Ash Grunwald photo gallery by ©Brenna Gotje

Every week, the staff members of the Messed!Up Magazine team picks their favorite tracks that they’ve been listening to as of late. This week, our Staff Picks are curated by the Editor, multifaceted co-editor DJ Pappaledig and photographers Björn Vallin and Richard Bloom. Picks of the week Satanic Youth Club: “LOADED” ***** New Constellations: “Unknown Legend” ***** Royal Blood: “Ride” …

Photos by Brenna Gotje. Ash Grunwald at The Tuning Fork in Auckland on 6 November. Brenna’s gallery page.

Few bands have made such an immediate impact on the British rock scene as Royal Blood. Formed in 2011, the Brighton-based duo have built an impressive reputation by proving that two musicians can generate the sound, intensity and sheer volume of a much larger band. Combining thunderous bass riffs, pounding drums and infectious melodies, Mike Kerr and Ben Thatcher have …

Photos by Cam Martinez. Mudhoney at Whammy Bar in Auckland on 1 November. Cam’s gallery page. 

Photos by Christian Berg. Joe Bonamassa at Westfalenhallen in Dortmund on 31 October. Christian’s gallery page. 

Photos by Kevin Winiker. Turbostaat at Deutsches SchauSpielhaus in Hamburg 29 October. Kevin’s gallery page.