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Dillinger’s Brain

Christchurch trio fronted by The Puddle's Norman Dufty. Urgent, shuffling indie-rock, with warbly vocals (part Morrissey, part Stephen Cogle) and the occasional clarinet (from Dave Woods) sneaking through. Onset/Offset Records founder Campbell McLay (bass) and Donna Lawson (drums) complete the trio; who released an LP split with Lawson's other group Junkanoo in 1986, then followed it up with a couple cassettes in 1987. Thanks to German label Unwucht re-issuing a heap of old Onset/Offset releases their appearance on the Krypton Ten compilation is now (slightly) more accessible.

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Scorched Earth Policy

Excellent early Flying Nun band from Christchurch featuring 3 future Terminals (Stapleton, Elborado and Crook). Some terrific songs that build suspense and tension with galloping drums, rumbling bass and a cacophony of guitar, organ and violin.

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The Riptoids

Christchurch lo-fi rock group from the mid 1980's with an ever-changing line-up and several releases on group member Campbell McLay's 'Onset/Offset' label.