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Christchurch indie-pop trio formed in the early 2000s by three-quarters of The Bats, with guitarist Kaye Woodward stepping up as principal songwriter and vocalist. Rooted in the jangle-pop of the Dunedin Sound. Debut album Bounce Around (2008, Pocket Music); a follow-up album is mastered and awaiting release.
Record Labels
Tiny late Christchurch-based label formed by Mike Richardson and headline act Barnard's Star, who released 2 lathe cut 7" singles and a CD EP of terrific electronic-infused shoegaze on the label. The other notable act is Hawaii Five-0, an excellent organ-driven indie-pop group that served as the debut of Annabel Alpers, who later found fame as Bachelorette. #nzmusic #barnardsstar #hawaiifive0
b artists
Excellent Christchurch shoegaze / electronic group with a unique, spacey sound. Released an EP and 2 7" lathe cut singles on the Beat Atlas imprint in the late 1990's before going their seperate ways. #nzmusic #barnardsstar
d artists
Long-running country-folk flavoured rock band from Christchurch featuring singer-songwriter Fleur Walden (aka Fleur de Lis). After forming in 1997 it took until 2004 for their debut album was released - a strong selection of songs that date right back to the bands formation. #nzmusic #thedialtones #fleurdelis
Venues
Vaguely hippy Cafe on Lichfield street that hosted a number of diverse small-capacity shows in the late 1990s. The Cafe was upstairs from the 'Lick Er Lounge' bar and next to 'Danz Nightclub'. #nzmusic #christchurchvenues #venuscafe #lickerlounge #danznightclub
m artists
Roy Montgomery is an exceedingly prolific artist with a deep catalogue of music; solo, in collaboration or as part of several groups. His music has varied from deep-throated post punk to glacial guitar drones and seen release by over 15 labels around the world.
Interviews
A memorial I wrote for Michael J. Brassell after he sadly passed away from pneumonia in 2004. I helped organize a music tribute wake here in Christchurch to celebrate his life, whilst a similar event was also help in his then-current home of Dunedin.
u artists
Biography Excellent Christchurch guitar band that evolved from earlier group The Centre Will Hold. From that group Jamey Holloway (Guitar / vocals), and Nathan…
t artists
Biography Named after the South Island mountain range, the Torlesse Super Group is the intriguing duo of Roy Montgomery (Pin Group etc) and Nick…
Venues
Mid-sized live performance and comedy venue located within The Archive a building which has also housed a Gallery / 2nd venue space and front record store.
