by Roger Shepherd
The Story of The Orange's 1986 EP, 'Fruit Salad Lives'
"Andrew Brough had spotted a space in the Dunedin music world for The Orange to manoeuvre into and through, despite it becoming an environment that was becoming nosier, and musically darker..."
by Roger Shepherd
The Story Of Garageland's EP, 'Come Back Special'
Roger Shepherd writes about Garageland's beginnings as a self-made band and their fantastic debut EP that established their timeless sound.
by Roger Shepherd
The Story Of Naked Spots Dance 1983 EP, 'New'
The12” EP New is one of the best pure post-punk records to be released in New Zealand. Songs such as ‘South’, ‘New’, ‘Jungles’ and ‘Cha Cha’ are political, intellectual, nervy, rhythmic and brittle.
Of the bands to appear on the **** (Four Stars) album released in late 1980, Naked Spots Dance sound the best and lasted the longest.
by Roger Shepherd
The Story Of Sneaky Feelings' 'Husband House', 1985
Man On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown is a blog written by Roger Shepherd, founder of Flying Nun Records. Recounting tales from the early days. Updated weekly.
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