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LISTEN TO DALE KERRIGAN'S NEW ALBUM 'THE WATER'

LISTEN TO DALE KERRIGAN'S NEW ALBUM 'THE WATER'

Photo: Dale Kerrigan Ōtepoti 4-piece noise Dale Kerrigan have released their second full-length LP - the water - out today via local label trace / untrace. This album sees the band trekking more or less the same noisy, turbulent territory as their first album noise bitch, however in this case they are not afraid to veer off the path into more tranquil, peaceful spaces. Enlisting the recording help of friends such as Marie Dunn on cello, and members of the trace / untrace whānau such as Julie Dunn, Hilary Faul and CJ Holley, the songs' sonic textures have even more depth and layers within the waterfalls of noise.The album is out now...

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D.C MAXWELL SHARES VIDEO 'I WAS WRONG' LIVE AT THE WINE CELLAR

D.C MAXWELL SHARES VIDEO 'I WAS WRONG' LIVE AT THE WINE CELLAR

Photo taken from video (via Youtube) D.C Maxwell (A.K.A Daniel Smith) made his sold-out debut at the Wine Cellar just a couple of weeks ago, and the crowd is still buzzing about it. And if you missed it? We're sorry. BUT, not as sorry as we would have been if he hadn't dropped a live video of one of the tracks 'I've Been Wrong' featuring his all-star 12-piece band in all their impressive country-haywire glory.  "I wanted the first time I played these songs with a full band to really make a statement. That is why the stage was filled with the best...

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ALEX CAMERON ANNOUNCES AOTEAROA SHOWS

ALEX CAMERON ANNOUNCES AOTEAROA SHOWS

Australian glam-pop sensation Alex Cameron will be bringing his 6-piece band to Aotearoa's shores this December.

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TROY KINGI ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM 'THE YEAR OF THE RATBAGS' & RELEASE SHOW

TROY KINGI ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM 'THE YEAR OF THE RATBAGS' & RELEASE SHOW

Troy Kingi (Te Arawa, Ngāpuhi, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui) has just announced a new album, The Year Of The Ratbags - the next instalment in his 10 10 10 Series (10 albums in 10 years in 10 genres). So far, he has tackled folk, funk, roots, psychedelic soul and blues/soul. This time, he'll be paying homage to the glittering world of 80's synth pop, inspired by "television theme songs and the superstars of the period such as Prince & Talking Heads, even the radio friendly sound of bands such as Tears for Fears, The Human League and Duran Duran". Accompanying the announcement is a set date for...

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