Dave Rhodes Newsletter Interview
31 May 2018 // interview by jdiddynz
Dave Rhodes is a music legend in his own right; drummer some of the most incredible bands to come out of NZ Stylus, Static Era and 29 Blackbirds, and producer/engineer to a vast collection of bands and musicians from Blindspott and Poison Skies through to Metaract and The Rabble. Dave also manages Depot Sound in Devonport.
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His Masters Voice - Family of Strangers Tour - His Masters Voice Interview
24 Apr 2017 // interview by jdiddynz
With the Family of Strangers NZ tour kicking off next Friday the 28th of April at the Darkroom in Christchurch, it was high time I caught up with various members of These Four Walls, Armed in Advance, and His Masters Voice to talk music, pockets, spirit animals and sausages. Here’s what went down with His Masters Voice.
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These Four Walls - Family of Strangers Tour - These Four Walls Interview
22 Apr 2017 // interview by jdiddynz
With the Family of Strangers NZ tour kicking off next Friday the 28th of April at the Darkroom in Christchurch, it was high time I caught up with various members of These Four Walls, Armed in Advance, and His Masters Voice to talk music, pockets, spirit animals and sausages. Here’s what went down with These Four Walls: These Four Walls - Gray Vickers Hi.
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Devilskin - Devilskin @ Underworld, London - 22/03/17
11 Apr 2017 // review by jdiddynz
It was a typical chilly March evening and being a new dad I still struggle to make it everywhere on time so I unfortunately missed the two opening bands Eva Plays Dead and Canadians Sumo Cyco however the good news for me is that this is a website that writes exclusively about NZ bands so it really couldn't have worked out better.  Upon arriving at a busy venue, there was a vibrant atmosphere, and a large number of Kiwi accents to be heard.
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Tokyo Rock Machine - Tokyo Rock Machine Interview
19 Jul 2016 // interview by jdiddynz
Fresh off the back of their latest EP New Ink and the release of their killer new track and video Simulate You, I had the pleasure of catching up with Waka and Kevi Metal from Tokyo Rock Machine at my local in Putney which meant good beers and good banter. Imagine the love child of Foreigner and Fall Out Boy raised by a pack of wolves with a penchant for 80’s metal riffs the TRM sound is uncompromisingly rock.
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I Am Giant - NZ Music Legends: Paul Matthews
25 May 2016 // interview by jdiddynz
James Donaldson spoke to producer/engineer and bassist extraordinaire (I Am Giant, Stylus, Tadpole) Paul Matthews for muzic.net.
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