20 Jun 2013
Articles By Shade
Kobosh Newsletter Interview
09 Jun 2013 // interview by Shade
Kobosh are an alt-ish rock band from Wellington who moved to Berlin late last year and have been sifting around Europe since then. Leah answered the following questions for muzic.
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Fat Freddy's Drop Newsletter Interview
09 Jun 2013 // interview by Shade
Driven by the power of live performance, sheer hard work and savvy independent CD and vinyl releases, the dream of world domination for New Zealand's seven headed soul monster is fast becoming a reality. Fat Freddy's Drop have carved a place for themselves in NZ music lore - thirteen years and Freddys are still together, still doing things in their inimitable way and still getting better and better.
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Newtown Rocksteady Newsletter Interview
26 May 2013 // interview by Shade
Newtown Rocksteady is a dance band that simply makes you move. Cool covers, righteous melodies, and hot original songs, rocksteady is more than a band, its a moment in life.
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Dick Tracy Newsletter Interview
26 May 2013 // interview by Shade
Keir provided the following information to muzic.net.
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The Upbeats Newsletter Interview
26 May 2013 // interview by Shade
In the wake of such a prolific impact on the worldwide drum & bass scene, The Upbeats continue to push the boundaries. Perennially packed with enough energy to rock the floor and backed up with genuine emotion and an infinite capacity to inject a taste of something different into their music, The Upbeats’ albums drag you deep into their own personal world of drum & bass.
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Bluebird Avenue Newsletter Interview
12 May 2013 // interview by Shade
Bluebird Avenue is an alternative acoustic guitar-based act from Auckland. Their influences include Elliott Smith, Jackson Browne, Jeff Beck, Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds, and Miles Davis.
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The Hamma Newsletter Interview
12 May 2013 // interview by Shade
The Hamma is a dirty kick-ass four-piece rock band from Hawke's Bay who play original songs and classic covers. Their album Panzer Tank is out now.
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Little Lapin Newsletter Interview
28 Apr 2013 // interview by Shade
Little Lapin is a Raglan based indie-pop singer/songwriter. To date, Little Lapin has independently filmed 4 music videos, recorded an EP and her vocals have featured on a theme song for a prime time TV1 programme in NZ.
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Prowler Newsletter Interview
01 Apr 2013 // interview by Shade
Greg answered the following questions for muzic.net.
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Killing Bear Newsletter Interview
18 Feb 2013 // interview by Shade
Killing Bear is a two piece band from Pukerua Bay, Wellington. They formed in 2010 and have produced two studio albums and an EP in their basement, toured the North Island and played live on bFM, Kiwi FM.
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The Adventures of Mikejoffa Newsletter Interview
18 Feb 2013 // interview by Shade
The Adventures of Mikejoffa has recently finished tracking, mixing and mastering their up and coming album 'Miss Fortunes' which they will release in May 2013. Artwork is in process for the CD design and fundraising for the production.
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Paper City Newsletter Interview
09 Jan 2013 // interview by Shade
Paper City are a young female fronted three piece Rock band. They are a tight and full sounding three piece and who play energetic pop rock that gets the crowd moving.
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The New Brides Newsletter Interview
24 Nov 2012 // interview by Shade
The New Brides have reached #1 on the International Indie Charts with their hit song Record; Now they need your help to reach #1 on theaudience.co.
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Amos/Anon - AmosAnon Newsletter Interview
24 Nov 2012 // interview by Shade
Since 2005 Amos/Anon, brainchild of Peter-James Dries, have remained in obscurity, covertly planting their music around the country, hiding their albums and waiting patiently for unsuspecting victims to stumble upon it. The music, variously described as Progressive Doom Metal and Gothic Industrial, is dark, haunting and brooding.
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Outsiders Newsletter Interview
15 Nov 2012 // interview by Shade
Thanks Stuart for answering these questions: What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? FEST 10 in Gainesville, Florida, USA last year.
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The Blue Grizzly Band Newsletter Interview
14 Nov 2012 // interview by Shade
Some of the grungiest blues you'll ever hear; The Blue Grizzly Band goes from stage to stage blowing ear drums with a whirlwind of heavy blues rock, sexy slow-jams and modern blues funk. Thanks Aaron for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from The Blue Grizzly Band over the next year?
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El Schlong Newsletter Interview
10 Nov 2012 // interview by Shade
Thanks Leah for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from El Schlong over the next year? We are coming home to NZ to do four shows (Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin and Invercargill) and to hang out for summer.
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Kora Newsletter Interview
10 Nov 2012 // interview by Shade
Thanks Laughton for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from Kora over the next year? Finally the new album is out and there has been alot more focus on travelling overseas, eg Europe, USA, Japan and Australia.
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Free Beer and Cash Newsletter Interview
19 Oct 2012 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Nick for answering these questions: What is your favourite NZ venue? So far our favourite's have been Saints and Sinners in Invercargill, Wunderbar in Christchurch and The Celtic Inn in Palmerston North.
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Yasamin Newsletter Interview
08 Oct 2012 // interview by Shade
Yasamin is a compelling singer/songwriter from Auckland. Upon completion of her Science degree at the University of Auckland, Yasamin attended the Nelson School of Music where she really started to develop her own songwriting style.
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Yebiisu Newsletter Interview
08 Oct 2012 // interview by Shade
From within the depths of the Waitakere ranges comes Yebiisu - a soulful mix of reggae, funk and ska. Formed in 2009, Yebiisu wasted no time making an immediated impression on the live scene in Auckland, exciting reviewers and fans alike.
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The Datsuns Newsletter Interview
17 Sep 2012 // interview by Shade
The Datsuns are New Zealand's most internationally applauded rock n roll band and they will be releasing their 5th studio album 'Death Rattle Boogie' 10 years to the day of releasing their highly acclaimed self-titled debut on October 5th, 2012. The Datsuns are also giving away a track from the album 'Gods are Bored' via their website http://www.
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Jackal Newsletter Interview
07 Sep 2012 // interview by Shade
Jackal are a four piece band based in Auckland. With high energy shows and a unique progressive rock-meets-psychedelic sound, Jackal are a must-see band.
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Adi Dick Interview
29 Aug 2012 // interview by Shade
Noted singer, songwriter, guitarist, beat maker, producer and DJ, Adi Dick, joined Fly My Pretties for the Return Of… incarnation in 2005. Since then, he’s attended the acclaimed Red Bull Music Academy, released the much talked about solo album Our Place plus a series of underground gems including a recent EP titled Spacedust.
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Rhiain and The Utter Strangers Newsletter Interview
21 Aug 2012 // interview by Shade
Rhiain and the Utter Strangers is the moniker of Wellington based anti-folk songstress Rhiain McGrath. Her first EP Heartplusmelody released on 24th August 2012 is a lyric-heavy ode to childhood, recorded with long-time musical collaborator Oli Wilson (of Knives at Noon, The Chills).
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Both Sides of the Line Newsletter Interview
21 Aug 2012 // interview by Shade
Both Sides of the Line are a five piece band from Dunedin. They have an exuberant, upbeat guitar-based sound with male and female harmonies.
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Heathen Eyes Newsletter Interview
21 Aug 2012 // interview by Shade
Heathen Eyes have been described as having a powerful solid energy with obvious potential. Their latest single Ocea is now available on Bandcamp.
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1 Drop Nation Newsletter Interview
27 Jul 2012 // interview by Shade
Hailing from the shaky city of Christchurhc, 1 Drop Nation has already made a huge impact on the music scene in New Zealand. They answered the following questions for muzic.
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Ryan Kershaw Newsletter Interview
26 Jul 2012 // interview by Shade
In bands since he was 12 years old, Ryan Kershaw is one of New Zealand's top rock guitarists. He has also recorded music for websites and is the driving force behind the Underground Festival.
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Geoff Ong Newsletter Interview
28 Jun 2012 // interview by Shade
Geoff answered the following questions for muzic.net.
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Kavort Newsletter Interview
15 Jun 2012 // interview by Shade
Who are your favourite NZ musicians/bands, and why? The Metal scene in NZ is great at the moment, we’ve had the chance to party with a few of them, some good times, some sore heads haha.
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Beautiful Collision Newsletter Interview
15 Jun 2012 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from Beautiful Collision over the next year? We’re heading to Napier early in July; Beautiful Collision have been selected to perform at the City Showcase.
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Human Newsletter Interview
15 Jun 2012 // interview by Shade
Scott answered the following questions for muzic.net.
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Bloodspray for Politics Newsletter Interview
29 May 2012 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from Bloodspray for Politics over the next year? We will be doing more gigs and releasing our 4 track EP 'Blood and Night'.
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Crackpot Theory Newsletter Interview
29 May 2012 // interview by Shade
What will your next release be?Well I have just released my new album entitled 'Puppies, Brownies & Sunsets'.
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Project: Blood Newsletter Interview
29 May 2012 // interview by Shade
When did Project: Blood form? Rob and James have been quietly working on the project since late 2005.
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Deaths Door Newsletter Interview
29 May 2012 // interview by Shade
When did Deaths Door form? Deaths Door was formed in August 2010.
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Neckstretchers Newsletter Interview
29 May 2012 // interview by Shade
When did Neckstretchers form? We formed in 2006.
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Turbostill Newsletter Interview
29 May 2012 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from Turbostill over the next year? We’ve just done two release shows for our new 4 Track 7 Inch Vinyl.
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Force Fields Newsletter Interview
20 May 2012 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Paul for answering these questions: What will Force Fields’ next release be? Our next release will be an EP tentatively called INVERSIONS.
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Left or Right Newsletter Interview
20 May 2012 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Steve for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from Left or Right over the next year? A short tour of Australia later this year, an extensive summer NZ tour in early 2013 + a bunch of writing and jamming new material for our 3rd record.
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This Flight Tonight Newsletter Interview
06 May 2012 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Ralph for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from This Flight Tonight over the next year? In June 2012, I am relocating (bandless) to Europe.
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Kitsch Newsletter Interview 4
26 Apr 2012 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Sam for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from Kitsch over the next year? Completion of our next album and all that comes with releasing an album.
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Nightchoir Newsletter Interview
26 Apr 2012 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Mike for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from Nightchoir over the next year? We hope to have the new album out mid year, with a winter tour and new live show.
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Cobra Khan Newsletter Interview
26 Apr 2012 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Milon for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from Cobra Khan over the next year? We're currently in the process of writing an EP, hopefully getting to Australia in July, and have 2 videos underway.
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Gatherer Newsletter Interview
26 Apr 2012 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Alex for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from Gatherer over the next year? You'll get to see a lot more of us being a real band.
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Cold Harvest Trust Newsletter Interview
08 Apr 2012 // interview by Shade
Cold Harvest Trust is a four piece piano/keyboard based pop-rock band from the north shore of Auckland. What began as a solo recording project for vocalist Andrew Cowie, eventually evolved into a conglomerate where each member added their personal style and input to the songs.
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Dimestore Skanks Newsletter Interview
08 Apr 2012 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Tim for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from Dimestore Skanks over the next year? We are releasing our debut album 'Rough Housers and Rabble Rousers'.
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Knives At Noon Newsletter Interview
08 Apr 2012 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Paul for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from Knives At Noon over the next year? We have just released the Second Skin EP (available at http://www.
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The Black Seeds Newsletter Interview
08 Apr 2012 // interview by Shade
The Black Seeds sixth album 'Dust and Dirt' is out tomorrow!Thanks to Nigel for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from The Black Seeds over the next year?
