jay clarkson fronted 3-piece (originally called they were expendable, but later shortened) that put out two well liked ep’s in the mid 80s that pretty much conformed to the ‘dunedin sound’ jangle and lo-fi approach. featured michael kime and robert… Read More »Expendables
Psych-influenced Wellington-based psuedo punk outfit that proved to be the starting point for legendary Puddle front-man George Henderson (Guitar / Vocals), along with Chris Plummer (Drums), Susan Ellis (Keys / Vocals) and Richard Sedger (Bass). With many song-writers in their… Read More »The Spies
Discography picks in bold the mammy wammy ta ta band cassette [1988 onset/offset MW001]
with the break-up of the puffins (with members overseas, in a number of other bands, or just occupied in other ways), lindon reformed in the early 00’s with a speight of new songs, a calmer, more reflective outlook, and his… Read More »Lindon Puffin
Queen Meanie Puss were an experimental and occasionally punky 4-piece outfit from the early 90’s who evolved out of the similar Angelhead, and put out a couple of quirky EP’s before fragmenting.
Their songs have turned up on a number of compilations over the years – including the intriguing ‘Contracts’ which has appeared on a couple of Flying Nun retrospectives.
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a christchurch pub band, no less. their self-titled and self-released debut was a valiant attempt at some kind of credibility. maybe next time. Discography picks in bold idle star [2002 self-released]
jay’s brother – who put out his own solo release on the short-lived toast label in 1983 after making his own name in the 70s with flight x7. clarkson has since become a relaxation music-producer, creating a success income with… Read More »Jeff Clarkson
Perhaps the most prolific artist new zealand has ever produced, Michael Veet Ruiliude has produced as Witcyst, or as an number of his other mysterious alias, Veetjist, M. W. Vit, Wytcystallio, Mxvxwx, Thighte Whistle, or a handful of groups –… Read More »Witcyst
Palmerston North based all-female drone outfit with a penchant for bass guitar feedback that featured Elise Bishop (Universal Joint). Discography Consequences Lathe-Cut Lp [Secret Safari 03cones] She Camel Of God Lathe-Cut Lp / Cassette [Secret Safari / Freedom From Ff0032]… Read More »She Camel Of God
phil bowering, steve garden, mike farrel, louise loft, stuart pearse and roger sellers. Discography picks in bold quiet streets ep [1982 flamewave / jayrem FR-2] elephunkin’ [1987 flamewave / jayrem FR-6]
known primarily for his work as eso steel, or as part of small blue torch, richard francis is an experimental underground musician of rising repute. with a knack for digitally altered drones, and found sound (along the line of electrical… Read More »Richard Francis
Discography picks in bold field reports from out there lathe-cut [self-released] the masonic youth triangular 8″ lathe-cut ep [out there ott05] six sided ep: the gigglegoo companion square 8″ lathe-cut ep [out there ott06]
Kat Black, Ingrid Martini, Kaitlin. Discography Velvet Fog EP [2001] Links BandCamp Page Photo’s on Flickr
generic hard rock from one of christchurch’s younger outfits (circa 2005), popular in the all-age scene. Discography picks in bold no releasesrn
whacked-out and crazy dunedin punk band based around beth duckling and the highly prolific clayton noone: beth/duckling was looking for a new band so she hooked up with kraus. they had both been in the band the murdering monsters, and… Read More »The Futurians!