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Last Drop of true BLooDFans will be disappointed to hear HBO’s smash hit TV series True Blood will draw to an end after airing its seventh and final season in 2014. HBO Programming President, Michael Lombardo commented in a statement, “Brian Buckner, who led our fantastic writers and crew in crafting a spectacular sixth season, and he will lead us through the seventh and final season of this amazing show. Together with its legions of fans, it will be hard to say goodbye to the residents of Bon Temps, but I look forward to what promises to be a fantastic final chapter of this incredible show.”

spLit enz Back to Give it a WhirLThe five original members of Split Enz will be reuniting in a brand new, live production headed up by the Split Enz keyboardist, Eddie Rayner. ENZO - Stranger Than Fiction will see Split Enz band together with Eddie’s 15 piece ‘Enzemble’ dance band and six carefully chosen contemporary vocalists with fresh interpretations of the original songs composed by the Finn Brothers, Phil Judd and Eddie Rayner.SEE THEM LIVE: sPLiT ENZ

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the shoW Must Go onBritish actor Sacha Baron Cohen has quit the leading role in a biopic about Freddie Mercury’s life. Sacha, Brian May’s first choice to play the late singer, departed the project in July following alleged clashes with the members of Queen over the films direction. The actor reportedly wanted to make a ‘gritty, tell all’ movie about the singer while the surviving members of Queen wanted a family friendly outlook of the singers life. In spite of this the makers have told BBC the film is “still very much alive” despite writer Peter Morgan’s comment of saying it was “probably not going to happen.”

part Man, part Machine, aLL copLate last week Columbia Tri-Star debuted the first trailer for the remake of 1987 action film, Robocop. The film will see Joel Kinnaman take the role of Alex Murphy (Robocop) with appearances from Hollywood heavyweights Samuel L. Jackson and Gary Oldman. Little was said in their comments other than “Coming in 2014” but one thing can be safely assumed, with a PG-13 rating it will not be as gory as the 1980’s, R rated original.

aLL haiL the aMBassaDorBret McKenzie has been announced the 2013 ambassador of The New Zealand Ukulele Trust. The trust is dedicated to improving young people’s access and participation in music by providing instruments, workshops, competitions and resources at no cost to families. Bret McKenzie wholeheartedly supports this vision, “I’m really excited to be the 2013 Ambassador for the NZ Ukulele Trust. Not only because it’s a ridiculously long title but also because I want to help bring music to more young people in New Zealand.”

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As the brainchild of maestro Barnaby Weir (frontman of the Black Seeds) and industry veteran Mikee Tucker (Loop Recordings), Fly My Pretties sets the standard for live music in Aotearoa. Boasting names such as Fat Freddy’s, Phoenix Foundation and artists like Flip Grater on stage, this is one you don’t want to miss.

Sola Rosa are once again back on the road, replete with a new lineup and set of tunes. As Andrew Spraggon’s brainchild, this musical collective serves up a tantalising blend of hip hop, reggae, jazz, Latin, soul and funk. Armed with nascent beats fresh out the studio door, here’s your chance to be the first to hear ‘em.

Laurel’s been making waves in the world of electronic music, blurring the lines between techno, ambient, pop concrete, dub and synthetic psychedelia. With rave reviews from Pitchfork and The New York Times, getting the thumbs up from these hard-ass critics means she’s doing something right. Oh, did we mention that Quarantine was Wire magazine’s #1 album of the year? Yeah. She’s good.

Refuel’s hosting an array of exciting tunes on the night, with Freaky Meat at the forefront. Expect eclectic neo-jazz and beat poetry with contemporary sensibilities, and an enticing array of word-smithery. Their performance will capture you with mesmerising narratives of life, travels, experiences and people, with premiere Auckland beat-poet Shane Hollands drawing from his most diverse, exciting and personal adventures.

I’ve had many a good time at this particular establishment. Even on the most flaccid of nights, a trek to Golden Dawn will bring it around, and you’ll have a tale or two to show for it. Just open up and see where the night takes you. Tropical Bass Nation is a good place to start.

