Skank Attack
Wellington 3-piece from the mid 1980’s. Skirted the line between underground and pop without ever fitting in to either camp, despite an album produced by Nick Roughan (The Skeptics) and Brent McLachlan (The Gordons).
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The Stereo Bus
The pop outgrowth of Ex-Christchurch song-writer Dave Yetton (Ex Jean-Paul Sartre Experience), who’s backing band has included a couple generations of well-known kiwi performers, including Pluto’s rhythm section at one point.
Sedative
Biography Sedative was an ambitious attemp to form an improvisational project utilising primal-industrial sound textures. Featuring Brendon Mably, Ed Wilson and Nigel Cooper; Sedative only lasted roughly the length of 1997 but managed to leave behind a half hour recording,… Read More »Sedative
Stayfree Carefree
Biography Terribly-named Auckland rock power-trio from the guitar of Julian Reid (who released a single on Wildside with his first band Braintree), along with his twin brothers A.B. and Cymon Reid (both formerly of Garden Shed) – who both joined… Read More »Stayfree Carefree
Sticky Filth
Biography Craig Radford, Chris Snowden and Dave Hunt – Aucklands top-billing 2nd generation punk outfit. Renowned for their live shows and sub-par recordings, Sticky Filth still continue to re-unite and play killer live shows. Discography Weep Woman Weep [1987? Ima… Read More »Sticky Filth
The Sprogs
Biography James Govan, Donald Ferns, Richard Wallce and Eddie Wilson. Discography Wonton Tenacity Ep [1994 Ug Uug003] Links BandCamp Page Photo’s on Flickr Members
She’s Insane
Biography Former Christchurch rock outfit comprised of Maria Due (Guitar / Vox), Tasha French (Vocals, Drums), Pete Thomson (Guitar) and Adam Gallagher (Bass – replaced original bassist Kerry Wellman) who drew a lot of attention with their debut on Yellow-Eye… Read More »She’s Insane
Screaming Meemees
Biography Excellent, and highly popular post-punk / new-wave pop act out of auckland in the early 80s. Achieved unprecedented success with the release of ‘See Me Go’, a lovely poppy early single in the distinct Mee Mees style that managed… Read More »Screaming Meemees
Spitfyre
Biography Discography Split EP [2005 w/ Cherry Monsterr] Links BandCamp Page LastFM Photo’s on Flickr Members
Solid Gold Hell
Biography Brash Auckland rock outfit from the mid 90s featuring Glen Campbell, (former Jean-Paul Sartre Experience Member) Gary Sullivan, Matthew Heine, Colleen Brennan and Simon Cummings. Discography ‘Sugar Bag’/’Evil Cabaret’ 7″ Single [1994 Flying Nun Records Fn289] Swingin’ Hot Murder… Read More »Solid Gold Hell
Street
Biography The duo of Antony Milton (aka AM) and Greg Larking, who play a clattering brew of experimental drone noise featuring guitar, violin etc. On “School Of Religious Studies” they take an abrasive approach to collaboration, and come out the… Read More »Street
The Spies
Biography 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… Read More »The Spies
She Camel Of God
Biography 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… Read More »She Camel Of God
Slipstream
Biography Christchurch-based spacey rock troop who have been around quite a while, without ever really breaking past their strong Christchurch base. Although the group have cycled through a handful of bassists over time (the most recent being Pete Fleming –… Read More »Slipstream
Shaky Hands
Biography Exciting post-punk type group (ala the Mint Chicks) that formed out of the indie-rock leaning Nova Echo with former guitarist Nick Johnson taking over the reigns as vocalist from the departing Jason Schoushkoff. An exciting frontman known for his… Read More »Shaky Hands