Erica McQueen

Christchurch

Publisher at Tearaway

I like to dabble. Read. Write. Cook. Eat. Listen. Sleep. Freelance ~ Event Manager / Publisher ~ @tearawaymag

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Tearaway Weekly Music Haul - 18 April 2025

6 days ago | tearaway.co.nz | Erica McQueen

Tearaway find the best new music from Aotearoa to the world each week for you to dive into. This week’s music haul features Emma Dilemma, Julia Belle, Casual Healing, Addison Rae, Yumi Zouma and Lana Del Rey. Emma Dilemma drops her surprise EP Ouch My Head Hurts today, an eclectic and spunky five-track collection exploring themes of self-destruction versus resilience.
Tearaway Weekly Music Haul - 11 April 2025

1 week ago | tearaway.co.nz | Erica McQueen

Every week Tearaway finds the best new music releases from all over the world! This week’s edition features Lana Del Rey, Spacey Jane, There’s a Tuesday, Robinson, Calum Hood, and Alice Phoebe Lou. Lana has released her haunting new single this week, titled Henry Come On. It’s yet another trademark moving single from one of the best in the business, with Lana proving through this track that she’s still got all of the evocative talent that is capable of serving a lyrical gut-punch.
Tearaway Weekly Music Haul - 4 April 2025

2 weeks ago | tearaway.co.nz | Erica McQueen

Every week Tearaway finds the best new music releases from all over the world! This week’s edition features Isla Noon, Rachel Chinouriri, Elliot Dawson, Stan Walker, Lake South and Djo. Aotearoa songstress Isla Noon releases her debut album today, Out of Body. This electrifying pop collection is energetic and upbeat, all about feeling the music deep in your bones, but it’s also welded to brutally honest lyricism, looking inward to your most in-depth emotions.
In Review: Dua Lipa

3 weeks ago | tearaway.co.nz | Erica McQueen

Walking into the Radical Optimism tour, my hopes were super high last night, having constantly heard what an incredible performer Dua Lipa is. But whatever my expectations, I was in no way prepared for the absolute spectacle that Dua Lipa is on tour. With a show split into 5 “acts”, Dua paid homage to all of her past eras, not just her recent work – meaning everyone knew a song and could enjoy it.
Event Highlights: April 2025

3 weeks ago | tearaway.co.nz | Erica McQueen

It’s April! There are loads of fun events with local and international acts to get amongst including Rhys Darby, DAY6, PRINS, Armageddon Expo, Sam Cullen, Ben Elton, Reb Fountain, Danica Bryant + Tia Ward, Tom Lark and Letters to Lions!After lots of laughs in Christchurch, Wellington and Nelson last month, this week it’s Auckland’s turn to witness internationally known, Kiwi comedian Rhys Darby’s new stand-up show The Legend Returns.
Tearaway Weekly Music Haul - 29 March 2025

3 weeks ago | tearaway.co.nz | Erica McQueen

Each week at Tearaway we cover the best new releases in music from Aotearoa and the world! Today’s haul features releases from Bellah Mae, Lucy Dacus, Lucy Gray, grentperez, Chloe Moriondo and Casual Healing. Pop artist Bellah Mae returns this week with another scathingly upbeat track, leaning on her familiar themes of relationships which have broken down. With her signature biting quips in her lyrics and danceable production, fans will love listening to this new single.
Tearaway Weekly Music Haul - 21 March 2025

1 month ago | tearaway.co.nz | Erica McQueen

Each week at Tearaway we cover the best new releases in music from Aotearoa and the world! Today’s haul features releases from There’s a Tuesday, Emerson Kole, Sincere Sapling, Jack Harlow, Doja Cat, Role Model, Don and the Divorcees and missrosevalentina. Cotton Mouth is another soon-to-be indie classic from There’s a Tuesday. The band’s trademark coming-of-age feel is all over the song, with its sweeping melodies and slow, chugging guitars.
Tearaway Weekly Music Haul - 14 March 2025

1 month ago | tearaway.co.nz | Erica McQueen

Tearaway finds the best new music from all over the world each week for you to dive into! This week’s haul covers releases from Chase Wright, Cavetown, Sheppard & Martin Jensen, Jude Kelly, Mylen and Lil Nas X. Rising country artist Chase Wright is dropping another electrifying track this week, with the release of Burn It All Down. It’s a passionate, intense track that coincides with the style of much of his earlier work, ensuring fans will love it in its entirety.
Event Highlights: March 2025

1 month ago | tearaway.co.nz | Erica McQueen

There are loads of fun events with local and international acts including Auckland Arts Festival, Fazerdaze, Cubadupa Festival, Kehlani, Homegrown and Daily J to get amongst this March! Looking at the line-up for this year’s Auckland Arts Festival, there really is something for everyone! From the 6th to the 23rd, Auckland’s days and nights will light up with all things creative, arts and music! You can catch ANIMAL – a French circus (pictured), the New Zealand premiere of cabaret Smashed –...
Tearaway Weekly Music Haul - 7 March 2025

1 month ago | tearaway.co.nz | Erica McQueen

Tearaway finds the best new music from all over the world each week for you to dive into! This week’s haul covers releases from Kelsea Ballerini, Julia Michaels, Reb Fountain, XUZZ, Sola Rosa and Lady Gaga. Country-pop starlet Kelsea has had a great start to the year. Touring and attending award shows are just some of the things she’s been working on – the deluxe version of her album Patterns is also out this week.