Tag: new zealand

Audio Stream, Indie Rock, Pop, Tour/Live

NEWS: Real Estate announce Australian and New Zealand shows…

Real Estate came through with the jangly and sparkly, indie guitar pop goods on their second album Days that they released a few months back. They are already on the line-up for Golden Plains 2012 and now they’ve announced additional AU dates and a couple of shows in NZ as well… Friday 9th March – The Standard, Sydney Monday 12th March – Corner Hotel, Melbourne … Continue reading NEWS: Real Estate announce Australian and New Zealand shows…

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Album Covers, Funk, Garage Rock, Guitar Rock, Hip Hop, New Release, Post-Punk, Reggae / Dub

NEWS: Hallelujah Picassos release compilation…

Hallelujah Picassos were one of the most original, visceral and genre mashing bands to come out of Auckland, New Zealand in the early 90s. They combined reggae, lovers rock, punk, dub, hip hop and garage rock with the end result being an overwhelming live experience. Frontman Roland Rorschach, bassist Johnnie Pain, guitarist Peter McLennan and drummer/singer Bobbylon were something of a musical history lesson for young kids growing up … Continue reading NEWS: Hallelujah Picassos release compilation…

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Guitar Rock, Metal/Hard Rock, Video

WATCH: Beastwars | Lake of Fire

New Zealand’s monolithic metal creatures Beastwars have had a massive year with a ton of packed out shows and the release of their debut album which is up there with the best heavy/metal records of 2011. Here is their first official video for the song Lake of Fire directed by Hamish Waterhouse. You can catch the band touring NZ through October and November, dates on their … Continue reading WATCH: Beastwars | Lake of Fire

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Album Covers, Album Reviews, Garage Rock, Indie Rock, Post-Punk

ALBUM REVIEW: Street Chant | Means

written by Chris Familton Street Chant finally see the Australian release of their debut album which came out in the homeland of New Zealand a year ago. Not that time dates this kind of music – jangling, propulsive slacker guitar pop – and this trio have talent in spades, captured perfectly on Means by producer/engineer Bob Frisbee. This kind of post punk grunge bears a … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Street Chant | Means

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Indie Rock, New Release, Reggae / Dub

LISTEN: to the new The Checks song – Candyman Shimmer

The Checks have taken a turn into dub reggae grooves on this, their new single. Apparently it is all about… Candyman Shimmer is really all about you and your stinking mate in a clapped out 1.3 litre Fiat Uno chain smoking cigarettes hooning past two slick fellas in expensive suits cruising the motorway in a silver Porche. You pull your blue jumper over your eyes as … Continue reading LISTEN: to the new The Checks song – Candyman Shimmer

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Audio Stream, Garage Rock, Indie Rock, New Release, News, Post-Punk

NEWS: Popstrangers sign to Flying Nun and release new single…

Popstrangers are the latest addition to the revamped and revitalised Flying Nun Records label. The Auckland trio have previously issued a couple of EPs and a split 7″ . Check them out on BANDCAMP and now they have released their debut single for FN – What Else Could They Do. Continue reading NEWS: Popstrangers sign to Flying Nun and release new single…

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Guitar Rock, Indie Rock, News, Pop, Video

NEWS: Avalanche City’s ‘Love, Love, Love’ wins the NZ APRA Silver Scroll Award…

Avalanche City have taken out the 2011 Silver Scroll Award for songwriting with their hit Love, Love, Love. Voted for by the members of New Zealand’s APRA the song was up against The Adults (Nothing To Lose – should have won!), Unknown Mortal Orchestra (Ffunny Ffriends), Bachelorette (Blanket), Delaney Davidson (Little Heart). Pub Rockers Hello Sailor were honoured with a place in the NZ Music … Continue reading NEWS: Avalanche City’s ‘Love, Love, Love’ wins the NZ APRA Silver Scroll Award…

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NEWS: New Zealand’s Taite Music Prize nominations…

The 2nd annual Taite Music Prize nominations were announced earlier this month. The Prize was established to champion the finest release by a New Zealand artist or group, specifically focusing on the artistic merit and creative excellence of one album released in the previous calendar year. The award acknowledges creativity and musicianship regardless of sales figures or genre. The eight New Zealand albums in the running … Continue reading NEWS: New Zealand’s Taite Music Prize nominations…

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Guitar Rock, Tour/Live

ON TOUR: Stone Temple Pilots head down under…

Stone Temple Pilots will visit Australia and NZ in March 2011 as part of their reunion tour. Hopefully they make it as Scott Weiland has apparently had a few incidents and encounters since the band reconvened last year. Mar 16, 2011 Challenge Stadium, Perth – All Ages Mar 19, 2011 Festival Hall, Melbourne – All Ages Mar 20, 2011 Hordern Pavilion, Sydney – All Ages … Continue reading ON TOUR: Stone Temple Pilots head down under…

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Indie Rock, Tour/Live, Video

VIDEO: The Phoenix Foundation | Flock of Hearts

A bunch of old ladies rolling around the cliff tops of New Zealand and rolling a giant glowing egg down the beach is the order of the day for the new video from The Phoenix Foundation. Flock of Hearts is the third single to come from their recent album Buffalo. NZ tour dates after the vid… Friday 5th November – San Francisco Bath House, WELLINGTON … Continue reading VIDEO: The Phoenix Foundation | Flock of Hearts

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Hip Hop, Tour/Live

ON TOUR: Public Enemy play Fear of a Black Planet…

You lucky monkeys in Auckland, Christchurch and Melbourne get to experience PE play their classic album Fear of a Black Planet as ’10 becomes ’11. Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Professor Griff, DJ Lord, the S1W1s and a SUPER NASTY FUNK BAND will play the entire album and Public Enemy classics… Melbourne – Corner Hotel – Dec 29th Christchurch – Isaac Theatre Royal – Jan 7th … Continue reading ON TOUR: Public Enemy play Fear of a Black Planet…

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