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New Zealand's best live act is an extraordinary spectacle you can't miss.
Shapeshifter has been heralded as a musical phenomenon on their ground breaking live shows and unique blend of heavy soul/drum and bass. Their reputation as pioneers of modern music was built by an unique approach to electronic music which had previously been restricted to computer based studio musicians and has earned them widespread critical and commercial acclaim.
Their third studio album 'Soulstice' was released in August 2006, it entered the NZ national charts at a remarkable number 4 and spent over 2 months in the New Zealand top 20, they also reached number 1 on the independent charts. In 2006 they were awarded a phenomenal 3 awards at the New Zealand bNet music awards for Best Live Act, Song Of The Year for 'Bring Change' and Album Of The Year for 'Soulstice'.
'Soustice' obtained Gold sales status in New Zealand in 3 weeks and has since achieved Platinum sales. It has a star line up including Shapeshifter's artistic talents and features vocals from some of New Zealand's top artists.
September 2006 saw Shapeshifter tour through Aotearoa spreading their acclaimed drum and bass soul styles. In cutting-edge Shapeshifter fashion, they performed with leading orchestras creating a revolutionary experience and selling out their shows weeks in advance. From this they released their first ever live album encapsulating the essence, energy and vitality of their trademark performances entered the national charts in the Top 10 and is the New Zealand number 1 independent album.
Early 2007 saw Shapeshifter release 'Soulstice' in Australia and the first run of albums were sold out in 5 days. They headlined the Hothouse Stage at the 2007 Big Day Out and were handpicked by Tool to support them in Melborne to a massive sold out audience of 15,000. Also, in 2007 they were a headline act at Australia's prestigous nationwide Parklife Festival.
2001 saw the release of their debut LP 'Realtime', highlights included a collaboration with sublime vocalist Ladi 6, on the track 'Move With Me'. 'Realtime' was awarded the Best Electronic Release at the 2002 bNet music awards. The track 'Tapestry' became the number 1 Most Played Track on the Alternative Radio Airplay charts for 2001.
Shapeshifter's secton release 'Riddim Wise' LP gained gold sales status and features the voice of some of New Zealand's top soul vocalists - Joe Dukie (Fat Freddy's Drop) and Ladi 6. The album spent many weeks at number 1 on the independent album sales chart. Shapeshifter also wone Best Electronic Video for 'Long White Cloud' at the 2005 Juice TV Music Awards.
Band Members:
Nick Robinson (bass, keyboards)
Sam Trevethick (keyboards, guitar, percussion)
Devin Abrams (synths, saxophone)
Redford Grenell (drums)
Paora 'P Digsss' Apera (vocals)
Artist Website
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