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Carnivorous Plant Society
The New King [ CD - released 16/Mar/2018 ] It was in a dystopian world (with a working title of Dismal Imaginary Place deemed too depressing) that Carnivorous Plant Society's sophomore album The New King was born, simultaneously aspirational and pragmatically nihilistic. With fables penned by... |
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Chris Knox
Seizure [ Flying Nun Records New Zealand / CD - released 13/Nov/2015 ] Chris Knox, godfather of alternative New Zealand music. A true renaissance bloke from down under. And while, Seizure, originally released in 1989, was certainly not the start of his story, it is often considered his first 'proper' solo album.... |
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The Datsuns
Deep Sleep [ CD - released 3/Oct/2014 ] Seizing the opportunity of being in the same city, Deep Sleep was written and recorded in a blistering fast ten days at Roundhead Studios in Auckland last summer. The result is a sonic explosion that arrives, lights the place on fire, then leaves,... |
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The Datsuns
Eye To Eye [ Hellsquad / CD - released 28/May/2021 ] The Datsuns - one of the first international success stories to come out of the New Zealand music scene in the early 21st century - announce their long-awaited and much anticipated seventh album Eye to Eye - their first release in a half dozen... |
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The Datsuns
Eye To Eye (LP) [ Hellsquad / LP - released 28/May/2021 ] The Datsuns - one of the first international success stories to come out of the New Zealand music scene in the early 21st century - announce their long-awaited and much anticipated seventh album Eye to Eye - their first release in a half dozen... |
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The Datsuns
Headstunts (LP) [ LP - released 15/May/2020 ] The Datsuns are thrilled to finally release Headstunts, their fourth album, on vinyl - a conspicuous gap in their fans' record collections. |
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Dave Dobbyn
Harmony House [ CD - released 11/Mar/2016 ] Dave Dobbyn describes this album as a "record of hope". It comes in two halves. "I think there is something naively pop about the first half, songwise and in its melodies…apart from the opening track, which is a challenge." "The second half... |
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David Kilgour & The Heavy Eights
Left by Soft [ Arch Hill Recordings / CD - released 26/Apr/2011 ] Kilgour's first album in four years with the Heavy Eights features elegantly chiming chords and beautifully drifting solos, all presented with his sparkling pop sensibilities. |
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Delaney Davidson
Swim Down Low [ Rough Diamond / CD - released 25/Apr/2014 ] After two successful albums on legendary Voodoo Rhythm, Delaney Davidson is back with his 5th solo album, 10 new amazing gems of gothic folk-noir, with a lo-fi rock sensibility. The title "Swim Down Low" fell out of the mouth of Matt Bordin... |
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Delaney Davidson
Swim Down Low (LP) [ Rough Diamond / LP - released 25/Apr/2014 ] After two successful albums on legendary Voodoo Rhythm, Delaney Davidson is back with his 5th solo album, 10 new amazing gems of gothic folk-noir, with a lo-fi rock sensibility. The title "Swim Down Low" fell out of the mouth of Matt Bordin... |
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Elan Vital
Shadow Self (LP) [ Fishrider / LP - released 24/Mar/2017 ] Élan Vital - comprising Renee Barrance (keyboards, vocals), Danny Brady (synths, drum machines, live mixing, vocals) and Nikolai Sim (bass) - formed in 2015 in Dunedin's None Gallery, an undefined artist- run creative community in a former... |
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Fabulous Arabia
Unlimited Buffet [ Economy Music NZ / CD - released 10/Oct/2011 ] Fabulous/Arabia is the creative coupling of Jame Milne (Lawrence Arabia / The Reduction Agents) and Mike Fabulous (The Black Seeds / Lord Echo). |
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Flight of the Conchords
The Distant Future [ Sub Pop Records / CD - released 24/Oct/2007 ] This Grammy Award winning EP includes the tracks "Business Time", "If You're Into It" and "Not Crying", as well as live versions of "The Most Beautiful Girl In The Room" and "Robots". Plus, there's live banter! |
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Fly My Pretties
The Homeland Recordings [ Loop Recordings / CD - released 29/Nov/2013 ] The Homeland Recordings is Fly My Pretties 5th album and was recorded live during their September 2013 Homeland Tour. Beginning at Aotearoa's tip in Kaitaia and ending in the southern-most city of Invercargill, the 23 date Homeland Tour saw the... |
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Fly My Pretties
Live at Bats [ Loop Recordings / CD - released 26/Oct/2004 ] An incredible multimedia concept assembled by Black Seeds front man Barnaby Weir along with members of the Black Seeds, Fat Freddy's Drop, Phoenix Foundation and Paseload. |
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Garageland
Scorpio Righting [ Flying Nun Records / CD - released 11/Oct/2001 ] They make sparkling sing-a-long pop... relentlessly melodic |
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Harry Lyon
To The Sea [ Norm Records / CD - released 5/Oct/2018 ] To the Sea is the first solo album for Harry Lyon. Produced by Lyttelton's music auteur Delaney Davidson the album showcases Harry's array of styles and influences with classic Kiwi rock, New Orleans vaudeville, Latin, Pasifika, country and a... |
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Harry Lyon
To The Sea (LP) [ Norm Records / LP - released 5/Oct/2018 ] To the Sea is the first solo album for Harry Lyon. Produced by Lyttelton's music auteur Delaney Davidson the album showcases Harry's array of styles and influences with classic Kiwi rock, New Orleans vaudeville, Latin, Pasifika, country and a... |
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Haz Beats & Miloux
Blonde (LP) [ Low Key Source / LP - released 14/Feb/2020 ] The perfect pairing of two boldly creative artists, BLONDE is the six track collaboration between veteran producer Haz Beats and soul-heavy vocalist/producer Miloux (Rebecca Melrose). What can be described as a jazz, soul and hip-hop fusion... |
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Kate Owen
Not A Proper Girl [ Spinstir Records / CD - released 13/Mar/2020 ] A singer with a poetic, restrained intensity, Kate Owen has been songwriting for twenty years and performing live for a decade, but until now has never recorded an album. Her sound ranges from stripped-back laments to 90's pop anthems. Her debut... |