Category Archives: Interviews and Articles

This interview was conducted with Simon McLaren via email in late 2003; on the eve of the launch of his terrific ‘Giant Spheres’ album, released under the then-new moniker of Sleepers Union. first of all, we know you’re well inclined … Continue reading →

[Originally published in A Low Hum October 2006] Will Edmonds is eager, passionate and luckily for Christchurch, one of the founders of Out of Kilter, an all ages orientated community that focuses on promoting bands and events. Out of Kilter … Continue reading →

[Originally published in A Low Hum, october 2006] Skittery percussion, ethereal drones with metallic resonance, a disturbingly atmospheric sound counter-balanced by human, emotive vocals – The Enright House sounds like a dramatic balancing act; much like the crumbling architectural images … Continue reading →

alec bathgate isn’t a household name in new zealand. though his most famous group (the tall dwarfs) and his subsequent partner-in-crime (chris knox) may have achieved a level of recognition slightly beyond the typical indie-rock crowd, bathgate remains one of … Continue reading →

on the eve of the wellington fringe festival i spoke with [band organiser] dave edwards and [composer / conductor] nigel patterson, two of the main culprits behind the ascension band, a ‘chamber-orchestra’ ensemble pushing electronic and standard instrumentation in usual … Continue reading →

when i remember barnard’s star what comes to mind are the places i saw this wonderful christchurch group perform and how the venues added to the overall experience. i think my initial exposure to the group was at the venus … Continue reading →

over the last 20 years the bats have garnished a label of dependability – and with good reason. though now taking a little bit of time between releases (one might jump to the conclusion that ‘at the national grid’ is … Continue reading →

first off, describe your music in 10 words or lessrnantarcticish.please substitute my use of the genre label ‘noise’, i’m not particularly fond of it myself..rnneither. ‘noise’ is term usually used by kylie fans to make generalizations about music that threatens … Continue reading →

Chris Andrews isn’t just your typical New Zealand music enthusiast; he’s something more than one definition could explain. Chris works a 9-5, but his real job happens after the office. Chris is the man behind thebigcity.co.nz, a vast achieve which … Continue reading →

by david swiftthe christchurch scene of 1980-82 is pretty legendary, and rightly so. this was most fertile period of rock’n’roll in the city since the beat-boom days of chants rnb circa 1966.there were some very good christchurch punk bands (notably … Continue reading →