joe, can’t believe his luck. Though he’s stuck in a seemingly dead-end job as an airport security agent, against all odds, Molly (Alice Eve), a successful and outrageously gorgeous babe, falls for him. Kirk is stunned. So are his friends, his family and even his ex-girlfriend. Now he has to figure out how to make the relationship work, even though he’d be the first to admit she’s totally out of his league.]]> contentitem1027 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:35:53 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/win-the-big-bang-theory-season-three-on-dvd/1026
The Big Bang Theory is back for its third season, brand new to DVD. Join Leonard, Sheldon and the gang for more laughs on the 3 Disc DVD Boxset, complete with hours of special features. It’s cool to be a geek! Available on DVD October 13.]]> contentitem1026 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:24:37 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/win-1-of-5-copies-of-a-nightmare-on-elm-street-on-dvd/1025
A re-imagining of the horror icon Freddy Krueger, a serial-killer who wields a glove with four blades embedded in the fingers and kills people in their dreams, resulting in their real death in reality. Available on Blu-ray and DVD October 13.]]> contentitem1025 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:06:12 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/win-the-losers-on-dvd/1024
An explosive action tale of betrayal and revenge, The Losers centres around five members of an elite Special Forces unit sent to the Bolivian jungle on a search-and-destroy mission. Available on Blu-ray and DVD from October 13.]]> contentitem1024 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 10:54:53 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/win-street-dance-3d-on-dvd/1023
Sparks fly as the world of street dance and ballet collide in Street Dance 3D. Whilst training for the UK Championships, a street dance crew is forced to work with ballet dancers in return for free rehearsal space. With no common ground and passions riding high, the two groups of dancers realise they need to find a way of working together to compete at the Championships. Available on DVD from September 29.]]> contentitem1023 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 10:44:17 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/film-star-wars-saga-to-be-released-in-3d/1053
Director George Lucas has announced that his beloved Star Wars saga will be released in 3D beginning 2012. The films will be released starting with Episode 1 The Phantom Menace, and if successful the five remaining films will follow at a rate of one per year. The films are planned to all have a cinematic release.]]> contentitem1053 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:40:25 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-boom-tunz-festival-line-up-announced/1050
We know what you’re thinking. After a winter like this, summer could really use an array of platinum-selling, Grammy-winning hip hop and R&B megastars to get together for more than seven hours of pure, unadulterated, mad live entertainment. Right?]]> contentitem1050 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 09:43:19 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-president-barack-obama-reveals-whats-on-his-ipod/1048
You may be familiar with American President Barack Obama's political agenda and policy regimes, but what we all really want to know is what resides on his presidential iPod. Recently speaking with Rolling Stone, Obama sat down and discussed the state of his mp3 player, which contains some music you might be surprised with.]]> contentitem1048 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:56:13 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-daft-punk-to-release-tron-legacy-soundtrack/1042
Daft Punk, who haven't released a proper studio album since 2005's Human After All, have announced the release date for their highly anticipated soundtrack to Tron: Legacy. The futuristic French duo have announced has announced the contribution to the 1982 cult classic will hit stores on November 22. Daft Punk's Tron soundtrack will be available as a physical CD (complete with poster!) or as a high-quality 320 KBPS download.]]> contentitem1042 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:43:24 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gig-public-enemy-to-return-in-january/1041
American hip hop group Public Enemy have announced they will be returning to New Zealand for two shows in January next year in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of their 1990 release Fear of a Black Planet. Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Professor Griff, DJ Lord, the S1W1s and a SUPER NASTY FUNK BAND will play the entire Fear of a Black Planet album plus Public Enemy classics. Public Enemy will clearly demonstrate on multiple levels exactly why they are the most important group in the history of hip hop.]]> contentitem1041 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:42:52 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/film-zach-galifianakis-praises-the-hangover-2-script/1038
Actor Zach Galifianakis who starred in the 2009 hit comedy 'The Hangover' has praised the script of 'The Hangover 2' saying it is much better than the original. Zach had a standout performance in the movie playing the socially awkward, groom's brother-in-law Alan.]]> contentitem1038 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:25:07 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-kings-of-leon-reveal-album-lyrics-were-ad-libbed-in-studio/1037
Kings of Leon's Caleb Followill has admitted that the lyrics for their upcoming release 'Come Around Sundown' were ad-libbed or 'made-up' while recording. In an interview with Uncut Magazine Followill revealed "I didn't write lyrics." "I went in and ad-libbed, I free-floated everything. The closer it got to the end, I felt like, 'Man, you didn't do your job.'"]]> contentitem1037 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:16:56 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-nz-showcase-announced-for-cmj-music-marathon/1036
New Zealand will once again be representing at New York City's annual CMJ Music Marathon with a showcase of local talents. The NZ@CMJ Showcase is a collaboration between New Zealand music promotion agencies NZ On Air and the NZ Music Commission - with the goal being to assist Kiwi acts to break into the international arena.]]> contentitem1036 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:11:47 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-katy-perry-to-appear-on-the-simpsons/1033
Despite having her Sesame Street appearance canceled, Katy Perry already has her eye on another TV cameo. Perry will ditch Elmo for bartender Moe and guest star on an upcoming Christmas-themed episode of Fox's "The Simpsons," scheduled to air December 6 in the States.]]> contentitem1033 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:51:44 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-new-salmonella-dub-album-and-nz-tour/1020
Salmonella Dub To Release ‘Freak Controller Madness – The Twenty Track Pack’ On October 18. Salmonella Dub’s auspicious 7th studio album, the incredibly dynamic Freak Controller graced record store shelves and the dub world in November 2009 and now it’s time for some Freak Controller Madness! The special edition double CD album features the original Freak Controller album plus a second disc of freaky Madness from NZ’s pioneers of dub creating this Twenty Track Pack of goodness for the upcoming summer season. Tracks on this double disc feature new remixes from the band and DJ Digital plus selections from their Freak Local EP and Outa Control discs.]]> contentitem1020 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:21:51 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/festival-big-day-out-line-up-announced/1019
The Big Day Out 2011 line up was announced at 8am this morning from K Road, Auckland. It's a big one so book your tickets quick because it's very likely to sell out.]]> contentitem1019 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 08:23:19 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-legendary-kiwi-rockers-ticket-reform/1018
Legendary and notorious. New Zealand's own progressive, acid rock rockers reform. Two shows only and the reissue of their long lost album Awake. Two things I remember clearly about Ticket: their hair was long and their songs were even longer. And back in the early 70s those were two very good things indeed.]]> contentitem1018 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 17:06:29 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-green-day-singer-joins-broadway-s-american-idiot/1017
Green Day front man Billie Joe Armstrong will briefly be joining the cast of Broadway musical "American Idiot," the show is a musical rendition of the band's 2004 Grammy Award-winning album. According to The Associated Press the show’s producers announced Sunday that Armstrong will take over a pivotal role that will see himself playing the persuasive drug dealer St. Jimmy for eight performances from Tuesday through Oct. 3. before leaving town to kick off his band’s South American tour.]]> contentitem1017 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:30:24 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-radiohead-might-throw-out-new-album/1016
English rockers Radiohead have supposidly finished recording songs for their 8th studio release, although band members have expressed that they might not release it just yet. In an interview with the Candian Press, drummer Phil Selway said the band will return to the studio early next week to "take stock" of their new material - and possibly "throw it all out." "Maybe we need to go back to the drawing board," he confessed. "It's all up in the air at the moment."]]> contentitem1016 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:22:07 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/festival-homegrown-first-line-up-announcement/1013
One day, 6 stages, 40 bands, Kiwi music’s biggest party is returning to the Wellington Waterfront on March 5th 2011. With 3 successive sell outs and a reputation for delivering the very best Kiwi music, Jim Beam Homegrown is upping the ante in 2011 adding a new Pop and RnB stage and a further 10 acts to an already impressive line-up.]]> contentitem1013 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 10:54:56 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-florence-and-the-machine-announce-album-re-issue/1012
Florence And The Machine have announced that they will re-release their debut album 'Lungs' with new cover art and an extra CD of live performances and remixes. The album re-release will be called 'Between Two Lungs' and is set to come out on November 15th.]]> contentitem1012 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 10:24:50 +1300 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-new-beyonce-tracks-only-weeks-away/1011
Beyonce fans don't have much longer to wait says songwriter and producer Los DaMystro who is working on new tracks wih the superstar. “Listening to New B record Dream wrote... F**kINg INSANE! WOw!! She About to Kill the game again! Had to Listen again!! Y’all C in 3 weeks!" Los tweeted along with The Dream and producer Tricky Stewart.]]> contentitem1011 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 17:13:52 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-drake-says-new-tour-inspired-by-jimi-hendrix/1010
You would normally hear hip hop star Drake citing Lil Wayne, Kanye West and Jay-Z as influeces to his craft although talking to MTV News, Drake has said that his new tour 'Light Dream and Nightmares' was inspired by one of Woodstock's finest.]]> contentitem1010 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:31:54 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-mirah-is-coming-to-new-zealand/1009
Strange News, Happy and Poplib in association with Under the Radar present, for the first time in New Zealand - MIRAH! A permanent fixture in the Northwestern indie scene for the past decade, Mirah is at once an innovator and a heart-on-sleeve artist whose spectrum runs from folk to disco, with a discography as varied as the colours of a Double Rainbow. Collaborations with Phil Elverum (Microphones / Mt Eerie), Calvin Johnson and numerous others have ensured that Mirah has become a household name with music nerds the world over, and she's finally coming to New Zealand!]]> contentitem1009 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:06:14 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-my-chemical-romance-album-to-release-new-album/1008
After four years of no fresh material, My Chemical Romance is releasing new album Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys on Monday 22 November. The band, whose 2006 concept album The Black Parade went double platinum, is planning on switching it up this time around and will be showing off a harder rock sound. Lead singer Gerard Way has stated that the band is even leaving their signature makeup and costumes behind for a more "stripped down" image.]]> contentitem1008 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:16:43 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/video-rip-it-up-tv-friday-24-september/1007
Welcome to Rip It Up TV! Here you can sit back, relax and watch the latest music, film and gaming videos sweeping the internet. Rip It Up TV also brings you exclusive on-camera interviews with your favourite local and international artists and the latest music videos and live performances. Check back in regularly to make sure you don't miss a thing.]]> contentitem1007 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 14:20:25 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/video-john-legend-the-roots-live-from-nyc/1001
American Express have announced that music sensations Jennifer Hudson, Common, Melanie Fiona, Estelle, and CL Smooth will join John Legend & The Roots as special guests from Terminal 5 in New York City at 1pm today (New Zealand time). The event is titled the “Unstaged: An Original Series from American Express” live-stream concert, directed by filmmaker Spike Lee (Inside Man, Miracle at St. Anna, Malcolm X, Do the Right Thing). The performance will be live-streamed and coincides with the highly anticipated collaborative album release, Wake Up!, from Legend & The Roots, which is available now.]]> contentitem1001 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 09:38:38 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-jay-z-hypes-new-book-decoded/1006
Jay-Z's long awaited book 'Decoded' will finally hit bookstores November 16, the book is a narrative of the famous lyrics and overall life of the multi-platinum rapper. Decoded will break down 36 of his most iconic songs which will be accompanied by illustrations, Jay hopes the book will prove that hip-hop is a fine art form like poetry.]]> contentitem1006 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:39:57 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-katy-perry-too-sexy-for-sesame-street/1004
To celebrate the start of Sesame Street's 41st season, Katy Perry filmed a segment for the show performing in a low cut dress and singing her hit song 'Hot N Cold' alongside Elmo. The song originally written about an elusive lover was partially rewritten to be about how Elmo is unsure about playing a game of dressup with Katy.]]> contentitem1004 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:39:38 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/blog-holy-fuck-it-s-fashion-week/1002
Hipsters, Scenesters, Bloggers, Writers, Models, Party addicts, Designers, Photographers are out in full force this week! Yesterday I made my way down to the site of NZFW and it is cool. I went to the Juliette Hogan show and friends went to the Zambezi show - all were great! Other shows that will be great are World, Nom*D, Stolen Girlfriends Club and of course Huffer. I will be making my way to a number of the shows and am going to give the the full review of shows and the parties later in the week.]]> contentitem1002 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:08:58 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/blog-five-songs-to-get-amongst-this-october/1000
Allo! Since Rip It Up is a music mag I figure why the hell not put some awesome new songs out there for you to get amongst this October! Hurts - Better than love. This guys vocals are awesome, at the start you expect it to be this cool rock song then it pumps out a dance beat. This song will be massive, every time it comes on at The Edge the whole office sings it (most of us quite badly).]]> contentitem1000 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 09:25:36 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/film-black-widow-will-get-her-own-spin-off/999
If you were lucky enough to have seen Iron Man 2, you would of been delighted to see the beautiful Scarlett Johansson as the sultry S.H.I.E.L.D agent 'Black Widow' kicking some serious ass. Now fans can expect to see a whole lot more of her. During a press conference held for the Iron Man 2 Blu-ray and DVD release, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige revealed that there are plans in the works for a 'Black Widow' spinoff movie.]]> contentitem999 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:54:45 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-superturtle-tour-new-zealand/998
Superturtle are touring the country to promote their "About the Sun" album. The Christchurch leg has been relocated to El Santo Porteno due to The Wunderbar being damaged in the earthquake. Superturtle will be performing with guests Loafer and The Dialtones at the Christchurch show.]]> contentitem998 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:26:07 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/interview-bring-me-the-horizon/997
Check out our interview with Oli from Bring Me The Horizon and win a copy of their album titled 'There Is A Hell, Believe Me I’ve Seen It. There Is A Heaven, Let’s Keep It A Secret'. Bring Me The Horizon Interview. Sheffield has a history of great music. Do you think growing up in Sheffield inspired your music? No! Hahah. I guess the fact that it's an industrial city, not depressing, but very industrial, I guess that makes you strive you get out of the city and go and do something else! I wouldn't say it's super rough, but it's certainly not upper class! It's not like we all come from big houses or anything. Most of us came from council houses. The Sheffield music scene is ok, but I'd be listening to quite American stuff, not like Def Leppard and Human League [who are from Sheffield].]]> contentitem997 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 13:19:17 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-the-flaming-lips-release-photo-book/996
The Flaming Lips have announced the release of a new photo book. It's the first in a series called 'All We Have Is Now' that will be released every six months. The books are full of photos of the band and fans, taken by lead singer Wayne Coyne's wife, J. Michelle Martin-Coyne.]]> contentitem996 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:44:52 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-j-lo-steven-tyler-named-new-american-idol-judges/995
After months of speculation Fox has finally announced that singer/actor Jennifer Lopez and Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler will be the new judges for American Idol season 10. American Idol has been the number one rating show in the U.S for six consecutive years now.]]> contentitem995 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:09:12 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-the-smashing-pumpkins-confirmed-for-auckland-gig/994
Grunge legends The Smashing Pumpkins will be returning to New Zealand shores to play a one off show in Auckland on October 19th. After reforming in 2005 the band is lead by founder and sole original member Billy Corgan, but now features a whole new ensemble including drummer Mike Byrne, bassist Nicole Fiorentino and guitarist Jeff Shroeder. This lineup is currently touted by the media as the best Smashing Pumpkins reincarnation yet.]]> contentitem994 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10:25:45 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/review-resident-evil-5-move-edition/993
Since Resident Evil 5 launched in March last year, it has sold over 5.5 million copies and received rave reviews around the globe (including our own one here). Now, in time with PlayStation Move arriving and a fourth Resident Evil movie in cinemas, Capcom have released the Gold Edition of Resident Evil 5. Obviously the main core of the game remains unchanged, but for those who haven’t had the opportunity to play RE5, the Gold Edition packs in a lot of extras with a great price tag.]]> contentitem993 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10:07:29 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/interview-ben-boyce-star-of-new-tv3-comedy-wanna-ben/992
Wanna-Ben is an imaginative skit comedy series themed each week on a different genre from music to movies, fashion to business. The main skit sees Ben Boyce, former co-host of Pulp Sport out of work. Ben is on the look out for a new job but he doesn’t just want any old job, he wants to be something cool - like a rock star or fashion icon or maybe even a movie star or millionaire businessman. Ben is a Wanna-be.]]> contentitem992 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 09:38:08 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-the-national-announce-auckland-show/991
The National are Aaron Dessner (guitar, bass, piano), Bryan Devendorf (drums), Matt Berninger (vocals), Scott Devendorf (bass, guitar) and Bryce Dessner (guitar). Since The National’s last visit to New Zealand in 2007, the band have been very busy. Aaron and Bryce Dessner produced ‘Dark Was The Night’, a 31-track album to benefit the Red Hot Organization. The album featured contributions from Arcade Fire, Bon Iver, Grizzly Bear, Yeasayer, and many others. It has so far raised close to $1,000,000 USD. This allowed Red Hot to make donations to many AIDS charities, including an emergency grant of $150,000USD to Partners In Health in Haiti, right after the earthquake.]]> contentitem991 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 08:15:47 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/interview-facebook-campaigners-responsible-for-chase-status-at-r-v/985
A couple of students from Dunedin have swayed R&V organisers to book an international act. Harry Whyte from Havelock North and Nick Lyne from Auckland, currently studying at Otago University, started a Facebook campaign to get UK act, Chase & Status to come to New Zealand.]]> contentitem985 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 14:00:30 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/festival-rhythm-vines-announce-second-line-up/984
Rhythm & Vines Completes 2010 International Line-up With Chase And Status And More. More good news for Rhythm & Vines fans with Chase & Status (DJ set), Netsky, Carl Cox and Erol Alkan added to this year’s line-up, along with local heavyweights Bulletproof, Mt Eden Dubstep and Dick Johnson.]]> contentitem984 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:20:12 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-katy-perry-vs-lady-gaga-in-the-mtv-europe-video-awards/990
The nominations for the MTV Europe Video Award's have been announced and it seems Lady Gaga and Katy Perry will battle head to head with five nominations each. The two popstars will fight it out between each other in the Best Pop, Best Female and Best Song categories.]]> contentitem990 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:08:02 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/interview-robert-scott/989
Tell us about your time playing bass in The Clean. Its always been a learning experience I must say. It has been a blast, and putting down Bass lines under David's guitaring and Hamish's hitting is a lot of fun. I am still learning to sing and play at the same time though.]]> contentitem989 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:52:04 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/video-katy-perry-singing-hot-n-cold-on-sesame-street/988
Katy Perry has appeared on Sesame Street singing her single Hot N Cold with Elmo.]]> contentitem988 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:24:03 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gaming-dj-hero-2-unveils-the-best-soundtrack-in-entertainment/987
In an all-new, unparalleled music experience featuring 83 original, exclusive mixes that spin together 105 speaker-blaring tracks and club-shaking anthems from over 100 of the biggest artists in pop, hip hop and dance, Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today dropped the needle on DJ Hero® 2’s full mix list that will transform living rooms into nightclubs with the best soundtrack in entertainment.]]> contentitem987 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:28:25 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/video-white-knuckles-by-ok-go/986
The official music video for White Knuckles by OK Go. This video has been seen by over 1 million people in its first 24 hours of it being posted.]]> contentitem986 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 14:52:41 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-kings-of-leon-frontman-engaged/983
Caleb Followill, the lead singer of Kings of Leon, has announced his engagement to model Lily Aldridge. You may recognise Lily from the band's music video for 'Use Somebody'. The couple have been togehter for over two years. Caleb proposed to Lily over the weekend (18th and 19th September) making him the second member of the band to get hitched after his brother Nathan got married in November 2009.]]> contentitem983 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:20:22 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-snl-welcomes-back-kanye-west/982
NBC have confirmed that Kanye West will be the musical guest on an upcoming episode of Saturday Night Live. This announcement comes after an fued between West and SNL due to the comedy show openly mocked West in an opening monologue for his MTV VMA interruption with Taylor Swift. West didn't find it funning, responding by calling the show out in his latest single 'Power' saying "F**k SNL and the whole cast/Tell 'em Yeezy said they can kiss my whole a*s."]]> contentitem982 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 10:59:05 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-bonnie-tyler-is-coming-to-new-zealand/970
Welsh singer and 80s legend, Bonnie Tyler is coming to New Zealand in November. Bonnie Tyler is the voice behind Total Eclipse of The Heart, It's a Heartache and Holding Out For a Hero. Bonnie will play two shows, the first at the St James Theatre in Wellington and the second at the Aotea Centre in Auckland.]]> contentitem970 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:29:22 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-jay-z-coldplay-announce-new-yars-show-in-vegas/969
Jay-Z and Coldplay have announced that they will both be performing a very special show in Las Vegas for New Year's Eve. This concert is set to take place at the Cosmopolitan casino and resort and unfortunately, it's invite-only. However, the organisers will be broadcasting the performance on the hotel's large marquee outside. So good news if you happen to be passing by.]]> contentitem969 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:59:19 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/win-1-of-5-copies-of-kick-ass-on-dvd/968
We have got five copies of Kick-Ass, the 2010 superhero film based on the comic book of the same name, on DVD to giveaway to five lucky winners. This is a great film so answer the simple question at the bottom of this page to enter the draw.]]> contentitem968 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 12:41:18 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-listen-to-deerhunter-s-new-album-halcyon-digest/967
American indie rockers Deerhunter are soon to release their fourth full-length album, Halcyon Digest. Although fans don't need to wait any longer as the album is now available in its entirety for your listening pleasure online! Halcyon Digest took just a few weeks to complete in June and it was recorded at Chase Park Transduction in Athens Georgia, with Ben H. Allen helping to co-produce.]]> contentitem967 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:45:16 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-metallica-ready-to-bring-the-party-to-christchurch/966
Christchurch Metallica fans get excited because the band have promised to bring the party for tonight and tomorrow's shows at the CBS Canterbury Arena. "You can call it therapy, you can call it whatever you like. We're there to help, man. We're there to bring the party. We're bringing the metal to Christchurch," said bassist Rob Trujillo.]]> contentitem966 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:31:59 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-bruno-mars-arrested-for-drug-possession/965
Singer Songwriter Bruno Mars was arrested early sunday morning on suspicion of narcotics possession. After performing at the Hard Rock Cafe in Las Vegas on Saturday night, Mars was discovered by hotel security with narcotics in the bathroom.]]> contentitem965 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:30:13 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-sharon-jones-the-dap-kings-play-wellington-auckland/963
After winning the hearts of New Zealand audiences in 2008 with their incendiary performances at WOMAD in New Plymouth, soul-funk sensations Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings are returning in December to play two dynamite shows in Auckland and Wellington. Now in her 50s, ex-prison guard Sharon Jones has been singing all her life. Born in James Brown’s hometown of Augusta Georgia, Jones moved to New York at an early age, but often stayed with family down south and learned to sing gospel in church.]]> contentitem963 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 09:13:51 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/interview-robin-hood-s-merry-men/962
Robin Hood will be available on DVD and Blu-ray from September 22nd. To celebrate we have this interview with The Merry Men, Kevin Durand (Little John), Scott Grimes (Will Scarlet) and Alan Doyle (Allan A’Dayle). It seems like the three of you are pretty merry. Kevin Durand: We’ve been merry for over a decade – having drinks and singing songs together. ]]> contentitem962 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:04:34 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-lil-wayne-to-release-album-while-in-jail/961
Rapper Lil Wayne is set to release a new album in September despite being held in Rikers Island Correction Facility, NY. The new album titled 'I Am Not A Human Being' will be released digitally on September 27, the rapper's birthday, with a physical version due out on October 12. Wayne's co-manager Cortez Bryant said the release would be a prelude to the rapper's forthcoming 'Tha Carter IV' album.]]> contentitem961 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:56:14 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-radiohead-gear-up-to-release-8th-studio-album/960
Radiohead are gearing up to release their 8th studio album. The 25 year old band have finished another group of songs and are still considering how to publish them. In an essay for Index On Censorship, bassist Colin Greenwood also explained that the band are thinking about how they will release them. "We have just finished another group of songs," he wrote. "And have begun to wonder about how to release them in a digital landscape that has changed again."]]> contentitem960 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:36:11 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-adam-lambert-accused-of-assault/958
Adam Lambert has reportedly lashed out at a paparazzi outside a South Beach hotel in Miami. According to TMZ, a Miami paparazzo filed a claim with police yesterday that accused the "American Idol" season 8 runner-up of assault or as whats described as 'misdemeanor battery' in the US. The police report obtained by TMZ says that Lambert allegedly grabbed the photographer's book bag, where the camera was located, and "forcefully" wrestled the man to the ground.]]> contentitem958 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:31:09 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-kid-cudi-opens-up-about-drug-use-and-past-year/956
American rapper and actor Kid Cudi has had a huge past 12 months with the release of his debut album 'Man On The Moon: The End Of Day' and securing a role on HBO's 'How To Make It In America'. Although despite this huge success the rapper has opened up to Complex magazine about some of his actions which the public might not have known about including drug use, being kicked off Lady Gaga's tour and spending a night in jail.]]> contentitem956 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:10:19 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-sacha-baron-cohen-to-star-as-freddie-mercury/954
Borat and Bruno star Sacha Baron Cohen has been confirmed to play the role of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury in a new film about the band. The film, which will focus on the period leading up to the band's memorable Live Aid performance in 1985, is currently being penned by Frost/Nixon screenwriter Peter Morgan and will begin shooting next year. Queen guitarist Brian May has said that Baron Cohen has been tied in with the project since talk started with Peter Morgan a couple years ago.]]> contentitem954 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 11:45:22 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/interview-bannerman/953