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Kieran Cooper Newsletter Interview
22 Mar 2012 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Kieran for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from you over the next year? I'm taking some time out after my album release to work on new material and really fine tune my set.
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Fiona Pears Newsletter Interview
22 Mar 2012 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Fiona for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from you over the next year? I would like to hole up at home in my little music room and really do some tough practice.
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Module Newsletter Interview
22 Mar 2012 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Jeramiah for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from you over the next year? A number of things hopefully, I really want to take module into more of a live band setup and mix in the electronics elements set up a number of shows.
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Depths Newsletter Interview
11 Mar 2012 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Josh for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from Depths over the next year? We are currently working hard writing for our first album, which should be out out mid year, so expect some tours around that.
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Leeches Newsletter Interview
11 Mar 2012 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Angelo for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from Leeches over the next year? Leeches hope to play a lot more and get back down to the South Island and Australia again.
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Saving Grace Newsletter Interview
06 Mar 2012 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Vasely for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from Saving Grace over the next year? Well we have a few things in the pipeline for 2012, possibly multiple overseas tours, maybe a new record....
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Will Saunders Newsletter Interview
05 Mar 2012 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Will for answering these questions for muzic.net.
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The Outsiders Newsletter Interview
05 Mar 2012 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Stuart for answering these questions for muzic.net.
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In Dread Response Newsletter Interview
04 Mar 2012 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Trajan for answering these questions for muzic.net.
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Mz J Newsletter Interview
05 Nov 2011 // interview by Shade
What advice would you like to give to other aspiring musicians? Like I said in my album 'thanks'.
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Charity Children Berlin Newsletter Interview
05 Nov 2011 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from Charity Children Berlin over the next year? As winter arrives in Berlin, busking on the streets is becoming less feasible.
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Freaky Meat Newsletter Interview
05 Nov 2011 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from Freaky Meat over the next year? More of us live with fresh material.
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Funkommunity Newsletter Interview
05 Nov 2011 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Isaac Aesili for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from Funkommunity over the next year? We will be touring with the Funkommunity band in NZ, Australia and all going well Europe and Japan.
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Adam Page Newsletter Interview
04 Oct 2011 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from you over the next year? I will have a presence at a stack of the big festivals in NZ over the next year (can't tell ya which ones yet!!
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The Tiny Lies Newsletter Interview
04 Oct 2011 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Charlotte for answering these questions: How do you describe The Tiny Lies’ music? Put simply, Alt-folk with hints of Country-noir.
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Amos/Anon - AmosAnon Newsletter Interview
25 Sep 2011 // interview by Shade
With the dawn of Swampfest in Palmerston North comes the release of AmosAnon’s new EP 'Darkness from Light', and when we say release we mean it in the ‘return to the wild’ sense of the word. You can’t buy AmosAnon’s album from anywhere; you have to find it hidden around the city or even better, legally download it.
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Mountaineater Newsletter Interview
25 Sep 2011 // interview by Shade
What can we expect from Mountaineater over the next year? Mountaineater will be recording an EP with Dale Cotton before summer and working on an album over summer leading up to gigs early next year with Jakob and Cairo Knife Fight; An Emerald City and, we hope BDO (lastyear had an element of debacle and I'm not refering to our performance!
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Amiria Grenell - Amiri Grenell Newsletter Interview
21 Sep 2011 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from you over the next year? I am about to embark on my album release tour, then in October I will be performing in Fly My Pretties around NZ and Melbourne.
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Axesword Newsletter Interview
21 Aug 2011 // interview by Shade
What advice would you like to give to other aspiring musicians? Work extremely hard to create your music.
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Oslo Brown Newsletter Interview
21 Aug 2011 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from Oslo Brown over the next year? Lots of shows, hopefully a tour and our debut CD.
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The Nudge Newsletter Interview
21 Aug 2011 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Ryan Prebble for answering these questions: What advice would you like to give to other aspiring musicians? Play what you are into, if you are into it, audiences will be into it, don't try and control it too much, it's music...
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Sonic Altar Newsletter Interview
14 Aug 2011 // interview by Shade
Sonic Altar have been working hard for the past 5 years. Having supported Ozzy Osbourne, Kiss, Whitesnake and Alice Cooper at Rock2wgtn, coming 3rd in the World Battle of the Bands in Hong Kong, recording their debut album with a professional producer from the UK and releasing the album in Japan on a record label; the band has come along way since its original incarnation back in 2006.
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Outrun The Buffalo Newsletter Interview
31 Jul 2011 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Tim for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from Outrun the Buffalo over the next year? A lot of gigs, especially in light of the recent release of our debut EP But Now They Live in a Zoo.
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Hand Me Downs Newsletter Interview
31 Jul 2011 // interview by Shade
10 Questions with Lucy Cioffi, lyricist and vocalist from Raglan band Hand Me Downs What is your favourite place in NZ to be?I have lived in Raglan for two years and every day feels like a holiday.
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Ishtar Newsletter Interview
31 Jul 2011 // interview by Shade
What can you never leave home without?Lou: my phone & lip balmPagey: Legs.
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Ash Graham Newsletter Interview
12 Jul 2011 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from you over the next year?I’m currently busy in the studio recording my debut album, when not there I’m performing anywhere and everywhere I can.
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Hanna Grace Newsletter Interview
12 Jul 2011 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from you over the next year?The release of my debut album 'Concrete & Roses' and album release tour, with a few more singles to follow!
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The Nomad Newsletter Interview
12 Jul 2011 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from you over the next year?Over the next year I plan to travel to the UK & Canada to play some shows and am orgaising a remix of my new album, Perilous Times - I’ve already got a few people lined up to remix some tracks.
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Known Associates Newsletter Interview
12 Jul 2011 // interview by Shade
What inspired you to start Known Associates?The sheer excitement of recording an album with a kick-arse live band.
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FreeDay Newsletter Interview
12 Jul 2011 // interview by Shade
Who are your favourite NZ musicians/bands, and why?Crowded House – they are legends in the music industry in NZ and overseas – they have an ability to write exceptionally crafted songs that we really admire.
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Kieran Cooper Newsletter Interview
12 Jul 2011 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from you over the next year?More gigs.
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Nadine Loren Interview
02 Jul 2011 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Nadine for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from you over the next year?Lots of live shows, some collaborations and some remixes by Paul Oakenfold.
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Ammp Newsletter Interview
02 Jul 2011 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Andy for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from Ammp over the next year?Lots of single releasing, hopefully some radio play and heads down finishing the second album.
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Villainy Newsletter Interview
02 Jul 2011 // interview by Shade
Thanks to James for answering these questions: Villainyvill·uh·nee /ˈvilənç/ Noun: 1. The actions or conduct of a villain; outrageous wickedness.
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Agent Newsletter Interview
02 Jul 2011 // interview by Shade
Thanks to James for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from Agent over the next year? More recording, gigs, video, an album, and one or two singles.
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Chris Hurn Newsletter Interview
05 Jun 2011 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from you over the next year?Hopefully another album - and more shows.
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The Red Suns Newsletter Interview
05 Jun 2011 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Danny McCrum for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from The Red Suns over the next year? The current plan is simply to play live and continue recording.
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Leeches Newsletter Interview
05 Jun 2011 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from Leeches over the next year? Hopefully a full length CD and lots of shows!
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Luger Boa Newsletter Interview
05 Jun 2011 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Jimmy Christmas for answering these questions for muzic.net.
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Bradley Garner Newsletter Interview
05 Jun 2011 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Bradley Garner for answering these questions: Singer/songwriter Bradley Garner began playing the guitar in April of 2006. In September of 2009 he began singing and writing his own songs, his first original song was 'A Thousand Days'.
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Kidz In Space Newsletter Interview
05 Jun 2011 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Ash for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from Kidz In Space over the next year? We are aiming for a "Bigger" live show, We want to do more festivals also, so expect us to get out and about this year.
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Jonny Love Newsletter Interview
05 Jun 2011 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Jonny Love for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from you over the next year? Touring, touring, touring!
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The Adults Newsletter Interview
05 Jun 2011 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Jon Toogood for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from The Adults over the next year? An album released on June 20.
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State of Mind Newsletter Interview
10 Apr 2011 // interview by Shade
State of Mind have acheived a lot since they formed in 2004; three albums (with the third due for release tomorrow), loads of gigs and the creation of their own record label, SOM Music. Patrick Hawkins and Stu Maxwell are State of Mind, and they answered these questions for muzic.
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The Twitch Newsletter Interview
10 Apr 2011 // interview by Shade
Famous for their badass three piece sex drugs and rock n roll stylings and notorious for getting kicked out of hotels throughout the country, The Twitch released their second album 'Time For Change' last year. Vocalist and Bassist Fleur Jack spoke to muzic.
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Vince Harder Newsletter Interview
10 Apr 2011 // interview by Shade
Vince Harder needs no introduction. He is after all, the voice behind one of the biggest songs to come out of New Zealand in the last five years.
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The Phil Edwards Band Newsletter Interview
14 Mar 2011 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from The Phil Edwards Band over the next year? This year we will be touring throughout New Zealand and Australia, celebrating the release of our debut album 'Slow Borders'.
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Kasium Newsletter Interview
14 Mar 2011 // interview by Shade
Kasium is Kieran Cooper (vocals, guitar), Chris Birch (drums, vocals) and Paul Braddock (bass) playing a unique brand of post-grunge-alternative-rock. Formed in 2008 in Auckland, the 3 piece have written and recorded their debut EP 'Premonition' and produced a video for their track 'Drowned'.
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Jayson Norris Newsletter Interview
27 Feb 2011 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from you over the next year? Ok, well I’m currently on tour through out NZ on my Freedom Twenty Eight tour.
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Ivy Lies Newsletter Interview
27 Feb 2011 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from Ivy Lies over the next year? (Emla) We have been focusing a lot on the album release, which is really exciting and with that we plan to tour this album in May and bring out some new material towards the end of the year, we are wanting to go back over to LA to play as well.
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Suppression Newsletter Interview
23 Feb 2011 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Duane for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from Suppression over the next year? Finishing off our recordings then getting into the studio to record our 1st single and video to promote it.
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Timothy Armstrong Newsletter Interview
30 Jan 2011 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Timothy for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from you over the next year? Another album......
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Ninja Monkey Newsletter Interview
30 Nov 2010 // interview by Shade
Hailing from sunny Hawkes Bay, Ninja Monkey is a pop rock foursome with a penchant for catchy hooks and big guitar solos. Since coming together in 2009, Ninja Monkey have gone from strength to strength and, in May 2010 debuted at the Cabana Hotel to positive reviews.
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Blue Blood Newsletter Interview
27 Nov 2010 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from Blue Blood over the next year? December: Releasing the follow up hit and second single 'Walk Away'.
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Katchafire Newsletter Interview
21 Nov 2010 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Logan for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from Katchafire over the next year? A huge world tour...
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Mercury Crowe Newsletter Interview
21 Nov 2010 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from Mercury Crowe over the next year? We released our first music video for the single 'Kiss Me or Kill Me' on Friday 5th November, with another single baking in the oven for release next year.
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Dakota Scream Newsletter Interview
07 Nov 2010 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from Dakota Scream band over the next year? As many shows as humanly and physically possible in as many venues as exist, as well as the release of the EP.
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Bleeding View Newsletter Interview
24 Oct 2010 // interview by Shade
Bleeding View formed in April 2010. Fronted by both Frances Cannon and Braeden Maclean the bands songs are unique with the lead vocals switching between songs.
