we went with the “release everything” theory on this one. a jam and two live performances from the combined forces of bongo bunny and pht – everything that they’ve played in the same room together. you be the quality controller.… Read More »Parched
Biography With the influx of Massive Attack influenced bands in the mid 90’s, there were a number of trip-hop imitators world wide, trying to perfect their own mix of lazy grooves and downbeat vocals. Auckland duo Breaks Co-Op thankfully got… Read More »Breaks Co-Op
rosy parlane is the alias of paul douglas – prolific former-auckland experimental music soloist who originally made his name as the drummer and pianist for thela in the mid 1990s, along with contributing to emperical‘s recordings, and drumming for pit… Read More »Rosy Parlane
Dean Roberts, Dion Workman and Paul Douglas. Discography Thela Triple 8″ Lathe-Cut [1995 Ecstatic Peace E#53] Argetina 8″ Lathe-Cut [1996 Ecstatic Peace E#88] Links BandCamp Page LastFM Photo’s on Flickr
Biography a Palmerston North rock band from the mid 90’s. Had a couple EPs, then ran out of momentum, their collected material released on the posthumous self-titled album on Spotty Dog Records. Members Luke Badger (Guitar/Vocals, 1995) Paul Hirst (Bass/Vocals,… Read More »The Ashvins
Biography Excellent instrumental 3-piece out of Christchurch in the Post-Rock vein. Comprised of Danny Bare (also of The Shocking Pinks) on guitar, Andrew Robins (also of Luge) on drums, and Gareth Heta on bass, they formed in 2002 and quickly… Read More »Substandard
christchurch punk featuring bass players rather than guitarists. peet, dan, blain. Discography picks in bold pistol grip [1998 vendors of bald music]
As I understand it, small blue torch is the duo of [Campbell] Kneale and Eso Steel‘s Richard Francis (though line-up changes in this scene are not uncommon). Both are among the finest of new zealand’s current sound artists. Offering an… Read More »Small Blue Torch
wellington dub/soul/funk outfit based around dj mu’s distinct live electronics (handling the rythm) and sporting one of the best horn sections this country has even seen (or heard), fat freddy’s drop formed as a live improvisational group, trading members with… Read More »Fat Freddys Drop
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