PCP Eagles, Shitripper, Gravemind and Scum Hammer are all on the bill for this magical night of mayhem. As part of the headliner’s ‘I Hate The Mall’ 2013 tour, this stop at Dunedin’s Musician’s Club will more than likely fulfil your craving for circle pits, hardcore dancing and a general brawl over some fuckin’ heavy tunes.

The Datsuns are something along the lines of Kiwi rock royalty. With their fifth album Death Rattle Boogie out late last year, these axe-slingers have a fair few strong tunes to add to their already powerful repertoire. Expect one hell of a show.

Calexico are returning to New Zealand! It’s been two years since Joey Burns and John Covertino last decided to grace our shores. This is a rare treat, combining elements of Portuguese fado, 50’s jazz, gypsy music, 60’s surf & country twang, spaghetti western epics and dark and moody indie rock – all under the banner of ‘desert noir.’

The fact that it’s a night at Whammy should already be an ipso facto selling point. With Goon’s raw, punchy and all-out unadulterated musical offerings being the highlight, you’ll be bobbing your head and swinging your fists to the energetic sounds of their catchy guitar riffs before you can say “Bob’s your uncle.”

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This is a band that needs no introduction. Having graced us with Summer anthems such as ‘Wandering Eye’ that define Kiwiana, when you hear that Fat Freddy’s Drop is playing, you grab your ticket, grab your friends, and you go watch the show.

I’m going to let the band’s self-fashioned description speak for itself: “Blending ragged fury with roaring power, Prowler produces a tsunami wall of over-driven guitars, thick- heavy bass, explosive drums and lashings of hoarse vocals.” Hardcore/Punk enthusiasts, this is basically all you can ask for.

As one of NZ’s most popular artists, Stan Walker made his rise to fame on that cult phenomenon known as Australian Idol. With boyishly good looks and a powerful voice to match, he’s been all over the airwaves and isn’t seeing any signs of slowing. Michael Buble said Stan was the best vocalist he had ever seen on a series of Idol, worldwide. Personally, I trust the triple Grammy-winner’s judgment.

Urbantramper are currently experimenting with ElectricUTOPIA. What’s that, you ask? “ElectricUTOPIA is an aural representation of unrealised dreams. It’s the soundtrack to the future we forgot - Urbantramper still holds a hope for that future.” There’s only one way to find out how that sounds – and the show’s free to boot.

It’s been a fair while since Anna’s last tour, and there’s no doubt that her fans have been starved. With Mike Hall in tow, this musical experience will premiere some unreleased material alongside old favourites. There won’t be a central Auckland show for the Make You Mine tour, so the trip to Leigh Sawmill will be well worth it.

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Chvrches came together spontaneously in late 2011, when Iain Cook and Martin Doherty asked vocalist Lauren Mayberry to add vox to tracks they’d been producing and were “pleasantly surprised” with the results.

Mayberry used to sing in a folk-indie band Blue Sky Archives, whilst Cook played with muted post-rockers Aereogramme, and Doherty toured with Glaswegian rockers the Twilight Sad.

Despite their gloomy pedigrees, Chvrches’ first EP Recover (which features in the new album along with its companion singles) showed a coming together to explore synth pop’s artificial sunlight. Now if you’ve been reading the English press lately the then Chvrches will be quietly percolating away in your subconscious.

As any band worthy of the ‘Darling Touch’ from the music illuminati these guys have been truly blessed. Yet, in a sea of Euro-pop homogeneousness their opener ‘The Mother We Share’ almost sinks beyond trace. Fortunately, stronger edger efforts emerge, albeit slowly from the bottom of the

creation pool (‘We Sink’, ‘Gun’, ‘Science/Visions’). It’s true this album is swamped (pun intended) in the 80’s lush, velvet curtain.

Chvrches sound is at times is not unlike Alison Goldfrapp’s mid-career efforts, albeit without her twisted and provocative prowess. And there’s the real difference. With music that still follows the Ministry of Sounds anthematic build-and-drop you really need some point of difference. So, it’s only at the very end that we see any real promise with ‘You Caught The Light’, chords and bass to fill a stadium contrasted by Sigur Rós-style ethereal haunting. Finally, some darkness returns. Perhaps a little gloom is not a bad thing after all.