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The Ramps Newsletter Interview
24 Oct 2010 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Mike for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from The Ramps over the next year?We’ll be promoting ourselves off the back of our first EP 'Plural'.
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Turbostill Newsletter Interview
16 Oct 2010 // interview by Shade
Turbostill are a dirty rock 'n' roll band from the ever-prolific Palmerston North scene. Formed in late 2000, the band have been playing locally constantly since.
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Barracks Newsletter Interview
16 Oct 2010 // interview by Shade
Barracks formed in early 2010 when Simon, Martin and Kane, having previously been playing together in bands, joined together with long-time friends Hunter and Keir to complete the line up. Defining their style as Post/Melodic Hardcore, Barracks offers music with depth that maximises the use of every instrument within the band.
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Dear Time's Waste Newsletter Interview
16 Oct 2010 // interview by Shade
Born from sleepy disillusionment with life in Auckland's leafy suburbs, Dear Time's Waste paints an aural picture of soft water colour with a grey wash of light that is - according to one listener - "akin to a morning orgasm". What can we expect to see from Dear Time’s Waste over the next year?
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Crimson Rain Newsletter Interview
16 Oct 2010 // interview by Shade
Hailing from Auckland, Crimson Rain consists of four members from three different nationalities who embrace the post-grunge era with heavy distortions, elegant solos, head-banging riffs, powerful beats and impressive sounds that will catch hold of your mind. Editor Note Crimson Rain is one of the most outstanding rock bands I've come across in 2010, and are definitely worth the listen - especially if you like such bands as Agent and Shihad.
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The Black Seeds Newsletter Interview
11 Oct 2010 // interview by Shade
Originating from Wellington, New Zealand, The Black Seeds have carved out their reputation through platinum selling albums, a masterful live show, and a sound that fuses infectious grooves and melodies with undiluted roots music. They answered these questions for muzic.
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Crackpot Theory Newsletter Interview
08 Oct 2010 // interview by Shade
Crackpot Theory is a one man band, Daniel Ashcroft writes and records all the music himself, and plays all the instruments. Crackpot Theory has been around since 2008 and in that time he has released 3 albums in 2008 and 3 albums in 2009.
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Jessie James & The Outlaws - Jessie James and The Outlaws Newsletter Interview
08 Oct 2010 // interview by Shade
Jessie James are supported by an impressive band of Outlaws. Comprising members of members from Hikoikoi, Fly My Pretties, Spartacus R and the Dunstan Rangers, and these questions were answered for muzic.
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Eva Prowse Newsletter Interview
08 Oct 2010 // interview by Shade
Eva Prowse is a striking new-folk-pop singer songwriter who has rewritten the rules of country-folk to create a fusion of genres which undeniably proves her talent as one of New Zealand’s emerging female vocalists. She answered the following questions for muzic.
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The Good Fun Newsletter Interview
20 Sep 2010 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from The Good Fun over the next year? You can definitely expect to see a whole lot of hard work, and hopefully heaps of new material, heaps of gigs, and heaps of fun times!
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Tommy Ill Newsletter Interview
13 Sep 2010 // interview by Shade
How do you come up with your lyrics? I tend to make a lot of instrumentals first before I write the words.
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Amos/Anon - AmosAnon Newsletter Interview
29 Aug 2010 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from AmosAnon over the next year? Some more collaboration with Marque Duckmanton and Dan Ashcroft is almost a certainty.
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Kora Newsletter Interview
29 Aug 2010 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Bradley for answering these questions: What advice would you like to give to other aspiring musicians? Stick to your guns.
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Run Ruby Run Newsletter Interview
29 Aug 2010 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from Run Ruby Run over the next year? Will: An EP release, and awesome live shows.
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Frozen Alice Newsletter Interview
29 Aug 2010 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from Frozen Alice over the next year? 2nd album, already half written, extensive touring of NZ & Australia.
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Cybiont Reviews
29 Aug 2010 // review by Shade
Angels & Demons2010Musical Bricolage as Metaphor“You see things; and you say, 'Why?' But I dream things that never were; and I say, 'Why not?
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Project: Blood Newsletter Interview
16 Aug 2010 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from Project: Blood over the next year? James: More shows, an album or 2 EP's, hopefully a Christmas album, or the recorded live to air set.
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Cage Demise Newsletter Interview
08 Aug 2010 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from Cage Demise over the next year? Play more gigs covering more NZ soil, an album release plus even more heavier songs.
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Faster Pussycat Kill Kill Newsletter Interview
08 Aug 2010 // interview by Shade
How do you describe Faster Pussycat Kill Kill’s music? Rock n' Roll surfabilly with pop sensibillities.
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Shut The Hell Up! Newsletter Interview
04 Aug 2010 // interview by Shade
Shut The Hell Up! have existed for the last 2 years, playing plenty of shows over the North Island.
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Sola Rosa Newsletter Interview
04 Aug 2010 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from Sola Rosa over the next year? We're looking to release 'Get It Together' in Australia later this year and in the UK/Europe and possibly the US and Japan early 2011 with tours to follow.
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These Automatic Changers - The Automatic Changers Newsletter Interview
04 Aug 2010 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from These Automatic Changers over the next year? The first EP of course.
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The Rocket Jocks Newsletter Interview
01 Aug 2010 // interview by Shade
The Rocket Jocks are a two piece from Gisborne. Lucas Mucus plays guitar and Res Rapid plays bass; they share singing duties.
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Mile High Newsletter Interview
01 Aug 2010 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from Mile High band over the next year? Lots and lots of shows including our tour and some outdoor shows in summer.
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G-TARanaki - The Thomas Oliver Band Interview
28 Jul 2010 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from The Thomas Oliver Band over the next year? The big one for us is the release of our debut full-length album, which is long overdue for us!
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G-TARanaki - In Dread Response Interview
21 Jul 2010 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from In Dread Response over the next year? Trajan - 2011 is going to be a pretty exciting year for us, we're working on our follow up album, there will be plenty of touring and shows to promote it, no doubt you'll see our ugly mugs in some new video clips.
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G-TARanaki - The Checks Interview
20 Jul 2010 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from The Checks over the next year?A brand new album.
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G-TARanaki - Shotgun Alley Interview
12 Jul 2010 // interview by Shade
Thanks to David for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from Shotgun Alley over the next year? In February this year we recorded our debut album, at this point we are in the mixing mastering phase with goals to release it before the end of 2010.
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Eqwanox @ The Royal, PN - 12 June 2010
28 Jun 2010 // review by Shade
I had the absolute pleasure of being invited along to see Eqwanox perform live at The Royal in Palmerston North on 12 June 2010, and I was more than impressed with the Waikato boys tight and epic performance. Not only were their songs inspirational, with lyrics that many of us could relate to, but what I saw that night was so compelling and memorable, I find myself wanting to tell the world about them.
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Mama Tilly Newsletter Interview
24 May 2010 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from Mama Tilly over the next year? Lisa: Wrecked hotel rooms, scandalous media attention, tonnes of groupies - you know, the usual lot for a rockstar.
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Tim Guy Newsletter Interview
24 May 2010 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from you over the next year? The next year for me is touring.
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Rhian Sheehan Newsletter Interview
26 Apr 2010 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from you over the next year? I've been working on a lot more TV/Film soundtrack work lately, so there is plenty more of that to come this year.
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Cybiont Newsletter Interview
18 Apr 2010 // interview by Shade
How did you come up with the name Cybiont? The name Cybiont was coined by French scientist and thinker Joel de Rosnay.
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Coast Newsletter Interview
18 Apr 2010 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Jade for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from you over the next year? We want to record a new album some time this year - which we’re holding out to do pretty badly of course!
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Puppeteer Newsletter Interview
18 Apr 2010 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Rob for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from Puppeteer over the next year? We've just released our debut album, 'Tucked In By Brutality' so we're currently booking a long string of shows around the North Island to support the release and get these songs into the minds of Metal/Hard Rock fans.
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Eqwanox Newsletter Interview
18 Apr 2010 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Nick for answering these questions:(Questions were answered in April 2010) What can we expect to see from Eqwanox over the next year? Our debut album 'All Roads Lead From Here' came out April 5 nationwide and we then supported Dragon in Hamilton on their recent NZ tour.
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Jdubs Newsletter Interview
09 Apr 2010 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from Jdubs over the next year? I'll be taking the album on tour in May, hopefully performing all over the place throughout the year.
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The Skitz - The Managers Newsletter Interview
09 Apr 2010 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Ross for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from The Managers over the next year? We are releasing a brand new EP on May 1st, so touring and getting the new tracks out there and heard by people.
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Pavlova and The Jandals Newsletter Interview
09 Apr 2010 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Joel for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from Pavlova and The Jandals over the next year? Lots of great shows, our debut album, more quirky stop motion videos, and more music!
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Niko Ne Zna Newsletter Interview
09 Apr 2010 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from Niko Ne Zna over the next year? More touring, more recording, more writing, more action, more more more!!!
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Farmer Pimp Newsletter Interview
09 Apr 2010 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Claire for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from Farmer Pimp over the next year? First off is the release of our debut album 'Sweet Hot Pepper Pop'!
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Wires & Wood Newsletter Interview
14 Mar 2010 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from Wires & Wood over the next year? We'll be doing more of the stuff we have done for the last few years.
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George and Queen Newsletter Interview
14 Mar 2010 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from George and Queen over the next year? The main event for George and Queen this year is the release of our third album, 'Teenagers and Grownups'.
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Danny McCrum Band Newsletter Interview
01 Mar 2010 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from the Danny McCrum Band over the next year? We're currently planning a tour, we're supporting Jimmy Barnes at The Powerstation in Auckland on April 6th and we will possibly be back in the studio very soon too.
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Connan Mockasin Newsletter Interview
01 Mar 2010 // interview by Shade
What will your next release be? Either the first BARB record which is Liam Finn, Lawrence Arabia, EJ Barnes, Seamus Ebbs and myself or the first SOFT HAIR record which is Sam Eastgate and myself.
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Fiona Pears Newsletter Interview
14 Feb 2010 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from you over the next year? I will be performing at festivals and doing some concerts in my local area over the next few months then I will return to the UK for 3 months to work on finishing arrangements for my 5th CD.
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Pig Out Newsletter Interview
14 Feb 2010 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Kit for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from Pig Out over the next year? An album release, singles, tours, shows, t shirts, videos, stickers, interviews, airplay, articles.
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Aum Newsletter Interview
01 Feb 2010 // interview by Shade
How do you describe your music? Our music ranges from progressive ambient textures to Dubstep, Drum & Bass, and experimental electronica.
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The Twitch Newsletter Interview
01 Feb 2010 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from The Twitch band over the next year? A lot of kickass shows and more videos.
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Maisey Rika Newsletter Interview
01 Feb 2010 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Maisey for answering these questions: What advice would you like to give to other aspiring musicians? My advice would be to just keep on keeping on no matter what life throws at you, there will always be that light at the end of the tunnel, if you truly believe in yourself.
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Tama Waipara Newsletter Interview
01 Feb 2010 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Tama for answering these questions: What can we expect to see from you over the next year? This year is an exciting one full of new challenges.
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Ethanol 58 Newsletter Interview
06 Dec 2009 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? We are starting to have a number of memorable gigs but our most recent stand out would have to be our EP release at the Kings Arms.
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Streetlight Requiem Newsletter Interview
06 Dec 2009 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Tim for answering these questions: What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? It would have to be Skanarchy Fest, we got the chance to play with 8 of the best Ska and Punk bands around to a huge croud going absolutly nuts.
