It's not often that the world gets treated to a release from Cool Rainbows, brainchild of Auckland musician and producer Djeisan Suskov, so we were excited and delighted when this video emerged last week. 'Universe' is the first single from the upcoming album 'Days', released on Indie stalwart Lil' Chief Records. The hazy, dreamy video (directed by Georgie Craw) perfectly accompanies Suskov's signature sunny, psych-pop sound, displayed beautifully here on 'Universe'.

More on Cool Rainbows here.
Find Cool Rainbows on the Auckland Libraries catalogue.

Boycrush is the project of Alistair Deverick. Alistair is a very good drummer and a nice dude, which can put you in pretty high demand. Accordingly he's been in such bands as The Sami Sisters, The Hot Grits, Bannerman, Lisa Crawley, The Shades, Watercolours, Panther and The Zoo, Lawrence Arabia, Haunted Love, Lucid 3, and The Ruby Suns. Whewsh, that's quite a list. Blessed with this minimal, dreamy pulse, Secrets shows his own work is up there with the best of his musical collaborations.

Want to know the best carparks in town to get you to soundcheck on time?

Wondering why it always rains at Big Day Out?

Auckland Libraries High Frequency panel discussion has the answers.

Join us for an entertaining evening of sound thoughts, old arguments and true stories about the highs and lows of making music in Auckland.

Our esteemed panelists include writer/musician Gareth Shute, venue manager Rohan Evans, producer/engineer Dave Parker, record label boss/DJ Andrew Maitai and the infamous Street Chant.

Following talk and refreshments, Lisa Crawley will be at the grand piano to perform an intimate set of songs from her upcoming album.

Where: Level 2, Central City Library
When: Friday 20 May, 6.00pm

Cost: Free