Richard Setford is Bannerman. A project conceived in the basement bedroom of a Western Springs flat in 2005 and focused on intensely visual and lyrically ambiguous songwriting. Bannerman is playing Mighty Mighty in Wellington on Thursday (23 September) and Whammy Bar in Auckland on Saturday (25 September). This is our interview with the man himself.]]> contentitem953 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 11:18:39 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-shihad-documentary-gets-the-green-light/952
A documentary about kiwi rock legends Shihad has been announced and is currently in it's pre-production stage after two years of planning. Film maker and critic Graeme Tuckett is heading the project along with Wellington producers Grant Roa and Laurence Alexander, and award-winning cinematographer Simon Baumfield. Tuckett has said that as well as being a full on documentary with a full background of the band, the film will inlcude heaps of live footage from London, Berlin, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Sydney, Melbourne and New Zealand. One concert will even be shot with up to 10 cameras, providing a close-up view for fans.]]> contentitem952 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 10:56:42 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gaming-playstation-move-arrives-in-new-zealand/951
The latest release from Sony Entertainment, the PlayStation Move, is now available to purchase in New Zealand. Coupled together with the PlayStation Eye camera, PlayStation Move allows you to step into a new world where your every movement is captured in three dimensional space with incredible accuracy. PlayStation Move will take your entertainment experience into a whole new dimension, giving you a more immersive and more intuitive entertainment experience that gives you complete control over how you play.]]> contentitem951 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 10:45:20 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gig-undrawing-at-the-wine-cellar-auckland/950
Let me tell you about Undrawing, the Auckland-based audiovisual improvisation group. Undrawing will be performing at the Wine Cellar Friday 24th September. They combine elements of free-jazz, glitch, electronica, and rock to soundtrack live-coded abstract visuals.]]> contentitem950 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:47:45 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-muse-globally-premiere-mk-ultra-as-awareness-video/949
MTV EXIT (End Exploitation and Trafficking) and rock band Muse, in partnership with USAID, have released a music video that dramatically highlights the dangers and impact of human trafficking. ]]> contentitem949 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:47:34 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-wu-tang-clan-join-forces-with-russell-crowe-for-film/948
James Blunt’s brand new single, the insanely catchy “Stay The Night” is at New Zealand radio now. This is the first single to be taken from his third album, produced by Steve Robson “Some Kind Of Trouble”. The album sees the five times Grammy nominee start another chapter in his musical career with a fresh new approach and was recorded largely in London. ]]> contentitem948 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:36:23 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-wu-tang-clan-join-forces-with-russell-crowe-for-film/947
Russell Crowe and Wu Tang Clan leader RZA are joining forces again on new kung fu film The Man With The Iron Fist. ]]> contentitem947 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:15:25 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-michael-jackson-s-mother-suing-promoter-behind-his-london-residency/939
Katherine Jackson has started legal proceedings against AEG, claiming the company did not provide adequate medical care for her son, contending that it did not provide a doctor and life-saving equipment for the singer, who was rehearsing for the shows at the time of his death. ]]> contentitem939 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:07:36 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-lady-gaga-beats-oasis-uk-chart-record/933
Lady GaGa has smashed the record for the 'most weeks in the UK chart' previously held by Oasis. The singer has recently claimed the Guinness World Record for notching up 154 consecutive weeks in the Top 75, pipping the Gallaghers' record. Meanwhile, Madonna has been named the UK's biggest-selling female album act of the century so far, while Michael Jackson became the most searched for male online.]]> contentitem933 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:17:52 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-my-chemical-romance-reveal-album-details/930
Although the band is yet to officially confirm it, It looks likely that 'Danger Days: True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys' will be the name of the fourth studio album from My Chemical Romance. The record is potentially set to be released some time in November. ]]> contentitem930 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:58:23 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-zz-top-recruitsnews-producer-rick-rubin-for-new-album/935
ZZ Top have teamed up with producer Rick Rubin, (who has worked with Beastie Boys, Red hot Chili Peppers and Johnny Cash), for their first album in seven years. ]]> contentitem935 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:35:11 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-the-charlatans-drummer-collapses-during-show/936
The Charlatans' drummer Jon Brookes collapsed onstage, midway through the band's gig at Philadelphia's Johnny Brenda's venue on September 15. ]]> contentitem936 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:00:36 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-stone-temple-pilots-scott-weiland-to-release-biography/946
Stone Temple Pilots and former Velvet Revolver frontman Scott Weiland has revealed details of the release of his memoirs. ]]> contentitem946 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:42:19 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-fleet-foxes-complete-new-album/934
Fleet Foxes' Frontman Robin Pecknold has confirmed that the band have finished recording their new album. ]]> contentitem934 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:30:12 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-duffy-reveals-second-album-details/932
Duffy has announced details of her new album 'Endlessly'. The Welsh singer has teamed up with the father of The Strokes' guitarist Albert Hammond Jr for the follow-up to her Grammy Award-winning debut 'Rockferry'. Duffy recorded 'Endlessley' in London and New York over the past year.]]> contentitem932 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:07:58 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-paul-mccartney-reissues-band-on-the-run/931
Paul McCartney's is gearing up to reissue seminal Wings album 'Band On The Run'. The album that topped the UK and US album charts, won a Grammy and went on to sell more than seven million copies. ]]> contentitem931 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:04:49 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/interview-mayhem/937
Singer Attila Csihar first joined Mayhem after the previous singer, Dead, killed himself in 1991. Prior to Mayhem, Attila sang for Hungarian metal band Tormentor. Over the years, he has also worked with bands such as Plasma Pool, Aborym, Burial Chamber Trio, Sunn O))) and Korog. Mayhem are the most notorious band in the Norwegian Black Metal scene, a musical movement famously associated with a string of church-burnings, murders and suicides in the 1990s. Next week, Mayhem perform in New Zealand for the first time ever, at Auckland’s King’s Arms tavern.]]> contentitem937 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:01:37 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gallery-critics-choice-awards/938
A photo gallery of Street Chant, Homebrew and The Naked And Famous performing at the Critics Choice Awards at the Kings Arms 2010.]]> contentitem938 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:06:25 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-phoenix-documentary-confirmed-as-a-hoax/945
Director Casey Afleck has come clean over his new film 'I'm Still Here', a documentary detailing Joaquin Phoenix's retirement from acting to become a rapper. According to the New York Times, Aflect confirmed that almost every bit of the film was a performance and not at all real. “It’s a terrific performance, it’s the performance of his career,” Mr. Affleck said talking about Phoenix's two-year portrayal of himself, on screen and off, as a bearded, drug-addled aspiring rap star.]]> contentitem945 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:17:45 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/video-rip-it-up-tv-friday-17-september/940
Welcome to Rip It Up TV! Here you can sit back, relax and watch the latest music, film and gaming videos sweeping the internet. Rip It Up TV also brings you exclusive on-camera interviews with your favourite local and international artists and the latest music videos and live performances. Check back in regularly to make sure you don't miss a thing.]]> contentitem940 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:22:14 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gaming-red-dead-redemption-liars-cheats/929
The Liars and Cheats Pack massively expands the Red Dead Redemption Free Roam multiplayer experience with a huge array of new highly-requested content and also adds an entirely new action-packed Competitive mode: Stronghold - plus much more, including:]]> contentitem929 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 17:14:17 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/video-memories-by-weezer/928
The official music video for Memories by Weezer. The video features footage from Jackass to promote the new Jackass movie Jackass 3D.]]> contentitem928 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 15:30:07 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-kanye-west-discusses-new-film-runaway/927
It seems as though Kanye West is everywhere lately, taking to twitter to reach out to fans, promising new songs every friday, colloaborating with hip-hop superstars and most recently closing out the MTV VMA's with a performance of new track 'Runaway'. If all of that's not enough, to coincide with the upcoming release of his fifth studio album he is planning on dropping a 40 minute film titled 'Runaway' that he has filmed recently in Prague.]]> contentitem927 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:24:49 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-ladi6-returns-to-new-zealand-with-new-album/925
Auckland singer songwriter Ladi6 (Karoline Tamati) has announced a homecoming tour of New Zealand. Karoline has spent the past six months based in Berlin, playing over sixty shows throughout Europe. Ladi6 recorded her second album in Europe with producer Parks and top German producer, Sepalot. The new album, entitled Ladi6 : the Liberation Of… isdue for New Zealand release on 1 November.]]> contentitem925 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:10:43 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-300-metallica-tickets-donated-to-christchurch-relief/924
The promoter for Metallica's New Zealand shows, Michael Coppel, has donated about 300 suite tickets for the student volunteers and emergency services to attend the two sold-out Christchurch concerts next week. 240 of the tickets will go to students who took to the Christchurch streets to help clean up the devastation inflicted by the recent earthquakes. Last week more than 2000 students took to the streets with wheelbarrows and shovels.]]> contentitem924 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:28:11 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-local-musicians-put-on-free-gig-for-christchurch/922
New Zealand musicians are joining together for a benefit gig Band Together Concert for Canterbury, to be held in North Hagley Park on October 23. Prime Minister John Key, Mayor Bob Parker, Auckland promoter Paul Ellis and Opshop frontman Jason Kerrison announced the upcoming show at Canterbury University today while Key was visiting students to thank them for their clean up efforts in the wake of the earthquake.]]> contentitem922 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:02:11 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-street-chant-win-the-critics-choice-award/921
Auckland's most exciting punk three piece, Street Chant walked away with the first ever Critics Choice award last night at the Kings Arms Tavern. Street Chant, Homebrew and The Naked and Famous were shortlisted for the new award and each played a half an hour (or there abouts) set. After the performances a team of judges, including Rip It Up editor DJ Sir-Vere, discussed the merits of each band and decided a winner. Shannon Ryan announced the winner and invited Street Chant on stage to give an acceptance speech.]]> contentitem921 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 09:28:27 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/video-jack-white-invents-triple-decker-record/920
Jack White showcases his new invention, the triple decker record to release the next single from The Dead Weather 'Blue Blood Blues'.]]> contentitem920 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:24:01 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-the-hobbit-to-begin-shooting-in-january/917
Filming on The Hobbit, the long-awaited prequel to Peter Jackson's highly successful Lord of the Rings film trilogy, should start shooting in the new year according to Sir Ian McKellen. “The aim is to start filming in January,” he let slip in an interview with Bolton News.]]> contentitem917 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:25:20 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-bob-marley-s-family-loses-lawsuit-over-hit-records/916
The late Bob Marley's family has lost a lawsuit against Universal Music Group over the ownership of some of Marley's most well known recordings. The legend's wife and sons had accused UMG of intentionally withholding royalties from their Fifty-Six Hope Road Music company, and sought millions in damages over the company's alleged attempts to "exploit" his recordings.]]> contentitem916 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:17:06 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-tim-burgess-collaboration-with-ladyhawke/915
Tim Burgess has revealed that he is collaborating with New Zealand singer songwriter Ladyhawke. He is also collaborating with members of The Horrors and Klaxons for a new solo album. Set to be the follow-up to 2003's 'I Believe', the frontman described working on the LP as being "explosive". "I've been working with Josh [Hayward], the guitarist from The Horrors and Stefan [Halperin], the drummer from the Klaxons," Burgess told SpinnerMusic.co.uk. "Right now we can only do stuff when our other bands aren't doing things, but when we do get together, it's really explosive and it'll be well worth waiting for."]]> contentitem915 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:51:42 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-chromeo-team-up-with-vampire-weekend/914
Montreal duo Chromeo’s latest album Business Casual hits stores today. The band's third full-length album and the follow-up to 2007's "Fancy Footwork," which earned Chromeo slots at Coachella and Bonnaroo. To celebrate, the electro-funk duo is streaming a collaboration with Vampire Weekend frontman Ezra Koenig called “I Could Be Wrong.” The bonus track, which is available on the iTunes digital version of the album, features Chromeo’s Dave 1 and Koenig, a spoken-word interlude and some serious saxophone soloing.]]> contentitem914 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:21:18 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-new-jimi-hendrix-boxset-announced/913
A new collection of rare and unreleased Jimi Hendrix material is set for release as a boxset. 'West Coast Seattle Boy - The Jimi Hendrix Anthology', is set to feature a wealth of live and previously unheard songs spanning the guitarist's short career. The deluxe box set, which is made up of four CDs and a DVD featuring the 90-minute documentary 'Jimi Hendrix: Voodoo Child', will be released on November 15.]]> contentitem913 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 11:27:39 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-george-michael-gets-eight-weeks-in-jail/912
Singer George Michael has been sentenced to eight weeks in jail and fined £1250 ($2645) for crashing his car while under the influence of cannabis. July earlier this year the singer was driving home in the early hours of the morning when he mounted the pavement and crashed into a Snappy Snaps photo shop in Hampstead, north London. Police found Michael, whose real name is Georgios Panayiotou, slumped at the wheel of his Range Rover vehicle and "spaced out" after the accident, they immediatley suspected drug use.]]> contentitem912 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 11:13:25 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/interview-mickey-rourke-talks-iron-man-2/911
The 2010 American superhero film Iron Man 2 is coming out on DVD. The film stars Robert Downey Jr. Gwyneth Paltrow and Mickey Rourke. This is our interview with Mickey Rourke. As I understand it, you did a lot of research to play the villainous Ivan Vanko, aka Whiplash, in Iron Man 2 including going to Russia and meeting some Russian jail inmates. Yeah, that’s kind of true. I was actually in Russia on other business so used that to my advantage. When they told me my character was Russian I made some calls that allowed me to go and visit one of the prisons in Russia.]]> contentitem911 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 17:21:13 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-the-strokes-plus-others-perform-at-ny-fashion-week/910
New York's Fashion Week has brought out a wide range of high profile music stars who chose to support for their favourite designers. The Strokes played their first New York City concert in nearly five years at Tommy Hilfiger's Fashion Week party at the Met. The band played favorites like "Last Night" and "Someday," but no songs tracks from their upcoming fourth album.]]> contentitem910 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:40:11 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-a-perfect-circle-return-tour-the-usa/908
Alt-rock supergroup A Perfect Circle's hiatus is over. A Perfect Circle dissolved in 2004, with singer Maynard James Keenan focusing on Tool and Puscifer, while the group's other founder, guitarist Billy Howerdel, recorded as Ashes Divide. On Monday, the band announced plans for a five-city U.S. trek. But don't call it a "reunion" tour.]]> contentitem908 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:04:34 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/win-1-of-5-double-passes-to-see-city-island/906
City Island is the hilarious story of the Rizzos, a family who doesn't share their habits, aspirations, and careers with one another. Starring Andy Garcia, Julianna Margulies, Emily Mortimer, Alan Arkin. City Island is in cinemas November 11th.]]> contentitem906 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 13:58:41 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/win-1-of-5-double-passes-to-see-four-lions/904
Renowned English comedian Chris Morris finds the humour (and ultimately the humanity) in this extremist world, with his Brit Comedy Four Lions. Four Lions tells the story of a group of British jihadists who push their abstract dreams of glory to the breaking point. As the wheels fly off, and their competing ideologies clash, what emerges is an emotionally engaging (and entirely plausible) farce. In a storm of razor-sharp verbal jousting and large-scale set pieces Four Lions is a comic tour de force; it shows that - while terrorism is about ideology - it can also be about idiots.]]> contentitem904 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 13:36:57 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-lady-gaga-announces-new-album-title-at-vmas/903
Lady GaGa has announced the title of her new album to be 'Born This Way'. The singer revealed the title of the follow-up to massive-selling 2008 album 'The Fame' during her acceptance speech for the Video Of The Year category at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles last night (September 13), reports MTV News.]]> contentitem903 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 12:01:13 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/film-monsters-2010-film/902
The breakout hit of this years SXSW, Gareth Edwards’ groundbreaking new film is as much a poignant contemporary romance as it is an epic science fiction adventure. Shot with just a five person crew and a cast of two, Gareth Edwards’ team traveled through Guatemala, Belize and Mexico, finding and utilizing their locations and supporting actors as they went. The result is a film as cutting edge as it is classically composed, as emotionally satisfying as it is visually stunning, and the bold announcement of a major new talent.]]> contentitem902 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 11:38:11 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/film-127-hours/901
127 Hours is the new film from Danny Boyle, the Academy Award winning director of last year’s Best Picture, Slumdog Millionaire. 127 Hours is the true story of mountain climber Aron Ralston’s (James Franco) remarkable adventure to save himself after a fallen boulder crashes on his arm and traps him in an isolated canyon in Utah. Over the next five days Ralston examines his life and survives the elements to finally discover he has the courage and the wherewithal to extricate himself by any means necessary, scale a 65 foot wall and hike over eight miles before he is finally rescued.]]> contentitem901 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 11:28:55 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/film-little-fockers/900
A birthday party for the twins gives Greg an opportunity to redeem himself after he takes a job that raises the suspicions of his overbearing father-in-law, Jack (Robert De Niro), in this installment of the hit comedy series. Greg (Ben Stiller) and Pam (Teri Polo) have been together for ten years, and now they're the proud parents of two adorable twins. But money is tight, and in order to keep his family afloat, devoted nurse Greg takes a second job working for a drug company.]]> contentitem900 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 11:19:43 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-new-katchafire-album-coming-october-2010/899
Katchafire to release new album ‘On The Road Again’ through EMI Records on October 11. For over a decade, Katchafire have been ambassadors of roots reggae music in New Zealand. After three long years since the release of their last offering ‘Say What You’re Thinking’ (2007), their highly anticipated new album ‘On The Road Again’, will be released on October 11.]]> contentitem899 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 11:13:11 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-john-mayer-has-deleted-his-twitter-account/897
Seven time Grammy Award winning musician John Mayer has officially deleted his twitter account leaving 3.7 million followers behind. Mayer, one of the social network's main supporters in its early stages, is now said to be focusing on writing and recording his fith studio album now that his "Battle Studies" Tour has come to an end.]]> contentitem897 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 10:49:15 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-dane-rumble-j-williams-young-sid-in-wellington-on-friday/896
Vodafone are going to bring Dane Rumble, J.Williams and Young Sid to Wellington this Friday. Wellingtonians are in for a treat on Friday as local music stars Dane Rumble, J.Williams and Young Sid descend on the Capital for a whirlwind trip. Dane, J and Young Sid will be at Vodafone’s Lambton Quay store between 3-4pm on Friday for a signing session as part of Vodafone’s 30 Days of Music.]]> contentitem896 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 10:35:25 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-mani-apologises-to-peter-hook-for-outburst/895
Gary Mounfield AKA Mani (The bassist formerly of The Stone Roses and currently in Primal Scream) has apologised over his recent outburst on Twitter. He accused Peter Hook of living off Ian Curtis' blood money. The tweet has now been deleted. Mani and Peter Hook played together in Freebass although the band has now ceased.]]> contentitem895 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:53:49 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-the-mtv-vma-video-music-award-winners-announced/894
Spolier Warning. This news item gives away the winners of the VMAs so please do not read on if you would rather find out who wins by watching the show. The MTV VMAs have just gone down in Los Angeles with hundreds of stars showing up for one of the most fun and more often than not, controversial award shows of the calender.]]> contentitem894 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:04:42 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-the-transistors-added-to-onefest-2010-line-up/893
Straight out of Christchurch, well Rangiora to be precise, comes the rip-snorting power punk styles of The Transistors to join the Onefest line-up at Dunedin’s Urban Factory this Friday. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Wellington’s Orchestra of Spheres have unfortunately had to pull out of Onefest but will come play Dunedin at a later date. The fast and furious Transistors will slot into the Onefest’s first night alongside Surf City, Grayson Gilmour, Thundercub and Mr Biscuits.]]> contentitem893 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:53:50 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/review-halo-reach/891
Halo broke the mould when it was released on Xbox 360, convincing many for the first time that a first person shooter could be played effectively without a keyboard and mouse. Halo's controller-friendly interface took frustration out of the equation and let players get on with the fun of laying waste to hordes of enemies. That it later introduced a new kind of frustration in the form of "The Library" level is neither here nor there - the designers probably hadn't anticipated gamers getting that far.]]> contentitem891 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:53:50 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-sofia-coppola-wins-at-venice-film-festival/890
Sofia Coppola's Somewhere, the tale of an actor who sees the emptiness of his existence through the eyes of his child, has won the top Golden Lion prize at the 67th Venice Film Festival. Coppola who is an academy award winning director for Lost In Translation became the first American women in the the prestigious film awards history to ever win the Golden Lion.]]> contentitem890 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:30:11 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-the-good-fun-win-the-2010-smokefreerockquest-final/889
Waikato Band The Good Fun scooped the 2010 Smokefreerockquest National Final in Hamilton on Saturday. The night was MCed by Drew from C4, Sharyn from The Edge and included performances from J Williams, Kids of 88 and Die! Die! Die! The Good Fun managed to beat Custard Bear, DGR (Dinosaur Goes Rawr!), Kriston, Malcolm Jack, Massad, Peasants of Eden and Te Paamue.]]> contentitem889 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:21:35 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/review-mafia-ii/888
Poor Vito Scarletta. He’s just got back to Little Italy, after a stint in World War II, where he fought Nazis in the motherland, took a bullet, and was awarded a Purple Heart. Vito thinks he can kick back and relax for a while, now he’s home, but instead he’s pushed and pulled in all directions - by his mother, his sister, and his old childhood buddy. Mama wants Vito to get an honest job down at the docks – only dockwork (and a steady date with the bottle) is what killed Vito’s father. Francesca, Vito’s sister, is in trouble with some roughs, who expect her to cover their father’s loan shark debts, and there’s no way a dockworker’s salary could ever cover the amount he borrowed.]]> contentitem888 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 09:55:44 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/interview-jay-baruchel-on-she-s-out-of-my-league/886
The title of the film is She’s Out of My League. Have you ever been with a girl who is out of your league? (Laughs) I never assume any girl is out of my league. There were never women out of my league. That’s all that I’ll say. You must have been happy when you were told Alice Eve would be your love interest in the movie? It’s definitely not just another day on the job when you share scenes with Alice. It’s a really good day at work and it made up for some of the other stuff I had to do in this movie. On this movie there was a real dichotomy. There would be days on this film where I’d be questioning why I became an actor.]]> contentitem886 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:01:11 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-owl-city-concert-postponed/885
It has been announced that Owl City's upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand has been postponed until further notice. ]]> contentitem885 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:30:15 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/video-rip-it-up-tv-friday-10-september/879
Welcome to Rip It Up TV! Here you can sit back, relax and watch the latest music, film and gaming videos sweeping the internet. Rip It Up TV also brings you exclusive on-camera interviews with your favourite local and international artists and the latest music videos and live performances. Check back in regularly to make sure you don't miss a thing.]]> contentitem879 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:31:43 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-bryan-ferry-recruits-kate-moss-for-album-cover/872
Bryan Ferry has recruited Kate Moss as the cover-girl of his forthcoming solo effort 'Olympia'. For the artwork, the supermodel is depicted in the same pose as the 19th century Édouard Manet painting of the same name. ]]> contentitem872 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:19:00 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-muse-consider-playing-smaller-venues/871
Muse's Matt Bellamy has said that he is thinking about writing a "more personal" music project following the band's recent epic albums and shows. ]]> contentitem871 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:13:14 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-massive-attack-release-ep/870
Massive Attack are set to put out a four-track War Child benefit EP dubbed Atlas Air via Virgin, in November.]]> contentitem870 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:09:27 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-broken-social-scene-k-c-accidental-eps-to-be-reissued/869
In the late 90s, before Broken Social scene officially got together, mainstays Kevin Drew and Charles Spearin made two lo-fi post-rock EPs as K.C. Accidental.]]> contentitem869 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:59:05 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-john-lennon-s-killer-denied-parole-again/868
It has been confirmed that Mark Chapman, John Lennon's killer has been denied parole. Again. It was the sixth time that the 55-year-old, who shot Lennon in New York in December 1980, had applied and was denied following a video interview with a parole panel, reports BBC News. ]]> contentitem868 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:54:27 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-jack-white-produces-wanda-jackson-s-album/867
Jack White was reported to be producing a new album for Wanda Jackson. Finally, details about the album, The Party Ain't Over have been released. Third Man/Nonesuch will release The Party Ain't Over on January 25. ]]> contentitem867 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:50:12 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-brandon-flowers-flamingo-tops-uk-charts/866
'Flamingo', the solo effort from The Killers' frontman Brandon Flowers looks set to top the UK albums chart this Sunday (Sept 12), according to midweek figures. ]]> contentitem866 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:46:24 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-marilyn-manson-removes-make-up/865
Marilyn Manson has paid tribute to the lead character Kenny Powers, from his favorite TV show; Eastbound & Down by removing his heavy make-up. A photograph of the singer, which has been published in Interview magazine, depicts the goth rocker as the HBO comedy series' washed-up baseball star. ]]> contentitem865 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:40:30 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-metallica-release-live-ep/864