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Knives At Noon Newsletter Interview
06 Dec 2009 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Tim for answering these questions: What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? This would have to be a few weeks back, we had the opportunity to play with The Veils and An Emerald City!
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Departure Lounge Newsletter Interview
06 Dec 2009 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Oakley for answering these questions: What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? Otautahi Allstars at the Park Cafe, Marahau.
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ROY G and the BIVinators Newsletter Interview
22 Nov 2009 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? The 2008 Parihaka International Peace Festival.
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Danny McCrum Band Newsletter Interview
22 Nov 2009 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? I always enjoy theatre gigs the most.
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Fuser Newsletter Interview
22 Nov 2009 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? Played with Luck (Jordan Luck from The Exponents) once and at the end of the their set they got us up to sing the last couple of songs with them.
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Tommy Ill Newsletter Interview
22 Nov 2009 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? That’s a hard one.
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Julian Temple Band Newsletter Interview
22 Nov 2009 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? Two gigs come to mind that are equal in satisfaction value.
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Karma In Chaos - Prolepsis Newsletter Interview
22 Nov 2009 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? Our 'Inner Reflection' video release party at Toto’s Bacco Room with Shades Of Gray & Graham Candy.
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The Black Seeds Newsletter Interview
08 Nov 2009 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Mike Fabulous for answering these questions: What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? The best gig in recent memory has to be a show we did in Hamburg near the end of our US/European tour.
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Urbantramper Newsletter Interview
08 Nov 2009 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? January 2009, the Soundshell, Wellington Botanic Gardens.
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Sons of Zion Newsletter Interview
26 Oct 2009 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Rio for answering these questions: What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? Native Noise 2009, huge crowd, huge stage, beautiful stage with a beautiful vibe, people of all different cultures celebrating Waitangi Day together.
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Kabanaz Newsletter Interview
26 Oct 2009 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig you have ever performed and why? Waikanae Hotel, it was the first time we played there and the atmosphere that night was electric… people on the Kapiti Coast really know how to have a good time and we always are made to feel at home whenever we play there.
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These Four Walls Newsletter Interview
16 Sep 2009 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? We did the Parachute Festival a while ago - that was a pretty big buzz playing a couple of shows in front of 2000 people.
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The Zoup Newsletter Interview
16 Sep 2009 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? The Emergenza competition Australasian final last December at The Metro Theatre in Sydney, where we were the only kiwi band - Before then the biggest venue we had played was the Kings Arms, so The Metro Theatre seemed massive.
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Interconnector Newsletter Interview
16 Sep 2009 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? It would be on the knife between our E.
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Kitsch Newsletter Interview 3
12 Sep 2009 // interview by Shade
What can we expect to see from Kitsch over the next year? For the last 18 months we have taken a break from live performance, spent alot of time building an arsenal of tracks, which we dissect in the practice room.
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The Casino Riot Newsletter Interview
29 Aug 2009 // interview by Shade
Thanks To Iliyas for answering these questions: What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? As The Casino Riot it would have to be a gig we recently did at The Dogs Bollix.
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Citizen Cadre Newsletter Interview
29 Aug 2009 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Mike and Frank for answering these questions: What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? F: The Earth Hour awareness concert we organised in Wellington's Civic Square this year was it for me.
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Tahuna Breaks Newsletter Interview
29 Aug 2009 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? Highlife New Years Matakana 08/09.
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No Love Lost Newsletter Interview
29 Aug 2009 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? Best gigs are always at small, intimate venues where you're up close and personal with the crowd.
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David Dallas Newsletter Interview
17 Aug 2009 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? My showcase at SXSW 09 in Austin Texas.
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Jamie Strange Newsletter Interview
05 Aug 2009 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? Parachute Festival...
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The Septembers Newsletter Interview
01 Aug 2009 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? Mighty Mighty on our summer tour.
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Opensouls Newsletter Interview
01 Aug 2009 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Jeremy for answering these questions: What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? I haven’t played it yet, still waiting for my invitation to play at half time for the Warriors.
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Cairo Knife Fight Newsletter Interview
01 Aug 2009 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Nick for answering these questions: What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? Last Kings Arms show with SideKickNick and Nameless Sons.
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Minuit Newsletter Interview
01 Aug 2009 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Paul for answering these questions: What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? Best gig???
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Soulsystem Newsletter Interview
18 Jul 2009 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? That’s a tough question.
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Mercury Crowe Newsletter Interview
18 Jul 2009 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? I’d say our Wellington album release at Bodega in May would be well up there.
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Tiki Taane Newsletter Interview
21 Jun 2009 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? In 1984 I mimed 'Blue Suede Shoes' by Elvis to about 60 people, it was my first gig, I was 8.
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Harbour City Electric Newsletter Interview
21 Jun 2009 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? That's kinda like asking what is the best movie you've ever seen - how do you narrow it down?
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Psyrok Newsletter Interview
14 Jun 2009 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? The Big Chill Bar in London, because it was my first gig playing my own material and it went well despite the nerves!
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Falter Newsletter Interview
14 Jun 2009 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? I'd have to say a show that stands out in my mind was New Years' in Nelson with Shihad.
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Amanda Goodwin Newsletter Interview
14 Jun 2009 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? My recent album release party which was held at Ra Bar, Dunedin.
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Mercury Crowe - Set Your Mind To Fly Album Review
08 Jun 2009 // review by Shade
Mercury Crowe are a straight-ahead rock band. They are straight ahead, though, not in that their songs lack inventiveness or freshness, but in the sense that they clearly just want to write good tunes.
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Set On End Newsletter Interview
07 Jun 2009 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? Bring Me The Horizon and Cancer Bats support show, it gave us the chance to preform to a sold out venue with the maddest all ages crowd we have seen @ the Studio.
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The Checks Newsletter Interview
07 Jun 2009 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Callum for answering these questions: What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? We did a show at the Vector Arena with The Killers.
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Mel Parsons Newsletter Interview
07 Jun 2009 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? I think my favourite recently was our show in Westport at the Buller Workingmens Club on the release tour.
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Fuelset Newsletter Interview
07 Jun 2009 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? The first Auckland show back after the Australian tour, it was great to be back home and the turn out was awesome.
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The Pleasures of June Newsletter Interview
07 Jun 2009 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? Most memorable, The Dog Bollix, with Nebulone and Woodview March 06, great sound system, good crowd and we were bang on it.
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Payola Newsletter Interview
07 Jun 2009 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? On this years Summer of Sin Tour we headlined the River-fest in Levin alongside great acts like The Volunteers and An Emerald City etc.
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The Phoenix Foundation Newsletter Interview
07 Jun 2009 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Richie for answering these questions: What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? Well one of my favorite ever shows was at the Mercury Lounge in New York.
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Selon Recliner Newsletter Interview
07 Jun 2009 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Belinda for answering these questions: What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? Wish I could conjure up something really obscure for this...
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Rare Shot Blue Newsletter Interview
04 Mar 2009 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? Cannan Downs Festival.
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Darklight Corporation Newsletter Interview
04 Mar 2009 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? Probably our last gig at Bodega in Wellington.
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The Volunteers Newsletter Interview
04 Mar 2009 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Marliesje for answering these questions: What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? We were at The Valve Bar.
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Restoration Newsletter Interview
28 Feb 2009 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? FUSE - National Youth Talent Quest Event, held at Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington.
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Diesel Phoenix Newsletter Interview
28 Feb 2009 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? I'm going to say the Wednesday night show we had at the Kings Arms towards the end of last year.
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Sola Rosa Newsletter Interview
15 Feb 2009 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? Rhythm & Vines.
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Roofdog Newsletter Interview
15 Feb 2009 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? This is a tough question to answer but I’ll say supporting UK band Stiff Little Fingers at the Powerstation was a recent highlight for me personally.
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State of Mind Newsletter Interview
15 Feb 2009 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? The biggest gig we've played would be either the BDO Boiler Room or RNV main-stage at New Years 2am.
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Spartacus R Newsletter Interview
15 Feb 2009 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Benjamin for answering these questions: What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? Would have to be Spartacus R's Delusions in 3D.
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Ragamuffin Children Newsletter Interview
15 Feb 2009 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? One of our favourite shows we ever played was our first album release show at the Harbour Light Theatre in Lyttelton, Christchurch.
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Matt Bentley Newsletter Interview
15 Feb 2009 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? Me and a few mates did a live music-comedy performance in Hamilton a while back called 'Steal This Play' - took the piss out of the DVD piracy warning you see on every DVD, amongst other things ("You wouldn't punch a hobo...
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Sonic Altar Newsletter Interview
15 Feb 2009 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Kane for answering these questions: What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? Rock2Wgtn without a doubt!
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Civilian Down Newsletter Interview
15 Feb 2009 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Tony Breese for answering these questions: What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why? The best gig we have done so far was a small festival in Paraparaumu called Zeusfest.
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Reb Fountain newsletter interview
06 Dec 2008 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig/event you have ever performed at, and why? It's a crazy thing to try and nail down the best ever gig when each show is so so different and memorable in it's own way - and it's just that, a memory.
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The Ramps Newsletter Interview
23 Nov 2008 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Mike for answering these questions: What is the best gig/event you have ever performed at, and why? Our best gig was probably the end of North Island Tour show we put on at Subnine in Wellington.
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Jonny Love Newsletter Interview
09 Nov 2008 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig/event you have ever performed at, and why? I played a support slot recently for Newton Faulkner which was great fun.
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Forbidden Joe Newsletter Interview
09 Nov 2008 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Alex for answering these questions: What is the best gig/event you have ever performed at, and why? Wellington folk festival 2008 - A great crowd, pouring rain and gumboots galore, on damp spirits, brilliant musicians everywhere, fantastic organisation.
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The Funky Monkeys Newsletter Interview
05 Oct 2008 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig/event you have ever performed at, and why? We have a lot of fun at all of our shows but a highlight for us was performing at Auckland's, Coca Cola Christmas in the Park.
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Solstate Newsletter Interview
05 Oct 2008 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Tony for answering these questions: What is the best gig/event you have ever performed at, and why? Playing with Audioslave at the Auckland Town Hall.
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Eqwanox Newsletter Interview
05 Oct 2008 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Nick for answering these questions: What is the best gig/event you have ever performed at, and why? Opening for Billy Corgan was an overwhelming experience considering it was our 4th gig and 2 of us were still in 6th form at High School, but the last 3 years we have done some guest band spots at the Smokefree Rockquest and each year those are highlights for me.
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Antagonist A.D Newsletter Interview
05 Oct 2008 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Sam for answering these questions: What is the best gig/event you have ever performed at, and why? Umm it's really hard to say, one of my favourites will always be in Adelaide at this place called The Underground with our friends The Red Shore.
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These Four Walls Newsletter Interview
05 Oct 2008 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Gray and Brad for answering these questions: What is the best gig/event you have ever performed at, and why? Probably the 'Walk Away' video release party.
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The Headless Chickens Newsletter Interview
05 Oct 2008 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig/event you have ever performed at, and why? You mean out of literally hundreds and hundreds of different gigs?
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Puppet Newsletter Interview
28 Sep 2008 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig/event you have ever performed at, and why? Probably North Harbour stadium for the 4Shore youth expo in March 07.
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Slave Cadaver Newsletter Interview
12 Sep 2008 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Jared and Eli for answering these questions: What is the best gig/event you have ever performed at, and why? Jared: We've still yet to play it!
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Electric Wire Hustle Newsletter Interview
31 Aug 2008 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Taay for answering these questions: What is the best gig/event you have ever performed at, and why? We've been really fortunate - there have been a few - but the best would prob still be an event we were part of earlier this year called Milk & Cookies.