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Who’s in the dead supergroup for your dream hologram show? Ella Fitzgerald singing, Levon Helm drums and Speedy West pedal steel playing jazz tunes with a freaky country feel.

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Your signature “I’m an amazing cook” dish is… ‘Fancy’ beans (baked beans with added veges and spices)

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The best place for a date night is… Mainies bro

You’d get arrested if the police knew that you… I don’t think this is a sensible thing to disclose in an interview.

People say you look like… The whispering wind the moment it runs out of things to say

Kittens or puppies? Puppies!

What generic current affair has your blood boiled? ‘Kiwis care more about snapper than GCSB’

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Black Asterisk has been known to feature some of Auckland’s most innovative art displays as of late. To celebrate their ongoing success, this second birthday marks yet another year of august talent and vision. What’s new and in vogue will be on display alongside a catalogue of exhibitions to date.

Led by Canadian conductor Bernard Labadie, Voices New Zealand and the orchestra perform Mozart’s most infamous magnum opus – his very own death knell. Enjoy a musical aperitif by Alban Gerhardt as he plays Haydn’s Concerto in C Major before the main dish is served.

The folks up at Stardome really hit the nail on the head with this one. Here you can take the time out to listen to the legendary psychedelic tunes of Pink Floyd whilst gazing at the infinite wonders of the universe.

This modern adaptation of Kafka’s ‘The Trial,’ you’re is dark and absurd, the original text is fueled by confusion and chaos in a legal system with the same amount of direction as a compass in the Bermuda Triangle. Want to know the scariest part? It’s not all that far off the mark with the modern judicial process. Hilarious and scarily believable.

Kiss The Fish as anchanting mix of talented actors weaving the tale of Sidu’s plight on Karukam Island. There’s trouble in paradise as the tropical apotheosis proves too slow for our humorous protagonist. After all, his dreams reach much further: He yearns to be the next Freddie Mercury.

Featuring a modern day freak show highlight, the Lizardman is known worldwide for his body mods, full body of green tattooed scales and sharpened teeth. Side by side with Kiwi funny man Gish, this will take the prize for the “What did you get up to last night?” conversation by the water cooler.

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“I fell in love with the name Jasmine,” declares Alec Baldwin’s Hal at a glittery Park Avenue dinner party. Jasmine (Cate Blanchett), whose real name is actually Jeanette, is the ultimate wisteria girl, a beautiful social climber who has fashioned herself into a diamond-dripping society wife. Her name isn’t the only fabrication. Hal’s fortune is built on lies and crumbles Bernie Madoff-style into ruin, leaving Hal in jail and Jasmine in hell, seeking shelter in San Francisco with her adopted sister (Sally Hawkins).

This is Woody Allen in peak form. He has stripped out that jabbering New York paranoia and gleefully poked a big stick at America’s ruling class. That doesn’t mean the working class characters escape unscathed. They’re all in Jasmine’s big mess together.

Blanchett as snobby Jasmine – a role that clearly takes cues from Tennessee Williams’ Blanche DuBois – holds on to her Chanel and Hermès as tightly as she grips the vodka bottle. Even when at her most despicable and broken

she looks amazing and triumphs at making cruel, selfish Jasmine impossible to hate. You can’t help but sympathise as you watch the seeds of mental illness and drug dependency take root. It’s an extraordinarily layered performance – no wonder Oscar rumours are swarming already.

The film’s success is not all credit to Blanchett. There’s great support from the rest of the cast. Special mentions: Peter Sarsgaard who does slithery so well and ’80s comedian Andrew Dice Clay making the best acting comeback since Travolta in Pulp Fiction. Allen’s beloved New York still features splendidly in periodic flashbacks that unpick Jasmine’s downfall – just how much she knew about hubby’s fraudulent activities is the central question. Allen’s trademark fast-talking humour is entertainingly intact, it’s the darker tone underpinning this film that sets it apart and lingers long after leaving the cinema.

