Music Reviews
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Album Review: Bishop Allen - Charm School
Have you ever had one of those days? A day where death seems to be the preferable option, a day where the simple act of getting out of bed seems like such a colossal task. These days manifest differently for all... More about Album Review: Bishop Allen - Charm School
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The Best & Worst Album Covers of 2009!
The Best & Worst Album Covers of 2009! More about The Best & Worst Album Covers of 2009!
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A Rambling - The Black Eyed Peas, Nihilism and The Clash
"Did I listen to pop music because I was depressed; or was I depressed because I listened to pop music?" This quote was generally referring to music from the 60s through 80s, a time when pop wasn't the pretentious, mainstream shit... More about A Rambling - The Black Eyed Peas, Nihilism and The Clash
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A Rather Zany Music Video - feat. Lil Jon, Jake Gyllenhaal and a Jonas Brother.
I recently reviewed the new album from Indie rock darlings, Vampire Weekend. Yes it was good. And now they have a new video to go along with a song from Contra, "Giving Up The Gun" More about A Rather Zany Music Video - feat. Lil Jon, Jake Gyllenhaal and a Jonas Brother.
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Big Day Out Review - Auckland
As we begin a new decade, we carry with us the promise of hope, resolution and new possibilities. On January 15th 2010, there was a strong sense of anticipation and possibility in the air. Though ironclad, meteorological predictions of rain and... More about Big Day Out Review - Auckland
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The Vampire Weekend Review
The modern day rock star job description states that, one must look, sound and act like ridiculous, pretentious caricatures of themselves, at all times. Some have a deep, rudimentary understanding of this way of life, and succumb to tabloid wishes by... More about The Vampire Weekend Review
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A Rambling - Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and Marvin Gaye
Ahh the Grammys - a night of long-winded acceptance speeches and undeserving nominees (depending on your levels of sobriety and cynicism, in respective order.) Beyonce once again dominated with multiple wins for her smash hit "Single Ladies (Put a Ring On... More about A Rambling - Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and Marvin Gaye
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Album Review: Yo La Tengo - Popular Songs
There is something to be said for a band that has been around for a quarter of a century, and still has the spark to create great music. Yo La Tengo has not only survived this long, but has released a... More about Album Review: Yo La Tengo - Popular Songs
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Album Review: Girls - Album
The origin of Girls is one of almost mythical calibre. Over the course of the band's relatively short existence, only two things have remained consistent in their ever-changing world of debauchery, misadventures and religion - a predilection for pharmaceutical induced highs,... More about Album Review: Girls - Album
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CONCERT REVIEW: Pearl Jam @ Mt. Smart
Mt Smart Stadium; Friday the 27th of November. Approximately 40 000 people wait in anticipation. There are folks of all sorts - Goths, punks, mods, stoners and hipsters. There are post and pre-adolescents; mums and dads; grandparents and yes, I did... More about CONCERT REVIEW: Pearl Jam @ Mt. Smart
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The Beck's List - Gigs and Free Stuff
Wouldn't it be awesome if your gig guide gave you free door passes to your favourite gigs too?!
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That Guy
Photo Crashers at their best.
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Olympic Goddesses
The Ice Queens that make you all Warm inside.
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New Zealand Gig Guide
Keeping the getfrank punters on the lead edge
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Frank's Online Game Room
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Top 20 YouTube.com Videos of 2009
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WIN NATION BAR & A $10,000 PARTY FOR AN EVENING
CHEERS TO NATION BAR & HEINEKEN, GETFRANK HAS AN EVENING FOR *WITH * *NATION BAR – THE ULTIMATE MOBILE EVENT CENTRE* DELIVERED AND SETUP ANYWHERE IN THE COUNTRY WITH A $10,000 HEINEKEN PARTY.
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Win a Double Pass to Lady Gaga this Sunday with The Beck's List
Every week until the end of March Beck’s are giving away a great prize – but you’ll have to compete to get them! This week it’s a double pass to Lady Gaga on Sunday 13th March.
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R18 - Durex
This is a strictly *R18* competition.
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JCVD on DVD
GetFrank has 5 copies of the Jean Claude Van Damme movie to give away on DVD.
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Surrogates on DVD
From the director of Terminator 3 comes a jaw-dropping psychological thriller starring the ultimate action hero, Bruce Willis.
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Win BioShock 2 on XBOX 360
Step back into the unforgettable world of Rapture in BioShock 2.
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datemymate Hooking the Singles in NZ up!
The official Fujifilm Whips n Spurs Summer Party is set to cap off Auckland's biggest and most glamourous week of racing (Auckland Cup Week) on Saturday 13th March.
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42Below Cocktail World Cup - Wellington
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OUR:HOUSE presents nite:life
Easter Weekend Special
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Urbis Designday
Urbis Designday powered by the Audi A5 Sportback, is back for its 5th year with a fantastic new lineup of showrooms and designers, and a new creative brief. ‘Off the Grid’ - will ensure visitors can expect the most inspiring Designday...
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Auckland Cup Week at Ellerslie
The excitement of Auckland Cup Week kicks off at Ellerslie on Telecom Derby Day, Saturday 6th March, as Auckland Racing Club hosts New Zealand’s richest and most prestigious sporting event.