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Streetwise Scarlet Newsletter Interview
31 Aug 2008 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Sam for answering the following questions: What is the best gig/event you have ever performed at, and why? Hmmmm, well, opening for My Chemical Romance at Vector was pretty amazing, just seeing that many faces staring at you is pretty crazy aye.
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Little Pictures Newsletter Interview
15 Aug 2008 // interview by Shade
Little Pictures are an electronic pop duo from Wellington. The boyfriend/girlfriend duo of Mark Turner and Johanna Freeman write warm, happy, bedroom pop music.
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El Schlong - 'The Baddies Are Coming'
10 Aug 2008 // review by Shade
REVIEW BY DOUG MOORE www.metalreview.
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The Symphony of Screams Newsletter Interview
03 Aug 2008 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig/event you have ever performed at, and why? Rock2Wgtn, earlier this year, supporting Ozzy Osbourne, and Kiss.
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5th Threat Newsletter Interview
03 Aug 2008 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Rahhpz for these answers: What is the best gig/event you have ever performed at, and why? It would be a toss up between opening for The Bouncing Souls or The UK Subs.
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Thirty Years Late Newsletter Interview
20 Jul 2008 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Steven for answering the following questions: What is the best gig/event you have ever performed at, and why? Valve - Wellington.
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Diesel Phoenix Newsletter Interview
06 Jul 2008 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Sam for these answers: What is the best gig/event you have ever performed at, and why? We toured Australia promoting our debut album 'White Lies & Black Hearts'; The Alley Bar in Brisbane was our last show.
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Miscreant Newsletter Interview
22 Jun 2008 // interview by Shade
Miscreant is a four-piece rock band based in Auckland. After spending six months sweating it out in Studio 203, with acclaimed producer Andrew Buckton, the boys are now ready to launch into the NZ music scene with the release of their Debut Album ‘Complicated Characters’.
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Grace Lawry Newsletter Interview
08 Jun 2008 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig/event you have ever performed at, and why? I would probably have to say Tealight Acoustics in June 2006 when Jessica Something Jewish (USA) and Alps (Aus) played.
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Shayne Malone Newsletter Interview
08 Jun 2008 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig/event you have ever performed at, and why? I would have to say Shake The Lake, Hamilton in March.
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Elemeno P Newsletter Interview
08 Jun 2008 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Dave for these answers: What is the best gig/event you have ever performed at, and why? In recent times, last summer tour in fact we played this huge gig down in Hawea.
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Bulletproof Newsletter Interview
25 May 2008 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig/event you have ever performed at, and why? There’s been so many its hard to compare, but recently, it would have to be one of either Paris or Ljubljana Slovenia.
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Doppler Newsletter Interview
25 May 2008 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig/event you have ever performed at, and why? Two gigs that really stand out are opening for OpShop in our hometown and playing with Elemeno P (in front of 2500 drunken university students!
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The Gridlock Project - Gridlock Newsletter Interview
25 May 2008 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig/event you have ever performed at, and why? The best gig we have performed at is by far our album launch at Whangarei in May 2007, it went off!
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Lauren Thomson Newsletter Interview
25 May 2008 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig/event you have ever performed at, and why? It's a hard question because there have been so many great gigs!
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Katie Thompson Newsletter Interview
11 May 2008 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig/event you have ever performed at, and why? One event that stands out in my mind would have to be in 2007 when I went to the Tamworth Music Festival in Australia.
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Charm School Rejects Newsletter Interview
27 Apr 2008 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig/event you have performed at, and why? Probably our CD Release at Subnine or our 2008 kick off gig,we had a fairly big crowd at our CD release and everyone was so into it, it was awesome.
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Waxplanet Newsletter Interview
14 Apr 2008 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig/event you have ever performed at, and why? Dylan: Concord Dawn at Bar Xcel in Timaru, because it was packed with Campaigners, sound complaints for miles and I got to MC with Tiki.
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Dukes Newsletter Interview
14 Apr 2008 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig/event you have ever performed at, and why? Playing at 35,000ft was better than most 9 to 5's.
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Every Man For Himself Newsletter Interview
09 Apr 2008 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig/event you have ever performed at, and why? Honestly, any show where people have danced to our music, had a korero and a brown with us after and we’ve spent the van ride right home as a band reliving all the things we did and said.
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Us As Robots Newsletter Interview
09 Apr 2008 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig/event you have ever performed at, and why? The most fun we have possibly ever had playing was last November.
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Los Muertos Newsletter Interview
09 Apr 2008 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig/event you have ever performed at, and why? Woah, what a tough question to start off with.
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White Birds and Lemons Newsletter Interview
09 Apr 2008 // interview by Shade
Photo taken by Nic Staveley. What is the best gig/event you have ever performed at, and why?
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Just One Fix Newsletter Interview
09 Apr 2008 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig/event you have ever performed at, and why? Probably the Hellyeah support show we played at Studio last year.
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Strangers Newsletter Interview
03 Mar 2008 // interview by Shade
What is the best gig/event you have ever performed at, and why? For me, last year's show with The Wrongmen and Smashin' Off at The Schooner in Auckland was particularly good for some reason.
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Redline Newsletter Interview
10 Feb 2008 // interview by Shade
Seven years ago Chris Yong was lead guitar for Tadpole, playing tracks from their double platinum debut album 'Buddhafinger' to large audiences across Australasia and supporting the likes of Killing Heidi, Living End, Placebo, Live, Sugar Ray and Regurgitator. He left the band in 2003 and discussed the possibility of starting his own band with brother and drummer, Richard.
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Lauren Thomson Reviews
06 Feb 2008 // review by Shade
"True story: I received this five-song EP before Christmas, played it a bit then put on the "get to" pile -which meant it was ignored in the Christmas shuffle. The other day I pulled it out to enjoy again and post this week when an e-mail arrived from this Auckland singer-songwriter asking (politely) if I might be interested in writing about it.
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DateMonthYear 2008 Newsletter Interview
04 Feb 2008 // interview by Shade
DateMonthYear Interview (questions answered by Trevor and the rest of the band): What is the best gig/event you have ever performed at, and why? Maybe last years concert with the Trust Waikato Symphony Orchestra at the Hamilton gardens.
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The Broken Heartbreakers - Broken Heartbreakers newsletter interview
02 Dec 2007 // interview by Shade
The Broken Heartbreakers are a folk-pop group based in Auckland. The group is based around the song-writing nucleus of John Guy Howell and Rachel Bailey.
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Ois II Men Newsletter Interview
18 Nov 2007 // interview by Shade
Ois II Men is a punk band hailing from Christchurch. "Ois II Men began in the drunken haze of Punkfest 2006 when FC, Jenks, Bentos and the members of ex-Christchurch band Not With You decided they should start a band where being so drunk they could barely stand would be an advantage, and so the band was born.
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Labretta Suede and The Motel Six - Labretta Suede Newsletter Interview
18 Nov 2007 // interview by Shade
Labretta Suede and The Motel 6 are a bunch of crazied Rock 'n' Rollers with a wreckless set and a show of music and outfits you could just LICK. Muzic.
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White Island Newsletter Interview
05 Nov 2007 // interview by Shade
White Island is a guitar based rock outfit comprised solely of David Bennett and can be accessed via MySpace at www.myspace.
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Scribe Newsletter Interview
05 Nov 2007 // interview by Shade
Scribe is one of the most prominent figures in the Aotearoa Hip-hop scene at the moment. He has just released his second album, 'Rhyme Book' which has been performing well on the NZ Album charts since it debuted four weeks ago at #4.
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Delgirl Newsletter Interview
08 Oct 2007 // interview by Shade
Delgirl are a three piece acoustic group from Dunedin and here are their answers to our interview questions: What is your greatest achievement? We are still hoping for world peace but in the meantime...
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Flip Grater Newsletter Interview
11 Sep 2007 // interview by Shade
Flip Grater is a Christchurch based singer/songwriter. Her style ranges from dirty indie-folk, to gentle introverted lullabies.
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Axis Mile Newsletter Interview
13 Aug 2007 // interview by Shade
1) What is your greatest achievement? Umm being together for this long.
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Magnum Opus Newsletter Interview
13 Aug 2007 // interview by Shade
1) What is your greatest achievement? Playing a gig while very drunk 2) What do you think could be done to make NZ music even better?
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Solaa Newsletter Interview
31 Jul 2007 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Isaac (trumpet) for getting the answers from the band: What is your greatest achievement? Maintaining a band of 12 members over the last 10 years and developing an album with some of NZ's most talented vocalists.
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Spacifix Newsletter Interview
16 Jul 2007 // interview by Shade
Spacifix are a group of young New Zealanders writing and performing original music that is simply "world fresh". Full of colour, energy and theatre, these young entertainers defy comparison.
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The Deadly Deaths Newsletter Interview
08 Jul 2007 // interview by Shade
What is your greatest achievement? It's hard to pick one.
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Bloodletting Newsletter Interview
08 Jul 2007 // interview by Shade
What is your greatest achievement? Putting this band together, getting out there and playing heaps of shows, as we are a relatively young band and haven't been around for very long..
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Interview with Brent Hayward from Fats White
07 Jun 2007 // interview by Shade
An original self taught do it yourself artist Brent Hayward is one of the most distinctive voices in New Zealand music and film. In a career stretching back over 25 years he has organized his own gigs and recording sessions, made his own posters and self-released his music.
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Kitsch Newsletter Interview 2
20 May 2007 // interview by Shade
What is your greatest achievement? As a band-It’s a toss off between, A: Recording 3+ albums, and, B: Staying together for 12 years.
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Antagonist A.D - Antagonist Newsletter Interview
20 May 2007 // interview by Shade
What is your greatest achievement? Greatest achievement in my eyes would be putting out the album, and having that released through 1157, along with touring and selling the album all over NZ and Australia.
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False Start Newsletter Interview
06 May 2007 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Andrew for these answers: 1) What is your greatest achievement? Our new album 'Adore Tu Ser' and opening for Fall Out Boy.
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These Four Walls Newsletter Interview
06 May 2007 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Chris for these answers: 1) What is your greatest achievement? Being in a band with 4 other guys who are all as committed as myself and chasing the same dream.
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The Rabble Newsletter Interview
06 May 2007 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Chazz for these answers 1) What is your greatest achievement? I'd have to say playing with The Unseen from Boston USA would be my greatest achievement.
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Adi Dick Newsletter Interview
23 Apr 2007 // interview by Shade
1) What is your greatest achievement? I think it's hard to pin down a greatest achievement as a single event because every step along the way for me has been crucial.
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Moonlight Drive Newsletter Interview
12 Mar 2007 // interview by Shade
Who are your favourite NZ bands and artists? Hello Sailor, Crowded House, Dragon What is your favourite NZ venue?
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Equus Newsletter Interview
12 Mar 2007 // interview by Shade
Greatest Achievement? Audience participation.
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Brutally Frank Newsletter Interview
26 Feb 2007 // interview by Shade
What is your greatest achievement? Recording our debut album, the Finer Details and the awesome feedback we've received on it so far.
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Orkid Newsletter Interview
26 Feb 2007 // interview by Shade
What is your greatest achievement? The songs with out which Orkid would be nothing of any worth What do you think could be done to make NZ music even better?
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Streetwise Scarlet Newsletter Interview
12 Feb 2007 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Sam for answering the following questions: 1) What is your greatest achievement? Our greatest achievement as a band would have to be getting our record done over the Christmas / New Year break this year, it has been a long time coming I guess.
