Zen Mantra
Zen Mantra is a Christchurch-based project by Sam Perry (Yumi Zouma), releasing atmospheric recordings across underground labels before signing to Flying Nun Records for a self-titled vinyl album in 2016.
Muzai Records
All Seeing Hand
Wellington experimental trio combining Synthi AKS synthesis, throat singing and turntables in dense improvisational soundscapes.
Live: Die! Die! Die! – ‘Harmony’ tour
Flashback to September 28th, 20012: Die! Die! Die!’s New Zealand tour for their excellent 2012 album ‘Harmony’, with support from Dunedin group Opposite Sex and local lads Ipswich, at Dux Live.
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Muzai Records
Auckland-based independent label formed by Martin Phillips and Benjii Jackson in 2009, with Michael McClelland (previously a writer for The Corner, but that site appears to be AI generated spam now) and Maeve Munro, completing the team.
Bengal Lights
Two-piece Rock’N’Roll duo from Auckland. They were tremendous on A Low Hum’s 2nd to last tour, with drummer Zoe Fleury belting it out (and singing too) from behind the kit while Maeve Munro played feedback-drenched guitar and sang from up front. Very cool.
Only release was a split single with The Lover Haters.
Ipswich
Biography Excellent young Christchurch Noise-Pop / Post-Punk group featuring a trio of musicians that are becoming regular sites around local venues. Steven Marr (Guitar/lead vocals, also of Psych Tigers and Miniatures), Matthew Gunn (Bass/backing vocals, Psych Tigers), and Jamie Larson… Read More »Ipswich