OpinionMike Hosking is one of the Warriors' biggest fans, and it doesn't make a lick of senseHis 'common sense' world view holds little time for losers and dreamers... with one major exception.By Pete Douglas | 4th October, 2024Guest writer
Shaggy and Sting have recorded an album together for some reasonShaggy and Sting together on the same album? Sure! Why not? Pete Douglas reviews.By Pete Douglas | 20th April, 2018Guest writer
After the Floyd: A beginner’s guide to Roger Waters’ misunderstood solo careerWith the announcement today that Roger Waters is heading back to New Zealand for a tour next January, Pete Douglas takes a look at his intermittent and sometimes misunderstood solo career.By Pete Douglas | 31st August, 2017Guest writer
Queens of the Stone Age’s ‘Villains’ is one of the best rock albums of the yearPete Douglas listens to the new Queens of the Stone Age album and discovers a band still finding ways to make rock n’ roll sound fresh.By Pete Douglas | 28th August, 2017Guest writer
‘New Zealand is like a second home’: Queens of the Stone Age returnPete Douglas asks Queens of the Stone Age about their new album, classic rock, and fate of the humble guitar.By Pete Douglas | 18th July, 2017Guest writer
The Paul Holmes album: Lost classic or bargain bin novelty? Or both?Pete Douglas looks back on that strange time when a broadcaster could release an album on a major label for seemingly no other reason than shits and giggles. By Pete Douglas | 29th April, 2017Guest writer
Throwback Thursday: Never forget that Hugh Laurie was in Spice WorldLongtime Hugh Laurie fan Pete Douglas counts the reasons why the Chance actor and Spice World star remains one of the greats of our time. By Pete Douglas | 13th April, 2017Guest writer
How rich-lister Doug Myers bankrolled one of the greatest singles of the 2000sBeer baron Sir Douglas Myers' many achievements have been revisited after his passing last week. Pete Douglas takes a look at one of the most fascinating and unlikely of his successes - helping bring the great Gnarls Barkley single ‘Crazy’ into the world. By Pete Douglas | 13th April, 2017Guest writer
There is an inverse correlation between Pearl Jam’s best music and worst fashionThis week grunge titans Pearl Jam are being inducted into the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame. To celebrate, Pete Douglas looks at how a litany of amazingly bad fashion choices correlate with the band’s best music.By Pete Douglas | 4th April, 2017Guest writer
An espionage mission to uncover the sneakiest spy shows on televisionLongtime Kim Possible fan Pete Douglas blows the cover on his favourite spy television shows of all time.By Pete Douglas | 17th March, 2017Guest writer