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We know you’ve witnessed this story in some shape or form a handful of times over the years, but it seems like every generation’s entitled to give it a crack. Tim van Dammen’s rendition brings together the tale of the Montagues and Capulets for the YouTube generation.

Vin Diesel as Riddick certainly embodies a memorable character who wormed his way into the heart of many a sci-fi enthusiast. While they’ve taken on a whole different storytelling angle since Pitch Black, this dark and twisted universe still ticks off all of the boxes for a good sci-fi thriller.

I think it’s a pretty safe assumption to say that we don’t actually need to tell you who The Who is. Beset by money problems, a studio in construction, heroin-taking managers, a lunatic drummer and a culture of heavy drinking, this is the story of their ‘last great album’: Quadrophenia.

Arguably the best Z-rated movie since Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus, this is one of those flicks so ridiculous that it just comes out on the other side of the spectrum of awesomeness. The title honestly says it all. Featuring the lowest point in Tara Reid’s acting career.

This cult Danish series is back on screen for an all-new season. Award-winning show The Killing, the plot revolves around what television addicts love best: drama, crime, and thrills aplenty. Kick back and enjoy another season as Detective Inspector Sarah Lund solves the grittiest of murder cases.

This George Lucas comedy is about high school and cars, girls and parties, innocence lost and time passing. It’s 1962 and the film takes a look at a group of teenagers celebrating their last night of summer together before going their separate ways after graduating.

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As the definitive Parnell haunt, the Windsor Castle has been ingrained into part of Auckland’s culture. Having hosted a vast array of acts, in tandem with Juice Bar right next door, if these walls could talk... you’d fill more than enough pages to rival any Dostoyevsky novel. With some of the finest beverages on tap, and a top-notch selection of edibles to boot, heading anywhere else when you’re in the area would be tantamount to robbing yourself of a fresh set of adventures.

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Anyone can tell you that good food is one thing – but atmosphere can make or break the experience. With a charming appeal, this particular café has stood the test of time – having fed, caffeinated and entertained the denizens of its city for over twenty famous years.

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The yoUng and The WiTless 7 - iMprovised soap opera8PM, The Fringe, $15

Thee Wednesday nighT Free-shoW! WiTh Bad edison 9:30PM, Mighty Mighty

THU 12acoUsTic MonThlySan Francisco Bath House

doUBledipp & Trip pony9:30PM, Mighty Mighty, $5

eMMa Wall & The UrBan FolK7:30PM, Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant

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Joseph K8PM, Bats Theatre

The daTsUns8PM, Bodega

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carlos navae Band10PM, Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant

Joseph K8PM, Bats Theatre

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soUp & a seaT12:15PM, The Film Archive, $8

The doMinion posT season oF no naUghTy BiTs8PM, Circa Theatre

Uncle silverBacK & phoeBe hUrsT10PM, Matterhorn

SAT 14alTMUsic presenTs laUrel halo (Us) W/ MoUTh erecT9:30PM, Puppies, $20

diaMond doll/generaTion dead - WellingTon9PM, Bar Medusa, $10

dpTr clUB dJs WiTh please please & yoUng Tapz 9PM, Mighty Mighty, $5

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razorWyreSan Francisco Bath House

TeqUila sUnseT4:30PM, Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant

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dirTy diana7:30PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

dJ charlie9PM, Twentyone SKY CITY

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Fly My preTTies - MercUry TheaTre, aUcKland The Mercury Theatre

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rain By seUng yUl oh7:30AM, Aotea Centre

speaKing in TongUes8PM, Herald Theatre

THU 12dan, grUnTer and Friends8:30PM, The Windsor Castle

dJ MisTy g & dJ gaBriella9PM, Twentyone SKY CITY

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Marina KaTerina7:30PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

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occUpaTional Therapy WiTh BoBBy BrazUKa & dJ pg (sao paUlo, Brazil)9PM, Ponsonby Social Club

parTy aT lUcha8:30PM, The Lucha Lounge

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speaKing in TongUes8PM, Herald Theatre

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speaKing in TongUes8PM, Herald Theatre

