The Bats photo gallery by ©Brenna Gotje

Photos by Brenna Gotje. The Bats at Hollywood Avondale in Auckland on 7 March.

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Photos by Richard Bloom. swim school at Filmstudion in Gothenburg on 6 March.

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Photos by Stephanie Siipola. Chet Faker at The Fortitude Music Hall in Brisbane on 27 February.

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Photos by Stephanie Siipola. G Flip at Riverstage in Brisbane on 27 February.

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Photos by Richard Bloom. Vulkan at Filmstudion in Gothenburg on 25 February.

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Photos by Richard Bloom. Xandria at Filmstudion in Gothenburg on 25 February.

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Norwegian Heave Blood & Die announces gigs in Germany in May

Norwegian experimental rock band Heave Blood & Die are known for blending elements of psychedelia, noise rock, post-punk, and electronic music into a distinctive, immersive sound. Formed in Tromsø, Norway, the band emerged from the country’s vibrant northern music scene and quickly gained attention for their dark, atmospheric style and intense live performances. The band released their self-titled debut album, …

Originally emerging from the hardcore punk scene, California band AFI quickly gained attention for their fast, aggressive sound and DIY ethic. Their early albums, such as Answer That and Stay Fashionable (1995) and Black Sails in the Sunset (1999), helped establish them as a key act in underground punk. In the early 2000s, AFI evolved stylistically, incorporating elements of alternative …