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Jakob Newsletter Interview
29 Jan 2007 // interview by Shade
These questions were answered by Jason Johnston, drummer for Jakob. 1) What is your greatest achievement?
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Cornerstone Roots - Newsletter Interview
29 Jan 2007 // interview by Shade
1) What is your greatest achievement? Recording with Jamaican ghetto star Big Youth 2) What do you think could be done to make NZ music even better?
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Diesel Phoenix - DonkeyPunk Newsletter Interview
21 Jan 2007 // interview by Shade
These questions were answered by Logan (manager and drums). What is your greatest achievement?
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DIC Newsletter Interview
21 Jan 2007 // interview by Shade
These questions were answered by Shane (guitar) and Sypho (vocals) What is your greatest achievement? Releasing 'Kindergarten Crackwhore' after years of failed attempts, band splits and general carnage.
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Infinite Flying Kick Newsletter Interview
21 Jan 2007 // interview by Shade
What is your greatest achievement? Rob - Watching 5 Bruce Lee movies in a row on Christmas Day.
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The Feelers Interview
21 Nov 2006 // interview by Shade
1. Congratulations on the release of your new album ‘One World’ – this is a great achievement, what inspired you the most when creating this album?
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The Black Seeds - 'Into The Dojo'
12 Nov 2006 // review by Shade
With their third studio album released recently, The Black Seeds have definitely made an impact in the New Zealand music scene. Established in the sound of roots and dub - more so the latter - Into The Dojo consists of The Black Seeds’ essence however it is refined to a smoother, crisper sound.
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The Bleeders Newsletter Interview
06 Nov 2006 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Angelo for answering the following questions: 1) What was your greatest achievement during 2006? Getting the album out was cool.
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Paul McLaney Newsletter Interview
06 Nov 2006 // interview by Shade
1) What was your greatest achievement during 2006? Musically?
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Donald Reid Newsletter Interview
06 Nov 2006 // interview by Shade
1) What was your greatest achievement during 2006? Finally releasing the album!
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PNC Interview
01 Nov 2006 // interview by Shade
The “rap” game is a very busy genre, with many players coming and going. What do you think is vital in the ongoing success of any band/artist?
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Roger Greenaway Newsletter Interview
23 Oct 2006 // interview by Shade
Roger Greenaway is a musician, multi-instrumentalist, family man and modern day balladeer. He has been writing and performing for as long as he can remember, and probably then some.
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Fingerprint Newsletter Interview
23 Oct 2006 // interview by Shade
Who are your favourite NZ bands and artists? Blindspott, Shihad, The Bleeders, The Datsuns, Steriogram, The Valves, Stylus, Redline What is your favourite NZ venue?
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Gianmarco Liguori Review
23 Oct 2006 // review by Shade
Some weeks ago I mentioned having seen the group Dukes of Leisure play at the Auckland Observatory Skydome. On the same bill was Salon Kingsadore, also enjoying an appropriately spacey venue for music that took off on instrumental astral flights.
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The Septembers Newsletter Interview
09 Oct 2006 // interview by Shade
Who are your favourite NZ bands and artists? the nixons, the bads, straitjacket fits, minuit, neil finn, bailterspace, breakfast of champions, heavy jones trio, the mockers, miriam clancy… What is your favourite NZ venue?
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The Mint Chicks Newsletter Interview
09 Oct 2006 // interview by Shade
Who are your favourite NZ bands and artists? As far as this country goes, from the past my favourite artists are the Scavengers, the Swingers, and the Gordons, and in recent times I have been impacted by This Night Creeps, Flick, Meat Bix, the D4, and the Datsuns (among many others I can't think of right now) and I look forward to a lot of things as well.
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The House Of Capricorn - House Of Capricorn Newsletter Interview
09 Oct 2006 // interview by Shade
Who are your favourite NZ bands and artists? Grenade Kills 3 before their recent demise were definitely one of the most entertaining, eclectic and talented groups this country has ever seen..
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Blindspott Newsletter Interview
25 Sep 2006 // interview by Shade
Blindspott released 'End The Silence' in May 2006. 'End The Silence' is an intensely heavy experience, both in terms of pure metal carnage, but also emotionally.
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Aethea Newsletter Interview
25 Sep 2006 // interview by Shade
Aethea was formed in 2005 and play metal music at its finest. 1) Who are your favourite NZ bands and artists?
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Paul McLaney Newsletter Interview
25 Sep 2006 // interview by Shade
Thirteen schools by the age of 12, growing up in the shadows of North-East England’s sprawling petrochemical factories then transplanted worlds away to the idle wiles of Aotearoa’s northern reaches; music was the only constant in the life of Paul McLaney, singer, guitar-player. Yet his music has only furthered his travels, and his stylistic leanings have been anything but constant.
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Agent - 'Expand/Contract'
11 Sep 2006 // review by Shade
Hard, raw and dark. The impressive sound that is Agent will leave you feeling satisfied, but you will still want to hear more.
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Module Newsletter Interview
11 Sep 2006 // interview by Shade
Who are your favourite NZ bands and artists? Kora for the amazing live shows Rhombus for the wicked production Paul Mclaney for his musical honesty and textures in his voice SJD for his extremely lovley music Paddy Free for his awesome energy and technical genius Dave Dobbyn for his all round pure genius Michael Nyman for his incredible Piano work & All my extremely talented friends What is your favourite NZ venue?
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Equuslive Collective Newsletter Interview
28 Aug 2006 // interview by Shade
The Equuslive Collective is a grouping of Christchurch based musicians writing, recording and performing their compositions. Abandon, Desk, Design Floor, Equus, Hardfill and Intermission are all bands who have recorded under the auspices of the collective.
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The Puddle Newsletter Interview
14 Aug 2006 // interview by Shade
Who are your favourite NZ bands and artists? Largely, but not exclusively, those I've also known and loved.
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Servo Newsletter Interview 2
31 Jul 2006 // interview by Shade
Yo, I'm Servo, my claim to fame is actually being on Hit Your Head Music...Sick!
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Stylus @ The Break, Palmerston North - Thu 20 July 06
30 Jul 2006 // review by Shade
It was a cold and wet night - typical of any other winter night in Palmerston North - but tonight was anything but typical. Stylus was about to take to the stage in true rock fashion to celebrate the release of their latest album Gain Control, and they were going to set this night apart from every other winter's night.
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Samuel Flynn Scott Newsletter Interview
19 Jul 2006 // interview by Shade
SAMUEL FLYNN SCOTT ON WETTING HIS PANTS IN PUBLIC Who are your favourite NZ bands and artists? I love The Clean, they're pretty much as good as NZ music has ever been and they continue to inspire.
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Twinset Newsletter Interview
17 Jul 2006 // interview by Shade
Who are your favourite NZ bands and artists? Tape Man, Ladi 6, House of Shem, Age Pryor, Ryan Prebble & Recloose.
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Elemeno P - Palmerston North - 6 July 06
13 Jul 2006 // review by Shade
Passionate, inspirational and awesome – these are three words that describe Elemeno P perfectly. Long before they took to the stage you could almost reach out and touch the anticipation that filled the room.
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Goodnight Nurse - Palmerston North 6 July 06
13 Jul 2006 // review by Shade
Goodnight Nurse is the perfect band to accompany Elemeno P on their tour – more than just another opening act, with strong friendships on display it was soon obvious why Elemeno P had chosen Goodnight Nurse to go on tour with them.Described as being one of New Zealand’s biggest up-and-coming rock acts, Goodnight Nurse showed they really know how to use their instruments with exciting guitar solos and energetic beats while getting the crowd all worked up with their catchy sound and songs that will stick in your head for days.
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dDub - Comfort Tour
13 Jul 2006 // review by Shade
With the cold, dark and wet winter hanging around, dDub’s tour is definitely one of the best remedies around to kill those winter blues. Kicking it off in Auckland labelled the Comfort tour, the band are touring Aotearoa this June and July to promote their music video Comfort.
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Gramsci Newsletter Interview
03 Jul 2006 // interview by Shade
Who are your favourite NZ bands and artists? Jakob, Dimmer/Straitjacket Fits and The Phoenix Foundation.
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5star Fallout Newsletter Interview
03 Jul 2006 // interview by Shade
Who are your favourite NZ bands and artists? Quarter 2, Stylus, Steriogram, 48May, Goodnight Nurse and Shihad.
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Ruptus Jack Newsletter Interview
19 Jun 2006 // interview by Shade
Who are your favourite NZ bands and artists? I quite like some of those band NZ class A drugs.
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Aerial Newsletter Interview
19 Jun 2006 // interview by Shade
Who are your favourite NZ bands and artists? Pluto, HDU, Anika Moa, Goldenhorse, Bic Runga, Jakob, Steve Abel, Shihad, The Chills and the Verlaines What is your favourite NZ venue?
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dDub Interview
15 Jun 2006 // interview by Shade
Hi Derek Thanks heaps for such an awesome opportunity for me to interview you and the band! I am really looking forward to hearing your answers and especially seeing you guys play in Wellington next Saturday.
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The Mint Chicks Newsletter Interview
05 Jun 2006 // interview by Shade
Who are your favourite NZ bands and artists? I've always really loved This Night Creeps.
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Orkid Newsletter Interview
05 Jun 2006 // interview by Shade
Who are your favourite NZ bands and artists? Kora/Fuce/Mountains of Murry/Fat freddys drop/Greg Malcom/DegreesK/sifty chris and the gladeyes/Split Enz/etc etc What is your favourite NZ venue?
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5star Fallout - Awapuni Tavern, Palmerston North - 26 May
30 May 2006 // review by Shade
Led by ex-NZ Idol runner-up Michael Murphy, I expected 5star Fallout to come up with recycled pop-rock covers but they definitely proved me wrong. Prior to the gig, Quarter 2 had nothing but good things to say about this band and I have to say that I agree with everything they said.
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Quarter 2 - Awapuni Tavern, Palmerston North - 26 May
30 May 2006 // review by Shade
After a long and highly anticipated wait Quarter 2 took to the stage - and it was definitely worth the wait. From the very start Quarter 2 rocked up a storm and took NZ ska punk to the extreme.
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Cyphanetik Newsletter Interview
22 May 2006 // interview by Shade
Who are your favourite NZ bands and artists? Mareko, R.
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Juse Newsletter Interview
22 May 2006 // interview by Shade
Who are your favourite NZ bands and artists? Smashproof, Ethical, Te Reo Takiwa, the Feelstyle, Submariner, SJD What is your favourite NZ venue?
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Louie Knuxx Newsletter Interview
22 May 2006 // interview by Shade
Who are your favourite NZ bands and artists? Breaknwreck of course, Pluto, I'm checking for Capone they're gonna be dope, cats like Mareko, Frontline, PNC, Money etc, RES are my fav local hip-hop act.
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Black Chrome Newsletter Interview
22 May 2006 // interview by Shade
Who are your favourite NZ bands and artists? Wall of Silents, Horror Story, Flesh D-vice...
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Kora - EP Volume Review
18 May 2006 // review by Shade
Review by Fliss MastersKora are the next big thing; that is, if they aren’t already. The four brothers - Stu, Brad, Fran and Laughton Kora along with Dan McGruar make up Kora and have taken the New Zealand Dub scene by storm.
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Horror Story Newsletter Interview
08 May 2006 // interview by Shade
Who are your favourite NZ bands and artists? Flesh D-Vice, Toy Love, Toxic Avengers, Flame Job, Black Chrome What is your favourite NZ venue?
