Hamilton has long been recognised for the strength of its metal bands. One that is continuing this trend, and growing in its popularity nationally, is melodic thrash metal band Deathnir. We talked to the band about touring, building a fan-base, merchandise and the bands future plans. Read all about it  -> HERE <- .

We're teaming up with The Hum 106.7FM to put together a Xmas Party on Dec 17th. MC Richard Swainson will host the evening, which will feature six neat local bands namely The Scones, Ancient Tapes, Louder Louder, Rumpus Room, Celebrity Death Hoax and Runt. Sapphira L'Amour will also be on hand to perform some fantastic burlesque routines. The night will start early at 7pm and run through til midnight. Tickets are just $10 on the door and are expected to sell out so get in early! 

SKUX

ANCIENT TAPES

POLYESTER

THE BISCUITS

Polyester and The Biscuits answered some questions for us ahead of their show TONIGHT at Nivara Lounge with Skux and Ancient Tapes at Nivara Lounge...skip over to The Biscuits  or Polyester to read more!

HUPZINE #5 is now available from most of the usual suspects - Mark One Comics, Auteur House, Rocket Coffee (Barton St), Rockshop, Grey Gardens Cafe, Recycle Boutique and Duck Island Ice Cream. Browsers should have them tomorrow too, and copies will be available at the show on Saturday the 19th at Nivara Lounge. 

Hamilton based pop-folk duo Looking For Alaska's debut LP reached number 12 in the NZ charts this week, possibly the highest charting debut LP by a band from this city. The band is currently in the middle of an extensive North Island tour to support the release, and will play this coming Thursday Nov 10th at Nivara Lounge. HUP caught up with the band to discuss their plans for the future, and receive something of an Absinthe challenge. Skip on over to FEATURES to read more!