Surge
Biography Julian Dixon, Matt Hay, Mike Jansen and Steve Cournane. Discography Then Again [1995 Riff Raff Riff01] Links BandCamp Page LastFM Photo’s on Flickr Members
En Can M.A.
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.
Second Child
Biography 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… Read More »Second Child
Wormwood
Biography 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… Read More »Wormwood
Wilberforces
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
Biography 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… Read More »Peter Stapleton
The Neighbours
Biography 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… Read More »The Neighbours
Th’ Dudes
Biography along with ian morris (who later joined him in dd smash), bruce hambling, peter coleman, lez white and pat urlich, the dudes were dave dobbyn‘s late 70s / early 80s pop band (though slightly more rock-orientated than the later… Read More »Th’ Dudes
Suburban Reptiles
Biography Attention grabbing flash-in-the-pan first-wave Auckland punkers, based around James Salter (Aka Jimmy Joy – Saxophone), Claire Elliot (Zero – Vocals), William Prendergast (Billy Planet – Bass), Trish Scott (Sissy Spunk – Guitar), Brian Nichols (Shaun Anfrayd – Guitar) and… Read More »Suburban Reptiles
Dub Asylum
Biography an electronically-laced dub outfit from peter mclennan, known for their singles and dance-event performances. dub asylum is the latest musical alias for peter mclennan, former member of 90s reggae-thrash-punk-ska mutants the hallelujah picassos. dub asylum is a musical mash-up… Read More »Dub Asylum
Eye TV
Biography kinda bland ‘alterna-rock’ band, featuring sean sturm, mike scott, mark pollard and luke casey – they were originally known as the nixons (before changing their name to avoid confusion with the lacklustre american band) but renamed themselves after iggy… Read More »Eye TV
Solo Bravo – Action On Highways EP
Self-Released [2002] Chirpy 3-minute pop melodies aplenty with Solo Bravo‘s debut ep ‘Action On The Highways’. Twin vocalists and the inclusion of trombone and organ make for a delightful mix of the whimsical (‘Mellow Life’, ‘In love With A Stranger’)… Read More »Solo Bravo – Action On Highways EP
Moana and the Moa Hunters
Biography Moana Maniapoto was the face of contemporary feminist Maori music in New Zealand throughout the 90s, along with fellow icon of Maori musical heritage Teremoana Rapley and Mina Ripia she formed the Moa Hunters and had hits with ‘Tahi’… Read More »Moana and the Moa Hunters
Op-Shop
Biography Auckland-based pop-rock 5-piece formed by a bunch of ex-Cantabrians: Jason Kerrison (vocals), Matt Treacy (guitar), Tim Skedden (guitar), Bobby Kennedy (drums) along with the english-born Ian Munro (bass). The band kinda came out of no-where in 2004 with a… Read More »Op-Shop
Bocctahne
Biography Pronounced Vusstanya, Bocctahne were a three piece on David Khan’s kRkRkRk label who existed between 1999 and late 2000, comprised of Khan, Megan Gallacher and Ed Wilson. Emphasizing group dynamics & spontaneity, the trio combined lush, abstract vocal harmonies… Read More »Bocctahne