Metallica have planned to release a live EP named Six Feet Down Under' from September 20. The eight track EP will be released from their official website, Metallica.com and features tracks recorded during gigs in Australia.]]> contentitem864 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:43:25 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-willow-smith-signs-to-roc-nation/863
Emerging nine year old star Willow Smith has officialy been picked up by Jay-Z's record label Roc-Nation. Willow is the daughter of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, and already with comparisons to Rihanna, is launching her singing career with first single titled "Whip My Hair," produced by newcomer Jukebox. Only being released at the start of the week, the song has already recorded hundreds of thousands views on youtube.]]> contentitem863 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:43:24 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-the-bet-hip-hop-awards-nominations/862
Ten time Grammy Award winning rapper Jay-Z leads the nominations for this years BET Hip Hop Awards that are set take place next Tuesday in Atlanta. The BET Hip Hop Awards, now in it's fifth year, recogniseses the best hip hop performers, producers and music video directors of the past year. Voted on an academy of music industry insiders and media members, Jay Z recieved a record breaking 10 nominations, followed by newcomer Drake with eight, and Rick Ross and Nicki Minaj with seven nods each.]]> contentitem862 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:31:01 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-sleeptalkers-residency-at-tabac-auckland/860
Tauranga based Power Pop Rockers Sleeptalkers are hosting a residency for the next four weeks at Auckland's Tabac bar on Mills Lane every Thursday night this September. A continuation from the Tabac Sessions already held this year featuring Kingston, Ruby Frost, The Frisk and The Bayonets, Sleeptalkers will be busting out the tunes with special guests each night for FREE!]]> contentitem860 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:07:49 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-entries-closing-for-r-v-protege/859
Rhythm & Vines’ Search For The Ultimate Understudy is closing soon. So if you're keen for a career in the music and entertainment industry, act quickly. Rhythm & Vines, New Zealand’s biggest and best New Years Eve festival, is on the hunt for the ultimate understudy - the R&V Protege.]]> contentitem859 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:10:19 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-apra-silver-scrolls-2010/847
The Naked And Famous have won New Zealand's most prestigious songwriting award - the APRA Silver Scroll - for their number one single Young Blood. The presentation was made at an awards ceremony tonight at Auckland's Town Hall, with hundreds of stars and music industry leaders present.]]> contentitem847 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:30:32 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-eru-dangerspiel-plays-auckland-wellington/856
Loop are proud to announce the final Eru Dangerspiel band line-up for their upcoming shows in early October. With last year’s one-off concert being the talk of 2009, the Eru Dangerspiel 30-piece juggernaut is coming back to wreak havoc on the reputable dance floors of the Auckland and Wellington Town Halls.]]> contentitem856 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:29:49 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-xiu-xiu-play-auckland-release-new-video/855
American indie rock group Xiu Xiu are playing at Whammy bar in Auckland tomorrow night with support from James Duncan. Founding Xiu Xiu member Jamie Stewart will be joined by newer member Angela Seo for what will no doubt be a terrifying but magical show. Touring in support of their latest record "Dear God, I Hate Myself", Xiu Xiu were last here in 2006, for an intimate show at the Schooner Tavern. This time playing at the underground hideout the Whammy Bar, be sure to get your tickets ASAP to avoid bitter disappointment... it's not a super big place.]]> contentitem855 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:49:04 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/feature-longboarding-in-new-zealand/854
Longboarding is a sport that has taken off all around the world and has in more recent times hit the shores of New Zealand. It has possessed like-minded kiwis to get out and enjoy the concrete waves our little corner of the world has to offer. This alternative form of skateboarding isn’t all about the usual flips and tricks you would see with conventional skating, it has returned to the roots of boarding, that was originally designed for surf style cruising and carving, and with the advance of the techology we have also begun to see the world of downhill skating.]]> contentitem854 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:07:27 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-the-killers-to-return-in-2011-says-brandon-flowers/853
Brandon Flowers has said that he wants the Killers to get back together next year, and revealed he is 'missing' the band while he is on hiatus and exploring a solo career. Speaking to the Metro, Flowers said of his band reconvening, "We don't have a date set but it will be next year. I miss them sometimes. We've shared a lot of experiences together. When the blows come its nice to have people there to share them with."]]> contentitem853 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:44:23 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/interview-manchester-orchestra/852
We recently caught up with Jonathan Corley, bassist in Atlanta based alternative rock band Manchester Orchestra to talk about the history of the band, coming to New Zealand when he was younger, new side project Bad Books and the long awaited 3rd Manchester Orchestra album due out next year.]]> contentitem852 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:25:46 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-metallica-anthrax-megadeth-slayer-joint-dvd/851
Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax will all feature on a new DVD filmed during the 'Big Four''s European tour earlier this year. Released on October 25, The Big Four Live From Sofia is a massive two-disc set that includes full shows from all four bands, plus behind the scenes and interview footage.]]> contentitem851 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:07:37 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-support-confirmed-for-you-me-at-six/849
You Me At Six have chosen two local support acts for their debut all ages NZ show at The Studio in Auckland on September 21st. We’re pleased to announce the thrilling power-pop outfit Kingston will be joining YMA6 and NZ’s hottest all-girl band Ivy Lies will open up the evening. It will be a welcome return by the much loved Kingston who have been away finishing their debut album. Their infectious power pop has already scored two Top 40 hits Good Good Feeling and Round We Go. On the verge of releasing their new single Lotto, Kingston will take a studio break to join in the fun on September 21.]]> contentitem849 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:31:16 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-relient-k-and-the-jury-the-saints-confirmed-as-paramore-support/848
Solid Entertainment is pleased to announce Relient K from the USA and our very own The Jury & The Saints are the special guests for Paramore's New Zealand dates. Relient K are a pop rock powerhouse having released a total of five full length albums and perfected the art of making catchy, powerful and emotion laced music. Billboard praised new album Forget and Not Slow Down saying “this may be the best album that Relient K has ever put out, period!”]]> contentitem848 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:09:43 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-trinityroots-reunite-to-tour-nz-in-october/840
TrinityRoots, one of Aotearoa’s most loved and influential bands, announce their historic reformation this October. TrinityRoots will perform together for the first time in over five years for three very special shows in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland reuniting it’s three members: Warren Maxwell (lead vocals/guitars/keyboards), Rio Hunuki-Hemopo (bass/vocals) and Riki Gooch (drums/vocals).]]> contentitem840 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:01:03 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/blog-kicks-update-45/846
Pics of the Nike ID Jordan Alpha 1s that I desgined at 21 Mercer in New York. On my video blogs from the World Basketball Festival I visited Nike ID at 21 Mercer in New York and designed some Jordan Alpha 1s. In all honesty I never intended to make any shoes that day, but when I arrived I saw that they had the Jordan Alpha 1 and, well, I was all in.]]> contentitem846 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:23:58 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/win-a-mounted-poster-signed-by-fat-dreddy-s-drop/845
We're giving away one of our mounted posters signed by Fat Freddy's Drop. This is a money can't buy item that will look amazing hanging in your living room. Check out the images below and let your friends know about this amazing competition using the share links at the bottom of this article.]]> contentitem845 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:15:03 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/win-a-100ml-bottle-of-juicy-couture-worth-189/844
The world’s juiciest message is all about peace and love. And couture of course! While reminiscing about the splendor of her beach escape, our lovely girl exclaimed, “This feeling must be bottled!”. Inspired by earthly beauty and far-fetched things, the free spirited, hippy vibe of Malibu has been captured! Our eternal quest for joy and happiness has been achieved with Peace, Love & Juicy Couture, a whimsical eau de parfum to bring out your inner flower child.]]> contentitem844 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:26:47 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-the-xx-win-the-barclaycard-mercury-prize-2010/843
The xx have won the coveted Barclaycard Mercury Prize for 2010. The Mercury Prize is an annual award for the best British album, decided exclusively and in secret by a panel of industry judges. It's considered the most credible of the UK's music awards, similar to New Zealand's APRA Silver Scroll (for songwriting) and the Taite Prize (for album of the year).]]> contentitem843 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:02:35 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-listen-to-new-weezer-album-free/842
Fans of Weezer can stream the group's latest effort, Hurley, on Myspace. The record, which is Weezer's first release for Epitaph Records, hits stores September 14. Despite the album’s cover depicting an image of Hurley from TV’s Lost, the album’s title apparently sprang from a deal with clothing company Hurley.]]> contentitem842 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:39:10 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/blog-miami-horror-pikachunes-mark-ronson/841
It must suck for those Christshurch residents - having a shaky old time. Ive never been in an earthquake so I don’t really have any idea what it's like, but im pretty sure that there must be some people who experienced it in some weird places. Toilets, showers, baths? Screw that crap. My cousins were staying in the 19th floor of a hotel and for some South Island reason they left the bath full of water. When the quake struck it smothered the entire bath room and apparently there was no water left in the bath. Awesome but sucky.]]> contentitem841 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:52:05 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-charlie-watts-talks-rolling-stones-farewell-tour/839
In a recent interview with Le Parisien, Rolling Stones’ drummer Charlie Watts revealed a possible timeline for the band’s rumored farewell tour. “We’re discussing it at the moment,” Watts told the French paper. “We said that if we do something, it will be next year or the year after.”]]> contentitem839 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:34:12 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-wyclef-jean-accuses-sean-penn-of-cocaine-use/838
Former Haitian Presidential hopeful Wyclef Jean has lashed out at Sean Penn at a New York concert last Friday. During a performance at Hot 97's On Da Reggae Tip concert at Hammerstein Ballroom, Jean sang, "I got a message for Sean Penn: Maybe he ain't see me in Haiti because he was too busy sniffing cocaine." The former Fugees leader inserted the lines into his 2004 political ode, "President."]]> contentitem838 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:12:10 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/blog-sex-tapes-vibrators-and-up-skirts-oh-my/837
Publicity stunts are nothing new, they’ve always been around but it seems in the last year or so they’re getting dirtier, nastier & just plain bizarre. The trend a few years ago was going commando, Britney did it, Lindsay, Paris and still today paparazzi have a new angle to go for, that stunt has made it hard for celebrity woman to just get out of the car without the risk of their vagina being on every gossip blog & magazine to be picked apart “oh that’s a mess” “looks like ham” people zooming in to analyse their lady bits - but on the other hand there are some celebs that will take what they can get and consciously make the effort to not wear undies and “accidently” get out of the car with it all on show – Next day their name & bits are everywhere!]]> contentitem837 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:15:18 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-bang-bang-eche-on-the-christchurch-earthquake/835
Bang Bang Eche have spoken out after getting caught up in the the New Zealand earthquake at the weekend. Over 100,000 homes were damaged in the 7.0-magnitude quake that hit south island city Christchurch on Saturday (September 4). Nobody was killed, and surprisingly only two people suffered serious injuries.]]> contentitem835 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:21:49 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/film-james-cameron-names-next-project/833
Avatar director James Cameron has suggested his next film will be a non-fiction project concerning the indigenous people of the Amazon, after he spent time visiting the Xikrin-Kayapo tribe recently in Brazil. Speaking to the Folha de Sao Paulo newspaper, Cameron has been invited to meet the tribal elders following his time with the tribe, part of which was spent filming a short that will be included on a loaded Avatar DVD coming this Christmas.]]> contentitem833 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:27:28 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-the-metallica-shows-will-go-on/832
Metallica's two sold-out shows this month in Christchurch, New Zealand will proceed as scheduled despite the earthquakes which hit the city over the weekend.]]> contentitem832 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:27:53 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gig-smokefreerockquest-national-final/831
The Smokefreerockquest National Final is happening on Saturday at the Founders Theatre in Hamilton. Their are eight bands / artists remaining. Who will win?]]> contentitem831 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:57:48 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-devils-elbow-tour-nz-to-promote-new-album/830
Alt. country rock n’ roll band Devils Elbow hit the road in Oct/Nov for a string of shows throughout the country with support from Grand Prix front man Andrew McKenzie. The band will be hustling their long awaited debut album ‘SAND ON CHROME’ (released August 26) recorded at Hit Your Head Music and mixed & mastered by legendary producer Ian G. Morris (Th’ Dudes, Dave Dobbyn, Hello Sailor, Screaming MeeMees). The tour will see the band travel the length of the country taking their brand of rough edge alt. country rock to their fast growing fan base.]]> contentitem830 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:21:02 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gig-adam-lambert-announces-auckland-gig/829
Hot off the tail-end of his US tour, glam-pop revivalist, Adam Lambert, is making an anticipated visit to New Zealand with a full-tilt show resplendent with glitter, leather and melodrama at Trusts Stadium on Sunday 17th October in Auckland. Since the announcement of Lambert’s string of Australian shows only weeks ago, the response from New Zealand fans has been overwhelming. So much so that when the majority of tickets for shows were snapped up during the pre-sales for the Australian shows, conversations immediately began between promoters and management about what arrangements could be made to reach out to more fans.]]> contentitem829 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:34:56 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-the-fourmyula-join-nz-music-hall-of-fame/826
Iconic 60's pop band The Fourmyula are soon to join the likes of Johnny Devlin, Ray Columbus and The Topp Twins in the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame. The group, who celebrated the 40th anniversary of their song Nature this year, will be inducted at the Silver Scroll Awards on Wednesday in Auckland.]]> contentitem826 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:17:53 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-vodafone-launches-iphone-app-for-vnzmas/825
Vodafone’s gone geek chic with a FREE Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards iPhone app, launched today. The app is FREE from the App Store and features artist profiles, competitions, the latest news from finalists and voting for the People’s Choice Awards.]]> contentitem825 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:07:58 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gallery-scary-kids-scaring-kids-at-zeal-auckland/824
A photo gallery of Scary Kids Scaring Kids at Zeal, Auckland New Zealand on September 4th 2010. Photography by Venus Tong.]]> contentitem824 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:51:07 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gallery-capture-the-fun-competition-entries/823
A selection of our Polaroid Capture The Fun competition entries to win a Polaroid 300 Instant Camera.]]> contentitem823 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:27:09 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-the-coolies-new-album-and-nationwide-tour/794
The Coolies are back! and with a new album dropping next month called Master, they're more than ready to take on a nationwide tour starting in Hamtown on Sept 30th. DON'T miss this exclusive opportunity to catch them live.]]> contentitem794 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:57:58 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/neil-young-announces-album-tracklisting/792
Neil Young has announced that his new album 'Le Noise', is set for release on Septermber 27. ]]> contentitem792 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:49:32 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/musical-the-sad-lament-of-pecos-bill/822
The sad lament of Pecos Bill, on the eve of killing his wife. A Surrealist Western Musical by Sam Shepard, with music by Catherine Stone. Can a legend die? Or worse, slowly fade away into irrelevance? A musical postcard from the inner landscape of the Old West,The Sad Lament of Pecos Billmourns the obsolescence of heroes, showing them transfixed as relics in the mythic junkyard of American popular culture.]]> contentitem822 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:59:11 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/download-radiohead-dvd-compiled-by-fan-footage/821
Radiohead have compiled a DVD of their performance in Prague during last year's tour to promote their self released album In Rainbows. The DVD is compiled entirely of fan footage and the here's the best bit, it's available for free! You can download the entire DVD from this website and burn it to a disc. How about that for a slice of user generated content. Alternatively, you can watch bits of the DVD on Youtube, if you don't want to max out your internet limit.]]> contentitem821 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:42:59 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-kings-of-leon-talk-new-single-radioactive/820
As anticipation builds for Kings Of Leon's "Come Around Sundown", the follow-up to the Tennessee rock outfit's massively successful "Only By The Night" album, the band is gradually letting fans in on details of the new record. A music video teaser for first single "Radioactive" has been released and it features lead singer Caleb Followill playing guitar inside a sunlit barn with a children's choir.]]> contentitem820 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:20:24 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-extra-u2-dates-added/818
U2 360 tour announces sell out performances in Australia & New Zealand. 2nd shows just confirmed in Auckland, Melbourne, Brisbane & Sydney! U2 360 is a hit down under with sell outs announced in both New Zealand and Australia. And now, fans who missed out will have another chance to see U2 360 with 2nd shows now confirmed in Auckland on Friday, November 26th at Mt. Smart Stadium; in Melbourne on Friday, December 3rd at Etihad Stadium; in Brisbane on Thursday, December 9th at Suncorp Stadium and in Sydney on Tuesday, December 14th at ANZ Stadium.]]> contentitem818 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:47:41 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-cancer-bats-announce-new-zealand-tour/625
Canadian hardcore heroes Cancer Bats are touring the country this September. Blazing is the term that best describes the current incarnation of Cancer Bats. Since Hail Destroyer, they’ve charred the pages of Kerrang!, Alternative Press, NME, Exclaim!, and countless other top-tier publications. They’ve ignited the concert going kindling from stages at SXSW, Taste Of Chaos, Download Festival, Edgefest, Leeds, and Reading, and alongside heavyweights like Rise Against, Billy Talent, Alexisonfire, Bring Me Th...e Horizon, and Bullet For My Valentine. Still, the ultimate goal is just to share their music with people that are passionate about it.]]> contentitem625 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:42:42 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/interview-alexandre-aja-director-of-piranha-3d/781
French filmmaker Alexandre Aja burst onto the international horror scene in 2003 with the ultra-violent slasher High Tension. Since then he scared audiences with his remake of Wes Craven classic The Hills Have Eyes and disappointed many with Mirrors. His latest film is a throwback to the fun, sleazy horror films of the ‘80s where on-screen violence was accompanied by a great deal of beautiful women naked. The gore in Piranha 3D goes to extreme levels ‘80s horror could only ever dream of reaching, and it does it all in 3D. I’m a huge fan of the film and I got the chance to talk to Aja all about it.]]> contentitem781 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:40:25 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-cheryl-cole-to-divorce-footballer-ashley-cole/815
X Factor judge Cheryl Cole is reportedly to be granted a divorce from her husband, Chelsea footballer Ashley. A decree nisi is expected to be granted on Friday at the High Court's Family Division in London. A case - entitled CAC vs AC, indicating Cheryl Ann Cole against Ashley Cole - is expected to be heard at 1000 BST.]]> contentitem815 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:12:23 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-josh-homme-i-considered-breaking-up-queens-after-nick-oliveri-left/801
After firing bandmate Nick Oliveri, Josh Homme has admitted he considered breaking up Queens Of The Stone Age. ]]> contentitem801 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:32:43 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-ezra-koenig-covers-paul-simon-for-soundtrack/800
Vampire Weekend leader Ezra Koenig has weathered through his fair share of Paul Simon comparisons.]]> contentitem800 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:26:50 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-the-ting-tings-reveal-all-about-their-second-album/799
The Ting Tings have revealed why they decided to shun their native Manchester for Berlin to record their new album ]]> contentitem799 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:11:16 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-the-big-pink-s-milo-cordell-to-release-tapes-compilation/798
The Big Pink's Milo Cordell has created a mixtape for the latest of !K7's 'Tapes' releases. His mixtape, released on October 18, features songs by The XX, Balam Acab and oOoOO, Salem, as well as remixes by These New Puritans. Gang Gang Dance also remix The Big Pink's 'Velvet' for the compilation.]]> contentitem798 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:06:34 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-misfits-return-for-one-nz-show-in-january/796
New York original horror punk legends Misfits will be bringing their monster themed music back to NZ for one show only in January, following the last time they played here in 2006.]]> contentitem796 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:00:28 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/video-rip-it-up-tv-friday-3-september/795
This is our second installment of Rip It Up TV on Friday 3 September 2010. Here you can sit back, relax and watch the latest music, film and gaming videos sweeping the internet. Rip It Up Tv also brings you exlcusive on-camera interviews with your favourite local and international artists and our favourite music videos and live performances. Check back in regularly to make sure you don't miss a thing.]]> contentitem795 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:58:51 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-50-cent-suggests-t-i-s-wife-own-up-to-drug-charges/793
Rapper TI and his wife Tameka 'Tiny' Cottle have been arrested on drug charges in Hollywood – and 50 Cent has given his legal advice on the situation. ]]> contentitem793 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:52:42 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-t-i-arrested-on-drug-charges/791
Grammy award winning rapper T.I. was arrested along with his wife on suspicion of possessing methamphetamines, five months after the hip-hop star finished a prison stint on weapons charges. The 29-year-old rapper and his wife, Tameka Cottle, were arrested Wednesday night in West Hollywood after deputies smelled marijuana and pulled the couple over, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said. They were released from jail at about 4 a.m. Thursday after posting $10,000 bail each, sheriff's Deputy Luis Castro said.]]> contentitem791 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:47:51 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-lady-gaga-to-perform-at-yoko-ono-concert/790
Lady Gaga will take part in a performance to mark John Lennon's 70th birthday in October. The late musician's wife, Yoko Ono, is organizing two concerts with her We Are Plastic Ono Band in Los Angeles to celebrate her late husband and many stars have signed up to take part.]]> contentitem790 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:44:25 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-u2-360-auckland-show-sold-out/789
Tickets for U2’s 360 Auckland concert at Mt Smart stadium on November 25 went on general sale this morning. The incredible ticket demand for tickets has resulted in a sell-out show, selling in excess of 50,000 tickets in under one hour. There is no confirmation of a second show.]]> contentitem789 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:54:33 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-chiddy-bang-to-release-the-preview-next-month/788
Chiddy Bang are set to release an eight track prequel to their debut album entitled, 'The Preview' on October 4th. 'The Preview' documents the incredible journey the band have had over the last year emerging from underground US blog darlings to become U.S hip-hop's leading lights. Having met at Drexel University in 2008, the multi- talented duo uploaded a mix tape entitled 'The Swelly Express' on to myspace - an album of heavy party jams which circulated around the American college circuit like wildfire and led to over 100,000 downloads in a month.]]> contentitem788 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:35:44 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-anika-moa-nz-tour-october-december-2010/787
MORE FM proudly presents, on tour this October, November & December, Anika Moa solo tour with special guest Mel Parsons. Anika Moa has been nominated as a finalist in this year’s New Zealand Music Awards on October 7th for Best Female Solo Artist, Album Of The Year, and Best Pop Album. Right after the awards she takes to the highways of New Zealand for a solo national tour that takes in 21 shows from October to December.]]> contentitem787 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:03:18 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-bic-runga-to-open-for-leonard-cohen/786
Frontier Touring have announced that kiwi favourite Bic Runga will be opening for Leonard Cohen at all New Zealand shows. Bic is a long time admirer of Leonard’s music and is thrilled to be joining the music legend on stage. "I'm so excited to support Leonard Cohen on his New Zealand shows, I've been a fan of his songs and poems since I was 16. It's an honour to be given the chance to play before a true master of songwriting."]]> contentitem786 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:07:20 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gaming-gta-chinatown-wars-coming-to-ipad/784
Today Rockstar Games announces Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is coming to the Apple iPad September 9, 2010. Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars HD comes to the iPad with brand new updated, high definition graphics. The newest installment boasts more than 50 missions, countless side activities, and the ability to customize the soundtrack utilizing your own music on Independence FM, in the gang ridden and grisly Liberty City. Each mission offers thrilling, fast-paced action and the best gameplay elements of the Grand Theft Auto series specifically created with mobile gamers in mind.]]> contentitem784 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:42:21 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-shihad-win-nz-herald-legacy-award-at-the-2010-vnzmas/783
Long renowned as one of New Zealand’s greatest rock bands, Shihad’s 22-year career is being recognised with induction into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame and the New Zealand Herald Legacy Award at the 2010 Vodafone NZ Music Awards. It’s far from the first time the band has been honoured – they were named Most Promising group at the 1991 Music Awards and has scooped up a stack of Tuis in their 22-year career. Awards include Group of the Year in 1993, International Achievement in 1995 and 2000 and Top Male vocalist in 1995 and 1999.]]> contentitem783 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:16:32 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-first-lineup-for-cmj-music-marathon-announced/782
The first wave of artists for the annual music marathon that is New York City's CMJ Festival have been unveiled. The CMJ Music Marathon runs from October 19-23 at music venues accross Manhattan and Brooklyn, over 1,200 bands in total are expected to perform. Started in 1980, the CMJ Music Marathon serves to highlight the best of what's to come in music that dominates college radio. In the past, the festival has served as starting grounds for iconic acts such as U2, R.E.M. and Nirvana.]]> contentitem782 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:26:05 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-supermodel-tour-new-zealand/780
Supermodel 'Welcome Home' September and October Tour. This September and October, Wellington Pop Rocker Supermodel tour the country to promote the release of their new single 'Blondie' and preview material from their forthcoming debut album, recorded earlier this year during a seven week stint in the UK, which aside from recording, saw them perform at London's legendary 100 club to a capacity audience.]]> contentitem780 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:35:29 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-the-edge-presents-lost-in-a-box/779
The Edge have launched a fantastic new competition in which you could win $10,000. Emma is The Edge's 'Lost listener'. She is Lost in a box somewhere in New Zealand for 21 days and will win $10,000 if she is found and you can win 10,000 if you find her! Join the 'Search Party' to find Emma in the box and you will win $10,000 CASH. It's so easy, place you guess and watch Emma live on the webcam 24/7 all on theedge.co.nz. Watch Emma Lost In A Box live 24/7 now!]]> contentitem779 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:25:16 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gallery-vnzmas-finalist-announcement-2010/777
The Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards Finalist Announcement at the Langham Hotel, Auckland on Wednesday 1st September. Photography by David Apple.]]> contentitem777 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:23:30 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-vnzma-full-list-of-finalists/755
The Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards 2010 full list of finalists. No finalists are announced for the Highest Selling NZ Single, the Highest Selling NZ Album, NZ on Air Radio Airplay Record of the Year and the International Achievement awards. These will be at the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards ceremony at Auckland’s Vector Arena on Thursday October 7.]]> contentitem755 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:33:38 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-vnzmas-finalist-announcement/754
Gin Wigmore, Dane Rumble, and The Phoenix Foundation feature strongly in the finalists list for the 2010 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards. Gin and Dane Rumble are finalists in six categories and the Phoenix Foundation in five. Anika Moa and J. Williams are finalists in three catrgories each.]]> contentitem754 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:13:14 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-trinityroots-returns-with-new-album/776
Wellington three-piece TrinityRoots are set to release a new CD/DVD September 6th titled 'Music Is Choice'. It is to be released as a CD and DVD package that captures the essence of TrinityRoots through live recordings, interviews and an in-depth behind the scenes look at one of this country’s finest bands. 6 years on since their final sold-out Wellington show in Febuary 2005, Music Is Choice is sure to fill the void for all TrinityRoots fans.]]> contentitem776 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:50:39 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-remastered-john-lennon-collection-to-be-released/775
To commemorate John Lennon's 70th birthday on the 9th of October, EMi Music are releasing eight remastered John Lennon solo albums and new titles including Double Fantasy Stripped Down, Power To The People: The Hits, Gimme Some Truth and the John Lennon Signature Box.]]> contentitem775 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:15:45 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-cee-lo-green-explains-controversial-song-f-k-you/773
Cee-Lo's expletive-laden song 'F**k You' has been criticized for being in poor taste, which will be featured on his upcoming album The Lady Killer. In his interview with the AP, the Goodie Mob/Gnarls Barkley member says it's actually a work of art. Cee-Lo recently spoke with the Associated Press about the song, Cee-Lo explained that “F**k You” is a work of art in his opinion.]]> contentitem773 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:34:58 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-green-day-announce-live-album/771
Green Day have revealed they are working on a live album to commemorate all the touring they've done for their latest album, 21st Century Breakdown. The still-untitled album will be the band's second live release after 2005's "Bullet in a Bible." You can view a fan shot video of the band performing a previously unreleased song entitled "Cigarrettes And Valentines" from a recent concert in Denver (which the band apparently recorded for their upcoming release) below.]]> contentitem771 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:48:20 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-jerry-lee-lewis-recruits-friends-for-new-album/770
It's been 61 long years since famed rock & roller Jerry Lee Lewis first performed, but now at the age of 74, Lewis is set to release a new album available September 7. The title of his new album, "Mean Old Man," isn't a reference to the Killer himself. "No, it has nothing to do with me whatsoever," the 74-year-old rock'n'roll legend says. "It's named for the Kris Kristofferson song, which I flipped out over when I heard it. I thought it was a hit piece of material, so I cut it."]]> contentitem770 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:20:35 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/interview-stuart-beattie-director-of-tomorrow-when-the-war-began/767
I caught up with Australian movie director Stuart Beattie at the Westin Hotel in Auckland to have a chat about his new movie Tomorrow When The War Began. The film starts with the characters coming together for a Road Trip. Did you take any inspiration from other road trip movies and have you ever been on any cool road trips yourself? I’ve done some good road trips and there are a lot of great road trip films. Dustin Hoffman said all art is theft so I’m sure that at some point I got some good road trip ideas from other films but it was in the book that all of the characters take a road trip so if anything, I think I was just following the book.]]> contentitem767 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:16:49 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-gin-wigmore-new-zealand-tour/768
Gin Wigmore, The Grave Train National Tour with very special guests The Snowdroppers. After taking on the United States Gin Wigmore is heading back to New Zealand with “The Grave Train” National tour this October.]]> contentitem768 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:09:29 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/win-nz-tattoo-art-festival-prize-pack/691
Oni Events are proud to present renowned artists from around the world, such as Sabado from Eccentric Super Tattoo in Japan, Tebori master (japanese traditional method of tattooing) Horitsuna who has won several awards in recent years at major shows, including a double award of the best tattoo of the day at the Evian Convention in France. Dan Smith, who shot to prominence working at High Voltage Tattoo in Los Angeles with the famous Kat Von D. Dan is one of the stars on ‘LA Ink,’ the hit TV show which plays on Discovery Travel and Living around the world.]]> contentitem691 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:10:07 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-kanye-west-collaboration-with-jay-z/766
As a part of Kanye West's new "G.O.O.D. Fridays" leak schedule, the rapper-producer dropped a heater last Friday called "Monster", featuring himself alongside Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj and indie folk singer Bon Iver. Not only did Kanye excite fans by making good on delivering a new track, but he also gave them a lot more to look forward to when he revealed that he and Jay-Z were prepping a joint project.]]> contentitem766 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:00:14 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-guns-n-roses-declares-war-on-festival-promoters/763
Guns N' Roses have been at the centre of controversy recently with front man Axl Rose declaring war on the Reading and Leeds Festivals organisers. This follows the band's performance at the Reading Festival on Friday, when they came on an hour late and organisers pulled the plug on their set as they were about to break the noise curfew. That night the band staged a protest by attempting to play without amplification, with Rose telling the crowd that they were not planning to head to Leeds.]]> contentitem763 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:55:29 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/blog-j-cole-mixtape-download/761
Link to new DJ Grady/DJ Ricochet, J Cole mixtape. The world is real hot on J Cole right now, and rightfully so. If you've only heard 'Who Dat', get a full scoop on this dudes skills via this nice set from Grady/Ricochet. Heaters include tracks over Mobb Deep's 'Shook Ones' and Cam'ron's 'I Really Mean It', 'Who Dat' and his latest street track 'Premeditated Murder' - heat indeed.]]> contentitem761 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:19:35 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/film-oscar-nominated-writers-hired-for-tupac-biopic/760
Oscar-nominated screenwriters Stephen J. Rivele and Chris Wilkinson (Ali, Nixon) have just been hired to write the biopic of Tupac Shakur, which means director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) could start shooting by mid-November. The script centers around Pac’s last day of life at age 25 in 1996 and flashes back to his final four years.]]> contentitem760 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:56:09 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/blog-world-basketball-festival-part-3/759
My New York trip in pictures and video - part 3 including Rucker Park, the Make Something space and the Air Force 1 movie premiere at the Apollo in Harlem.]]> contentitem759 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:28:55 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/blog-iron-maiden-satellite-15-the-final-frontier/758
Iron Maiden's new album, the 15th of their career, Satellite 15 ... The Final Frontier sees the band at their most progressive yet. From the opening strains of the title track it's clear that this latest effort isn't going to be Maiden by numbers. Expanding on the direction the band seemed to be taking with the last record, A Matter of Life and Death, Maiden are challenging not only themselves but their fans with this latest release.]]> contentitem758 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:45:47 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-brooke-fraser-announces-new-zealand-tour/756
Brooke Fraser Returns With New Single, Tour And Album News. It’s everything you could want really if you were a fan of one of New Zealands most popular artists of recent times. Multi-platinum selling award winner and jetset bohemian Brooke Fraser has sent news from her current base in Los Angeles that she has a new single on the airwaves today, an album in the pipeline and a main centre tour to follow.]]> contentitem756 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:16:24 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gaming-dj-hero-2-announced/753
DJ Hero 2 is the much anticipated return of one of the most successful games of 2009, and when the party starts on October 22, budding beat chemists, singing sensations and all of their friends will experience another 100 of the biggest tracks from the hottest artists, remixed exclusively for DJ Hero® 2, including Eminem’s “Not Afraid,” Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance,” David Guetta’s “Memories” feat. Kid Cudi, Lil’ Wayne’s “Lollipop” feat. Static Major, and Dizzee Rascal & Armand Van Helden’s “Bonkers.”]]> contentitem753 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:57:09 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/video-the-making-of-teenage-dream-by-katy-perry/752
A video of the making of the new Katy Perry album Teenage Dream.]]> contentitem752 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:41:45 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gig-chemical-brothers-at-vector-march-2011/575
The Chemical Brothers are coming back to take New Zealand Further in 2011! There’s simply no denying the extraordinary skills of The Chemical Brothers, who are still at the very forefront of electronic musical culture, since first taking the planet by veritable storm back in the early 1990s.]]> contentitem575 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:29:08 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/feature-gameswitch/751
New Zealand owned and operated, GameSwitch.co.nz services New Zealand and Australia by allowing gamers to come together and swap games for their real value, not the pocket change you're given by the big game stores. They use an internal Point system - not cash - to make sure you receive full market value for your games. You don't have to find a trading partner to "swap" games with: you trade your games for Points, and then use the Points to request other games from other members!]]> contentitem751 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:19:43 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gaming-just-dance-2-track-listing-announced/750
Just Dance 2’s track list offers a wide range of songs drawn from classic hits and legendary songs to today’s chart-toppers, including Donna Summer’s Hot Stuff, I Got You by James Brown but also Rihanna’s SOS, When I Grow Up by the Pussycat Dolls and many other songs perfect for parties! It also explores new music styles such as Bollywood music and Reggaeton.]]> contentitem750 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:57:20 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gaming-sega-announce-vanquish-demo/746
Sega have announced that the demo for Shinji Mikami developed shooter Vanquish will be available for download from your Xbox 360 marketplace or Playstation Network store September 2nd. Vanquish is set in the near future where you take control of Sam, a government agent kitted out with a futuristic battle suit. In the demo players are vying for ownership of the planet’s remaining energy resources against Russia on board a huge space station. On entering the third port lobby of the space station, numerous enemy robots are being brought in by dropships.]]> contentitem746 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:43:44 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-are-drake-and-nicki-minaj-married/744
It seemed like two members of the Young Money family just got a lot closer on Friday when Nicki Minaj and Drake announced on their Twitter pages that they are married. "U scurred? @drakkardnoir u ready to make the announcement or wha?" Minaj tweeted Friday afternoon. Drizzy responded about an hour later with, "Baby I am never scared. PROUD is more the word I would use," before tweeting, "Please refer to @nickiminaj as Mrs. Aubrey Drake Graham and dont stare at her too long. She's finally mine. :)."]]> contentitem744 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:28:39 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-levi-s-offers-free-downloads/743
Levi's Jeans has invited some of the most prominent musicians of today into the company's recording studios to cover the songs that inspired their work. These "Pioneer Sessions," which total 13 songs, are full of worthwhile listens that include Passion Pit's revamping of 'Tonight Tonight' by The Smashing Pumpkins and a Colbie Caillat cover of the classic Blondie hit 'Maria.']]> contentitem743 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:18:14 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/ajax-at-cassette-nine/742
Modular in association with Epaulette presents… Ajax. Supported by Cam Roberston, Cyril Orson, Meltron, Lost Boys. Ajax (Modular/Bang Gang) has been voted Australia’s #1 DJ pretty much every year. He’s won all the major Australian DJ awards and has been ordained by the likes of Justice, Digitalism and Busy P. His club night Bang Gang sweated a whole new culture into Australian nightlife. And subsequently went on to release a number of compilations, which shot him and his fellow Bang Gang members to worldwide stardom. Bang Gang is now Australia’s most famous touring DJ troupe. If this wasn’t enough last year he started his own label, “Sweat It Out,” signing the likes of Yolanda Be Cool, Act Yo Age, Miami Horror and Game Boy and Game Girl.]]> contentitem742 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:19:23 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/video-these-four-walls-love-song/733
The official music video for 'Love Song' by These Four Walls. Directed by Anthony Plant.]]> contentitem733 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:23:42 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-iron-maiden-s-final-frontier-debuts-at-1/732
Iron Maiden have more than earned their status as one of the foremost contemporary and influential Rock bands in the World as they debut at #1 in New Zealand and TWENTY other countries to date with The Final Frontier. Having recorded the new album at Compass Point Studios in the Bahamas earlier this year, in an historic first for the band, they released 'El Dorado', a track from 'The Final Frontier', as a free download on the eve of the opening date of their North American tour to huge excitement from their massive fanbase.]]> contentitem732 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:21:00 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-jim-jarmusch-reveals-details-about-an-iggy-pop-documentary/731
The director will be working on a long-term documentary project with Iggy Pop after the singer specifically asked him to get involved.]]> contentitem731 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:09:42 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-sufjan-stevens-releases-new-album/729
Sufjan Stevens is set to release a new album on October 11, entitled 'The Age Of Adz'. The album will be the first new full-length studio album since 2005's critically acclaimed 'Illinois'. ]]> contentitem729 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:58:05 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-lcd-soundsystem-consider-making-another-album/728
Despite previously announcing that 'This Is Happening' would be their last studio effort, LCD Soundsystem have revealed that they could make another album. ]]> contentitem728 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:44:12 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-kids-of-88-the-naked-and-famous-tour/727
Kids of 88 and The Naked and Famous announce nationwide album release tour. Has there ever been a moment in New Zealand’s popular music history like this one? Every now and again a truly great New Zealand band comes along, but two at once? Never!]]> contentitem727 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:42:49 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-ronnie-wood-works-with-slash-flea-and-eddie-vedder-on-solo-album/726
The Rolling Stones' guitarist Ronnie Wood has revealed details of his upcoming solo album. ]]> contentitem726 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:37:09 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-ringo-starr-fans-team-up-to-save-his-house/724
A group of avid Beatles fans have united in an attempt to stop the demolition of the house that Ringo Starr was born in. ]]> contentitem724 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:18:02 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-liars-release-ep/723
The band have just announced that a new single, "Proud Evolution" will be released from Sister World as a six track EP.]]> contentitem723 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:08:33 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gallery-the-kids-are-alright/721
The Kids Are All Right is a 2010 American comedy drama film directed by Lisa Cholodenko who together with Stuart Blumberg wrote the screenplay. The story centers on a lesbian couple, Jules (Julianne Moore) and Nic (Annette Bening), who each gave birth to a child using the same anonymous sperm donor. When the older child, Joni (Mia Wasikowska), turns eighteen, her brother Laser (Josh Hutcherson), asks her to contact the sperm bank in order to meet their biological father, Paul (Mark Ruffalo). On January 25, 2010, the film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival becoming one of the event's breakout hits. It opened in limited release on July 9, 2010, expanding to more theaters in the following weeks.]]> contentitem721 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:59:33 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/video-of-montreal-coquet-croquette/722
The new and official music video for 'Coquet Croquette' by of Montreal. Directed by Jason Miller.]]> contentitem722 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:00:05 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-the-fall-return-to-nz-after-20-years/720
Seminal English post-punk band The Fall are to return to Auckland – 28 years after playing the shows which Flying Nun released as the peerless live album, Fall In A Hole. ]]> contentitem720 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:48:13 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/video-barb-alcoholic-darling/719
The brand new music video for 'Alcoholic Darling' by BARB. Directed by Joseph Harper.]]> contentitem719 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:27:20 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gallery-dinner-for-schmucks/717
A photo gallery of the red carpet premiere of the hit movie Dinner For Schmucks.]]> contentitem717 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:18:37 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-nadja-to-play-auckland-in-october/718
The gig season is certainly heating up for The High Seas who have just announced their second international show this week. This time it's Nadja, an ambient/noise/drone duo comprised of Leah Buckareff & Aidan baker who are alternately based in Toronto, Canada and Berlin, Germany. They are set to play at Whammy bar on Tuesday 5th October. ]]> contentitem718 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:22:56 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-the-libertines-first-show-since-reuniting/716
August 25 marks the date that The Libertines played their first official show since reuniting in March. Pete Doherty, Carl Barat, John Hassall and Gary Powell took to the stage at the HMV Forum to the sound of Vera Lynn's 'We'll Meet Again'.]]> contentitem716 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:17:31 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/jimmy-page-s-first-book-445/715
Guitar legend Jimmy Page is set to release his first book on September 27. The Led Zeppelin guitarist has each copy retailing for £445. The photo-autobiography, titled 'Jimmy Page' is limited to 2500 copies, and will document the guitarist's career over 500 pages and 650 images.]]> contentitem715 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:12:47 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/video-rip-it-up-tv-friday-27-august/712
This is our first installment of Rip It Up TV on Friday 27 August 2010. Here you can sit back, relax and watch the latest music, film and gaming videos sweeping the internet. Rip It Up Tv also brings you exlcusive on-camera interviews with your favourite local and international artists and our favourite music videos and live performances. Check back in regularly to make sure you don't miss a thing.]]> contentitem712 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:19:03 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-hollie-smith-wellington-show-cancelled/713
The Wellington show of Hollie Smith and The Last S.O.S Tour has been cancelled today citing unforeseen circumstances. Hollie Smith and the S.O.S send their apologies to everyone that has purchased tickets or planned on attending the show but has guaranteed full refunds for all ticket purchasers.]]> contentitem713 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:44:08 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-the-earlybirds-on-tour-with-opshop/711
The Earlybirds are hitting the road with Opshop to support the release of their debut album Favourite Fears, be sure to check them out.]]> contentitem711 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:57:11 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/blog-world-basketball-festival-part-2/710
My New York trip in pictures and video - part 2 including the player interviews and the Jay-Z concert. My trip continued with a visit to Radio City Hall to interview players and have a look around the famous theatre - followed by a performance that night by Jay-Z after the USA basketball team had played on the same floor - crazy.]]> contentitem710 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:40:47 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-vampire-weekend-s-cover-star-speaks-out-about-lawsuit/708
Vampire Weekend's 'Contra' album cover 'star' Ann Kirsten Kennis has spoken out about the $2million lawsuit she has filed against the band, their record label XL Recordings and photographer Tod Brody. The photograph of Kennis was not only used for the Contra album cover but was also featured in heavy advertising campaigns before the album release and live performances of the band without any permission from the star herself.]]> contentitem708 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:28:28 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gaming-raving-rabbids-travel-in-time/707
Raving Rabbids: Travel In Time is the fifth installement in the Rabbids series and, unlike the previous entry, Rabbids Go Home, it returns to the party game genre exclusively for Wii. This time are the Rabbids have an infallible plan to invade the human world: Conquer History! When they discover time travel with their Time Washing Machine, you can bet they will cause loads of ridiculously wacky mayhem in history.]]> contentitem707 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:21:59 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-chris-brown-talks-about-mj-tribute-tour-with-user/706
Shortly after tweeting, "Check 106 and park today. I'mmmm baaacckkk," Chris Brown hit BET's "106 & Park" stage to discuss his BET Awards Michael Jackson tribute and the rumored tour with Usher. "A lot of people don't know, I was going to see Michael Jackson the day he died. I was on my way to the Staples Center that day," Brown told an overly excited crowd of mostly female fans. "When I heard 'Man In The Mirror,' it just touched me. It wasn't fake. I know people were trying to put extras on it, but everything was genuine. That was my ultimate apology, hands down."]]> contentitem706 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:32:19 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-smokefree-announce-twitspit-twitter-competition/705
Smokefree have announced a New Zealand Twitter rap competition. Hip Hop and Twitter are coming together like never before. Smoking Not Our Future brings you TwitSpit, the first Twitter rap competition in Aotearoa – and they’re after the best tweet about why being smokefree/auahi kore earns respect.]]> contentitem705 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:22:13 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/interview-dino-cazares-of-fear-factory/704
Fear Factory are supporting Metallica in Christchurch in September. I had a chat with Dino Cazares (Fear Factory guitarist) over the weekend to talk about the preparations for their new tour. How are the preparations going for your tour of Australia, New Zealand and Japan? Well right now we're on a break for a little bit because we just got home from the European festival tour. We've been on tour straight since December of last year. We're actually not going to start preparing for the new tour for at least another week or so.]]> contentitem704 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:49:53 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/blog-kicks-update-44/703
Killer Jordan 13 Bin 23's - got these on my NYC trip. One thing I bought back from my NYC trip to the World Basketball Festival was these killer XIIIs. Limited to 1,734 pairs worldwide, I copped these from my bro Jason from Extra Butter in NYC. check out Jason's webiste, this is where I get my kicks internationally now.]]> contentitem703 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:47:03 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/blog-world-basketball-festival-part-1/702
My New York trip in pictures and video (part 1). My trip to New York City in August was to attend the World Basketball Festival for Nike/Jordan and was one of the best experiences I've ever had. The following blog posts document my trip in photos and video.]]> contentitem702 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:09:54 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-sarah-mclachlan-coming-to-nz-with-a-taste-of-lilith/701
Court Yard Hounds, Julia Deans and Teacups announced to join Sarah McLachlan on “A Taste of Lilith”. Chugg Entertainment, in conjunction with Nettwerk Music Group, Juice TV and The Radio Network, is thrilled to announce that after much media speculation, multi Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter and original founder of Lilith Fair, Sarah McLachlan, is confirmed to visit New Zealand in October with “A Taste of Lilith.”]]> contentitem701 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:07:24 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-lady-gaga-overtakes-britney-spears-on-twitter/700
Lady GaGa has officially overtaken Britney Spears as the most followed person on Twitter. As TechCrunch.com reports Lady GaGa currently has 5,781,176 followers on Twitter.com/LadyGaga, while Britney Spears has 5,717,790 on Twitter.com/BritneySpears. To celebrate Lady GaGa thanked her followers in a video.]]> contentitem700 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:45:41 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/festival-no-sleep-til-festival/696
Alternative punk, metal and hardcore fans rejoice...Christmas has come early! A new massive metal/punk touring festival under the name of No Sleep Til is making its way around Australia/NZ this December with Auckland's ASB Showgrounds playing host on December 10th. Make sure you’re sitting down before you read further.]]> contentitem696 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:10:18 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/blog-splendour-in-the-grass/694
Hi! This is the first entry into the rad Rip It Up online blog! Better give you a quick back ground on the stuff I do. I Co-host the 95bFM Breakfast show, I'm a Member of Architect DJs and a Clubnight promoter. I generally just get involved with any new things that are rad. So to kick this bad boy off! Earlier in the year I went to one of the best music festivals in the world, Splendour In The Grass and it had one of the best line-ups I’ve ever seen. Here is some mor info about it. So from here I just want to bust off some of my favourites and share the tasty treat Splendour was with you.]]> contentitem694 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:48:57 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/blog-jay-z-opening-for-u2-possible-set-list-hyperventilation/693
Last night was a normal night, doing the Top 20 on The Edge, random callers, banter then Twitter STOPPED MY HEART. A tweet from our web guy Kooge saying "Confirmed Jay-Z opening for U2" Stopped. Hang on. Wait. What. Can't be true. What. Ring Kooge demand to know the story. It's true. Jay-Z was opening for U2.]]> contentitem693 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:09:51 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-kings-of-leon-talk-about-record-sales/692
Kings Of Leon frontman Caleb Followill refuses to obsess over sales of the band's next album because the rockers are so "rich", they don't need the money. The singer admits the band has taken a few creative risks with their upcoming fifth release, Come Around Sundown, following the global success of 2008's Only By The Night. But Followill is more interested in creating good music than adding to his piles of cash.]]> contentitem692 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:28:14 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-kenye-west-to-release-a-new-song-weekly-until-xmas/690
Kanye West has announced (via his official Twitter page) that he will be releasing a new song every weekend in the lead up to Christmas. "I know y'all need the music so I'm dropping 1 new song every weekend until Xmas. It may be my song, it may be a new Jay song, etc," Kenye later announced that he is currently working on projects for Pusha T, Raekwon, Mos Def, Swizz Beatz and Pharrell Williams.]]> contentitem690 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:44:00 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-jay-z-to-support-u2-in-new-zealand/688
The world's highest-earning Hip Hop artist is now set to join the world's highest-earning band at their November 25th concert at Mt Smart Stadium. Live Nation Global Touring and Michael Coppel have today confirmed that JAY Z will be joining U2 as the very special guest for dates in New Zealand and Australia. The U2 360° Tour will visit Auckland, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Perth.]]> contentitem688 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:15:45 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-hollie-smith-launches-remix-competition/687
Live from today, August 23, Hollie Smith has launched a remix competition for her latest single ‘Hiding’ from the #1 album ‘Humour and the misfortune of others’. Head along to holliesmith.co.nz to find the stems for this track, download them, and then the track is yours to play with! You can even remix the song on Hollie’s site! This is a chance for the public to not only remix a song from one of NZ’s best albums of 2010, but also have the chance to feature on a repackage album of ‘Humour and The Misfortune Of Others’. Imagine that, the repackaged album is in stores with your remix included! The remix competition closes on October 10.]]> contentitem687 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:08:31 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-ou-est-le-swimming-pool-singer-commits-suicide/686
Charles Haddon of UK Electric Pop band Ou Est Le Swimming Pool killed himself on Friday right after performing at the Pukkelpop festival in Belgium. Ou Est Le Swimming Pool had recently been riding off their hit single Dance The Way I Feel which has recieved a popular response in New Zealand and Australia.]]> contentitem686 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:52:18 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-eminem-talks-retirement/675