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Epitome Newsletter Interview
25 Apr 2006 // interview by Shade
Epitome are an alternative grunge rock band from Auckland. Band members are Grant (guitar, vocals), Carl (drums), Warren (bass) and Sam (guitar).
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Brutally Frank Newsletter Interview
25 Apr 2006 // interview by Shade
Brutally Frank are an Auckland based rock band. Thanks to Jeremy (vocals) for sorting out the answers to our questions!
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The Bleeders @ The Globe 20 April 2006
24 Apr 2006 // review by Shade
The Bleeders played @ The Globe in Palmerston North on Thursday the 20th of April 2006 as part of their tour for their new album 'As Sweet As Sin'.The room darkened and the crowd chanted out their name.
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Tempo 38 @ The Globe 20 April 2006
24 Apr 2006 // review by Shade
Tempo 38 were the second act to open for The Bleeders at their Palmerston North gig @ The Globe on Thursday the 20th of April 2006.Tempo 38 started where Black Chrome left off and didn't miss a beat in keeping the crowd worked up.
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Black Chrome @ The Globe 20 April 2006
24 Apr 2006 // review by Shade
Black Chrome played as a support act for The Bleeders at their Palmerston North gig @ The Globe on Thursday the 20th of April 2006.After seeing Black Chrome play live in the Square as a support act for Shihad, I knew that they were the best local act to open for The Bleeders.
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Black Chrome Punkas.com Interview
24 Apr 2006 // interview by Shade
Black Chrome is a band who have been building their support the old-fashioned way - by quality live shows of stripped-down punk rock 'n' roll songs. The Palmerston North three piece have now (at last) released their debut, self-titled album and answered some questions for me via the magic of email.
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Black Chrome Album Review
24 Apr 2006 // review by Shade
Sometimes, bands get swept up in trying to break new musical ground, experiment with new sounds, express some high-brow socio-political message. All to often, such lofty aims means the resulting music is unlistenable or sober wank.
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Kolektiv Newsletter Interview
10 Apr 2006 // interview by Shade
Who are your favourite NZ bands and artists? The Twitch, dDub, salmonella Dub, Rodger Mannins hip flask, Pluto, the D4, MISSING TEETH, Shihad, Fat Freddy's, Trinity Roots, Dave Dobyn, the Finns,Rhombus, Farmer Pimp, Kora, Sola Rosa and many many more...
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Ruptus Jack @ Mango Music
07 Apr 2006 // review by Shade
When I first heard that Ruptus Jack was having another tour it was a priority of mine to go along and see them. They played at our 5th birthday gig in Auckland last year and ever since then I haven't been able to get enough of their powerful, catchy and seriously awesome music.
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The Dylan Storey Band Reviews
27 Mar 2006 // review by Shade
“The flow of this album is masterful as Storey’s guitar takes the listener on a ride through sweet fields of acoustic musing past psychedelic skyscraper riffs and up into the mountains of pure rock and roll power. This is one of the most essential and complete New Zealand albums to come out in recent years”.
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Nort Newsletter Interview
27 Mar 2006 // interview by Shade
Who are your favorite NZ bands and artists? Shihad, 8 Foot Sativa, Agent, Demiurge, HLAH - when they were around What is your favourite NZ venue?
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dDUB - Awake At Dawn
15 Mar 2006 // review by Shade
- Written by FelicityAs soon as I hit play, I was hooked. The new album by dDub, Awake At Dawn, starts off with an explosive bang: straight into the lively upbeat sound of Dub.
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Scourge of Tussin Interview
12 Feb 2006 // interview by Shade
Since this interview took place, Scourge of Tussin have gone into hiatus. 1) Who are your favourite NZ bands and artists?
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80 Proof Newsletter Interview
12 Dec 2005 // interview by Shade
Which NZ artist/band do you think will be a huge international success one day? 80 PROOF Who would you most like to tour with?
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The Johnsons - The Johnson's Newsletter Interview
12 Dec 2005 // interview by Shade
Which NZ artist/band do you think will be a huge international success one day? The Checks, Scribe and (of course) The Johnsons.
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Hestia Solstice Newsletter Interview
14 Nov 2005 // interview by Shade
Once a band then non-corporeal solo project (Think Gramsci, NIN) within the confines of a collective. Now an inbetweener of the two concepts taking the best from both dualities.
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Diefenbacker Newsletter Interview
13 Nov 2005 // interview by Shade
Which NZ artist/band do you think will be a huge international success one day? Redmore Who would you most like to tour with?
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Servo Newsletter Interview
13 Nov 2005 // interview by Shade
Another cutting edge artist from the Hit Your Head Music label. SERVO is a punk/rap MC from Napier who has been doing shows since about a year ago.
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DateMonthYear Newsletter Interview
13 Nov 2005 // interview by Shade
Which NZ artist/band do you think will be a huge international success one day? Who can tell?
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El Schlong Newsletter Interview
13 Nov 2005 // interview by Shade
Which NZ artist/band do you think will be a huge international success one day? Hmm, I think that in order to be successful overseas bands have to get out of NZ, and although I can think of many NZ bands that deserve international recognition, I can't see many of them leaving.
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Unknown - The Halloweens muzic.net.nz Interview
10 Nov 2005 // interview by Shade
1. Who do you admire most in NZ music at the moment?
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Agent - Palmerston North Gig
05 Nov 2005 // review by Shade
Last Friday we headed along to the first gig we had been to since the muzic.net.
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Amy Racecar Newsletter Interview
03 Oct 2005 // interview by Shade
Which NZ artist/band do you think will be a huge international success one day? We feel the Finn Brothers have a good way with a lyric and a melody.
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David Yetton - Dave Yetton Newsletter Interview
03 Oct 2005 // interview by Shade
Who is Dave Yetton? Singer, songwriter, bass player and founder member of The Jean-Paul Sartre Experience.
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Agent Newsletter Interview
22 Aug 2005 // interview by Shade
Agent are perhaps one of the most well known New Plymouth bands. Watch for this 3-piece hardcore group in this years' Battle of the Bands!
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Stingfish Newsletter Interview
22 Aug 2005 // interview by Shade
Stingfish is a four-piece rock outfit from Wellington. Shaun Jones (guitar, vocals) was kind enough to answer some of our questions: Which NZ artist/band do you think will be a huge international success one day?
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Flying Boats - House Music
10 Aug 2005 // interview by Shade
Interview taken from the Nelson Mail dated 4 Aug 05 Cafes, hired halls and, occasionally, pubs and bars have been the traditional venues for musicians who want to get their original songs out to the public. But this approach, like musical fashions, is changing.
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Kapabal Newsletter Interview
08 Aug 2005 // interview by Shade
Which NZ artist/band do you think will be a huge international success one day? I think there alot of New Zealand artists that could do well, i think its just a matter of good marketing & knowing the right people because we definitely have alot of talent over here.
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Jordan Reyne & Dr Kevorkian - Jordan Reyne Newsletter Interview
08 Aug 2005 // interview by Shade
Which NZ artist/band do you think will be a huge international success one day? I have no idea.
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Kitsch muzic.net.nz Interview
02 Aug 2005 // interview by Shade
1. Congratulations on your soon to be released album The Burning Ground.
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Bruce Paine Newsletter Interview
25 Jul 2005 // interview by Shade
Which NZ artist/band do you think will be a huge international success one day? There are so many talented artists in this country it is extremely difficult to say.
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Sullen Moon Newsletter Interview
25 Jul 2005 // interview by Shade
1. Which NZ artist/band do you think will be a huge international success one day?
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Mahinarangi Tocker Newsletter Interview
11 Jul 2005 // interview by Shade
Which NZ artist/band do you think will be a huge international success one day? Op Shop Who would you most like to tour with?
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Hype Newsletter Interview
11 Jul 2005 // interview by Shade
Which NZ artist/band do you think will be a huge international success one day? The Insurgents, Chris Young is an amazing songwriter and a hit machine.
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Nebula One Newsletter Interview
22 Jun 2005 // interview by Shade
Which NZ artist/band do you think will be a huge international success one day? Anyone who has the balls to do something of their own rather than copy US punkrock kids or Gangsta's has our vote.
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New Ending Newsletter Interview
30 May 2005 // interview by Shade
Which NZ artist/band do you think will be a huge international success one day? The Bleeders, they're great guys and they've been working hard - they deserve it.
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Civilian Down - Miss Conduct Newsletter Interview
30 May 2005 // interview by Shade
Which NZ artist/band do you think will be a huge international success one day? Definatly Hellserpoppin.
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Hellborne Newsletter Interview
30 May 2005 // interview by Shade
1) Which NZ artist/band do you think will be a huge international success one day? Scoure of Tussin and other "Slave Recdordings" bands 2) Who would you most like to tour with?
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Cathedra Newsletter Interview
30 May 2005 // interview by Shade
1) Which NZ artist/band do you think will be a huge international success one day? Shaun: 48 may maybe Ted: Die!
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Edward Gains Newsletter Interview
30 May 2005 // interview by Shade
1) Which NZ artist/band do you think will be a huge international success one day? I am a fan of the Reduction Agents.
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Siren Junkies - Sonic Newsletter Interview
30 May 2005 // interview by Shade
1) Which NZ artist/band do you think will be a huge international success one day? As far as bands go I have no idea.
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Gods of Nothing Newsletter Interview
30 May 2005 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Mark from Gods Of Nothing for completing the following. 1) Which NZ artist/band do you think will be a huge international success one day?
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Stoods Newsletter Interview
30 May 2005 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Phil Stoodley for answering the following questions for us. 1) Which NZ artist/band do you think will be a huge international success one day?
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This Night Creeps
30 May 2005 // interview by Shade
Thanks to Luke for answering the following interview questions: 1. What inspires you the most when coming up with your lyrics?
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Hype Interview
21 May 2005 // interview by Shade
1. Who would you most like to support live?
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An Interview with Operation
18 Apr 2005 // interview by Shade
by Andrew@CheeseOnToast 11 June 2004 "I'm Renee and I am in a hospital-theme band called Operation - you should come see us play. We dress as doctors and nurses.
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Stingfish & Cop Car Mini-Tour
28 Nov 2004 // review by Shade
Review about the tour as written by Stingfish: We have just completed a mini-tour venturing out of the capital with punk-rockers Cop-Car. It was cool.
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Meat-Bix
14 Nov 2004 // interview by Shade
1. Who are your favourite New Zealand musicians/bands?
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Evermore Interview 2004
20 Oct 2004 // interview by Shade
These questions were answered by Dann from Evermore 1. How do you come up with your lyrics?
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The Boxcar Guitars - Boxcar Guitars
01 Oct 2004 // interview by Shade
This interview taken from the muzic.net.
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Rhian Sheehan
01 Oct 2004 // interview by Shade
This interview taken from the muzic.net.
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The Skitz - The Managers
01 Oct 2004 // interview by Shade
Interview taken from the muzic.net.
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Ramekin
01 Oct 2004 // interview by Shade
1) Who are your favourite New Zealand musicians/bands? Subtract, NeWayHome, Indicator Dogs, Second Theory, Agent.
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Tali - Lyric On My Lip Album Review
14 Aug 2004 // review by Shade
MC Tali is an extremly talented and amazing individual who not only has the ability to use her versatile voice in a variety of styles, but she also creates her own catchy, up beat and funky music. She accomplishes so much more than the average vocalist - the music is all hers, as are the lyrics.
