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Idiot Prayer
Dunedin noise rock trio active 2010–2012, who played 45 shows and released free recordings of every one via Bandcamp. Their sole studio EP Falconer (2011) appeared on MUZAI Records and Monkey Killer Records.
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Tag: Muzai Records
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God Bows to Math
Auckland noise-rock trio God Bows to Math formed in 2008 and quickly became one of the most active bands on the Auckland underground circuit, releasing two albums and multiple EPs on Muzai Records.
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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.
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All Seeing Hand
Wellington experimental trio combining Synthi AKS synthesis, throat singing and turntables in dense improvisational soundscapes.
Live Music Reviews and Photos
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. #nzmusic #die!die!die! #oppositesex #ipswich #duxlive
Record Labels
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.
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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.
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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…