Biography Graham Carman (Bass, Vocals), Russ Mattar (Drums), Lance Wiltshire (keyboards, Vocals) and Greg White (Vocals, Guitar). Released a single and an EP on Jayrem in 1984. Members Graham Carman (Bass, Vocals, 1984) Russ Mattar (Drums, 1984) Lance Wiltshire (Keyboards,… Read More »Actors
Biography Improvised electronic music from Aucklanders Paul Winstanley, John Kennedy, Marc Chesterman, with Clinton Williams of Omit adding contributions to their self-titled CD release. Members Paul Winstanley (Effects/Bass/Turntables, 1999 – 2006) John Kennedy (Drum Machine/Percussion, 1999 – 2006) Marc Chesterman (Sampler, 1999… Read More »Audible 3
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 – a… Read More »Slipstream
Biography Cicada were an Auckland based guitar-oriented band. Since forming in 1992, Cicada have recorded and successfully aired many demos on student radio throughout the country and have amassed considerable live experience, including support slots for touring international acts such… Read More »Cicada
solo alias of craig houghton (ride on estrada), who’s released a couple very lo-key, melodic, and occassionally country-tinged albums on the small stinkbuzz inprint, specifically in short-order lathe-cut runs. i ran into craig travelling to sonic youths’ fantastic 2004 gig… Read More »Insert Name Here
an eclectic electronically laced band who delve into many different stylistic directions. it began in the tardus studios in 2000 as a studio based project for composer andrew vaughan and engineer matt milham. they were joined by keys man jonny… Read More »Dejusa
Aka Andrew Moon, the head of Imperial Recordings and ex-drummer for Flying Nun Records legends Goblin Mix. Moon worked with RSW London in the late 80s, forming Celine, but its been in RST that Moon (now as a solo musician)… Read More »RST
Wellington trio led by Dave Edwards (guitar / harmonica), with San Shimla (Cello) and prolific New Zealand music journalist Simon Sweetman (Drums / Percussion). Edwards has been self releasing on his own Fiff Dimension website his own recordings for a… Read More »The Winter
hamilton based rock band that put out their debut to pretty uniform acclaim, but soon disappeared from view. Discography picks in bold shiny [1996 independently release]
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 dramatic… Read More »Shaky Hands
Two-piece Christchurch instrumental outfit based around Danny Bare (Ex-Substandard / Shocking Pinks – Guitar) and Rustle Covini (Ex-Aesthetics – Drums), who originally formed as Electric Slipper in March 2004. Bare’s an enthusiastic Post-Rock and Krautrock fan, and Silo display a… Read More »Silo
Disco-pop indie-rock tunes from Christchurch’s own Josh Burgess (Guitar/Synth and Vocals, ex Bang! Bang! Eche!) with Josh Black (Bass, ex A Flight to Blackout), Julian Vares (Drums, Magic Eye) and more recently Charlie Ryder (Keyboards, Bang! Bang! Eche!). The group… Read More »Sleepy Age
dave dobbyn‘s early 80s pop outfit, with peter warryn, rob guy, lisle kinney, scott calhoun, ian morris, gary langsfor and andrew clouston. big singles with ‘devil you know’, ‘whaling’ and of course the staple ‘outlook for thursday’ (which dark tower… Read More »DD Smash
rachel shearer (formerly of angelhead and queen meanie puss) started recording as lovely midget as of 1995 with a self-titled 10″ release. an unusual album featuring heavy noise quota (vocals, organ and guitar kind of float in and out of… Read More »Lovely Midget