Biography Mid 90’s precursor to The Thrashing Marlins who put out a couple releases on specialist labels Jayrem and Braille Record. Members Janet Roddick (organ / vocals / trombone, The Brainchilds) David Donaldson (bass, The Black Sheep, The Brainchilds) Tim Robinson… Read More »The Brainchilds
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Biography Christchurch black metal outfit started in 2000 by Okoi Jones and Cam Sinclair, with Brad Kneale and Nik Coulter joining later to cement the current line-up, who recorded the debut release The Ethos Elite EP in 2003 (after an earlier… Read More »Aphelon
Biography low-key dunedin 4-piece of richard baker (found of the trinder label), emma milburn (palace at 4am), mark sharma and tamatea bull. they released their debut stars of the sea through the small american indie little brother records in 1999… Read More »Palo/Ona
Biography Harcore / rock’n’roll outfit comprised of Parry (Vocals), Matt (Guitar), Hogga (Guitar), Kano (Bass) and Borlen (Drums) who have several releases on the Hastings-based Hit Your Head. Discography Our World Today Ep [2000 Hit Your Head] Break With Reality… Read More »Tempo 38
Biography Mysterious band associated with Powertool Records. Discography Numbers And Mubles [2003 Pf00679] Links BandCamp Page LastFM Photo’s on Flickr Members
Biography more experimental side-project of thee strapons featuring members don gone, nova, matt alien and ben johnson. this line-up released the small-run solarphonic lathe-cut ep (get lost with) the lost/found sound in 1998. Discography picks in bold (get lost with)… Read More »Lost/Found Sound
Wreck Small Speakers On Expensive Stereos were a Dunedin-based duo consisting of Michael Morley and Richard Ram.
The groups recordings are based around strong rhythm tracks – usually plucked bass guitar and drum machine, with shout-sung vocals, fractured guitar riffs and organ squeels, with samples and other sound manipulations added into the mix. Though experimental, Wreck Small Speakers retained a high level of musicality and accessibility.
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Biography independent wellington hip-hop crew with a big name and strong connections to the current stream of chart-toppers (such as scribe etc) pushed along by production-whizz (and new zealand hip-hop long-stayer) dj raw. led by head-mc kos 163, footsouljahs have… Read More »Footsouljahs