christchurch-based (formed, originally as puppetmunk in the mecca that is hanmer springs!) punk outfit who have played locally with the likes of molly says go and the long-standing rsi, comprised of bentos (vocals), tj (drums), ruben (bass / vocals), toby… Read More »Ill Received
Biography Neil Robinson was formed in March of 2006 by Chris Young (The Insurgents), Josh Black (The Blow Charlie) and Hayden Williams (Hype!) – all 3 known within the Christchurch All-Ages music scene thanks to their previous groups. The band… Read More »Neil Robinson
Simon Darke, Alan Cattermole, Tony Rabbett, Phil Jones, Brad Coates, Brian Colechin. Discography Heard The Newz [1980 Music World Mufp525] Links BandCamp Page LastFM Photo’s on Flickr
Biography Mysterious Onset/Offset group who recorded at Arnie van Bussell’s infamously low-rent Nightshift Studios using the aliases Ziggy Stardust, Rolandski, Polandski and Bollandro. Members Ziggy Stardust (Guitar/Vocals/Synth, 1986 – 1988) Rollandski (Drums, 1986 – 1988) Pallandski (Bass, 1986 – 1988)… Read More »Ziggy Stardust Band
eclectic powertool records outfit with an affinity for unusual instruments: ‘carpenters saws, a largerphone, made up entirely from recycled bottletops – washboards, horns whistles, jew harp’. released their debut in 2005 whilst appearing on a couple of powertool records’ live… Read More »Fats White
Biography Wellington based rock four-piece formed in 2002 by ex-Canvas front-man Michael Carpinter. Basically a power-pop garage-rock band in the traditional sense, and not a million miles from Carpinters’ former band. Members Michael Carpinter (Guitar/Vocals, 2002 – 2010) Craig Mason (2002 –… Read More »Autozamm
Biography The first lineup of Drone was formed in Auckland in early 1986 – members : Darryl Hocking , Dan Newnham, Gareth Farr and Rose Whitehead. Did a few gigs in Akld , Hamilton and New Plymouth – and released… Read More »Drone
Biography Excellent Christchurch guitar band that evolved from earlier group The Centre Will Hold. From that group Jamey Holloway (Guitar / vocals), and Nathan Bycroft (Drums) were joined by Nik O’Keefe (Bass, Vocals) and Marcus Winstanley (Guitar) to form the… Read More »The Undercurrents
Wellington based founder of the Psuedoarcana label, who also performs by the initials A.M., as well as Nether Dawn and Street, and has releases on Clayton Noone’s Root Don Lonie For Cash Peter Wrights’ Apoplexy label. Discography Wire Bridge Cassette… Read More »Antony Milton
Biography Matt Emery (Vocals and Keyboards) formed pop-via-hardcore group Amy Racecar in Napier in 2001 with Mike Crook, Gary Venn and Rebecca Truimvist. Subsequently he moved to Hamilton and the group went through an array of line-up changes, bring out… Read More »Amy Racecar
More Generic Stadium-Style Rock Out Of Auckland. Formed In 2002 And With A Sound That Aims Straight At American Middle-Of-The-Road Outfits Nickleback And Matchbox 20. The Band Are Comprised Of Marc Hamilton (Vocals / Songwriter), Mike Vitali (Lead Guitar), Dave… Read More »Mozelle
[flickr-photo:id=253122592,size=s] Christchurch based Indie-Pop outfit, who’s first release (a self-released CD-R EP entitled Dash Dash Comma Nought) was released in 2007. The group features Jason Johnson (guitar/vox), Bryce Collier (bass/vox/melodica), Simon Brouwer (drums/percussion) and Sam Kivi (lap steel/weissenborn/rhodes). The groups… Read More »The Delorians
Fucking horrible pop/formula-rock outfit based around Boh Runga (sister of the gracious and supremely talented Bic). Flanked By Kurt Shanks, Chris Van De Geer and Andrew Mclaren. Discography Mix [1999 Epic 4948842] Magic Line [2001 Sony Music Nz 5049742000] Awards… Read More »Stellar*