After releasing 6 studio albums, rapper Eminem is still going strong with sales of his latest album Recovery reaching the 2 million mark last week. In an interview with Vibe magazine for its 15th-anniversary issue, Em discusess his uncertainty about when he may hang up the mic. Em, aka, Slim Shady, confessed "Honestly, I don't know how much longer I have in this game, I'm always going to love hip-hop. But how much longer am I going to still do it? I couldn't give you an answer. But the day that this is not better than the last will probably be the day I stop."]]> contentitem675 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:26:26 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-new-york-film-festival-announce-lineup/674
The New York film festival, which is celebrating its 48th year this September, has announced that the new Clint Eastwood production, Hereafter, will be added to the list of films to be screened at the event. The film joins David Fincher's (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) 'The Social Network' and Julie Taymour's (Across the Universe) 'The Tempest' as one of the most anticipated screenings at the event. Fincher's film in particular, which depicts the beginnings of the Facebook website, has already received favorable reviews and is expected to be a highlight of the festival.]]> contentitem674 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:11:56 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-justin-bieber-b-o-b-will-perform-at-mtv-video-music-awards/673
MTV announced that pop-star Justin Bieber and MC B.oB. will be performing at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday 12 September in Los Angeles. The two first time performers will join previously confirmed acts Kanye West, Drake and Florence and the Machine. The awards, which are celebrating their 27th show this September, have had a history of controversy since Madonna's revealing performance of Like A Virgin in the original 1984 show. Most notably last year, the show was marked by current performer Kanye West interrupting Taylor Swift's acceptance speech for Best Female Video.]]> contentitem673 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:59:21 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gaming-virtua-tennis-4/671
The no. 1 best selling tennis series moves to an all-new level of realism, Sega are proud to announce the development of Virtua Tennis 4 which will feature full Playstation Move capability and 3D technology. Virtua Tennis 4 with the PlayStation Move isn’t just about hitting the ball; it’s about the angle of the racquet, the spin and speed of the ball and the power of the shot. The advanced motion sensors of PlayStation Move precisely track both the fast and subtle movements of the controller allowing for pinpoint accurate shots as players improve their racquet skills.]]> contentitem671 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:46:56 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-jimmy-barnes-set-to-tour-new-zealand-this-summer/670
Australian rock legend Jimmy Barnes is set to head back down to New Zealand on tour to support the upcoming release of his new album Rage and Ruin. Rage and Ruin is to be released August 30th and it see's a return to Barne's rock and roll roots, with the bulk of the lyrics being written 10 years ago. The Rage & Ruin New Zealand tour will head to Waihi, Coroglen, Mangawhai, Oakura and will finish on new years eve in Riwaka.]]> contentitem670 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:41:02 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-erykah-badu-fined-for-public-nudity/668
R&B singer Erykah Badu has been fined $500 (US) and placed on 6 months of probation for disorderly conduct after stripping in a March music video shoot. The video for Badu's single 'Window Seat', shows Badu walking naked through the Dallas, Texas street where US President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. The charges were placed after citizens across the country complained about the video.]]> contentitem668 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:20:10 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-u2-announce-tour-of-australia-new-zealand/666
U2 have announced that they will be touring Australia and New Zealand in November and December of this year. U2 have named this their 360° tour starting in Mt. Smart Stadium (their only New Zealand gig of this tour) and ending at the Subiaco Oval in Perth.]]> contentitem666 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:59:38 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gallery-wordsby-launch-event/665
Wordsby is a new t-shirt range published by Closet and features designs from some of New Zealand’s most talented designers, artists and illustrators. Curated by Kelvin Soh, Wordsby twists the classic band tee by shifting emphasis from the band to the song, and invites interesting mash ups, personal stories and surprising interpretations. Check out the tees already designed for the likes of Shihad, The Exponents, The Mint Chicks, Hello Sailor, The Naked and Famous, The Body Electric, Dimmer, The Verlaines, Ladyhawke, The Clean, Minuit, Damnative, K'Lee here. If your a designer or like to dabble in a bit of creativity then get on the good foot and start designing.]]> contentitem665 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:59:19 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/film-exclusive-video-interviews-with-the-cast-crew-of-kickass/659
We at Rip It Up, have managed to get our hands on some awesome and exclusive interviews with the cast and crew of Kickass, the 2010 superhero film. Below are our exclusive video interviews with Clark Duke, Matthew Vaughn and Christopher Mintz.]]> contentitem659 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:17:17 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-norah-jones-to-release-an-album-of-collaborations/662
With almost a decade of collaborative projects under her belt, singer Norah Jones is releasing a compilation album on Tuesday 2 November that includes eighteen different tracks featuring the singer and a variety of other artists. The album, titled 'Featuring', highlights Jones musical diversity with additions from artists such as the Foo Fighters, OutKast, Belle & Sebastian and Ray Charles. Because Jones is still finishing up a North American tour to support her 2009 album The Fall, the album has no new content and is mostly made up of previously recorded and released songs that have seen little playtime.]]> contentitem662 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:55:48 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-elliott-smith-complilation-announced/661
Kill Rock Stars will be releasing An Introduction to Elliott Smith on Tuesday 2 November. Available on either CD or 180 gram vinyl, the album will feature 14 of the late Smith's more popular songs from his albums Roman Candle, Elliott Smith, Either/Or, XO, Figure 8, From A Basement on the Hill, and New Moon.]]> contentitem661 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:47:46 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-kate-nash-announces-north-american-tour/660
UK singer and songwriter Kate Nash will begin a 19-stop tour through Canada and the US to promote her latest album My Best Friend Is You in the coming months. Nash will bring her second album, which is full of the indie artist's signature musical rants, to the North American stage starting on October 27th in San Diego and will continue until the end of November, where she will finish her string of shows at the historic Wellmont Theatre in Montclair, NJ. The announcement follows Nash's June release of the music video for the second single from My Best Friend Is You, "Kiss That Grrrl."]]> contentitem660 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:29:25 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gallery-luger-boa-and-i-am-giant-at-kings-arms/658
A photo gallery of Luger Boa and I Am Giant live at The Kings Arms from 15 July 2010. Photography by Jacinda Boyd © Website http://www.aipa.org.nz/Portfolios/Jacinda+Boyd/ Blog http://www.jacindaboyd.blogspot.com/]]> contentitem658 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:04:47 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/blog-3-bands-you-need-to-get-amongst/656
Oh Hai you hot as babe, thanks for checking out my blog! I’ve come across a couple of new bands that I reckon are worth checking out so thought I’d chuck them in my blog and you can do with what you will.]]> contentitem656 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:11:53 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-shihad-unveil-ignite-album-artwork/655
Shihad have unveiled their new artwork for their forthcoming album Ignite set for release on Monday 20 September. Its fitting that Shihad’s eighth studio album should be called Ignite. Since the very beginning Shihad’s music has been both the bands’ livelihood & lifeblood, positively infused with their unwavering enthusiasm and excitement. And as the band celebrate this satisfying stage of their career, they show no signs of cooling off.]]> contentitem655 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:32:51 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-interpol-move-forward-album-release-date/654
Interpol have brought forward the release date of their new album. According to Matador Records, the group's self-titled LP is now due out on September 7 in North America, a week earlier than previously announced. Set to be released internationally through their own record label Soft Limits, it is unsure at this point if the New Zealand release date will be brought forward. The band have recently announced details of their rescheduled North American tour.]]> contentitem654 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:14:34 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-blondie-to-release-a-new-album-in-november/653
Blondie have revealed that they will release a new album in 2011. 'Panic Of Girls', the follow-up to 2003's 'The Curse Of Blondie', is due out in Australia this November. "We tried to make the recording process as organic as possible," drummer Clem Burke told Billboard.com. "[We] tried to stay away from programming as much as we could, because ['The Curse Of Blondie'] had a lot of programming on it. So, in the spirit of Woodstock, we kept going in the studio and playing."]]> contentitem653 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:03:04 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-massive-attack-announce-north-american-tour/652
Massive Attack have announced details for an upcoming tour of North America. Playing in support of 'Heligoland', which was released earlier this year, 3D and Daddy G will begin the tour at Montreal's Bell Centre on October 18. Support on the gig-run will come in the form of Thievery Corporation.]]> contentitem652 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:53:40 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-the-new-pornographers-announce-nz-tour/651
The New Pornographers are returning to New Zealand this November for the first time since 2008. The group, which currently includes A.C. Newman, Neko Case, Kurt Dahle, Todd Fancey, Kathryn Calder, John Collins and Blaine Thurier, will perform songs from their new album 'Together' at venues in Auckland and Wellington.]]> contentitem651 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:22:22 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/film-i-m-still-here-trailer-released/649
The long awaited first trailer for 'I'm Still Here' the documentary about 'the lost year' in the life of Joaquin Phoenix, is now online. In October 2008, the two-time Oscar nominee and 'Walk the Line' star surprised the movie world by announcing he was retiring from acting. Weeks later he emerged bearded and spacey to announce he planned to pursue a career as a hip-hop artist. Shot by Casey Affleck (who happens to be Phoenix's brother-in-law), in his directorial debut, the film follows Phoenix as he announces his decision to retire from acting and his subsequent attempts to live a rapper's life.]]> contentitem649 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:36:17 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-tinie-tempah-announces-new-album-called-disc-overy/648
Tinie Tempah's album Disc-Overy is out on the 4th October. Rhythm and Vines festival confirmed Tinie Tempah as part of their first line up announcement on Thursday (12 August) last week. Read the full Rhythm and Vines first line up announcement here. The album features collaborations with Ellie Goulding, Kelly Rowland and Emile Sande with production from Labrinth (Pass Out, Frisky), newcomer Ishi, Al Shux (Jay-Z’s Empire State Of Mind) and Naughty Boy (Chipmunk, Wiley), as well as dance producers Swedish House Mafia.]]> contentitem648 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 10:54:55 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-wordsby-launch-event/647
If your in Auckland tonight head along to St Kevins Arcade for the launch party of Wordsby. Wordsby, a new t-shirt range published by Closet and features custom t-shirt designs by some of New Zealand's most talented designers, artists and illustrators. Wordsby twists the classic band tee with a shift in emphasis from the band to the song, and invites interesting mash ups, personal stories and surprising interpretations.]]> contentitem647 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 10:00:01 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/feature-ninja-tune-20-years-of-beats-n-pieces/646
As legendary label Ninja Tune prepare to celebrate their 20th year of banging out quality beats, I speak to co-founder Matt Black about their phenomenal success. It’s 9pm UK time and, somewhere in London, self-described ‘funky granddad’ Matt Black, one half of legendary English electronic duo Coldcut - and a co-founder of seminal underground UK music label Ninja Tune (alongside his Coldcut production partner Jonathan More), has just, he explains with a laugh, “finished up for the day, chucked on the washing and cracked open a beer.” And is settling in for a series of interviews.]]> contentitem646 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:21:31 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/wyclef-jean-in-hiding-after-haiti-death-threat/645
Wyclef Jean has gone into hiding after receiving alleged death threats in Haiti. The former Fugees man is waiting to find out if his application to run to be president of the country has been accepted. He told the Associated Press he was hiding in a secret location following intimidating messages telling him to leave the country. He did not reveal further details of the threat.]]> contentitem645 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:44:21 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-hollie-smith-announces-the-last-sos-tour/643
Hollie Smith is embarking on her Hollie Smith and The Last S.O.S Tour. It kicks off this Friday at the Leigh Sawmill and on Saturday at the Mangawhai Tavern. The tour runs for eight dates at eight different centres throughout August and September and finishes up in Wanaka (October 1st). Hollie’s new album “Humour & The Misfortune of Others” is out now, so don’t miss the chance to see her perform!]]> contentitem643 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:51:55 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/review-bang-bang-eche-at-koko-in-camden-london/641
“I’ve had that BBE song stuck in my head all day” says Dan on our way through the grimy florescent corridors of London’s Islington tube station. He’s referring to the opening qwerty in key bass line of Bang Bang Eche’s ‘Time Mismangement’. A catchy tune indeedy. Though only here a week, Dan knows how to get there. Kokos in Camden’s reputation as the place to see fresh live music in London has been compared to what C.B.G.Bs did for the punk scene in the big apple. I guess it helps that NME Magazine have their international club nights based there too. The Elctro Indie Rock ‘n’ Roll scene (what a mouthful) is quite healthy here with many parallels to what we’re producing back home in NZ.]]> contentitem641 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:47:18 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gig-reggaetown-world-music-festival/640
The Reggaetown World Music Festival is a two day festival in Cairns on September 10th and 11th. Line up features The John Butler Trio, The Cat Empire, Blur King Brown, Tiki Taane with DJ Samorora, Neacombo Diffuzion, Katchafire, Walli Pazzi, Ladi 6, Ykson, Sista Itations, Zennith, Kingfisha, Mama Kin, Clairy Baby Browne and The Bangin’ Rackettes, Ancient Instinct, The Nicky Bomba Reggaetown Allstars & More. Reggaetown not only showcases an eclectic mix of music, bands, DJs and sound systems, but also roving performers, kids activities, workshops in music and dance, plus cafes, garden bars and market stalls. Tickets will sell fast for this dynamic formula of soulful music, relaxing tropical surroundings and delicious food!]]> contentitem640 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:46:35 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news/639
The finalist's for this year's Smokefreerockquest have been announced. With over 3000 entrants, 23 regional finals and a record 800 bands, it has now come down to eight bands from around the country left to battle for NZ High School music supremacy. Two Waikato bands feature in the top eight - they are Dinosaur Goes Rawr (DGR) and The Good Fun. They'll play off for the national title against Custard Bear from Canterbury, the Peasants of Eden from Nelson, Te Paamu from Otaki, two Auckland singer songwriters, Kriston Batistich and Massad Barakat-Devine, and Bay of Plenty four piece Malcolm Jack. The eight finalists were selected from a short list of 22 bands that director Glenn Common said had all reached a very high standard.]]> contentitem639 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:04:07 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-angelina-jolie-to-play-marilyn-monroe/636
George Clooney and Angelina Jolie are being lined up to play Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe in the upcoming film The Life And Opinions Of Maf The Dog, And Of His Friend, Marilyn Monroe. The project, set for release in December, will be an adaptation of the Andrew O'Hagan novel, reports Thetimes.co.uk. The novel is treated as a biography about Monroe, told through the eyes of Mafia Honey, a Maltese poodle who Sinatra gave to the actress as a present.]]> contentitem636 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:31:46 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-new-zealand-tattoo-art-festival/634
This November, New Plymouth will play host to the New Zealand Tattoo & Art Festival, which is set to be the biggest and boldest of its kind in New Zealand. The New Zealand Tattoo & Art Festival, promoted by Oni Events and presented by Kentucky State Bourbon and Cola, will showcase some of the top international and local tattoo artists and expose the public to the history, art and culture of tattooing. The weekend long event (Sat 27 Nov & Sun 28 Nov) will be held at New Plymouth’s TSB Stadium.]]> contentitem634 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:33:14 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/video-lazy-by-luger-boa/633
The official music video for Lazy by Luger Boa. Filmed over a four day party marathon! Many thanks to Adam & Zoomslide, Ink & Coherent Bars K'Rd, O'Rourke House, 400 A, the Mobile Party People and ALL who gave their minds and bodies to the cause!]]> contentitem633 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:10:49 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-homebrew-announce-new-zealand-tour/632
Homebrew have announced that they will be touring New Zealand in September and one date in October. The band have not yet disclosed the venues that they will be playing.]]> contentitem632 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:05:09 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gig-shiverdown-music-festival/631
The team at Shiverdown are here to quench your thirst for soul and groove! Eight and a half hours of continuous live music coming to the Mighty Waikato! Immerse yourselves into the soulful tones of Aotearoa's finest.]]> contentitem631 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:33:23 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gig-peter-hook-to-play-joy-division-album-in-full-at-powerstation/629
Unknown Pleasures, A live celebration of Joy Division with Peter Hook & friends, Saturday 2 October at The Powerstation. Thirty years have elapsed since the release of Joy Division’s seminal album ‘Unknown Pleasures’ and the untimely passing of lead singer Ian Curtis. To commemorate this event, legendary bass player and founder Peter Hook (Joy Division, New Order, Monaco, Freebass) has put together a group of musicians and friends to play the hugely influential album sequentially and in its entirety – for the first time in New Zealand.]]> contentitem629 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:12:08 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-justin-bieber-takes-revenge-on-hacker-by-tweeting-phone-number/628
Justin Bieber has reportedly tweeted the phone number of a US teenager after the boy hacked into the account of a friend of the singer. Bieber is alleged to have published Kevin Kristopik's mobile phone number on Twitter, encouraging his followers to call up the phone. He is alleged to have written: "Everyone call me [phone number removed] :) or text."]]> contentitem628 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:58:36 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gig-chiddy-bang-are-coming-to-new-zealand/627
The notion of ‘traditional hip hop’ has changed forever. Whether you’re talking about genre bending projects from superstars like Kanye West and Lil Wayne or surprising debuts from new artists like Kid Cudi and Drake, Hip Hip has never had a more exciting, expressive moment. If Hip Hop is reaching a tipping point, and it’s followers are expanding their horizons, it’s Chiddy Bang who serve as the Pied Piper for the freshman set. Chiddy Bang’s principle songwriters, Chidera Anamege and Noah Beresi’s debut was with the infectious and loopy self released mixtape ‘Swelly Express. Sometimes using samples from artsists such as MGMT, Passion Pit and even the film ‘Mary Poppins’ for inspiration, Chiddy Bang completely alters the tracks turning them into something of their own.]]> contentitem627 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:59:19 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-taking-back-sunday-release-live-from-orensanz/626
Taking Back Sunday have posted a stream of their new acoustic live CD/DVD 'Live From Orensanz' onto their myspace page. 'Live From Orensanz' is taken from the two acoustic shows the band filmed and recorded in December 2009 at the Angel Orensanz in New York City. The CD will be released digitally and in stores from August 17, but the CD/DVD bonus edition is available exclusively at www.takingbacksunday.com.]]> contentitem626 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:51:00 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/film-trailer-for-the-next-three-days/624
If you’ve been wondering what Russell Crowe has been up to since his turn as Robin Hood, then wait no longer. The first trailer for his latest action/thriller, The Next Three Days, written and directed by Paul Haggis (Crash, In the Valley of Elah) is now online.]]> contentitem624 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:21:30 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-fear-factory-to-support-metallica-in-christchurch/623
Currently on tour in Europe, industrial metal pioneers Fear Factory will make a welcome return to Australia and New Zealand this September in support of Metallica on their World Magnetic tour!]]> contentitem623 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:16:35 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-opshop-announce-new-zealand-tour/621
Opshop are celebrating the release of their third album ‘Until the End of Time’ by hitting the road for a series of shows this September and October. Joining Opshop for the run of shows is Devonport's The Earlybirds, who release their debut album 'Favourite Fears' on the 23rd of August. ]]> contentitem621 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:55:15 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-karl-urban-set-to-become-judge-dredd/620
New Zealand's own Karl Urban (Star Trek, Pathfinder, The Chronicles of Riddick, The Lord of the Rings) has been confirmed for the leading role in a new adaption of Judge Dredd. For those unfamiliar with the comic, Judge Dredd is an American law enforcement officer in a violent city of the future where uniformed Judges combine the powers of police, judge, jury and executioner. There has previously been one other Dredd film; 1995's critically panned Judge Dreddstarring Sylvester Stallone.]]> contentitem620 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:53:08 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gallery-auckland-zinefest-2010/616
Auckland Zinefest is the first dedicated zine event in the city of Auckland, New Zealand in 4 years. It will be held on the 15th of August 2009 at Cross Street Studios in Newton, Auckland. Both Auckland Zinefest and Cross Street Studios are non for profit, and aim to incubate and promote local awareness in their fields (zines and art spaces/galleries respectively).]]> contentitem616 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 12:42:15 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-klaxons-release-ep-from-outtakes-of-last-album/603
Klaxons have revealed that they intend to release an EP made up of the outtakes from their last album. The band, whose second album 'Surfing The Void' is released on August 23, have a variety of songs for the record which did not ultimately make the cut. ]]> contentitem603 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:35:47 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-friendly-fires-premiere-new-song/602
Friendly Fires are gearing to premiere a new song called 'Stay Here' on a forthcoming DJ mix by the three piece band. Guitarist Edd Gibson said of the track: "We'd been wanting to make a tribute to that New York house sound for a while. It's an interesting sideline for us to make a house track because we listen to a lot of house music." ]]> contentitem602 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:31:09 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-mgmt-and-paul-mccartney-colaboration-a-no-go/601
MGMT have revealed that Paul McCartney admitted he wanted to work with the band however hasn't been in touch about the collaboration since. "We did play a show with him [McCartney] last summer at New York park, which was really cool," he said. "But nothing has really come of the collaboration part of it." ]]> contentitem601 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:25:50 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/blog-nyc-trip-part-2/615
DJ Sir-Vere's Part two of the video blog from NYC. And it continues.]]> contentitem615 Sat, 14 Aug 2010 03:43:19 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/blog-nyc-trip-part-1/614
DJ Sir-Vere's video blog from the US Part one. I'm in New York at the moment attending the World Basketball Festival, best way to catch up on where I'm at is the video blog, check it out!]]> contentitem614 Sat, 14 Aug 2010 03:40:37 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-r-v-protege-do-you-have-what-it-takes/613
Rhythm & Vines Festival's Search For The Ultimate Understudy. Think you have what it takes to deliver a world-class festival line-up? This could be your chance to launch your career in the music and entertainment industry.]]> contentitem613 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:33:29 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-details-on-weezer-s-forthcoming-album/612
Weezer's forthcoming album 'Hurley' is set for release on september 13 and the band have announced the tracklisting of the new album. ]]> contentitem612 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:49:30 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-kasabian-s-tom-meighan-sings-lead-vocals-for-another-bands-single/611
Kasabian's Tom Meighan sings lead vocals on a new single from Leicester band The Lysergic Suite. ]]> contentitem611 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:44:51 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-flea-animal-collective-and-nick-zinner-feature-in-i-m-here-soundtrack/610
Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea, Animal Collective, and Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Nick Zinner are among the names who appear on the soundtrack for Spike Jonze's latest film I'm Here. Other acts who feature on the soundtrack include Sleigh Bells, Girls and Gui Boratto. ]]> contentitem610 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:32:00 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-the-ting-ting-s-release-comeback-single/609
The Ting Tings are gearing up to release their comeback single, 'Hands', mixed by Calvin Harris, on October 11. The single will be the first from the Salford duo's Berlin-recorded second album, due later in the year, which they have previously announced will be named 'Kunst'. ]]> contentitem609 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:24:31 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/video-katy-perry-teenage-dream/608
The official music video for Teenage Dream by Katy Perry.]]> contentitem608 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:18:22 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-kanye-west-potential-collaboration-with-bon-iver/607
Kanye West's may potentially collaborate with Bon Iver for his forthcoming new album, plus he is streaming a new track featuring Beyonce. The rapper-producer apparently flew out frontman Justin Vernon to work with him at his Hawaii studio]]> contentitem607 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:15:30 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-arcade-fire-s-the-suburbs-tops-charts/606
Arcade Fire's latest album 'The Suburbs' has entered the US album charts at Number One. Win Butler's band went straight in at the top spot on August 11 with the album selling around 156,000 copies in its first week.]]> contentitem606 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:46:26 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/video-eminem-the-way-you-lie-ft-rihanna/605
The official music video for ' Love The Way You Lie' by Eminem ft. Rihanna]]> contentitem605 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:39:43 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gaming-assassins-creed-brotherhood/604
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood is a third person action-adventure video game in development by Ubisoft for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The game is set to be released in November 2010. It is a direct-sequel to Assassin's Creed II (but is not Assassins Creed III) with Ezio returning as the main protagonist. It is the first game in the series to feature multiplayer mode. Brotherhood is confirmed to be the final appeareance of Ezio as the protagonist, since Assassin's Creed III is planned to introduce a new protagonist.]]> contentitem604 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:38:44 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-tessa-rain-releases-her-debut-album-dirt-poems/600
Introducing the debut solo album Dirt Poems from Wellington artist Tessa Rain. Engineered by Lee Prebble and produced by long-time collaborator Age Pryor, Dirt Poems is a spacious, solitary beauty. It is dedicated to the roads of the South Island, which Rain walked alone with just her guitar for six weeks. Although that walk detemined her to finally record, she wrote the songs for the record over a period of twelve years...making this release a much awaited event!]]> contentitem600 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:13:17 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/festival-rhythm-vines-announce-first-line-up/596
Rhythm & Vines announces first line-up for 2010 N*E*R*D, Justice (DJ set), Shihad, Chromeo, Boys Noize and more!]]> contentitem596 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:11:00 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/film-skyline/595
Universal has released the trailer for the new alien invasion film, Skyline. It stars Donald Faison from Scrubs, Eric Balfour from 24, and Brittany Daniel from Club Dread. Largely flying under the radar until this year’s Comic-Con, Skyline tells a Cloverfield-meets-Independence Day-style story of aliens coming to earth but instead of becoming galaxy buddies they start beaming up swathes of people from the surface of the planet with giant, powerful tractor beams from their ships. Cool! Thanks Aliens!]]> contentitem595 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:19:58 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/interview-brad-carter-of-pistol-youth/594
Bradley Hanan Carter is back in the country this week with his band Pistol Youth supporting General Fiasco at the Powerstation this weekend. He talks to us briefly about what Steriogram's up to, Pistol Youths killer new record and living the dream in LA.]]> contentitem594 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:50:40 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/natcoll/483
Richard has completed two diplomas at Natcoll - the Diploma of Computer Graphic Design and the Diploma of Interactive Design. See a preview of his work below, and read more about his experience at Natcoll.]]> contentitem483 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:35:02 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/festival-auckland-zinefest-2010/593