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Guitarist for Nu-Metal band Blacklistt, Marcus Powell, is taking a break when the phone rings. “a bit of a relief” he tells me. it’s good to do an interview right now. take the heat off. He’s in the middle of getting ink done. What could be more rock’n’roll? “im getting a hawk, holding a heart and inside that is a compass. it’s right across my chest. for me the ‘the hawk’ is the all-seeing eyes. it can only see what’s in front of it. and its holding the heart because, to me, what ever direction you’re going, that’s your compass - so follow your heart!” true that. and he reminds me that only with pain is there the gain, a message portrayed on the cover of Blacklistt’s new self-titled album, which is due to release on friday the 13th. the art is a blended slash of a skull, fantail and a blood rose. “Damien (alexander, vocals) came up with the idea. But it’s a collaborative thing – we’re four highly creative, highly opinionated perfectionists so it’s no wonder it’s taken us so long. When know we’ve got a good product when we all finally agree!”

for Blacklistt, it’s also a kind of phoenix moment, the band rising from the legal ashes of a bitter feud between them and former drummer shelton Woolright over the legal use of their former name. “a lot of the reason why it took so long was that battle. We wanted to get Blindspott back. We are Blindspott. We asked shelton if he wanted to be part of it (when we reformed) and he never replied then we got offered Homegrown (in that same year), we offered him to come in but then out of the blue we get a Court order to shut down.” and we thought “oh well! let’s sort this out but it didn’t and we thought if we keep on fighting it will never get sorted.” Powell’s referring to Blindspott’s reunion in 2009. two years before, after 10 years together and many publicized band fallouts along the way, Blindspott had disbanded to focus on solo efforts. But in 2009 the band announced they were reuniting for a one off at the all-Kiwi Vodafone Homegrown Music festival in the Capital. the gig went well, albeit with-out Woolright. encouraged, they decided to write new material, reforming with its earliest, original members: Damian alexander (vocals), Marcus Powell (guitar, backing vocals), Gareth fleming (bass) and Karl Vilisini (turntables, keyboards). then suddenly on 26 september 2010 Woolwright pulled their facebook page down, the same day they were confirmed for the line up in the following year’s Homegrown. the next day a photo was posted by a band member showing tristan reilly as the new drummer for the band. Just prior to the 2011 Homegrown gig Woolright had the band’s facebook page pulled down again and this time he sent in sent the legal eagles. “But you know”, Powell surmises “the best thing that could of happened is us saying f***k it! Keep it [the ‘Blindspott’ name]. “and it was amazing as soon as we let go of that, all these other doors opened up.” ironically, appropriately the band headed at Homegrown 2012 again before

touring the new from the Blind spot show, which sold out virtually every-where. the fan base was still with them, despite the name change. “they are pretty hardcore,” says Powell. “seeing the numbers that turned up was phenomenal, it built pressure to release an album.”

the new work is, he suggests, a stark contrast to recording the second Blindspott album, End the Silence. Previously there was a lot of pressure to produce three-minute radio friendlies. “But we thought we’re not Blindspott” so f***K that. We’ll jam it the way we wanted. a six minute track is just fine, eh? No boundaries.” freeing up the creative ‘juices’, even meant turntablist Karl Vilisini’s “weird fruity stuff” got a look in, at least on the surface. a “writer’s weekend” on Waiheke island last year pro-duced many of the album’s key music “Productive but good to just hang out, chill as mates, and it definitely brought a vibe back.”

the new single ‘Home’ written there, renamed from ‘Waiheke Dub’, featuring albert Cook (three Houses Down) on drums. it recalls the poignancy of earlier singles like ‘Phlex’ whilst showcasing a very different side to Blacklistt’s sound. in the summer months Blacklistt hit Parnell’s York street studios with engineer Hayden taylor following hard-out ‘perfection’ rehearsals at their space, the Killing room. overall this album brings back the assault of Blindspott’s first album and the original energy of a group of fifth formers, circa 1997. as for their hopes for Blacklistt Powell’d love go #1. “Blindspott were only local act in history to have two consecutive albums debut at the top! that’d be cool! But no matter – making music is n our DNa. our fans want it, we want it. so there you are!” following its release on 13.09.2013 the band hit the road, “taking this album to our fans will be like delivering on a promise.” Pledge allegiance!