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Epitome - Testing The Water EP Review
20 Jul 2004 // review by Shade
Testing The Water is an EP from a band that has their heads screwed on right. Auckland band Epitome know what they want and what they need to do to get it.
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Ben Lummis - One Road Album Review
20 Jun 2004 // review by Shade
Reviewed by Rebecca Barry for the NZ Herald.In an ideal world, the profits from all those NZ Idol text messages would have paid for superstars to produce the winner's CDs.
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P-Bass Expressway at Winnie Bagoes
08 May 2004 // review by Shade
Saturday 24 April, Winnie Bagoes Reviewed by Kate McNally P-Bass Expressway, one of the best up-and-coming live acts in New Zealand, reunited in Christchurch for a one-off gig, showcasing old and new material to a small crowd in Winnie Bagoes. Because of Anzac Day the following day, the bar had to shut at midnight, so the night kicked off reasonably early.
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Eight Reviews
16 Mar 2004 // review by Shade
“Without any hype at all I can say that eight have been the most asked for music from our customers, we are always getting messages from our managers asking which company has this release”. Jody Garrett, PlanetJack.
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The Black Seeds - On the Sun Album Review
08 Feb 2004 // review by Shade
By RUSSELL BAILLIE (Herald rating: * * *) It is a backhand compliment, but the Black Seeds - another outfit from Wellington supporting the theory that every second flat in Newtown comes with its own brass section - are a goodtime kind of band. That's certainly reinforced by their second album, On The Sun, a crisp, catchy, if slightly mannered collection of dub-funk with an icing of sweet pop tunes.
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Chris Mason-Battley Group - Jazz Infused With True Kiwi Flavour
09 Nov 2003 // review by Shade
In a New Zealand jazz landscape strewn with copycats a few courageous breakaway outfits attempt to create a jazz that is truly Kiwi. Among the current emerging supernovas are the Chris Mason-Battley Group, whose camaraderie as a band and original compositions struck a major chord with their Tauranga Arts Festival audience at Pacific Crystal Palace last night.
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Elemeno P and Evermore Palmerston North Gig
18 Aug 2003 // review by Shade
Venue: Fat Ladies Arms, Palmerston NorthStart: Evermore: 9:15pm, Elemeno P: 10:30pm (doors open 7pm)Date: Thursday 14 August 2003The evening started with us standing around outside in the cold air silently begging for the doors to open. After being lucky enough to see the bands rush past us on their way to dinner, we stepped into the warmth of the Fats about 7:15pm, and over the next two hours the room filled up to a sell out crowd – we knew that this was one gig that was going to rock.
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Indicator Dogs Palmerston North Gig
17 Jun 2003 // review by Shade
Written by the Indicator Dogs.. Where do we start with this one?
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RSI - Reality Sets In Album Review
16 Jun 2003 // review by Shade
Thanks to punkas.com for the following:Christchurch's RSI are one of the lynchpins of the punk scene in the South Island, and with the end of Molly Says Go, have become the premier skate/punk act in the Garden City.
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Recent Reviews For Degrees.K
30 Nov -0001 // review by Shade
Refreshingly unconcerned with being hard bastards, oversensitive melancholics or yet another easily digestible pop punk outfit, degrees k have released an excellent debut album. Lifelike showcases degrees k's excellent songwriting, musicianship, and (most importantly) musical taste.
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50Hz Misc Reviews
30 Nov -0001 // review by Shade
"It's become a cliché to mutter things like world class but that is exactly what Jeremy Geor, aka 50Hz's, follow up to his debut album Cyclehum is. Carbon is so lush it sounds like it cost $1 million to make" [CD Of The Week - HHHH1/2] - The Dominion Post "Carbon is possibly the most beautiful investigation of the bass culture aesthetic ever to come out of New Zealand" - Vibe "Highlights come thick and fast...
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Mailbox Skipole - Broadway & Lose The Halo Album Reviews
30 Nov -0001 // review by Shade
Mailbox Skipole show how punk music should be done in Broadway and Lose The Halo, two of New Zealand's best punk albums.Showing promise since their humble beginnings in 1997, and with both albums receiving rave reviews, Mailbox Skipole are as homegrown as they come.
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Fang - Somewhere Out There Album Review
30 Nov -0001 // review by Shade
Thanks to the NZ Herald for this review:Their frothy, fuzzy debut pegged Auckland outfit Fang as indie-rock also-rans. However, this their second is a leap into something more distinctive - a spookier, swampier,and slinkier territory which makes for a satisfying album of mildly unsettling, bittersweet pop songs.
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Rhombus - Bass Player Album Review
30 Nov -0001 // review by Shade
Thanks to the NZ Herald for this review:Yet another album from the seemingly interconnected Wellington dance/dub/hip-hop scene, the debut effort from Rhombus has frequent moments where the blend of beats, bass and voices achieves lift-off. That includes the opener Onward (a propulsive piece of rap-reggae with hints of the Stereo MC's and Bob Marley's Exodus), the single Clav Dub (a brassy, summery blast reminiscent of Salmonella Dub and not just because is has that band's Tiki Taane as guest vocalist), Tour of Outer Space (a slow-loping number, which care of Raashi Malik's graceful vocal suggests Sade in a different orbit) and Dead and Gone (Malik again whispering over a house-throb).
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Blindspott Album Review
30 Nov -0001 // review by Shade
Thanks to NZ Herald for this review:They're certainly well named - seemingly from out of nowhere, Blindspott have neatly sideswiped the local music industry and this, their debut album, arrives already a hotcake-status number one. As initial singles Nil by Mouth and S.
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Pacific Soul Album Review
30 Nov -0001 // review by Shade
Thanks to Graham Reid @ NZ Herald for the following review:This Samoan four-piece girl group are produced by Sam Tu'uga (Jamoa Jam) and bring seductively charming, Pacific music which crosses seamlessly between dance, pure pop, traditional sounds and soulful R&B. The chipper Alright with toasting by Michael Paul and catchy 70s-style pop chorus sounds like a natural radio hit.
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Blindspott Album Review
30 Nov -0001 // review by Shade
If you like Linkin Park you will definatley like Blindspott, there's no doubt about that - but this time the music is from New Zealand.With a flavour combining nu-metal and hip-hop Blindspott have created a style which has made them hugely successful.
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Concord Dawn - Disturbance Album Review
30 Nov -0001 // review by Shade
With bouncing beats and happening vibes, this is a must-hear for anyone that likes to jump around to techno styled music.And you thought that this couldn't happen from a little country like New Zealand?
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The Alphabetchadupa Album Review
30 Nov -0001 // review by Shade
Mellow and smooth are two words that describe this album and Betchadupa's lyrics perfectly. This album is ideal for those moments when you just want to chill out.
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Bic Runga - Beautiful Collison Album Review
30 Nov -0001 // review by Shade
Reminiscent of so many of her previous works, Beautiful Collision shows that the Bic Runga style is still very much alive and well. This album cannot be mistaken for anything other than Bic Runga.
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Che Fu - Navigator Album Review
30 Nov -0001 // review by Shade
Hip-Hop at it's finest - as showcased to us by the man who had his humble beginnings in the Low Down Dirty Blues Band, and the four times platinum group, Supergroove.With a New Zealand flavour, jazzed up tunes and a feel good style, this is the sort of album you can really enjoy listening to.
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Shihad - Pacifier Album Review
30 Nov -0001 // review by Shade
Americanized New Zealand rock.. very much an international 'American' sound, but with a hint of New Zealand flavour.
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Rhombus - Bass Player Album Review
30 Nov -0001 // review by Shade
As the title suggests, this album has its fair share of bass in it, with dub, hip-hop and reggae shining through. This album is as diverse as they come, infectious with bouncing vibes, making that Wellington dub sound inescapable.
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Orkid - 3 Album Review
30 Nov -0001 // review by Shade
The ambience of this album makes it thoroghly enjoyable from the first word sung. Original Christchurch rockers Orkid have pushed all the boundaries with this; their debut album entitled 3.
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Foamy Ed - A Moments Need EP Review
30 Nov -0001 // review by Shade
What do you think when you hear 'all girl band'? Is it the Spice Girls, All Saints or Sugababes that comes to mind?
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Nesian Mystik - Polysaturated Album Review
30 Nov -0001 // review by Shade
With many songs dominating the New Zealand hip hop scene, It's On making #2 on the New Zealand music charts (making gold status along with Nesian Style), and Polysaturated topping the NZ album charts in December 2002, this album is one you should not miss.The smooth melodies and hip hop beats make this one album that will ensure pure relaxation on the most stressful of days.
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Beach Album Review
30 Nov -0001 // review by Shade
Fronted by the soulful voice of Jessie Coutts and with music by Mathurin Mogat, Iain McNally, Paul Pasmore and Randy Cooke, Beach is New Zealand music with a difference. The music is warm, mellow and soothing - designed with the soul in mind.
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Cornerstone Roots Album Review
30 Nov -0001 // review by Shade
Review taken from Smokecds.comAn excellent debut of tradional based roots reggae from this five-piece band from Raglan known as Cornerstone Roots.
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Ramekin - Nota Bene EP Review
30 Nov -0001 // review by Shade
With hard hitting pulsating beats, this brand new long-awaited EP from Ramekin is true headbanging material.Their music is not commercial rock, it's heavy but with an alternative edge.
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The Accelerants - Accelerants Real Groove Review
30 Nov -0001 // review by Shade
The Accelerants pocket size CD single has an excellent review in the June issue of Real Groove. "The novel packaging award of the month goes to Wellington band The Accelerants with their pocket-friendly 3" CD single 'Raygun' (Rock-O-Tronic).
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Leonard - An Implied Desire (Real Groove)
30 Nov -0001 // review by Shade
I love it when this happens. A new album by an unknown band arrives, I listen with no expectations, and practically every song is a gem.
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Indicator Dogs - Anschluss Album Review
30 Nov -0001 // review by Shade
The long-awaited and highly anticipated debut album from Indicator Dogs Anschluss is finally here - and it is not one that will disappoint.With the very best in hard-hitting beats and slamming melodies, this album was produced by New Zealand's very own Malcolm Welsford (Shihad, Supergroove, Zed, The Feelers etc).
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Pipeworkz - Pipe music gets contemporary treatment
30 Nov -0001 // review by Shade
The Southland Times Micheal Fallow 21/12/02 The celebrated talent pool that developed the Pipin' Hot shows and CD takes on a new formation, Pipeworkz, to further merge traditional pipe and Celtic music with more contemporary songs and styles. Shannon Cooper-Garland's strong reworking of John Farnham's You're the Voice kickstarts the album, but a more resonant thrill awaits in a bracket written by southern multi-instrumentalist Brad MacClure.
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Elemeno P - Love And Disrespect Album Review
30 Nov -0001 // review by Shade
This review written by Russell Baillie for the NZ Herald:(Herald rating: * *) They sure make it look easy, do Auckland quartet Elemeno P. Inane melodies, lyrics attempting wry humour in their few variations on boy meets/loses/misses girl, and fuzzy guitars to keep it grinding along through the choruses.
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Minuit - The 88 Album Review
30 Nov -0001 // review by Shade
Electronic breakbeat three-piece Minuit (Pronounced min-wee) are receiving some stunning live reviews - and I expect there will be similar reviews for their debut album The 88.I've listened to this album twice, and already I feel inclined to write something about it - this album is nothing short of funky, stylish and the music is designed to make you move.
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El Schlong
30 Nov -0001 // review by Shade
"The next group were probably the highlight of the night. El Schlong have been playing live shows throughout the year but this was my first El Schlong experience.
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