[Lifestyle] Oikos, the enchanted place of Hellenic cuisine

With its Hellenic cuisine, traditional in its contemporary way, Oikos will bring you on a voyage to Greece without leaving the Peninsula. I am not a big foodie person. I never talk, and certainly not write, about food. But I suppose that sometimes you have to make an exception to the golden rule. This exception has…

[French Touch with…] Aurélie from French Natural Beauty

French Natural Beauty, everything is said in the name!

[Carnet de Voyage] An out-of-time journey to Cape Palliser

At the southern point of Te Ika-a-Māui (North Island), there is a mysterious place known for its lighthouse and its seals’ colony. Cape Palliser is also a haven of nature and peace. On this second day of the year, in the middle of a shabby Summer, two friends decided to escape on an adventure, an…

[Spotlight on…] MOTHRA’s ambient metal soundscapes

Instrumental band from Auckland, Mothra came down to the capital to introduce their new album, Decision Process, at Valhalla few months ago. Very quiet since, we wanted to know a bit about the future of this powerful band.

[Wellington Chronicle] Dan Hayston, a tattoos addict and talented guitarist

We are back with a new Fascinating Wellingtonian for our special Chronicle. Today, we will introduce Dan Hayston, guitarist player, tattoos addict and stars watcher!

[Playlist of June by…] Jeff Boyle from JAKOB

To celebrate their drummer’s 40th birthday, JAKOB played at San Fran in Wellington for this special occasion.
As every last Sunday of the month, Les Pap’ received a playlist from a New Zealand artist. Today Jeff Boyle, Jakob’s guitarist, gives us the honour to listen to his 5 favorite tunes.

[Playlist of May by…] Brad Gallen from KELLER KINDER

Magician for different Wellington bands, Brad Gallen comes back with a new playlist to illustrate Keller Kinder’s influences and aestheticism. ©Michael Fox Rammstein – Mein Teil Rammstein have always arguably been the #1 influence on Keller Kinder – the project originally started as planning to put together a tribute show, but playing original music got…

[Playlist of April by…] Sam and Alex from SKINNY HOBOS

Two reasons you really need to have a look to the April’s playlist! First, to listen to Skinny Hobos choices ; second, to discover the new track, The Merchant Of Tirau, released by the duo from Auckland during the month.

[Interview with…] Matt Hyde from BEASTWARS

Playing tonight in Wellington, Beastwars are releasing their third album, The Death Of All Things. Here, the English version of an interview Beastwars’ frontman, Matt Hyde, back to November, gave to Les Papillons Derrière La Lune.

Wellington, my love

Les Papillons Derrière La Lune are talking about exhibitions, talented artists or somptuous landscapes but someone here is the actual star. Everywhere but however never highlighted, Wellington is the one!