Another in the long line of Dave Khan’s many bands, Mig-21 are his current 4-piece featuring Mikel Goodwin, Ed Wilson and J-Mz Robinson – all of whom have featured in previous KRKRKRK projects, such as Leonard Nimoy and Bocctahne. Very… Read More »Mig-21
David Kilgour’s post 2nd break-up of the Clean band – a more laid-back attempt at West-Coast psychedelia-influenced pop-rock outfit. Joined by Flying Nun Records long-stayers Stephen Kilroy and Alf Donaldson, along with Geoff Hoani, Stephen put out a well liked… Read More »Stephen
weirdo experimental lo fi alterno-punk tinged rock…great stuffrn- club bizarre Discography picks in bold perfect alienation [eye gauge]
Andrew Bell, Ken Chung, Chris Daly, Pat Roxburgh and Nick Scott. Discography Sing Sing Ep [1985 Ode Sodep217] Owning The Sharks Ep [1986 Ode Sodep247] Links BandCamp Page LastFM Photo’s on Flickr
Biography Sunshine and candy-canes, The Brunettes were a hard-working and extremely promising, genuine kiwi pop band – a rare thing in this day and age. Forming around Heather Mansfield and Jonathan Bree’s girl-boy vocals and a plethora of instruments used… Read More »The Brunettes
Auckland based outfit started their time at the end of the eighties with a post shoe-gazey british sound. The band featured Tosh Graham – vocals, Rob Young – bass, Deryck Hunt – drums, Gareth Price – guitar. The band have… Read More »Semi Lemon Kola
Biography Perhaps the closest to true English punk of the original Christchurch Mollett Street scene. The Doomed formed in June [1977] around the guitar / bass duo of Ian Costello and Pete McKelvie, who were joined a few weeks later… Read More »The Doomed
rick harvie, james and david curzon and byron smith. Discography picks in bold anita ep [1993 icon ICONTACT1] aurora [1993 icon ICONTACT2]
in 1995, new zealand luminaries neil and tim finn (of crowded house and split enz fame) toured new zealand as the brothers finn, releasing a hugely popular album and follow-up ep, showcasing the brothers huge popularity. this effectively jump-started neil… Read More »Finn
Mi-Sex were at one time New Zealand’s most popular band. During the punk and new wave explosion of the late 70’s and early 80’s, Mi-Sex were a truly old-school styled band, with a slick stage crew, costumes, and an over-reliance… Read More »Mi-Sex
nelson diy punk. formed in 1988, as a four piece. split 1990. reformed 1993, as a three piece, same members, minus singer. vocals now by mike and rik. split again 1998. members – mike – guitars/vocals, rik – drums/vocals, jon… Read More »Dead Centre
one-man outfit paul dagarin. Discography picks in bold fats thompson [1995 trinder music TM005]
Discography To Understand the Animals [1994] Links BandCamp Page LastFM Photo’s on Flickr
acid-rock outfit from hamilton scene veterans ray (bass / vox) and john stroud (guitar / vox) and anthony van der puttin (drums). released on the tiny cranium records label (craig williamsons’ datura being the other band of note), moby trip’s… Read More »Moby Trip
Auckland based 6-piece rock band comprised of David Edtmaier (Guitar), Josh Guy (Guitar), Alan Treanor (Bass), Damian Hilt (Drums), and two vocalists – Chris Brebner and Daniel Ellery. The group spawned out of Heart Of Fifths in 2004, originally formed… Read More »Miscreant