Since you are interested in Smile for Silver, Sing for Gold, here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
god bows to math
god bows to math [ MUZAI Records / CD - released 7/Nov/2011 ] After three years of constant gigging around New Zealand and numerous split EPs the wait is finally over; MUZAI records presents the debut album from god bows to math! |
Roy Irwin
3, 2, 1, 2000 [ MUZAI Records / CD - released 26/Jul/2010 ] Roy's varied musical CV has culminated in the music that he makes now; kind of anti-folk, kind of poppy, inspired by the likes of Lemonheads, Smudge and Dinosaur Jr. |
Bandicoot
Jurassic Warfare [ MUZAI Records / CD - released 3/May/2010 ] After tearing up radio charts across the country and being one of the youngest acts to appear at the Big Day Out, noise-pop three piece Bandicoot release their sophomore EP, "Jurassic Warfare". |
Dial
Dial [ Robotic Empire / CD - released 3/Aug/2009 ] Self-titled debut EP from the noisy 3-piece Wellington band, Dial. |
Die! Die! Die!
Promises Promises [ Universal Music New Zealand / CD - released 11/Oct/2007 ] Sonically, New Zealand rockers Die! Die! Die! have become a much more dynamic band whose talents have been honed to diamond cut precision by the constant touring. |
Future of the Left
Travels With Myself & Another [ 4AD / CD - released 22/Jun/2009 ] Second Studio album from the Welsh three-piece. Featuring several tracks debuted on their recent live album 'Last Night I Saved Her From Vampires'as well as lead single 'The Hope That House Built' |
My Disco
Little Joy [ Shock Records / CD - released 29/Nov/2010 ] 'Little Joy' is the sound of a band using the fewest tools to create the greatest range of possibilities. It's a record both expansive and minimalist, a compressed expression of vast emotions. |
Neon Bastard
Meikhaus [ Robotic Empire / CD - released 20/Sep/2010 ] Fierce n' ugly punk/sludge fury from Wellington, Neon Bastard debut with 11 songs summoning elements from metal, punk, rock and pure noise, "Meikhaus" is a bludgeoning blitzkrieg of bonkers songwriting and general chaos. Alternating shredder n'... |
Nevernudes
Creepy Crawlies [ Mole Music / CD - released 24/Jan/2011 ] Covering teenage angst, growing up and general boredom 'Creepy Crawlies' is Nevernudes' debut album - a young band with a lot to say. |
Onanon
Home Baking (with Bonus CD) [ Monkey Killer Records / 2 LP/CD - released 6/Oct/2008 ] Black vinyl LP of Onanon's almighty second full length album. A treat for the ears and slightly disturbing for the soul, comes with a CD copy of the entire album featuring different artwork. The sort of underground rock band that should be world... |
Operation Rolling Thunder
III [ Monkey Killer Records / LP - released 20/Sep/2010 ] The debut album from Operation Rolling Thunder is a study in glorious dynamics. An instrumental two piece band featuring Invercargill-raised and Dunedin-resident brothers Rob and Adam Falconer, this album is the result of a three day recording... |
The Outsiders
The Words Will Write Themselves [ Isaac Promotions New Zealand / CD - released 17/May/2010 ] The Outsiders have grown together as a band on the highways and cramped tour vans of Europe/UK, Australia and New Zealand. Their debut album is testament to the Wellington 4-piece's first year and a half as a band. |
Sherpa
Pretty Cool Optical Illusions [ MUZAI Records / CD - released 28/Feb/2011 ] It's been over a year and a half since power-pop trio made the intrepid journey into the Auckland music scene with their debut... |
The Vacants
In Transit [ Mole Music New Zealand / CD - released 1/May/2007 ] The Vacants debut release has managed to capture the bands sometimes chaotic, sometimes fine tuned, always unpredictable live show; it's a 38-minute statement of intent that is both eclectic and utterly convincing. |