Off Our Shoulders
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Solo Musician
Emerald Green
Biography emerald green is mel smith, the formerly christchurch, now auckland-based vocalist and producer who sprung up in a solo capacity after leaving the very first line-up of the shocking pinks in late 2003. mels’ approach is closer to a… Read More »Emerald Green
Evasive Action
Biography the follow on group from desperate measures (1984-5). the line up change featured the drummer of unauthorised jeff paris, and vocalist harry hepworth on guitar, and vocals for the accident compilation track ‘agony’ inspired by a true christchurch case… Read More »Evasive Action
Damien Youth
Biography Members Discography St. Helena 7″ Lathe-Cut Single [Insample In001] ‘Site’/’Realm’ [W/ Batthew Bower Insample / Vhf In003] Links
Breathing Cage
Biography Something of a dark horse in the New Zealand rock canon, Breathing Cage reads like a super group of New Zealand musicians (vocals by Jay Clarkson, guitar by Greg Malcolm, drums by Gary Sullivan and bass by Michael Kime)… Read More »Breathing Cage
This Sporting Life
Biography Ben Hayman, Paul Fogerty, Daron, Gary Rodent And Simon. Auckland outfit who featured two bass players. Discography In Limbo 12″ Ep [1982? Flying Nun Records Fn009/Tsl2] Show Me To The Bell-Rope 12″ Ep [1982 Flying Nun Records Fn011/Tsl1] Links… Read More »This Sporting Life
Degrees K
Biography former christchurch (later melbourne based) pop-rock 3-piece outfit who would describe themselves as having complicated melodies and soaring vocals. while true, there’s an element of emo pretentiousness i just can’t get past. they had a student radio hit back… Read More »Degrees K
Ralph Bennett
Biography Members Ralph Bennett (guitar / vocals) George Twhiti (bass, Ralph Bennett) Kevin Thomas (drums, Ralph Bennett) Wayne Wilson (guitar / vocals, Ralph Bennett) Phil Davison (saxophone, Ralph Bennett) Gabriel Alvarez (bass, Ralph Bennett) Discography Sitting In Silence, Drowning In… Read More »Ralph Bennett
Children’s Television Workshop
Biography Gavin Shaw’s (Sferic Experiment) first solo release – backed by Rebecca Cardon. Twisted fuzz guitar and four track bedroom head fuckery. Later known as the Polyamorous Love Cult. Shaw later played bass in Dunedin’s The Puddle and guitar in Snapper (circa… Read More »Children’s Television Workshop
Peking Man
Biography margaret urlich’s original claim to fame, now know purely for their singature track room that echoes, but actually a real touring band back in the day. joined by brother pat, along with tim calder, perry marshall, jan foulkes, neville… Read More »Peking Man
Horror Magnet
Biography auckland based four-piece – liz (drums), helen (bass), riki (guitar) and duncan (keyboards). Discography picks in bold “13:13” split cd-r [2004 w/ the futurians specification 002] Members Links
Keiran Monaghan
Biography Kieran Monaghan Is One Of The Key Figures In The Wellingtons – If Not NZ’S – ‘Adventurous Music’ Scene. A Driving Force Behind NZ Punk During The 90s, He Currently Plays Cabaret ‘Chamber-Punk’ As Mr Sterile, Drums For Sunship… Read More »Keiran Monaghan
Dana Eclair
Biography wellington based pop-rock outfit named after the now-late actor known for playing ‘pete’ on macgyver, and who’s real-life battle with blindness was written into the script. comprised of saul clifford (guitar / vocals), mark dryburgh (bass / vocals), achilles… Read More »Dana Eclair
Dog Tooth Violet
Biography palmerston north punk outfit with a 7″ lathe-cut ep on spotty dog, and featured on one of their hard of hearing compilations. Discography picks in bold hard of hearing no. 3 cassette [1995 w/ paranymph / vortex victims spotty… Read More »Dog Tooth Violet
Mr. Bastard
Biography Discography Frat Rock Supremo! Lathe Cut [Shytone] Links BandCamp Page LastFM Photo’s on Flickr Members