one of stink magnetic‘s many low-run underground tape-heroes, cortina have been described by teledu records as blondie meets ministry (psalm 69, natch) at the bottom of a swamp. Discography picks in bold as seen on tv cassette [stink magnetic MAG… Read More »Cortina
marvey king is singer-songwriter tanya horo, former singer / guitarist with auckland girl group growler and the face of new zealand’s house of travel adverts. horo has contributed vocals for australian dance act pnau, and released her debut solo lp,… Read More »Marvey King
david grace, nana parata, alan huriwai, nathan rae, johnny tipuna, nathan warren, tam epiha, hope pohatu and gerald grace. Discography picks in bold tribute to a friend [1985]
the prolific output of clayton noone – dunedin-based solo musician and member of future-punkers the futurians. noone also runs the root don lonie for cash record label. Discography picks in bold < ul> ‘moon’/’danger’ 7″ lathe-cut [plop] i like gate… Read More »CJA
enigmatic indeed. new zealander jamie mcnair presents what i believe is his debut release of supremely underwhelming surface noise. geographic minutae is carefully polished and stored away like little audio treasures to be marvelled at on future ocassions. two wonderfully… Read More »Jamie McNair
paul ewing, pete solinski, bernie gardner, glen rogers and bronwyn jones. Discography picks in bold precious ep [1982
Discography For Dean Martin Cassette [Root Don Lonie For Cash Rdl018] Split Lathe Cut 7″ Plus ‘Bite Me Fag Boy’ Zine [W/ Chunky Pizzle Root Don Lonie For Cash Rdl020] Lathe Cut 7″ [Root Don Lonie For Cash Rdl021] Revolver Lathe-Cut… Read More »Revolver
Biography Mid 90’s precursor to The Thrashing Marlins who put out a couple releases on specialist labels Jayrem and Braille Record. Members Janet Roddick (Organs/Vocals/Trombone, 1994) David Donaldson (Bass, 1994) Tim Robinson (Drums, 1994) Steve Roche (Guitar/Vocals/Trumpet, 1994) Discography The Brainchilds… Read More »The Brainchilds
Julian Dixon, Matt Hay, Mike Jansen and Steve Cournane. Discography Then Again [1995 Riff Raff Riff01] Links BandCamp Page LastFM Photo’s on Flickr
Biography A very strange band but also strangely good from 1982-4. These guys had some connection with the Auckland group The Features. Guitarist/singer Ljinon sharing a similar shard like guitar style and vocal approach to The Features. The band had… Read More »En Can M.A.
Low-profile Wildside rock outfit comprised of [future solo artist] Damien Binder, Chris Van De Geer, Theo Jackson, Luke Casey and Isaac Tucker. Discography Magnet Cd Ep [1991 Wildside L28039] Hold Back Cd Single [1993 Wildside 11441] Crumble Cd Single [1995… Read More »Second Child
Over the years, Mikel Goodwin’s wormwood solo project has shown him to be one of KRKRKRK’s most versatile and ingenious recording artists. Mikel’s enviable talent with soldering irons and screwdrivers – and his technical flair for the construction of diabolical,… Read More »Wormwood
Biography Not to be confused with Wilberforce, this group made a big splash with their debut single ‘Tidal Waves’ (get it?). Featuring Thom Burton, previously of Yokel Ono. Members Thom Burton (Guitar, 200?) Discography Tidal Waves [2008 Etch Recordings ETCH004]… Read More »Wilberforces
Peter Stapleton is one of New Zealand’s most referred underground musicians. As a member and song-writer for The Vacuum, Scorched Earth Policy and The Terminals, Stapleton has amassed a body of work like no other, and established himself as one… Read More »Peter Stapleton
Rick Bryant’s Almost Successful Early 80s Troup. Endless Touring The Company In The Company Of Trudi And Chris Green, Sam Ford, Ken James, Poss Cameron And Tim Robinson. Discography The Only One You Need Ep [1982] Links BandCamp Page LastFM… Read More »The Neighbours