St Kevins Arcade & Wine Cellar is the place to be this Saturday 14th August. Auckland Zinefest is the first dedicated zine event in the city of Auckland, New Zealand in 4 years. Both Auckland Zinefest and Cross Street Studios are non for profit, and aim to incubate and promote local awareness in their fields (zines and art spaces/galleries respectively).]]> contentitem593 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:00:18 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-jay-z-spoof-video-removed-from-youtube/592
The hit internet spoof video Newport State Of Mind which parodies Jay-Z has been removed from YouTube due to a "copyright claim" by EMI Publishing. The clip had been viewed hundreds of thousands of times since last month. A statement from EMI said: "When a song is created based wholly on any of our writers' works, those writers need to grant their permission. "If that permission isn't granted, then we ask the service in question to remove the song."]]> contentitem592 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:17:46 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/film-ben-affleck-stars-in-the-town/590
Warner Bros have debuted the official trailer for The Town, the new film directed by and starring Ben Affleck. Following up from his debut in the directors chair with 2007's critically acclaimed Gone Baby Gone, Affleck again turns the camera on the gritty streets of Boston crime. The Town is based off Chuck Hogan’s novel The Prince of Thieves and revolves around Doug MacRay (Affleck), the leader of a successful gang of bank robbers working the Boston area. Complications arise when Doug becomes romantically involved with bank manager Claire Keesey (Rebecca Hall) -- the woman he and his crew held hostage on a recent job -- and begins to question his life.]]> contentitem590 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:45:17 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-la-de-da-festival-has-sold-out-of-all-ga-tickets/589
Organisers of the new La De Da New Years Eve Festival are very happy to announce that ALL releases of GA tickets have now completely sold out in just over three weeks of going on sale; a stellar achievement for an event in its first year of inception. The additional and final release of an extra 2000 GA tickets last week have now all been snapped up by eager concert goers.]]> contentitem589 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:31:47 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/film-despicable-me/582
This is a 3D animated family film done really well. There’s loads of laughs to be had, it’s cute as can be in places, and the story is great. It’s about a supervillain named Gru who wants to steal the moon. He has to compete with a smarmy young upstart named Vector - the new baddie on the block - who causes him no end of frustration. Gru has an army of expendable minions that do his work; small yellow creatures who talk and act funny, and cause a lot of the movie’s laughs. But when he adopts three extremely cute orphan girls - only for their usefulness in his dastardly scheme - they manage to melt his frozen heart.]]> contentitem582 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:42:00 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gallery-tiki-taane/588
A photo gallery of Tiki Taane and Optimus Gryme taken at the Blacksmith Bar, Whitianga on Friday 6th August. Photography by Vaughan Grigsby www.vaughangrigsby.com]]> contentitem588 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:08:06 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/film-due-date/587
Warner Bros has released the first trailer for Hangover director Todd Phillips‘ next comedy Due Date. The film stars Robert Downey Jr and Zach Galifianakis in a buddy-comedy story which has been described as kinda Hangover meets Planes, Trains and Automobiles (RIP John Candy). According to Phillips, Due Date is "a buddy comedy without the buddies". The story revolves around Galifianakis as a wannabe actor who becomes the traveling companion to expectant father / businessman (Downey) as they dash cross-country to (hopefully) arrive in time for the birth of his first child.]]> contentitem587 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:39:53 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gaming-lego-harry-potter/583
I don’t want to go taking credit for games that are developed on the other side of the world, but back in 2006 I said to a number of gaming friends that I thought the Harry Potter series should definitely be made into LEGO games. Jump ahead to 2010 and looky looky. Not only was it a great idea, it’s made a fantastic game. My biggest fear was that the developers would be lazy and just do another LEGO Star Wars, replacing the lightsabers with wands. Thankfully, I had no need to fear. Basing its dialogue-free stories around the first four Potter movies, there are a lot of new things to do here.]]> contentitem583 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:51:01 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/review-foals-total-life-forever/581
It was a simple enough move for Foals to branch away from just being alternative dance (nee discopunk), as they were tagged/derided upon the release of Antidotes. Critics have thrown the word ‘ambitious’ around a fair amount since the release of ‘Spanish Shara’, a near antithesis to most of the singles off Foals’ debut album. This is an educated bunch of musicians though; frontman Yannis Phillipakis is clearly aware of how fickle trends in music can be. Though there are some remnants of their previous sound, what's breathtaking about Total Life Forever is just how far reaching the band have or are about to become.]]> contentitem581 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:30:48 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/interview-mark-ronson/580
The rumours are true. London born record producer, DJ and guitarist Mark Ronson really does have a ‘mid-Atlantic’ English accent - testament to the sheer number of air miles he must have acquired travelling so regularly between the US and UK. In London to play some promotional shows with his new band, the Business Intl, in aid of his forthcoming new album Record Collection, Ronson chopped it up with me via cellphone. When we spoke he was in a crowded taxi on his way to dinner with the likes of frequent collaborator Wale and MNDR, the latest vocalist to benefit from Ronson’s star-making ability. She features on his freshest single, ‘Bang Bang Bang’ (raps provided by Q-Tip).]]> contentitem580 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:22:03 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-autozamm-sign-to-warner-music-nz/578
Warner Music New Zealand are thrilled to announce a partnership with Autozamm through their label Let The People Speak. The partnership reflects the strength of their new album and their pedigree as one of New Zealand’s finest live acts. Their third album 5th Degree will be released through Warner Music on October 11 2010. Their seductive new single Breathe hits radio this week, and can currently be heard on TVNZ’s TVONE promotional trailers. TVONE selected the track for their new show reel on the basis of the song being “… a great track with a warm, contemporary, quality rock & roll feel. We knew straight away it'd be the perfect fit to showcase the high-end programmes TVONE runs after 8:30 every night.” - TVNZ ]]> contentitem578 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:20:56 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/feature-rip-it-up-street-team/576
Do you love going to gigs, taking photos of bands, writing reviews as much as we do? Well we want to hear from you. We (at Rip It Up) are looking to recruit an exclusive street team to help cover the New Zealand music scene this summer. Our street team will be invited to our exclusive invite-only street team facebook group where they will receive loads of free tickets, CDs, DVDs, copies of the magazine, you could even meet and interview your favourite bands when they touring New Zealand.]]> contentitem576 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:27:14 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/film-will-farrell-knocks-inception-from-top-spot/577
Will Ferrell movie The Other Guys has knocked Inception off the top of the US box office. The police parody, which also stars Mark Wahlberg, made $35.6m (£22.3m) in its opening weekend, according to early estimates. Christopher Nolan thriller Inception, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, had been at number one for the past three weeks. Another new entry this week, dance sequel Step up 3-D, went straight in at number three, taking $15.5m (£9.7m). The Other Guys was made with Ferrell's frequent collaborator, writer and director Adam Kay.]]> contentitem577 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:28:00 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/film-jackass-3d/574
Johnny Knoxville and his buddies are up to their daredevil comic antics again. And this time they’re coming at ya’ in 3D with the appropriately titled Jackass 3D. Just when you thought you've seen everything there is to see from the Jackass guys, the entire cast of the previous two movies are back for another throw of the dice (and each other) in the biggest, baddest and most dimensional Jackass ever. Director Jeff Tremaine has reportedly had a lot of fun playing with the 3D cameras and the stunt filming began in earnest in January this year. Bam Margera, one of the regulars who joins Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Wee Man and others on their crazy adventures was reported as already having broken three ribs less than a month into filming.]]> contentitem574 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:33:01 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/film-unstoppable/573
Starring Denzel Washington (The Book of Eli), Chris Pine (Star Trek) and Rosario Dawson (7 Pounds) this new action thriller from Director Tony Scott (Man on Fire, Enemy of the State) brings a new perspective to the somewhat leisurely world of railway travel. Loosely based on a true story, Unstoppable follows an experienced engineer (Washington) who teams up with a young conductor (Pine) in a race against time to chase an unmanned train carrying a cargo of combustible toxic chemicals, and control it before it derails and causes a toxic spill that could decimate a town.]]> contentitem573 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:29:13 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/download-bombay-by-el-guincho/569
Barcelona based by way of the Canary Islands “one man band” El Guincho is set to release the long-awaited follow up to his 2008 debut Alegranza!. His new album Pop Negro is infused with all the flavour and all the sun that location promises. Many will already be across this bedroom-pop cosmopolitan cos he’s already toured Australia (headline shows, Laneway Festival and toured alongside Architecture In Helsinki) and his debut album Alegranza! was released here through Mistletone.]]> contentitem569 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:36:10 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-flip-grater-announces-new-zealand-tour/567
Flip Grater - While I'm Awake I'm At War Album Release Tour. Flip Grater’s latest musical offering While I’m Awake I’m At War is quickly becoming the buzz among music lovers across New Zealand. With 5-star reviews and rapturous verbal applause, Grater’s third album is the one we’ve all been waiting for. In September Grater will head out on a national tour to perform this intimate collection of songs live.]]> contentitem567 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:48:32 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-jack-white-insults-new-york-celebritys/566
Jack White laid into the celebrity-filled audience at The Dead Weather's gig at Don Hill's in New York on Wednesday (August 4), labelling them "hip motherfuckers". The band were playing a secret show at the relaunch party of Don Hill's to an audience who included the likes of Sean Lennon, Liv Tyler, Alexa Chung and Mary-Kate Olsen. According to New York Daily News, White is said to have taken offence at the less-than-enthusiastic crowd. "Fuck you, you hip motherfuckers!" he told the audience at one point. "Why don't you rock the fuck out? Maybe I should go grab those free drinks and shove them down your throats, you hip motherfuckers!"]]> contentitem566 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:42:16 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/pop-bites-tom-jones-feature-teaser/565
He’s a living legend, with a lifetime of experiences to match. But that doesn’t mean everything’s always gone to plan for Tom Jones, and he’s happy to spill the beans. On…early criticism of his sexy image and trademark, tight trousers. When I first started out people were like, ‘Tom Jones: his singing is great, but his pants are too tight,’ which was a little annoying. But, looking back, maybe they were right? I’m surprised I didn’t sing a little higher wearing them. So, you’ve got to take the good with the bad - you have to take the blame with the praise - because you can’t always have it all, can you? That’s why I called [my new] album Praise & Blame, to reflect that.]]> contentitem565 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:07:01 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-bono-returns-to-the-stage/563
Bono and Larry Mullen on stage in Turin Bono had suffered "severe pain with partial paralysis of the lower leg". U2 frontman Bono has taken to the stage for the first time since sustaining a spinal injury in May. The band resumed their world tour in Turin, Italy, where the singer thanked fans for "all the love and letters you've sent me in recent months". He added: "That's in the past now and I'm very much fit for the future." Bono had emergency surgery to save him from possible paralysis, forcing them to postpone the US leg of the tour and a Glastonbury Festival headline slot.]]> contentitem563 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:17:14 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gig-gorillaz-at-vector-official-release/562
The cat’s out of the bag and it’s no longer a secret. Yes, the rumours were true… on Thursday 22nd August, Chugg Entertainment confirmed that Gorillaz will be making their first ever trip to Australasia for their arena tour in December 2010. As part of their Plastic Beach world tour, Gorillaz will be playing 20 shows across North America and 10 nights in Europe before going to Asia for the first time ever, and then heading south for the winter where their journey will conclude with a string of dynamic shows in Australia and New Zealand.]]> contentitem562 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:02:44 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/review-shihad-play-the-general-electric-at-the-powerstation/560
Last night Shihad played their 1995 album Killjoy live at The Powerstation (so read this review first) and tonight they played their 1999 album The General Electric. This was the last date of the tour of Australia and New Zealand and it seemed quite fitting as the band have a lot of history with The Powestation. Being a Brit and having not seen Shihad live before, I wasn't sure what to expect from tonight. The gig was delayed because of the rugby so the support band The Heavy Metal Ninjas, didn't start until 9.45pm and Shihad weren't on until 11pm. There was a long wait for Shihad to come out once after the stage was setup, there was a lot of excitement and everyone was chanting 'Shihad! Shihad! Shihad!'.]]> contentitem560 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 20:05:46 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/review-shihad-play-killjoy-at-the-powerstation/559
Shihad are a bit of an institution in New Zealand. They formed back in 1988, and evolved from their industrial thrash metal roots to become our very own heroes of rock music as god intended it. Even though they've now relocated to Melbourne (a popular choice for many Kiwi ex-pats) they'll always be one of New Zealand's best loved rock bands. I even think of 'Home Again' as an alternate version of our national anthem, so you can imagine how excited I was when I heard that Shihad were doing a tour of Australia and New Zealand playing two of their best albums, Killjoy and The General Electric in their entirety. It was like a dream come true.]]> contentitem559 Sat, 07 Aug 2010 12:27:24 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/festival-coromandel-gold-has-sold-out/558
Coromandel Gold sells out in less than 36 hours. Last year’s sold out in less than three weeks, this year Coromandel Gold sold out on pre-sale in less than a day and a half and never made it to public release. Coromandel Gold is proud to announce the latest addition to the line-up - the phenomenal Waikato based Kapa Haka group Te Pou O Mangatawhiri will be joining TIki’s set with the Dub Soldiers. This will be an awe-inspiring and powerful collaboration.]]> contentitem558 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 17:07:31 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gig-awkward-feelings-on-a-boat/556
Change is scary, but repetition is boring. After a while, every show in every bar starts to feel a little bit the same. In September, in an attempt to disrupt this state of affairs, Awkward Feelings (Cheese on Toast’s Andrew Tidball and former Little Pictures member Johanna Freeman) are bringing you BOAT ft 47 Diamantes: one real moving boat, one real moving band and a whole lot of party.]]> contentitem556 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:10:43 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/download-sola-rosa-announce-free-remix/557
In support of their new album ‘Get It Together – The Remixes’, Sola Rosa are pleased to announce a free download of the DJ Vadim remix of the well-known track ‘Turn Around feat. Iva Lamkum’. After the success of their gold selling album Get It Together in 2009, the remixes version will be instores on Monday and to celebrate, fans can go to the Sola Rosa website and download the free Vadim remix for a limited time.]]> contentitem557 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:57:06 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-p-diddy-collaborates-with-skepta/546
P. Diddy has enlisted British grime rapper Skepta for a new remix of his hit song 'Hello Good Morning' originally released in March this year. ]]> contentitem546 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:06:09 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-beach-boys-make-legal-challenge-over-katy-perry-s-california-gurls/544
Legal Reps of 'The Beach Boys' have reportedly asked Katy Perry's record label to give Brian Wilson and Mike Love songwriting credits and royalties from her song 'California Gurls'. Perry's number one hit, featuring Snoop Dogg, contains elements of The Beach Boys' 1965 hit 'California Girls'. ]]> contentitem544 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:44:37 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/film-will-ferrell-admits-anchorman-stars-too-costly-for-sequel/555
Anchorman's lead actor, Will Ferrell has said that Anchorman 2 was shelved because of the potential actors' high salary expectations. Ferrell starred as Ron Burgundy in the film, and has only recently spoken publicly for the first time of his frustration at the shelving of a sequel for the 2004 comedy, citing financial restrictions.]]> contentitem555 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:48:16 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-r-e-m-work-on-old-school-album/554
The Posies' frontman Ken Stringfellow has revealed that REM are in the process of recording an "old school"-style album. Stringfellow - who has toured and worked with the Georgia band - recently met up with bassist Mike Mills in his current home city of Paris, where he heard the rough recordings of the proposed follow-up to 2008's 'Accelerate']]> contentitem554 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:52:25 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-restraining-order-for-leonardo-dicaprio-attacker/553
A Canadian woman accused of attacking Inception star Leonardo DiCaprio with a broken beer bottle in 2005 has been given a restraining order. Aretha Wilson, 40, attacked the star at a private party in Hollywood, resulting in him needing about a dozen stitches to his face and neck. After fleeing to Canada, Ms Wilson was extradited to Los Angeles to face a charge of assault with a deadly weapon.]]> contentitem553 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:47:42 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/video-these-new-puritans/551
Brand new and official music video for 'Hologram' by These New Puritans.]]> contentitem551 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:28:57 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-eddie-vedder-pens-song-for-eat-pray-love-soundtrack/552
Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder has penned a song for Julia Roberts' new film Eat Pray Love. The track, 'Better Days', is the first single from the movie's soundtrack, both due for release in the UK on September 20, and therefore slightly later in the year for NZ. ]]> contentitem552 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:40:47 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/video-example-last-ones-standing/545
The brand new and official video for 'Last Ones Standing' by Example]]> contentitem545 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:02:23 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/interview-scary-kids-scaring-kids/543
How did Scary Kids Scaring Kids form? We formed in High School. All of us went to school together and we started as a way to hang out on the weekends. At the time, I was in the school glee club. I was just about to clench the state championship with my team when I was offered a spot in a really prestigious crew doing my true first love in life, street tagging. I didn't work out with the crew as well as I had hoped and when they let me go, the glee season was already over.]]> contentitem543 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:06:15 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-scary-kids-scaring-kids-tour-new-zealand/542
After 8 years, Arizona's blistering post-hardcore sextet Scary Kids Scaring Kids have called it a day but are going out on a high by mounting a Final Nightmare tour of the paths least travelled while still on top of their game. It’s a Final Tour, and there’s plenty of giveaways and prize packs to be won. Keep an eye on websites for announcements and details. The band played their last U.S. date on March 6, 2010 at Soma in San Diego, California and will embark on an New Zealand tour during September to "say goodbye in person to all the friends that have ever supported us, end the band on a positive note and start new chapters in our individual lives."]]> contentitem542 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:03:29 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-top-20-found-in-the-smokefree-rockquest/541
The top 20 high school bands in New Zealand have now been found! The following 20 bands have made it onto the shortlist from which the 8 National finalists will be selected on 17th August to fight off for Rockquest supremacy. The Smokefreerockquest national final this year will be held in Hamilton, at Founders Theatre on September 11. Tickets go on sale from Ticketek in August. Out of the above 20, eight bands will play off for the huge prize pool that makes Smokefreerockquest such an amazing spring board into the music industry. Put it in your diary now!]]> contentitem541 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:20:16 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/fashion-little-help-project-2/540
Attention all designers, t-shirt fanatics and creative people who like a challenge, AS Colour’s Little Help Project is back again for 2010. The Little Help project is more than just another t-shirt design contest; the first prize is a complete start up package for a new t-shirt label. Once again they are offering 400 of their popular AS5002 Paper and AS4002 Wafer t-shirts plus all printing and custom re-labelling costs. That works out to be about NZ $10,000 worth of wholesale products and services, which is a pretty serious chunk of start-up cash.]]> contentitem540 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:04:01 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-dr-dre-announces-solar-system-inspired-album/539
Dr. Dre has revealed that he is making an instrumental album inspired by the solar system. As RapBasement.com reports, the rapper/producer explained that the LP will be "my interpretation of what each planet sounds like". "An instrumental album is something I've been wanting to do for a long time," Dr. Dre said. "I have the ideas for it. I want to call it 'The Planets'. I don't even know if I should be saying this, but fuck it. It's just my interpretation of what each planet sounds like."]]> contentitem539 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:58:37 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-kings-of-leon-announce-new-album/538
Kings of Leon have announced the title and release date for their new album. The bands fifth record is going to be called 'Come Around Sundown' and will be released on October 18 in the UK and on October 19 in North America. NZ release dates are yet to be confirmed. Sessions for the album took place at New York's Avatar Studios, with the band once again teaming up with producers Angelo Petraglia and Jacquire King. 'Come Around Sundown' will be the follow-up to 2008's big-selling 'Only By The Night', which has sold more than six million copies worldwide and became the group's first number one album in its native US.]]> contentitem538 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:51:47 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-tripod-music-announce-whangarei-gigs/537
Tripod Music brings fresh NZ reggae to the suburbs. Tripod Music & Management are excited to be working with a number of talented New Zealand based reggae bands at the Tikipunga Tavern, Whangarei with the aim of bringing live music to the suburbs. After a successful trial run from May to July at Wanderers Bar, Mangere Bridge Tavern in Auckland; Tripod Music will now hold the first round of gigs for Tikipunga starting later this month as well as a second round of gigs in Mangere starting in September.]]> contentitem537 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:30:07 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gig-you-me-at-six-play-the-studio-auckland/536
In thrilling and long awaited news for their fans in New Zealand, Solid Entertainment is pleased to announce You Me At Six playing here for the first time on September 21st at The Studio, Auckland. Since releasing debut album Take Off Your Colours and winning the hearts of pop-punk and rock fans worldwide it’s been a whirlwind couple of years for YOU ME AT SIX. Instantly becoming a favourite live act, YMA6 are known for their famously adrenalized live shows, and with an average band age just tipping 20 they’re one of the world’s most exciting ascending bands.]]> contentitem536 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:06:31 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-30-seconds-to-mars-press-conference-aftermath/535
On Tuesday 3rd of August 2010 30 Seconds To Mars streamed their secret press conference from Epsom Girls Grammar in Auckland, New Zealand. If you missed it then don't worry you didn't miss much. It doesn't take very much to impress a bunch of school girls. It's quite amusing listening to the rediculous amounts of screaming after everything lead singer Jared Leto says. Appologies to 30 Seconds To Mars fans, if you really want to see the press conference then we have embedded it below for you.]]> contentitem535 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:56:08 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/fashion-wordsby-by-closet/534
Wordsby is a new t-shirt range published by Closet and features designs from some of New Zealand’s most talented designers, artists and illustrators. Curated by Kelvin Soh, Wordsby twists the classic band tee by shifting emphasis from the band to the song, and invites interesting mash ups, personal stories and surprising interpretations. Check out the tees already designed for the likes of Shihad, The Exponents, The Mint Chicks, Hello Sailor, The Naked and Famous, The Body Electric, Dimmer, The Verlaines, Ladyhawke, The Clean, Minuit, Damnative, K'Lee.]]> contentitem534 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:35:00 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-maori-music-chart-announced/533
The executive director of the 2010 Waiata Maori Awards (Maori Music Awards) Tama Huata has welcomed news a Maori Music Chart will be set up to play across the country’s 21 kiwi radio stations. He is also pleased to hear Phonographic Performances New Zealand (PPNZ) and Te Mangai Paho have agreed Maori artists and labels can receive royalties for the broadcast of their music on iwi stations. PPNZ represents the copyright owners of sound recordings and TMP is the Maori Broadcasting Funding Agency. The two organizations recently announced they had come to an agreement which would allow royalties to be paid to artists and labels that create and control music playing on iwi radio stations.]]> contentitem533 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:20:20 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-trinity-roots-release-new-album/531
One of New Zealand’s most loved bands, TrinityRoots, announce the upcoming release of Music Is Choice. A CD and DVD package that captures this magical trio at their peak live in concert and reveals the heart and soul of the sorcery that created that magic. TrinityRoots, after six years, two and a half albums and many gigs across the earth, played their final concert February 13th 2005 in a sellout show at the Wellington Town Hall. It has been a long wait for fans - but finally, Music Is Choice is offered to fill the void with live audio from their last concerts on CD packaged with feature length music documentary and bonus footage on DVD.]]> contentitem531 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 10:23:37 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/kevin-casey-mixtape/530
Killer set of classic NYC tunes from Kevin Casey. Kevin has put together a killer set of NYC tracks on 'Live From New York' including some of my favs like 'Invincible' from CNN and 'Skys The Limit' by Biggie - but y'all knew that :) Grab this awesome mix from Kevin's website here, the download link is on the right. Props to Kevin Casey for the connects.]]> contentitem530 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:56:56 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-lindsay-lohan-released-from-jail/528
US actress Lindsay Lohan has been released from jail after serving less than two weeks of a 90-day sentence. Lohan, 24, had entered an all-female jail in Los Angeles on 20 July after violating her probation on a 2007 drunk-driving charge. Entertainment website E! Online reported that Lohan was released in the early hours of Monday. The actress is now expected to begin an immediate 90-day rehab programme. Lohan's early release from the Century Regional Detention Facility to the south of Los Angeles was not unexpected.]]> contentitem528 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:17:57 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/interview-leonardo-dicaprio-christopher-nolan-about-inception/527
Inception was a major undertaking for writer/director Christopher Nolan. Known for his work on Memento (2006) and the Dark Knight (2008), Nolan reworked the Inception script for a decade before teaming up with Leonardo DiCaprio, Ellen Page, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Japanese legend Ken Watanabe, to make this stunning epic. Nolan and DiCaprio share some stories around the making and development of the film.]]> contentitem527 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:38:02 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/blog-major-flavours-vol-5-video-blog-part-2/518
Video blog Part 2 at Brooklyn Hotel in Sydney. This weekend past I was in Sydney for the Major Flavours Vol 5 tour, and it involved a pretty decent airline fail - avoid Aerolineas Argentinas at all costs!]]> contentitem518 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:17:54 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/blog-tyson-tyler-dj-smv-mixtape/516
Download links for killer new NZ mixtape. Tyson Tyler has been crafting his skills for some time, and he is getting better and better all the time. On this mixtape project he's teamed up with DJ SMV (one of the top 5 mixtape DJs in this country - that's my word, hes fucking awesome) and done a bunch of hot rhymes over well known instrumentals - shit is fire.]]> contentitem516 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:45:17 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/feature-tom-jones-interview/515
He’s just turned 70, but Tom Jones isn’t about to call time on his career just yet. Instead, judging by his latest album, Praise & Blame - a spirited collection of gospel, rock, blues and soul - he could be with us a lot longer. How would you feel if you caught your grandad in the act, shamelessly shaking his arse and strutting around, attempting to serenade countless, unknown women with a testosterone-fuelled medley of soul, blues and gospel? Chances are you’d be so shocked you’d scurry away in embarrassment, maybe disown him, or even resort to therapy. Unless of course your gramps happened to be Tom Jones, the 70 year old, self-appointed ‘Sex Bomb’ who’s still happily showing off what he’s got.]]> contentitem515 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:43:27 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-nightchoir-announce-national-tour/514
