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
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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
Loosehead
Biography the remnants of invercargill punk’s ‘mor@l fibre’ moved to wellington and renamed themselves loosehead. aaron lloyd, kieran monaghan, grant sutherland, phil scahill. Discography picks in bold first aid kit [1996 loosehead music lhlh003] pet shop gourmet [1999 loosehead music… Read More »Loosehead
Mig-21
Biography Another in the long line of Dave Khan’s many bands, Mig-21 are his current 4-piece featuring Mikel Goodwin, Ed Wilson and J-Mz Robinson – all of whom have featured in previous KRKRKRK projects, such as Leonard Nimoy and Bocctahne.… Read More »Mig-21
Stephen
Biography David Kilgour’s post 2nd break-up of the Clean band – a more laid-back attempt at West-Coast psychedelia-influenced pop-rock outfit. Joined by Flying Nun Records long-stayers Stephen Kilroy and Alf Donaldson, along with Geoff Hoani, Stephen put out a well… Read More »Stephen
The Brunettes
Biography Sunshine and candy-canes, The Brunettes were a hard-working and extremely promising, genuine kiwi pop band – a rare thing in this day and age. Forming around Heather Mansfield and Jonathan Bree’s girl-boy vocals and a plethora of instruments used… Read More »The Brunettes
The Doomed
Biography Perhaps the closest to true English punk of the original Christchurch Mollett Street scene. The Doomed formed in June [1977] around the guitar / bass duo of Ian Costello and Pete McKelvie, who were joined a few weeks later… Read More »The Doomed
Finn
Biography in 1995, new zealand luminaries neil and tim finn (of crowded house and split enz fame) toured new zealand as the brothers finn, releasing a hugely popular album and follow-up ep, showcasing the brothers huge popularity. this effectively jump-started… Read More »Finn
Mi-Sex
Biography Mi-Sex were at one time New Zealand’s most popular band. During the punk and new wave explosion of the late 70’s and early 80’s, Mi-Sex were a truly old-school styled band, with a slick stage crew, costumes, and an… Read More »Mi-Sex
Miscreant
Biography Auckland based 6-piece rock band comprised of David Edtmaier (Guitar), Josh Guy (Guitar), Alan Treanor (Bass), Damian Hilt (Drums), and two vocalists – Chris Brebner and Daniel Ellery. The group spawned out of Heart Of Fifths in 2004, originally… Read More »Miscreant
Dodge
Biography dodge is johannes contag – the german born, but new zealand-based multi-instrumentalist solo artists and founding member of both mink and cloudboy. after discovering synths at an early age, contag was a major part of the slacker pop of… Read More »Dodge
Avotor
Biography Auckland based 2-piece electronic instrumental Band (i.e. they play live electronic instrumentation with no computers). The group formed in Grey Lynn in 1998, with Bev taking up drum machines and a sampler and Hamish using loops to compliment his… Read More »Avotor
Goldenhorse
Biography i don’t know what to say about goldenhorse. as a fan of geoff maddock’s previous bizarre tour-de-force bressa creeting cake i was disappointed to see him retreat to the relatively ‘safe’ goldenhorse – a band that draws lavish attention,… Read More »Goldenhorse
Hemi
Biography a shoot-off the the hugely popular head like a whole from nigel regan and tom watson (who has since gone on to front the now-melbourne based cassette. hemi put out a single album on wildside while hlah were at… Read More »Hemi
The New Originals
Biography Excellently Named (Obviously This Is Spinal Tap Fans..) Co-Ed 5-Piece From Christchurch Who Have Emerged In The Mid 00s As A Diverse And Professional Pop-Rock Outfit – A Refershing Change From The Sea Of Rock-Sters. Led By Current Mayoral… Read More »The New Originals