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Battlefield 4 takes the series’ basic formula, as brought to near perfection in 2011’s Battlefield 3, and adds in a bunch of extra stuff like dynamic water, large-scale destruction, and new multiplayer modes, while quietly dropping some of the less successful stuff like the co-op campaign mode.

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With all this stuff front of mind, I was eager to see what the game felt like on PlayStation 4 - an opportunity EA were only too eager to afford me at an event in Germany recently. The map we played on, called Paracel Storm, is set on a small archipelago that features inclement weather and loads of vehicles to play with.

I’ve played through the level multiple times now, on both PC and PS4, and can honestly say that I didn’t ever have the same experience twice. There are so many variables in play now - from the weapons to the players to the destruction and the enhanced levolution features - that it seems reasonable to expect continuous variety for as long as you play the game; a statement few other shooters can truly lay claim to.

What lies beneath the hype, it seems, is another iteration of Battlefield; if you’re a fan of the series, you’ll not be surprised to hear that and you have my official permission to get excited. If you’re not, well, you should probably still check out the open beta when it launches in October.

Battlefield’s multiplayer deserves its plaudits and Battlefield 4 seems likely to push the franchise meaningfully forward - I, for one, can’t wait. Look for our full review in October, with a next-gen review once those versions are available in November.

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announced at e3 in 2012, EA Sports UFC immediately caused quite a stir in the gaming community. The first part of a multi-year, multi-product partnership with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, UFC - when it releases next year - will bring Fight Night sensibilities to an all-new sporting code for the first time, making it an interesting prospect for a whole range of gamers - even those who aren’t familiar with the sport itself.

“Feel the fight” is the slogan EA are using to sum up the very core of UFC; the technologies that will combine in order to create a simulated fight experience designed to draw players in far more than previous games have so far. Examples shown include the way in which fighters actually express their feelings in their faces, showing emotion and actually tracking their competitor in a realistic manner as the fight progresses.

It sure looks the part already, anyway. The build we were able to play in Germany recently was limited - a reflection of the game’s early stage of development - but you could perform a wide variety of kicking and punching attacks (including some of the more spectacular, like one where you run up the wall of the octagon and kick your opponent in the face), all of which were authentic and had a realistic weight to them.

We were also shown a video of the ground-based grappling UFC fans will recognise, which toggled between having the new body deformation technology enabled and disabled. With it switched off, the fighters appeared much as you might imagine; grappling together like action figures. But then they showed it with deformation switched on. All of a sudden, I understood what a big deal this technology is and just how much it’s going to change the way all sports games (not just fighting games) look from this point onward.

It’s far too soon to make a call on how good UFC will turn out to be, but what we’ve seen so far is painting a very impressive picture indeed. It’s got the Fight Night development pedigree, a solid license, fun (albeit basic - for now) gameplay, and technology that might just raise the bar for all sports games. If you like to fight, keep an eye out for UFC sometime toward the middle of 2014.

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it’s GooD to catch up again. the last time i talked to Joey Burns, lead singer and one of the founders of alt country outfit Calexico, he and i were chillin’ in the warm taranaki sun, after a stompin’ gig at the WoMaD festival. that was over two year’s ago. “i love that festival, set amongs the bush, and i really loved the Wellington, too. the compactness the people and how even in a city, everyone is so laid back.”

indeed the Bowl of Brooklands is a setting in extreme contracts from where the Calexican duo of Burns and John Convertino have set up their base, near the sonoran desert and still live doors away from each other and their friend Howe Gelb, from their days in his rhythm section of the band Giant sand, where they originally met. Calexico’s music blends the influences of desert living, near the Mexican border, with latin rhythms, swelling mariachi horns and swooning pedal steel, an aural wide-screen vistas experience. But also implicit in Calexico’s vision is a belief beyond borders of any kind: cultural, musical, or political.

in a fine nostalgic mood Burns is relaxed, on the phone from tuscon, where he’s just got back from a european tour. “it was a mixed affair, a combination of festivals and headline shows - roskilde, sziget festival and Glastonbury - although tere we were booked way to close to the stone’s show. But that’s festivals for you.”