Gob smacked by the accolades for their debut album, Nightchoir thought they’d best get on their bikes and play some shows to folk around the country. So in support of 24 Hours A Night, Nightchoir announce their metro national tour and release of a new video for the new single, ‘Don’t Want To Look’.]]> contentitem514 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:55:57 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-rip-it-up-announce-trip-to-la-winner/507
Rip It Up have announced the winner to the trip for two to LA courtesy of Get Him to The Greek (Paramount Pictures).]]> contentitem507 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:03:45 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-the-postures-tour-new-zealand/505
Recent MUZAI Records signings The Postures (Wellington) and Auckland’s god bows to math have announced the release of a limited edition 10” split EP, to coincide with a number of shows being played around the country. Both bands have been keeping a low profile of late, during which time they have been busy writing, rehearsing and recording. However last month saw Auckland label MUZAI Records announce its signing of The Postures, while god bows to math released their first 7” vinyl “I Write Witty Slogans For T-Shirts”.]]> contentitem505 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 17:27:54 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-rhythm-vines-line-up-coming-12-august/504
Thursday 12 August is the day you’ve all been waiting for, the day (or rather the night) we announce the monster line-up for this year’s Rhythm & Vines. Eager fans waiting for news on who’ll be headlining New Zealand’s biggest and best New Years Eve festival can view the MTV-produced launch video on R&V’s Facebook page from 8pm that evening. But in a tantalising taste of things to come, BW Campgrounds, home to thousands of R&V festival-goers, has announced some of its very own line-up of the hottest Kiwi acts around.]]> contentitem504 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:35:19 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-thirty-seconds-to-mars-stream-press-conference-live/499
Thirty Seconds To Mars Fans will be extremely happy to know that they can view the NZ Schools Press Conference LIVE from the bands official website! This is going to be a New Zealand first and it will give not only Kiwi fans the chance to see the unique press conference, but also fans from all over the world! Musichy.pe has come onboard to make this happen and it will be great way to share what’s going on behind closed doors with the world.]]> contentitem499 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:05:00 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/download-kids-of-88-voucher/498
Buy your copy of Rip It Up at these selected outlets nationwide, and inside you'll get a free Kids Of 88 exclusive music voucher. Click here to find your nearest store. Use your voucher to download two exclusive remixes of KIDS OF 88 ‘My House’, plus two tracks from their brand new album ‘Sugarpills’, in stores August 16.]]> contentitem498 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09:53:47 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/video-shapeshifter-twin-galaxies/493
The Official music video for 'Twin Galaxies' from their latest album The System Is A Vampire.]]> contentitem493 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:20:44 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-silver-scroll-awards-2010-finalists/492
APRA (the Australasian Performing Right Association) are proud to announce the top five songs (from a list of 20 songs released earlier this month) up for New Zealand's premier songwriting award - and two newcomers join past finalists on the list.]]> contentitem492 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:44:32 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/fashion-out-new-august-2010/475
Converse announce Padded Collar II. Back in basic black and white leather uppers, the sleeker Padded Collar II is a mid with an all new Chuck Taylor All Star look. Wear it up to feature the Chuck Taylor Patch, or down showing off the Converse logo.]]> contentitem475 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:00:11 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/fashion-foot-locker-out-now-august-2010/480
Since its first debut, Nike Air has continued to innovate to propel athletes to run longer, train harder, jump higher, and play better. Lighter and more durable than any other form of cushioning, Nike Air remains the standard in impact protection and a symbol of innovation 31 years after it was introduced. Nike and Foot Locker are releasing a special pack of Air Max product in New Zealand. The collection showcases some of the best and brightest examples of Nike Air technology, from the old school Air Max 90 to the brand new Air Max 2010+ and they are available in Foot Locker stores from August 4th.]]> contentitem480 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:32:04 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/video-cee-lo-green-no-ones-gonna-love-you-band-of-horses-cover/491
Check out Cee Lo Green's cover of No Ones Gonna Love You, originally by Band of Horses]]> contentitem491 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:42:38 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-kanye-ditches-forthcoming-lp-title/489
Kanye West has decided to ditch 'Good Ass Job' as the album title for his forthcoming new LP. The rapper released the update about the follow-up to 2008's '808s And Heartbreak' via his newly registered Twitter account. "The album is no longer called 'Good Ass Job'," he tweeted on Twitter.com/KanyeWest. "I'm bouncing a couple of titles around now."]]> contentitem489 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:19:31 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-john-lennon-s-time-capsule-ceremony/487
John Lennon's 70th birthday is set to be marked with a special time capsule ceremony which will see his post-Beatles recordings preserved until 2040. Fans have been invited to submit birthday wishes, commentary, musical performances and personal thoughts on the late singer's legacy over the next couple of months as an addition to The John Lennon Time Capsule project.]]> contentitem487 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:52:42 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-russell-brand-play-s-legendary-swordsman/486
Russell Brand is gearing up to play a swashbuckling 14th Century hero in a new action comedy. The funny man best known for his 'long daft hair' and more recently his engagement to pop sensation Katy Perry, is taking on the title role in Hawkwood based on the life of 14th century mercenary John Hawkwood.]]> contentitem486 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:45:29 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/festival-coromandel-gold-2010-11/485
Whitianga will once again be the home to New Zealand's hottest New Year's Eve Festival, Coromandel Gold. Some of Aotearoa's legendary live acts are coming together to welcome in the New Year with their explosive and energetic performances. Performances that will no doubt generate a repeat of last years success which saw 10,000 tickets sell out in less than three weeks.]]> contentitem485 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:17:35 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-slipknot-consider-their-future-after-death-of-paul-gray/484
The recent death of the Bands bassist Paul Gray has caused Slipknot to consider their future. It was the band's guitarist Jim Roots, who recently revealed the band were in mourning and their future is undecided. Singer Corey Taylor has echoed Roots' words and admitted that it is still unclear whether they will carry on in the wake of Gray's death. ]]> contentitem484 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:03:54 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gaming-starcraft-ii-wings-of-liberty/479
Blizzard knows games. They've been making them forever; much longer than their trio of epic licenses (StarCraft, WarCraft and Diablo) have been around. It seems that they haven't just evolved with videogames, but that they themselves have somehow been involved in steering the course of that evolution. Their games, while seldom genuinely original, are perfected and polished into a refined total experience that manages to transcend anything achieved by their peers. Put simply, Blizzard seem to have captured the "X-factor" and put it to work in their games factory.]]> contentitem479 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:14:07 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/major-flavours-vol-5-tour-next-gigs/473
Flyers and details for this weeks Major Flavours gigs in Australia]]> contentitem473 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:54:23 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/major-flavours-vol-5-video-blog-part-1/472
The Australian Major Flavours Vol 5 Video blog Part 1]]> contentitem472 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:40:20 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gaming-rush-collaborate-with-guitar-hero/469
Rush, one of the most influential rock bands in history, have joined together with Activision Publishing, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock to bring their seven-part suite from their classic 2112 album to the game’s all-new, story-based Quest Mode this September. For the first time ever, Guitar Hero fans will embark on an epic voyage playing as eight Guitar Hero characters that transform into rock warriors who must join together to use their unique, game-changing powers to help the Demi-God of Rock take down “The Beast” to save rock.]]> contentitem469 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:35:25 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-sola-rosa-announce-remix-album/468
After the success of their gold selling album Get It Together in 2009, Sola Rosa announce their new remix blbum called 'Get It Together - The Remixes' out on 9 August. The album has been over a year in the making and features remixes by international and local producers such as TM Juke, The Nextmen, DJ Vadim, J Star, YesKing, Beatfanatic and many more. There is also a brand spanking new mix of Del Ray feat. Chilean rapper FOUR-D, which is getting feet on the dancefloor whenever it’s dropped. "The idea was to make a remix album that wasn't too fragmented in genres and styles that the average Sola Rosa listener could not pick this up and play it alongside any other Rosa release" - Andrew Spraggon (Sola Rosa)]]> contentitem468 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:14:09 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-cairo-knife-fight-announce-new-zealand-tour/466
Cairo Knife Fight announce NZ dates to coincide with the release of their self titled EP. Following on from their coveted supports to Them Crooked Vultures, Gomez and their amazing Boiler room performance at this year’s Big Day Out, Cairo Knife Fight (Nick Gaffaney and Aaron Tokona) take their two man show on the road for a series of NZ dates. With the release of their self-titled EP out now on Sony Music, the time is right to go see exactly what this band is about. Huge sounds, driving looped rhythms, soulful voice and hypnotic guitar.]]> contentitem466 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:25:53 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/video-gorillaz-music-videos/465
Gorillaz are coming to New Zealand in December and what better way to get in the mood than watching a collection of their iconic music videos. This collection includes Melancholy Hill, Stylo, Dare and Clint Eastwood.]]> contentitem465 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:03:48 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-the-datsuns-tour-new-zealand/463
The Datsuns have announced that they will be touring New Zealand in September. The Cambridge band are currently busy working on their fifth studio album.]]> contentitem463 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:28:39 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-announce-north-america-tour/462
!!! have announced details of a tour of North America. Playing in support of new album 'Strange Weather, Isn't It?', which is out in North America on August 23 and in the UK on August 24, the group begin the gig-run in Brooklyn on August 15. The band have also revealed a new line-up, including a replacement for drummer Jerry Fuchs who died in an elevator accident in 2009.]]> contentitem462 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:06:49 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-damon-albarn-defends-gorillaz-glastonbury-set/461
Damon Albarn has taken responsibility for the poor reviews his band Gorillaz received following their Glastonbury headline slot. The cartoon hip-hop band stepped in at the last minute to replace U2, whose singer, Bono, had injured his back. Reviews of the show were mixed, with the crowd noticeably thinning during their Pyramid stage set. Speaking to Radio 1's Newsbeat, Albarn said the show had lacked "human interaction".]]> contentitem461 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:57:09 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-mia/457
MIA has blasted organisers of the Hard NYC Party festival in New York after her set there was cut short amid fears the rapper would be electrocuted during a thunder storm. The singer's headline slot at the event on Governors Island saw organisers pull the sound, forcing her to rap without any backing tracks for several minutes on Saturday night (July 24). MIA later told fans through her Twitter page, that lightning was considered a danger to the metal-framed stage, but she refused to go offstage adding: "Fuck that shit."]]> contentitem457 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:07:55 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gaming-day-x-exists/445
Day X Exists is a new online game released to celebrate the release of Salt, the action thriller from Columbia Pictures starting Angelina Jolie. Agent Salt is on the run. Day X spies have been activated. Enemies are within our midst. You are a junior agent. Who can you trust? Find Salt and stop Day X. The game combines video based story telling with 9 espionage themed flash games (missions) to provide audiences with an immersive, four week Salt experience. Mission 1 launches in New Zealand on Tuesday July 27 and upon completion of mission 9, users can enter a sweepstakes to win a Sony PlayStation 3!]]> contentitem445 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:55:18 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-king-kapisi-collaboration-with-the-mint-chicks/452
A Superhuman collaboration involving New Zealand musical royalty is set to leave your eardrums in a majestic mood and in mint condition. ‘Superhuman’ is the latest single from King Kapisi’s upcoming LP “Hip-Hop Lives Here”, due for release late 2010. ‘Superhuman’ is a fusion of two of the most progressive thinking artists/groups from New Zealand. It's the culmination of years of mutual respect. “Not many people know that Ruban and Kody from the Mint Chicks are old school hiphop heads, so working with them was an honour”, says Kapisi. Recorded during 2009 between Kapisi’s studio, Quabax and the RedBull Studios in Auckland, time had to be managed wisely with the Mint Chicks living in Portland, Oregon.]]> contentitem452 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:21:43 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-concord-dawn-new-album-new-zealand-tour/450
Concord Dawn returns with his long awaited 5th studio album, ‘The Enemy Within’ on September 20th. Featuring the classic Concord Dawn sound with a plethora of vocal talent, including Rikki Morris, Paul McLaney, Nina McSweeney, Thomas Oliver, J Dubs along with guests Bulletproof, Cern and Rido. To celebrate the release of the new album ‘The Enemy Within’ Matt will return from Vienna for a nation wide tour through September and October.]]> contentitem450 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:59:53 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-la-de-da-festival-has-sold-out/449
La De Da (the New Year’s Eve music festival) has sold out of their 10,000 general release tickets in less than three weeks. However due to pleas from punters, La De Da festival organizers have agreed with the venue to make a final 2,000 tickets available for purchase on Monday 2 August at 9am. "The demand for La De Da has been crazy!” says Festival Co-Director Josh Mossman. “Tickets sold so fast, and the response from the public was massive. La De Da is going to be one huge party, and we can’t wait to end this decade and kick off 2011 with everyone. Martinborough isn’t going to know what hit them!”]]> contentitem449 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:19:47 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-bobby-gillespie-s-new-supergroup/448
Bobby Gillespie unveiled his garage rock supergroup The Silver Machine for a one-off show at London's 1234 Festival tonight (July 24). As promised, the Primal Scream frontman teamed up with Sex Pistols founder Glen Matlock, sometime Oasis drummer Zak Starkey along with regular bandmates Andrew Innes and Barrie Cadogan for a historic covers show at the festival in Shoreditch Park. Canadian punks Fucked Up were the main stage headliners, but for most of the evening, all eyes were on the new band who, for apparently one night only covered a selection of favourite tracks by The MC5, The Troggs, Creation and The Flaming Groovies.]]> contentitem448 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:53:35 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-good-charlotte-sign-to-capitol-records/446
Rock sensations Good Charlotte are proud to announce that they have signed to Capitol Records/EMI and will be releasing their highly anticipated fifth full-length album Cardiology on October 25, 2010, almost exactly 10 years after their self-titled debut put them on the map as one of the most exciting bands of the decade. ]]> contentitem446 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:47:15 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/video-heartskin-by-blood-red-shoes/444
The brand new official music video for Heartskin by Blood Red Shoes.]]> contentitem444 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:22:14 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/blog-the-lindsay-lohan-drama-what-do-you-think/443
Lindsay Lohan has gone to jail by the time you read this. Lets have a wee look at how it’ll go down for her. Her sentence is 90 Days in Prison & 90 Days in rehab. What she’ll really get? Jail wise - because of overcrowding in this certain jail in LA she’ll be released after about 23 days not 90. Then she comes out for a day, and off to rehab for 90 days which is possibly the best thing for her. While she’s in jail Lindsay is secluded from the rest of the inmates because she’s high profile right next to ‘E!’s reality show ‘Pretty Wild Alexis (the middle daughter ) who was a part of the ‘Bling Ring’ that befriended 12 different celebrities including Orlando Bloom, Audrina from the Hills, Paris Hilton and more then stole their stuff - so at least she has a famous pal.]]> contentitem443 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:14:45 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/interview-dj-sir-vere-editor-of-rip-it-up/442
Matt Hicks of Sounzgood popped into Auckland's Satellite Media to have a chat with former C4 host, nz hip-hop pioneer, Mai FM radio announcer and current editor of Rip It Up Magazine Phil Bell a.k.a DJ Sir-Vere. We talk about his long and distinguished career in TV, radio, print and of course music aswell as his thoughts on a range of musical issues including the state of NZ hip hop, the evolution of music and whom he rates as some upcoming talents in the NZ hip hop scene. We also chat about what it takes to put together a bi monthly magazine; what ever happened to the holla hour on C4 and when/if a new Major flavours album will be out.]]> contentitem442 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:47:53 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/blog-major-flavours-vol-5-tour-starts-today/441
The Major Flavours Vol 5 Australian tour starts today and the CD is out tomorrow.]]> contentitem441 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:14:32 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gig-gorillaz-at-vector-arena/440
Damon Albarn's cartoon supergroup Gorillaz will play the Vector Arena, Auckland on Tuesday 21st December. Gorillaz recently headlined Friday night at Glastonbury in the UK filling in for U2 that were forced to pull out because of lead singer Bono's back injury. Gorillaz were joined on the pyramid stage by Paul Simonon and Mick Jones of The Clash almongst many others.]]> contentitem440 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:02:12 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-shihad-announce-album-ignite/439
Shihad have confirmed September 20 as the release date for their new studio album Ignite. The album has been self produced at Shihad’s own studios in Melbourne, and is the follow up to 2008’s #1 album Beautiful Machine. Ignite is their 8th album in their 22 year career. Three tracks on the album including the current single Lead or Follow have been mixed by world class production genius Dave Sardy best known for his work with RHCP, Jet, System of a Down, Stone Temple Pilots and Wolfmother.]]> contentitem439 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:07:09 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-julia-deans-new-zealand-tour-announced/428
On the back of the releasing of her debut solo album Modern Fables, this August Julia Deans will play four shows across New Zealand. Julia, drummer Redford Grenell and bassist Richie Piccard will play Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington & Auckland. Lisa Crawley will also play support across all dates. Known across the lands as Fur Patrol's charismatic and charming front-woman, Julia Deans has been singing fables and truths to New Zealand audiences since the late 90's.]]> contentitem428 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:21:18 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-surf-city-sign-to-fire-records/426
Fire Records is proud to announce the signing of a band that has been thrilling our ears all year. New Zealand’s Surf City will be releasing the jaw-dropping kiwi guitar buzz masterpiece “Kudos” on the iconic label this November. We might be biased but this is clearly the finest six string pop haze we have come across in quite some time. Joining the long line of Fire masters from Spacemen 3 to Teenage Fanclub, and sprinkling in that beloved New Zealand flavor, Surf City are the perfect pack of young chord slashers to take their place on our wall of guitar mavens.]]> contentitem426 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:51:31 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/video-bang-bang-bang-by-mark-ronson/422
The official music video for Bang Bang Bang by Mark Ronson and it's not a cover! Mark Daniel Ronson (born 4 September 1975) is an English guitarist, music producer, artist and co-founder of Allido Records. While his debut album Here Comes the Fuzz (featuring collaborations with Sean Paul, Nate Dogg and Ghostface Killah) failed to make an impact on the charts, his second album, Version (with covers of songs by bands such as Radiohead, Coldplay, Maxïmo Park, The Smiths, The Zutons and Kaiser Chiefs) included three top ten hits and won Ronson a BRIT Award for Best Male Artist 2008.]]> contentitem422 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:39:59 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-converse-announce-new-music-collaboration/249
This summer, Converse further activates its commitment to being a catalyst for creativity by bringing together three extraordinary musicians from different genres to form a unique collaboration known as Three Artists. One Song.]]> contentitem249 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:51:55 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-mercury-music-prize-2010-nominations-announced/418
The Mercury Prize, formerly called the Mercury Music Prize and currently known as the Barclaycard Mercury Prize for sponsorship reasons, is an annual music prize awarded for the best album from the United Kingdom or Ireland. It was established by the British Phonographic Industry and British Association of Record Dealers in 1992 as an alternative to the industry-dominated Brit Awards. The prize was originally sponsored by Mercury Communications, a brand owned by Cable & Wireless, from which the prize gets its name. It was later sponsored by Technics, from 1998 to 2001, Panasonic, in 2002 and 2003, and the Nationwide Building Society, from 2004 to 2008. Barclaycard became the Prize's current sponsor in March 2009.]]> contentitem418 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:42:57 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-simon-pegg-in-mission-impossible-iiii/417
Simon Pegg is in talks to reprise his role as lab technician Benji Dunn for Mission: Impossible IIII. The film, helmed by The Incredibles and Ratatouille director Brad Bird in his first live action project, once again sees Tom Cruise leading the way as secret agent Ethan Hunt, reports Empire. The plot is currently under wraps, but the film is being produced by Lost creator JJ Abrams, who produced Mission: Impossible III and also worked with Pegg on the 2009 remake of Star Trek.]]> contentitem417 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:06:39 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-jarvis-cocker-and-tony-christie-collaboration/416
Jarvis Cocker has joined forces with Tony Christie on his forthcoming star-studded album. The former Pulp singer has reworked the theme from the Michael Caine 1971 movie Get Carter for the follow up to the singer's 2008 album 'Made In Sheffield'. Entitled 'Now Is The Time', which is due for release on Acid Jazz in 2011, the record also features guest collaborations with Roisin Murphy among others.]]> contentitem416 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:00:26 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/blog-bun-b-track-produced-by-dj-premier/413
Links for new Bun B track produced by DJ Premier.]]> contentitem413 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:45:44 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/kicks-update-43/412
A couple of pairs of Jordans that I forgot to post up - the 6 retros are nice.]]> contentitem412 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:31:30 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-six60-new-zealand-tour/409
It’s a celebration of firsts! Six60 are releasing their very first single and video for ‘Rise Up 2.0’, and to commemorate the occasion the band are on the road with their first ever national tour. With an impressive 19,000 friends on Facebook, in the last year Six60 have rapidly built a strong live following while quietly flying under the radar of the music industry. The band has consistently sold out shows promoted only by word of mouth and their ever increasing database. The ‘Rise Up 2.0’ single marks a significant new era for the band. To date the only music available is their self titled EP, sold exclusively via the Six60 website.]]> contentitem409 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:08:58 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gallery-die-die-die-and-rackets-at-galatos/408
A photo gallery of Die! Die! Die! supported by Rackets at Galatos on Friday 16 July 2010. Photography by Suren Unka.]]> contentitem408 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:41:48 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-anika-moa-life-pass-update/407
You may remember us telling you about the Anika Moa Life Pass auction for the Womens Refuge earlier this month. Well it's been on Trade Me for lass than 2 days and it's already over $1,000. Here is the official word from EMI Music: So the Anika Moa Life Pass auction on Trade Me has started off with a bang! With all proceeds going to Women’s Refuge this is going to be an amazing campaign. Check out some of the comments at the bottom of the Trade Me page as people state it is the best auction they have ever seen!]]> contentitem407 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:31:12 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-daniel-radcliffe-lands-lead-role/406
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has landed himself the lead role in something other than Harry Potter! Can he play any other charaters? We will find out pretty soon as he takes the job in Hammer movie The Woman In Black. Based on an adaptation of Susan Hill's best-selling novel, Radcliffe will play a young lawyer who finds himself embroiled in a ghostly hostage plot. The script has been written by Jane Goldman, who wrote the recent box-office hit, Kick Ass. It will be directed by Eden Lake's James Watkins. "I am incredibly excited to be part of The Woman in Black," Radcliffe said.]]> contentitem406 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:57:19 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/review-die-die-die-at-galatos-auckland/405
Die! Die! Die! are back on tour, and hell yeah it's good to see them again, it feels like it's been ages. Nothing to blast away the misery of the cold and the rain like a bit of visceral, bracing punk noise. They kick off their NZ tour with a double whammy at Galatos to celebrate the release of their third album 'Form', starting with an all ages show, followed by an R18 show. Two shows in one night you ask? Damn straight. It's a win-win situation as it gives me a break to head to a bar that actually serves cider (why is that so hard to do Auckland, I ask you?) and it means I get to see Die! Die! Die! and Rackets twice. Also, it gave the kids something to do on a Friday night - more all ages shows I say.]]> contentitem405 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:08:47 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gallery-step-up-3d/403
Step Up 3D is the upcoming third installment in the Step Up film series. The film was directed by Jon Chu, who also worked on the previous film Step Up 2: The Streets. Step Up 3D is scheduled to be released in conventional 2-D, Real D 3D, XpanD 3D and Dolby 3D formats on August 6 ,2010.]]> contentitem403 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:05:40 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/the-karate-kid/402
It's a remake of the classic and if you fell in love with the oldies this one will give you the same joy. Jaden Smith who is the son of Will Smith plays the on screen character of 12 year old Dre while Jackie Chan slips into the shoes of Mr Miyagi. What hard acts to follow! The scenes have been shifted around chopped and changed so it really gives the feel of an entirely different movie if you didn't know other wise. Karate Kid mark 2010 (Smith) is suffering an almighty identity crisis. His mom’s (Henson) moved from Detroit to Beijing, his best mate’s a crazy janitor (Chan) and he’s the centre of a nostalgia-based fish-out-of-water tale which doesn’t seem to care very much about either the fish, the water or the nostalgia. Oh yeah, and they teach kung-fu in China, not karate.]]> contentitem402 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:28:25 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-trinityroots-release-documentry/399
NZ music is on the big screen and TrinityRoots are centre stage. The film is a documentary which captures the journey of the Wellington band TrinityRoots over a tirade of events, from band rehearsals, touring, recording, performing right to the end where the band decided to call it quits in 2005. The film also draws on generous footage that reveals compelling interviews with friends, family, critics and other musicians alike. The 70 minute documentary Trinity Roots: Music is choice, has screened in Auckland this week and will follow on to Wellington and Christchurch.]]> contentitem399 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:57:26 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-nesian-mystik-new-album-teaser/398
Nesian Mystik have had a massive career to date, with 3 albums down the fourth is on its way. With the single Sacrifice and Sun Goes Down with its feel good summery vibe, the songs of the new album have already generated success on New Zealand charts. The album titled 99 A.D is due out July 26 and is flavoured with the Nesians' trademark Polynesian sound. With the Nesians taking a brief writing retreat to Tauranga to come up with material, vocalist Awa Reeder says the lads tried to step out side of the square to give the album an "out of this world feel". Close friend and hip hop MC Scribe who is also due to release a new album shortly features with the Nesians on 99 A.D. With platinum selling albums, 99 A.D will be no different.]]> contentitem398 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:39:16 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-arcade-fire-reveal-eight-album-covers-for-upcoming-album-the-suburbs/389
