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Cassandra’s Ears

Biography Dunedin based pop-rock featuring a young Jan Hellriegel, backed by Vanessa Anich, Flick Rhind, Sarah McNab, Megan Miller, Leanne Ibell and Zan Wright. released a couple of EP’s during their short tenure: 1988-1991. Members Jan Hellriegel (guitar / vocals… Read More »Cassandra’s Ears

Zed

Biography Schlocky popsters Adrian Palmer (Drums), Ben Campbell (Bass, Vocals) and Nathan King (vocals, guitar), signed straight out of Cashmere High School (Christchurch) to make horribly atonal pop music (under Kiwi legend Ray Columbus’s management) thats all hook and non-substance.… Read More »Zed

Brother Love

Biography Fuzzy, bluesy Rock’n’Roll from Martin Henderson, aka Brother Love. Henderson has lent his name to a number of groups (‘The Homebacon Gang’, ‘The Second Hand Emotions’, The Free Association’, His Dark Horses’, ‘His Far Out Space Nuts’ etc), featuring… Read More »Brother Love

Parched

Biography 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… Read More »Parched

Breaks Co-Op

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

Biography rosy parlane is the alias of paul douglas – prolific former-auckland experimental music soloist who originally made his name as the drummer and pianist for thela in the mid 1990s, along with contributing to emperical‘s recordings, and drumming for… Read More »Rosy Parlane

Thela

Biography 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 Members

The Ashvins

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, Ekul And Nad, The… Read More »The Ashvins

Substandard

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

Pistol Grip

Biography christchurch punk featuring bass players rather than guitarists. peet, dan, blain. Discography picks in bold pistol grip [1998 vendors of bald music] Members Links

Small Blue Torch

Biography 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… Read More »Small Blue Torch

Fat Freddys Drop

Biography 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… Read More »Fat Freddys Drop

Ill Received

Biography 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),… Read More »Ill Received

Neil Robinson

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