Drone
Biography The first lineup of Drone was formed in Auckland in early 1986 – members : Darryl Hocking , Dan Newnham, Gareth Farr and Rose Whitehead. Did a few gigs in Akld , Hamilton and New Plymouth – and released… Read More »Drone
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The Undercurrents
Biography Excellent Christchurch guitar band that evolved from earlier group The Centre Will Hold. From that group Jamey Holloway (Guitar / vocals), and Nathan Bycroft (Drums) were joined by Nik O’Keefe (Bass, Vocals) and Marcus Winstanley (Guitar) to form the… Read More »The Undercurrents
Mozelle
Biography More Generic Stadium-Style Rock Out Of Auckland. Formed In 2002 And With A Sound That Aims Straight At American Middle-Of-The-Road Outfits Nickleback And Matchbox 20. The Band Are Comprised Of Marc Hamilton (Vocals / Songwriter), Mike Vitali (Lead Guitar),… Read More »Mozelle
The Delorians
Biography [flickr-photo:id=253122592,size=s] Christchurch based Indie-Pop outfit, who’s first release (a self-released CD-R EP entitled Dash Dash Comma Nought) was released in 2007. The group features Jason Johnson (guitar/vox), Bryce Collier (bass/vox/melodica), Simon Brouwer (drums/percussion) and Sam Kivi (lap steel/weissenborn/rhodes). The… Read More »The Delorians
Dean
Biography Discography picks in bold battletruck lathe cut [2000 a stabbies and the rocket recording] Members Links
Stellar*
Biography Fucking horrible pop/formula-rock outfit based around Boh Runga (sister of the gracious and supremely talented Bic). Flanked By Kurt Shanks, Chris Van De Geer and Andrew Mclaren. Discography Mix [1999 Epic 4948842] Magic Line [2001 Sony Music Nz 5049742000]… Read More »Stellar*
Betchadupa
Biography 2nd generation pop rockers that aren’t too bad. A young Liam (son of Neil) Finn started playing music in his pre-teen years, and he developed quite an ear for good melody. Joined by Matt Eccles (son of Australian hero… Read More »Betchadupa
Palace at 4AM
Biography Palace at 4am is an up and coming Dunedin four-piece fronted by singer/guitarist Emma Milburn, along with Arclife Records sound-man supremo Thomas Bell (bass – also currently in David Kilgour’s Heavy Eights), Gregg Cairns (percussion) and Lesley Paris (ex-Look… Read More »Palace at 4AM
Range
Biography [profile thanks to blair parkes]range began at a party in 1995 when hayden asked blair parkes to play some country type music. after playing an acoustic support slot as ‘space rangers’ the name was shortened to range and bert… Read More »Range
The Renderers
Biography The Renderers are New Zealand’s prime example of southern-fried country, and are indeed one of our finest ever bands. Brian Crook formed the Renderers with his partner Maryrose in early 90’s Christchurch when The Max Block failed to go… Read More »The Renderers
Hard to Handle
Biography john michaels, anton elkington, paul higgins and willie priestly. Discography picks in bold the end of the beginning [1995 city light productions] Members Links
Rocko
Biography Discography Recycler e.p. 3″ cd-r [w/ CJA Root Don Lonie For Cash rdl104] Links BandCamp Page LastFM Photo’s on Flickr Members
Willis
Biography Biography Discography Willis Lathe Cut [2000 A Stabbies And The Rocket Recording] Volume 1 Double Cd-R Reissue [Root Don Lonie For Cash Rdl091] Volume 2 Double Cd-R Reissue [Root Don Lonie For Cash Rdl092] Links BandCamp Page LastFM Photo’s… Read More »Willis
Exercise Machine
Biography christchurch-based off-shoot of the steffan van soest hit-machine, without steffan. Discography picks in bold the excercise machine ep [self-released] Members Links
SJD
Biography Sean James Donnelly – production whizz, class bass-player, and thoroughly uneven song-writer. In 2003 Sjd was thrust into the spotlight after years of touring support and assisting production for the likes of Shayne Carters’ Dimmer with the debut of… Read More »SJD