The Canadian group were rumoured to be issuing their upcoming third album with multiple cover designs, after a company who distributes albums to retailers listed the information in their sales catalogue. Finally, Arcade Fire have revealed the eight different cover designs for their forthcoming new album 'The Suburbs'. ]]> contentitem389 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:26:30 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/video-die-die-die-howye/385
The brand new and official music video for 'HowYe' by Die! Die! Die! The first single to be taken from their upcoming album. The video features people falling out of trees.]]> contentitem385 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:06:49 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/festival-la-de-da/378
La De Da will home to punters wishing to see 2010 out in style containing an already impressive kiwi hit list of great musicians. La De Da 2010 is an all new New Years Eve concert set to take place amongst the vines of Alana Estate Vineyards based in Martinborough. No word of a lie, it's going to huge. So far the line up entails Katchafire, Hollie Smith, Salmonella Dub, Six60, Minuit, 1814, Mt Eden Dub Step, The Upbeats Live, Clarke Gayford, Nick D and the Thomas Oliver Band. La De Da has a range of options to upsize your regular ticket, these include travel, camping packages, official merchandise, and VIP upgrades. With early bird tickets already released there's no doubt Martinborough will be alive with spirit come December 31.]]> contentitem378 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:35:41 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/festival-phat-11-the-drum-n-bass-new-years-festival/382
New Zealand's largest drum n bass party PHAT11 is back! The PHAT11 Festival will open on Wednesday 29 December 2010 & run non stop over 4 nights until Sunday 2 January 2011. Set in the lush pastures of west coast rain forest, Inangahua, kids from North and South will scrimp their pennies for months on end just to make the premier event. INANGAHUA is on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. INANGAHUA is approximately 3 hours drive west of Christchurch, one hours drive east of Westport, 2 hours drive south of Nelson or 3 hours drive south of Picton. For the Northies its a breif boat trip south with plenty of excuses to suck up Aotearoa's best scenery along the way.]]> contentitem382 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:17:21 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-arcade-fire-charity-donation/381
Arcade Fire promise to donate $1m to Haiti charity if public do too! Big call, but their gutsy can do attitude is to be congratulated. Band member Régine Chassagne has Haitian roots, and at their concert in Montreal earlier this week the group announced plans to work with Kanpe.org. The charity pledges to rebuild one Haitian village at a time, following the devastating earthquake which occurred exactly six months ago yesterday. The idea behind the grand scheme is the band plan to match $1 million worth of $5 donations from members of the public. Chassagne is Kanpe's Grand Ambassador. Régine Chassagne holds a B.A. Honours in Communications Studies from Concordia University.]]> contentitem381 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:05:55 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-scissor-sisters-tour-america/379
The cat is out of the bag and Scissor Sisters are about to embark on a North America Tour. The Scissor Sisters are an American band that formed in 2001. Their style draws from disco, glam rock, pop and the club scene of New York City. It's hard not to know who these crazy cats are. Their third album is unique in every way with some fans having dubbed it as "Gay Thriller". All thoughts aside the track Invisible Light sets the sound for Night Work. Strangely infectious! Beginning with a show in Atlanta, Georgia on August 21, Jake Shears and co will conclude the jaunt in Vancouver, British Columbia on September 16.]]> contentitem379 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:50:09 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/blog-lead-or-follow-by-shihad/358
Shihad have just dropped the second single from their yet to be named 8th studio - Lead or Follow. The song itself is another slow burning hypnotic beast that takes your senses unaware, at first listen you think "Another Shihad song" but after you've heard it half a dozen times or so it's tentacles are wound around your cerebral cortex and resistance is futile. If this and the first single "Sleepeater" are anything to go by Shihad could be about unleash their most addictive slab of silicon yet. Stay tuned.]]> contentitem358 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:46:18 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/blog-world-cup-and-grand-magus/360
Two things I'm loving at the moment. The World Cup. I'm a massive football fan and this World Cup has been that much more special for not only the All Whites getting there but then performing well above and beyond expectations.]]> contentitem360 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:25:42 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gaming-crackdown-2/374
The original Crackdown could be described as fun in a sandbox... filled with explosives. It gave us a superhuman character that could leap over buildings, throw vehicles around, shoot a guy in the face from a thousand feet and run like a whippet. It was a ludicrously enjoyable alternative to the more serious GTA franchise. But the original did have some faults, such as an unbalanced learning curve, a repetitive mission structure and a poor script.]]> contentitem374 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:26:50 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-iron-maiden-new-music-video/370
Iron Maiden have just released a video teaster for their new album The Final Froniter. The band will release the album on August 16th. The music on the video is an edit of the opening song on the album, entitled ‘Satellite 15… The Final Frontier’. The video was produced by award-winning production company Darkside Animation Films. Darkside’s creative team includes animators who've created effects for feature films including ‘Lost in Space’, ‘Gladiator’ and ‘Black Hawk Down’. The script was written by the director of BBC Radio's ‘Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy’, and the live action was co-ordinated and directed by Nick Scott Studios.]]> contentitem370 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:28:33 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-tahuna-breaks-tour-new-zealand/366
The sunshine is due back in spring, so are Tahuna Breaks. Tahuna Breaks are on tour this September and this time with a large emphasis on the South Island. Following up on the success of their release ‘Black Brown and White’ in August 2009, Tahuna Breaks head back out on the road. Get set for more reggae infused sun shining dub breaks. The Return of 'The Funky Pony' will be touring the country in September and promises more of the beloved band’s live onstage magic.]]> contentitem366 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:37:45 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-the-feelers-new-zealand-tour/364
The Feelers plan to waste no time during August as they announce a 15 date tour across New Zealand. The Feelers released their Right Here, Right Now EP July 9 and plan to take New Zealand by storm. It's said they're planning to rock harder and faster than before, with no chance of a warm up match. They're an iconic kiwi rock band, and like fine wine things for the band seem to only get better with time. All shows are R18 and General Admission standing areas.]]> contentitem364 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:28:19 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gig-metallica-announce-second-christchurch-date/363
When it comes to Metallica, New Zealand goes mental for the foursome. Fans don't just genuinely admire, they passionately love, and so much so that they've announced a second show for the South Island city on top of two sold out shows at Auckland's Vector Arena. The two dates are Tuesday 21st September, CBS Canterbury Arena (we announced this just the other day) and Wednesday 22nd September, CBS Canterbury Arena.]]> contentitem363 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:22:42 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-bryan-ferry-announces-solo-album/362
The rumours are true. Bryan Ferry has announced plans to release a new solo album featuring a star studded guest line up with members of Radiohead, Primal Scream, Scissor Sisters and Groove Armada. With a vary in style and taste fans are in for a treat as the album Olympia Bryan working along side Pink Floyds Dave Gilmore, Flea of The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Nile Rogers and Marcus Miller. Roxy Music is also due to headline London's Lovebox festival this weekend, Saturday July 17.]]> contentitem362 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:15:48 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-interpol-release-new-single-barricade/361
Interpol have released a new single from their forthcoming self-titled album, and it's hip. The new track instantly sucks you in with a funky beat and has also been dubbed as hot, easy listening and a sure hit. The track will be released on their fourth EP due out September 7, shy of their UK tour scheduled for November 2010, but is available to download digitally. Sound wise the new album is tipped to be very Interpol but nothing compared to their older music, so it's set to be an all new venture for the fans. Watch this space.]]> contentitem361 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:33:36 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-deerhunter-announce-new-album/351
Expect to encounter many a rabid Deerhunter fan over the next couple months as news of their new album was released over the weekend. The album entitled Halcyon Digest will be their fourth release and will be available via 4AD from September 28th. Head over to halcyondigest.com for an opportunity to be the first to hear the first single off the new record.]]> contentitem351 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:17:33 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-general-fiasco-play-powerstation/352
Hot off the heels of their UK festival performances, The Frontier Touring Compant and General Fiasco are excited to announce the bands first New Zealand concert! General Fiasco has already grabbed your attention with their infectious hit NZ radio single 'Ever So Shy' and they're set for the release of their debut album 'Buildings' on July 12. General Fiasco are a feisty Northern Irish trio comprising of Owen Strathern on lead vocals and bass, his brother Enda Strathern on lead guitar and vocals and their friend Stephen Leacock on drums.]]> contentitem352 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:30:26 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/video-exclusive-interview-with-tammy-davis/349
An exclusive interview with Tammy Davis AKA Munter from Outrageous Fortune. Tammy talks about his charity work while signing copies of the June/July 2010 issue of Rip It Up.]]> contentitem349 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:58:25 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-korn-plays-gig-in-crop-circle/339
American Rock band Korn are set to stream a gig they recently played in a crop circle. The band hit up crop circle creators Circlemakers.org to create a crop circle near their hometown of Bakersfield in the US. They will stream the performance they recorded on their MySpace page, Myspace.com/korn, on July 12.]]> contentitem339 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:02:11 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-franz-ferdinand-s-alex-kapranos-gives-songwriting-lecture/343
Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos gave schoolchildren a lecture on songwriting yesterday (July 8), giving them tips on how he dealt with his own songwriting including 'Take Me Out' and 'Walk Away'. He spoke at the British Music Experience at the London O2 Arena as part of the museum's new partnership with The Co-Operative. Not only did he just share his advice, but he also played acoustic versions of these songs as well as 'Jacqueline'.]]> contentitem343 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:49:15 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/youtube-computers-want-me-dead-in-your-blood/344
The brand new music video for 'In Your Blood' by Computers Want Me Dead.]]> contentitem344 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:13:01 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-the-modfather-comes-to-new-zealand/342
From beginning to end, word on the street is this has been well worth the wait. Paul Weller known as the former lead singer of The Jam and The Style Council, and is heading to New Zealand for the very first time as part of his Australasian Wake Up The Nation tour.]]> contentitem342 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:19:14 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-coco-solid-s-producer-alc5-recently-passed-away/341
Coco Solid's long-time collaborator and producer ALC5 (Alan Cameron) recently passed away in Wanganui at his flat. The Coco Solid crew (Coco, Ben, Han) will sadly miss him. He was fiercely independent and instrumental in Coco Solid's (and many other independent musician's) recordings, tours and success!]]> contentitem341 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:10:19 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/film-scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world-poster/333
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is an upcoming film adaptation of the comic book series Scott Pilgrim by Bryan Lee O'Malley. The film is directed by Edgar Wright and stars Michael Cera and Mary Elizabeth Winstead.]]> contentitem333 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 09:41:35 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-shihad-line-up-complete/332
Cairo Knife Fight take the coveted Wellington support slot for the upcoming Shihad album shows. Cairo Knife Fight is the dangerous twosome Nick Gaffaney, a man who has drummed his way around the place for many of our leading songwriters, and Aaron Tokona, the founder and front man of iconic rock group Weta. Spitting on the rock band rule book, it’s the drummer stepping out of the shadows to lead. One loop station, a synth and a couple of guitar amps can generate massive noise in the right hands.]]> contentitem332 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 09:06:30 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gig-the-temper-trap-play-powerstation/331
Sweeter than the sweet disposition itself is Temper Trap. Another of the most electrifying concerts this year, The Temper Trap have announced support from local band on the rise, The Naked And Famous. What a way to spend a Sunday, lubricated with a fine beverage, having The Naked and Famous as a entree then the main serving of atmospheric hits from The Temper Trap and their latest album Conditions.]]> contentitem331 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:18:54 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gig-passion-pit-sell-out-powerstation/330
Passion Pit’s Auckland show at Powerstation on 30 July has sold out. Due to high demand the venue was changed to the Powerstation from the original Montecristo Room venue. The mastermind out fit are jumping over the ditch before their Aussie Splendour In The Grass appearance early August.]]> contentitem330 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:46:51 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-snfu-cancel-new-zealand-and-oz-tour/328
SNFU are forced to cancel their New Zealand and Australian tour dates because of legal issues. "Unfortunately some legal issues have escalated in the last week with one of the SNFU members, which has resulted in his travel Visa being cancelled. As such SNFU are forced to cancel their NZ and Australia shows this month." The New Zealand promoter reported this morning.]]> contentitem328 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:55:33 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/festival-splendour-in-the-grass/326
To mourn is to let go of sadness and live through the death of something. Mourning need not only apply to the human race or animals, in fact it runs deeper into the finer the things in life. Is it possible to mourn music you ask? Yes. Australia is set to put on quite possibly the finest 3 day winter festival based in Queensland late July.]]> contentitem326 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:09:21 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-amy-winehouse-and-mark-ronson-collaboration/325
Mark Ronson has revealed that he and Amy Winehouse have recorded a cover of Lesley Gore's 1963 song 'It's My Party'. The pair started working on the song in 2008, with the track set to appear on a forthcoming tribute album to legendary producer Quincy Jones. It was Jones' first hit single as a producer, and a version by Dave Stewart and Barbara Gaskin topped the UK charts in 1981.]]> contentitem325 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:05:36 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-lil-kim-hints-at-collaboration-with-rihanna/324
Lil' Kim has hinted that a collaboration with Rihanna could be "in the works". When asked which musician she would like to work with, the singer commented on her admiration for the 'Umbrella' singer and spoke about their personal friendship. "I'm a huge Rihanna fan, and she's a friend of mind so I'm almost guessing, if I had to guess – I'm 90% sure that a song is probably in the works," Lil' Kim told Lifelounge.com. "I just love Rihanna. "I think she’s great."]]> contentitem324 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:58:41 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/video-i-can-do-that-by-the-futureheads/323
The official music video for I Can Do That by The Futureheads.]]> contentitem323 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:40:35 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-should-arch-hill-go-free-range/321
How do you like your eggs in the morning? Sunny side up, scrambled, or above all, free range and organic! Right, so how do you like your music? Much like your egg preference it's very much a matter of opinion. Some people still prefer buying albums rather than downloading, but others prefer getting those little teasers first, in the form of free mp3s, to introduce them to interesting new music they'd never have discovered otherwise.]]> contentitem321 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:47:32 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-cheryl-cole-cancels-all-commitments/320
Cheryl Cole has cancelled all work commitments this week on the advice of doctors, it has been confirmed. The X Factor star is currently judging auditions for the ITV1 show, and toured with the Black Eyed Peas recently. Her busy schedule is thought to have left her worn out, but her spokesman would not comment on newspaper reports she had fainted during a photoshoot. "Following doctors' advice Cheryl Cole will be cancelling all work commitments for the next week," he said.]]> contentitem320 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:12:51 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gig-metallica-at-cbs-canterbury-arena-in-christchurch/317
Metallica have extended their New Zealand tour to include Christchurch. This news comes after a public outcry for Metallica to come to Christchurch and several public petitions.]]> contentitem317 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:48:36 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-prince-says-the-internet-is-over/315
Prince has said he thinks the era of the internet is already over. In a recent interview with the Daily Mirror, Prince said his stance on technology is the main reason why his new album '20Ten' will not be available for download online.]]> contentitem315 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:25:13 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-justin-bieber-subject-of-internet-joke/311
Justin Bieber's Twitter page has become the target of an internet joke. A public vote on the singer's My World Tour page has asked users which country he should tour next, with no restrictions on the nations.]]> contentitem311 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:55:34 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-strokes-album-due-2011/309
Julian Casablancas has predicted that The Strokes' next album will be released in March 2011. For fans this one has been a long time coming. Casablancas said the new album, which his band mates have been recording without him, is "almost halfway done".]]> contentitem309 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:33:26 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-foals-stage-dive-at-itunes-festival/307
Foals frontman Yannis Philippakis ran and stage dived into the crowd at the iTunes Festival in London last night (July 4). The singer leapt into the moshpit at the Roundhouse in much the same vein as he did at Glastonbury just over a week ago when he dropped down from the stage rigging during 'Electric Bloom'.]]> contentitem307 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:56:16 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/blog-new-rick-ross-kanye-west-track/306
Link to new Rick Ross track, produced by and featuring Kanye West]]> contentitem306 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:46:20 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-lady-gaga-tops-10m-facebook-friends/304
Singer has more Facebook fans than Barack Obama but fewer than Michael Jackson. In March this year, she became the first music artist to top 1bn video views online. When her latest video, Alejandro, was released last month, it temporarily crashed her website before going on to clock up over 36m views.]]> contentitem304 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 13:51:21 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-paris-hilton-drugs-charges-dropped/302
A South African court has dropped drugs charges against US socialite Paris Hilton after her arrest at a World Cup game. Ms Hilton was arrested in Port Elizabeth after the Netherlands' defeat of Brazil in the quarter-finals of the tournament. She appeared at a special court on Friday evening.]]> contentitem302 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 13:44:09 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/film-harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows/301
Ten years ago the first teaser for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone featured an iconic night time shot of Hogwarts as the students began their journey across the famous lake to begin their first year. This first teaser one-sheet for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows once again takes us back to a night time shot of Hogwarts only this time the school is engulfed in flames, it is a stunning image that brings us full circle.]]> contentitem301 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 13:32:59 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gig-jay-roacher-ep-release-party/298
Jay Roacher In The Mouth of Madness EP release party with support from Rizz Kid & Caoimhe, Alphabethead, Usual Suspects and DMN. Saturday 17th July 2010.]]> contentitem298 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 09:54:48 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-kings-of-leon-premiere-new-songs-at-hyde-park-gig/296
Kings Of Leon played four unreleased songs during their sell-out Hyde Park gig in London on June 30th. The band has announced last year that this album was going to be more 'grunge' than the previous ones; Youth and Young Manhood (2003), Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004), Because of the Times (2007) and Only by the Night (2008). ]]> contentitem296 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:16:04 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gaming-deathspank-preview/289
(Quite Possibly) The Funniest RPG Ever Made Serves up. A Healthy Heap of Humour this Winter 30 June 2010, New Zealand – Electronic Arts Inc. and leading independent developer Hothead Games™ announced today that the upcoming downloadable action-RPG, DeathSpank™, will be released on 13 July for PlayStation® Network and 14 July for Xbox LIVE® Arcade.]]> contentitem289 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:11:11 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/blog-scratch-22-paydirt-mix/273
Link to killer new ARCxABC rare groove mix from Scratch 22 and Paydirt.]]> contentitem273 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:03:28 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/apra-announce-silver-scroll-shortlist/268
Now in its 45th year the APRA Silver Scroll Award is New Zealand’s pre‐eminent songwriting award; and as an event, it is a highlight on the nation’s music industry calendar, an evening of unique collaborations and performances. APRA have gone ahead and announced the shortlist for the 2010 Silver Scroll Award. Overall it's a decent line up of New Zealand's current songwriting talent.]]> contentitem268 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:31:29 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-portishead-begin-working-on-new-album/266
Portishead have announced that they are about to begin work on a new album. Multi-instrumentalist Geoff Barrow confirmed that the band would start writing for the follow-up to 2008's 'Third' this year. Barrow revealed that the Bristol group had signed a new record deal, saying: "It's with a major. It's with the biggest record company in the world.]]> contentitem266 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:56:52 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-support-act-for-brmc-announced/265
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club return to New Zealand for the first time in seven years to make a series of exclusive performances to promote their latest full-length album release, Beat The Devil's Tattoo. For those attending one of BRMC's New Zealand shows and have been kept in the dark as to who will be playing the support slot, it's time to find out.]]> contentitem265 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:40:59 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-vampire-weekend-kid-cudi-best-coast-team-up-to-record-new-converse-song/263
Vampire Weekend's Rostam Batmanglij has teamed up with Kid Cudi and Best Coast's Bethany Cosentino to create a new track for Converse shoes. A song title is yet to be confirmed however, the threesome are expected to release their new track next month. ]]> contentitem263 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:23:19 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-coldplay-to-release-next-album-by-the-end-of-the-year/260
UK mega-band Coldplay have reported their fifth album is almost finished with plans to release it by the end of the year.]]> contentitem260 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:42:52 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-sean-o-connor-debut-album-tour/259
“The Real Me” is Wellington singer/songwriter Sean O’Connor’s first solo album. The songs feature Sean’s acoustic guitar and vocals, and make striking use of cello, flute and Amanda’s harmonies as well as drums, bass and electric guitar.]]> contentitem259 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:46:54 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/review-broken-bells-by-broken-bells/242
When two genres cross over, you tend to expect something interesting to happen. So when you hear that Danger Mouse is working with The Shins' James Mercer, you think that the result is going to fit that overused indie-rock tag, but at least something eclectic may come out of it.]]> contentitem242 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:51:06 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/review-logic-of-chance-by-dan-le-sac-vs-scroobius-pip/245
With a distinctly British urban temperament, Essex born electronica/rap musicians Dan Le Sac (Dan Stephens) and Scroobius Pip (Peter Meads) draw from a common heritage of grime and UK garage to release their second LP, Logic of Chance. There is a rather light-hearted and pop-like quality throughout that connects the duo to the usual grime fare such as Dizzy Rascal and Wiley and makes for a personable and entertaining offering.]]> contentitem245 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:59:39 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/review-mondo-cane-by-mike-patton/246
You can’t doubt Mike Patton’s tag of avant-garde composer. Aside from works with Fantomas and Tomahawk, he’s well known for his experimental works with Rahzel and lately for video games. Now, Mondo Cane is Patton’s celebration of the 60s and 70s Italian pop movement.]]> contentitem246 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:07:55 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gig-sticky-filth-at-kings-arms/250
Sticky Filth play the Kings Arms, Auckland on Friday 30th July with support from Cobra Khan, Oilbarrons and Guest DJs.]]> contentitem250 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:18:44 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-john-lennon-albums-remastered/251
Eight of John Lennon’s classic solo albums and other standout recordings have been digitally remastered from his original mixes for a global catalogue initiative commemorating the music legend’s 70th birthday, which falls on October 9.]]> contentitem251 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:44:05 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-only-a-handful-of-tickets-left-for-blondie/253
News just in, there are only a handful of tickets left for the A Day On The Green show at Alana Estate! There are still some left for the Auckland show at Vector Arena and the Waipara A Day on The Green show at Mudhouse Winery and Café. But get in quick as there will be no further NZ concert dates announced!]]> contentitem253 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:04:47 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/video-rango-movie-trailer/255
RANGO is the story of a lonely chameleon with an identity crisis, who is on a journey from solitude to the vastness of the Mojave desert – he is a legend in his own mind! Directed by Gore Verbinski (The Pirates of the Caribbean Franchise), RANGO also features the voice talents of an all-star cast that includes the wonderfully versatile Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher, Abigail Breslin, Bill Nighy, Ray Winstone and Alfred Molina.]]> contentitem255 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:18:11 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/gallery-tron-legacy/256
Tron: Legacy is an upcoming 2010 science fiction film. It is a sequel to the 1982 Academy Award-nominated film Tron. Joseph Kosinski makes his feature film directorial debut with Tron: Legacy, while the previous film director, Steven Lisberger, returns as a producer. Jeff Bridges reprises his role as Kevin Flynn, and Bruce Boxleitner his roles as Alan Bradley and Tron, while Garrett Hedlund portrays Flynn's now-adult son, Sam.]]> contentitem256 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:35:17 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-anika-moa-teams-up-with-women-s-refuse/257
Anika Moa teams up with Women's Refuge in support of their annual appeal July 19th to 25th. We're giving one lucky winner the chance to win an Anika Moa Life Pass.]]> contentitem257 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:09:28 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-campus-a-low-hum-2010/234
Tickets for the legendary Campus a Low Hum go on sale this week, July 1st. If you haven't been to one of these festivals before chances are you've heard how amazing it is.]]> contentitem234 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:58:10 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-pendulum-tour-new-zealand/235
The Frontier Touring Company is excited to announce the tour of Australia’s very own electronica drum & bass six-piece, Pendulum.]]> contentitem235 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:48:17 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-nesian-mystik-album-details/236
Nesian Mystik’s 99 A.D will be released on 26 July 2010. The band’s fourth album in a lineage of chart toppers, 99 A.D is jam-packed with the Nesians’ trademark Polynesian sound mixed with hip-hop and smooth R&B.]]> contentitem236 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:23:45 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/review-this-is-happening-by-lcd-soundsystem/237
When the opening track ‘Dance Yrself Clean’ kicks in - and it takes its time getting there - the sheer energy of it has me torn between warning first-time listeners and not wanting to ruin the impact.]]> contentitem237 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:25:59 +1200 http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-jack-white-to-release-a-single-by-laura-marling/241
The White Stripes' Jack White is set to release a single by Laura Marling. In a recent interview with the BBC, White revealed that Marling had recorded in his Nashville studio earlier this year after "somebody turned me onto her a few months back".]]> contentitem241 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:37:21 +1200