of all the dates, Burns remembers a show in Portugal as the best. “Just the crowd and the vibe, but what an electric feeling! although we do this weird arizona thing the latin countries really love it. our guitarist is from Madrid, we have a German instrumentalist and others in the band are from al over, so that helps the international flavour and respect, i guess.” that comment leads to a conversation about unique cultural diversity, a popular topic with Burns. He talks about his respect for local producers. “one advantage of attending festivals is that you get to come in contact with small local producers and you can appreciate what they are doing. People have an opportunity to support them at a personal level. that’s great.” as we talk the subject of unique local Kiwi cuisine comes up. i suggest he try feijoa vodka whilst he’s here. i’d love to try different wines, support local products. there’s a special pride in that.”

Calexico proudly sell alternative versions of their album, covers and concerts at their ‘merch’ stands. “i think it’s important to offer something individual and untainted to our audience, so they can go away with more that just a souvenir or the show. they get more of a back story about us, too.” one example of this is spiritso, a collaboration with radio-symphonieorchester Wien and Deutsches filmorchester Babelsberg, which was made at the suggestion of their German based label, and will be packaged with algiers when sold on tour. “We took three songs from the algiers plus seven others and went in to a studio in Potsdam, where they made the soundtrack (for the film) Metropolis. it was amazing. We’ve only worked with an orchestra once before, in louisville, Kentucky. the place is old world elegance. the label is great, they really care about artist development, so they arranged the orchestra, the space and the opportunity. We’re grateful for that.”

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MarK laNeGaN is a bit gruff on the phone. talking to me from his la home, where he’s “waiting for my tour to start”, he’s a short and concise with his answers. something he’s well known for. lanegan doesn’t suffer journalists easily. But no matter. His music speaks volumes for him.

as king of the collaborators, he’s led a creative musical career spanning the years, from early 80’s alt band, the screaming trees, an incarnation of the Queens of the stone age (of which he’s still a touring member, on and off), and was once their main vocalist to the Gutter twins (with Greg Duli), the twilight singers and a partner in crime dueting with Belle and sebastian’s female vocalist isobel Campbell.

Musically, lanegan’s drifted between harder alt rock into re-interpreted blues and folk/americana of late, especially in his work with Campbell. another constant force has been long-term friend and former afghan Whigs frontman Greg Dulli, who he tours with on occasion under the brand ‘the Gutter twins’. “Greg’s a sort of alter ego, i suppose,” he conjectures in a growly baritone voice, reminiscent of a more youthful tom Waits. “But he’s a great friend. i was honoured to receive a song from him, (‘Deepest shade’), which he wrote for his (current) band the twilight singers.” it’s a sweet tune with a brooding undercurrent, completely in step with lanegan’s lifetime of recurring themes of ex-junkie transcendence, religious mysticism and melancholic desperation.

in his earliest days, lanegan was a heavy drug user, became a petty thief and was heading on a rail to nowhere, saved, it is written, by Van Conner, whom he would eventually form the band the screaming trees with. the band was a psychedelic rock effort that created the blueprint for seatle’s grunge scene. and fittingly soundgarden’s Chris Cornell later produced their 1991 album uncle anaesthesia.

it’s long been reported that lanegan’s family life growing up was ‘dysfunctional’, contributing to his youthful waywardness. so it was surprising to find out that the inspiration for his new covers album, imitations, was in part inspired nostalgically, by his parent’s record collection and that very same home life. tracks like “You only live twice”, which lanegan does as a stripped back to simple guitar/blues based rendition, and an oddly dark assimilation of Hall and oate’s originally vaseline smooth “she’s Gone” show lanegan in his element. He denied the family dysfunction, abruptly, but was quick to change the subject hinting that this was off limits. instead lanegan’s rationale for recording the older tunes, including andy Williams, frank sinatra and Bobby Darin was about “creating the sound of those old records the way they felt when i was growing up in the 60’s and 70’s. and i was always impressed with the orchestrations and lushness of them. the way they somehow sounded sad, even if they weren’t.”

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