London. What Are You Listening To? vII

Concrete Playground London Correspondent Dan Maas brings back some tunes that are hot in London town.

Ten ’90s Bands That Should Tour New Zealand

And now that today’s musical landscape is drenched in weightier lyrics it seems there’s a yearning to grab this carefree innocence by the high waist of its mom jeans.

10 Years of Rhythm and Vines – Reflection

Hamish Pinkham takes us down memory lane as Rhythm and Vines heads into their 10th Anniversary.

Beautiful World Maps of Facebook Activity

Justin Moore created these global maps as a captivating visual indicator of where and who the world's Facebook users are.

Concrete Playground hits Queen’s Day in Amsterdam

This is why orange is the new black?

Giveaways /// Win a Case of Rochfort Rees Wine for your Office

And in this case (excuse the pun), we are able to provide you with the opportunity to hook your workmates up with a case of some quality New Zealand wine thanks to Rochfort Rees Wine Co.

The Five Best Boutique Cinemas in Auckland

Here are the Concrete Playground Top Five picks for your next cinema visit:

Ten Weird But Wonderful Places to See Before You Die

For many people a city is a city, and to truly live and experience beauty one has to look further - much further.

Infamous Dictators Get Hipster Makeovers

Ronallman's illustrations prove that hipster wardrobes might be better suited to conservative nutjobs.

The V Motion Project

The V Motion project will follow NZ Music Producer Joel Little and his team of Tech Developers, as they aim to crack the technology behind music software Ableton and the Xbox Kinect.

This Week in Film Trailers

As the weather gets colder it makes more sense to stay indoors and watch movies than to brave the icy winds.

Giveaways /// Win a $2500 Fibaro Home Automation Kit + iPhone/iPad App

Sync your pad to your iPad.

Beautiful Abandoned Railway Stations Around the World

Take a look at the some of the most gorgeous abandoned train stations from the around the globe to admire their classic beauty.

A History of Love on Film (and What it Says About Us)

From gay couples to unwed couples and human-monster romance, we look at those films that have changed how we see that crazy little thing called love.

Is That You With Perrier?

Spot you or your friend with Perrier and win.

Sneak Preview into The Paper Pirates

Those cheeky Shutter Pirates are at it again. Here is a sneak preview of ten submissions for the first ever Paper Pirates Exhibition.

Spotify Lands in New Zealand

Spotify has opened it's song filled doors to New Zealand.

Reviving Dead Words with Beautiful Typography

A blog called The Dead Words is using thematically appropriate typography to breathe new life into, well, dead words.

The Ten Best Made-For-TV Bands

To celebrate the Conchords' tour, here are ten made-for-TV bands that have rocked the tube in decades gone by.

Giveaways /// Win Tickets to Le Havre and Last Will

Win tickets to two international films being released in New Zealand this month.

Dreamlike Places That Actually Exist

Ranging from popular tourist destinations to awe-inspiring sights, these are places to add to the bucket list of amazing ones to visit before you kick it.

Spiderbots At Semi-Permanent

Twitter; the one social platform that seems to cause a lot of confusion, particularly among those who've never had a go at it. If that's you and you'd like to cement that confusion, get a load of this.

Moa Beer Out of Office Shout

Win a Magnum of Moa by simply providing us with your funny Out of Office message at 11am, Tuesday, May 29 2012.

Ten Musicians You Should be Following on Instagram

Ten Instagram accounts that give you a look inside the intoxicating life of a modern muso.

Coldplay Announce Australasian Tour

After promising a return to Australian shores earlier this year, Coldplay have announced the details of their November tour.

Giveaways /// Win One of Five Triumph & Disaster Gift Packs

Concrete Playground has teamed up with ex cricketer Dion Nash's new mens grooming product range Triumph & Disaster, which is popping up in premium retail stores across Auckland.

Beck’s Live Discovery at The Whiskey

A great opportunity for aspiring musicians, let's hope the best act wins and a true discovery is made.

Five Emerging Australian Fashion Designers You Need to Know

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia wrapped up last Friday after showcasing the best of local fashion design against the backdrop of Sydney Harbour.

The Best Apps for Discovering New Music

Eight cool music discovery apps you can access right now.

A Glamping Guide for Music Festivals

Gear up for all of winter's festivals with 10 glamping necessities.

Music for the Concrete Playground

As winter approaches, distract yourself from the coming months of cold and rainy Auckland weather with some of the best tracks of the year so far.

The Black Keys Announce Two New Zealand Shows

The Lollapalooza and Coachella headliners are bringing their latest album 'El Camino' to six Aussie locations and now to Auckland's Vector Arena in November and Wellington's TSB Bank Arena.

Giveaways /// Win a VIP Double Pass to Semi-Permanent

If you haven't already got your ticket for Semi Permanent.. get your hurry up. It is without a doubt going to sell out and trust me, it's not one to miss.

Five of the Funniest YouTube Sketch Comedies

Get straight to the good stuff with CP's list of the top five sketch comedy YouTube channels.

Five Essential Bands to see at Splendour in the Grass 2012

Review /// Idiots of Ants, The Axis of Awesome and Stephen K Amos

Concrete Playground reviews Idiots of Ants and The Axis of Awesome. Two awesome performances which kick off the 2012 NZ Comedy Festival.

The Avalanches Release a New Mixtape, Maybe

This past weekend, the Australian band tweeted a mysterious message to fans, with a link to a mix titled 'A Sleepy Bedtime Mix for Young Ones'.

Tourists Steal a Penguin From Sea World Australia

In a hazy, bizarre night, three allegedly intoxicated tourists broke into Sea World Australia, leaving with fairy penguin Dirk.

Review /// Yogawoman

Concrete Playground's Film Editor Karina Abadia reviews the highly appraised documentary Yogawoman.

Ten Must See Comedians in the NZ International Comedy Festival

Deciding which comedians to see can seem a bit daunting, so to help you out, here are Concrete Playground's picks for a great night out.

Turn Your GPS Bicycle Routes Into Artworks

Michael J. Wallace has found a neat way of combining both of these talents, all while getting the daily dose of fresh air and outdoor exercise that we so dearly need.

Jack White’s Solo Debut to be Live-Streamed via YouTube

Following the release of his first solo album, Jack White joins forces with director Gary Oldman in a live-streamed NY concert.