[{"id":399393226996,"handle":"all-products-1","title":"All Products","updated_at":"2022-08-09T22:45:04+12:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2022-05-07T21:11:10+12:00","sort_order":"created-desc","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_inventory","relation":"greater_than","condition":"0"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":399378907380,"handle":"alternative-rock-psychedelic","title":"Alternative | Psychedelic","updated_at":"2022-08-09T22:45:04+12:00","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience Alternative Rock and Psychedelic Music\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a little bit edgy, slightly unorthodox. Alternative music is all about pushing boundaries – and at Flying Nun, we are absolutely here for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have been supporting the alternative music scene for over forty years, providing a platform for bands who don’t quite fit into the mainstream. That’s where the best alternative rock is born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re all about living on the edge here at Flying Nun – supporting up-and-coming indie bands and artists to find their sound and reach new audiences not only in New Zealand, but across the world. Take a look through our selection today to unearth some hidden gems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-short lessmore\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"readmore\" href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead More\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-full\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRock Out with our Psychedelic Music Artists\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our time here at Flying Nun, we’ve signed quite a few psychedelic music artists and alternative rock bands to our indie record label. We also carry an extensive collection of alternative rock vinyl songs and albums here at our store in Wellington.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt all started in 1981 when we first signed\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingnun.co.nz\/collections\/the-clean\"\u003e The Clean\u003c\/a\u003e, who went on to pioneer the Dunedin Sound and change the face of alternative music in New Zealand forever. They would also pave the way for other independent Kiwi bands, such as\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingnun.co.nz\/collections\/the-chills\"\u003e The Chills\u003c\/a\u003e. From there, we keep practicing what we preach and expanding our collection by adding new incredible alternative music artists to our line-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe carry all the best alternative music bands – from The Cure, Oasis, Sonic Youth, Pearl Jam, The Pixies, Beastie Boys, Pavement and Beck, to more recent newcomers, like Interpol, Tame Impala, The National, The White Stripes, Band of Horses and more. Our psychedelic music will also take you straight back to those hazy days of the 60s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan’t see something you’re looking for? Why not get in touch and ask our team?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Best Alternative Rock Albums and Psychedelic Music in NZ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out our curated selection of the best new and classic Alternative, Rock and Psychedelic albums on vinyl LP, Record, CD and cassette today at the Flying Nun Records Store. You can find us at 154A Riddiford St, Newtown, in Wellington, open Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10am-5pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also sell our range of rock\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingnun.co.nz\/collections\/vinyl\"\u003e vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e albums online – with free shipping in New Zealand on orders over $40. You can also join our online community and get Warm Fuzzies for every dollar you spend – which you can redeem to get even more albums and LPs. We’ve also been known to put on live music gigs, so stay tuned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed further tips or advice? Reach out and contact us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:enquiries@flyingnun.co.nz\"\u003eenquiries@flyingnun.co.nz\u003c\/a\u003e. Our staff are all regulars on the scene, and we’d be happy to offer our inside tips and recommendations (or just talk shop!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"lessmore\"\u003e\n \u003ca class=\"readless\" href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead Less\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","published_at":"2022-05-07T10:27:03+12:00","sort_order":"created-desc","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_inventory","relation":"greater_than","condition":"0"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Alternative"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2022-05-15T15:23:33+12:00","alt":"Alternative | Psychedelic | Music on Vinyl, LP, CD \u0026 Cassette","width":800,"height":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0450\/3165\/3527\/collections\/DSCF4479.jpg?v=1655086954"}},{"id":402619236596,"handle":"best-selling-collection","title":"Best selling products","updated_at":"2022-08-09T22:45:04+12:00","body_html":null,"published_at":"2022-07-19T20:57:31+12:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":null,"disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_price","relation":"greater_than","condition":"0"}],"published_scope":"web"},{"id":392313798900,"handle":"flying-nun-catalog","title":"Flying Nun Catalog","updated_at":"2022-08-09T22:45:04+12:00","body_html":"The full catalog of Flying Nun Records releases, including many rare and collectable records released on 7' 12\" vinyl, cassette, CD and download. Many of these albums are out of print or no longer available, while others have been re-pressed and can be bought in our record store. If you find one of these going cheap in your local junk shop - snap it up!","published_at":"2021-12-04T16:32:39+13:00","sort_order":"created-desc","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Flying Nun Catalog"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Flying Nun"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":211579109527,"handle":"flying-nun","title":"Flying Nun | Related","updated_at":"2022-08-09T22:45:04+12:00","body_html":"This collection of music is for bands and artists that are or were released on \u003cstrong\u003eFlying Nun Records\u003c\/strong\u003e, or are somehow related to \u003cstrong\u003eFlying Nun Records\u003c\/strong\u003e - even if they weren't or aren't actually released on the label. It's a broad umbrella of friends and family.","published_at":"2020-08-08T18:17:51+12:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Flying Nun"},{"column":"variant_inventory","relation":"greater_than","condition":"0"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2022-05-15T15:22:26+12:00","alt":"Flying Nun Records, Bands \u0026 Artists. Vinyl, CD, Merch and Cassettes","width":800,"height":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0450\/3165\/3527\/collections\/DSCF4481.jpg?v=1655088524"}},{"id":271195635863,"handle":"indie","title":"Indie Pop | Indie Rock","updated_at":"2022-08-09T21:50:12+12:00","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003eDiscover Indie Pop Albums and Rock Music\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have a vibrant indie music scene down here in New Zealand – and at Flying Nun, we have a long history of providing a platform on which these emerging artists can thrive. For over 40 years, we’ve been showcasing the very best Indie pop albums and rock music, with artists such as gracing our shelves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith vinyl LPs, CDs, cassettes and more from all the coolest emerging bands, we’ve got you covered. Browse our online selection today to find the next addition to your own music collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-short lessmore\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"readmore\" href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead More\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-full\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Best New Zealand Indie Pop Bands\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndie music is renowned for being a little bit edgy, a little bit cool – and a whole lot of experimenting and pushing new boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat’s the freedom that you get when you’re signed with an independent record label – like us right here at Flying Nun. As one of New Zealand’s first ever independent labels, we’ve been signing all kinds of hidden gems and New Zealand indie pop bands for as long as we can remember.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat’s how you know of bands like The Clean, who first kicked off our label back in 1981. They’d go on to pioneer the famous Dunedin Sound, paving the way for many up-and-coming New Zealand indie pop bands to come. From there, they’d be followed by the likes of\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingnun.co.nz\/collections\/the-chills\"\u003e The Chills\u003c\/a\u003e, the 3Ds, Sneaky Feelings, and more recent additions like Reb Fountain, Aldous Harding and others. We also carry other indie vinyl and CDs from renowned artists Fleet Foxes, Lana Del Rey, The National, Pavement, Beck, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Sigur Ros and more. Of course, this selection is being updated all the time, so keep your eyes peeled for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingnun.co.nz\/collections\/new-release\"\u003enew arrivals\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGet into Latest Indie Rock Music\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll find a curated selection of the best new and classic Indie Pop and Indie Rock style albums on vinyl LP, CD and cassette at the Flying Nun Records Store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Flying Nun, we’re passionate about supporting emerging local artists and talent at a grassroots level. In our time as a leading\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingnun.co.nz\/collections\/new-zealand-music-bands\"\u003e New Zealand\u003c\/a\u003e record label, we’ve signed hundreds of fledgling musicians and bands. We have many of these and more all on CD and vinyl record, with a collection of New Zealand’s best band merch and t-shirts, hoodies, hats and tote bags, along with special release album reissues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a look through our collection and bag yourself a gem today. Even better, when you buy online, there’s free shipping NZ-wide on orders over $40.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy Indie CDs and Vinyls Online\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can order online or shop in-store at 154A Riddiford St, Newtown, Wellington – open Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10am-5pm. Can’t find something you’re looking for? Give us a yell at \u003ca href=\"mailto:enquiries@flyingnun.co.nz\"\u003eenquiries@flyingnun.co.nz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lessmore\"\u003e\n \u003ca class=\"readless\" href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead Less\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2021-07-05T17:13:08+12:00","sort_order":"created-desc","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Indie"},{"column":"variant_inventory","relation":"greater_than","condition":"0"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2022-05-15T15:24:50+12:00","alt":"Indie Pop \u0026 Rock | Music on Vinyl, LP, CD and Cassette","width":800,"height":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0450\/3165\/3527\/collections\/DSCF4450.jpg?v=1655088746"}},{"id":402619203828,"handle":"new-collection","title":"New products","updated_at":"2022-08-09T22:45:04+12:00","body_html":null,"published_at":"2022-07-19T20:57:31+12:00","sort_order":"created-desc","template_suffix":null,"disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_price","relation":"greater_than","condition":"0"}],"published_scope":"web"},{"id":211727843479,"handle":"the-chills","title":"The Chills","updated_at":"2022-08-08T12:20:06+12:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0450\/3165\/3527\/files\/The_Chills_Flying_Nun-3_1024x1024.jpg?v=1598867199\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere \u003cstrong\u003eThe Chills\u003c\/strong\u003e are concerned, there’s no simple summary of who, what and why. Perhaps only ‘when’, and even then the last 30 years seem to blur. This is testament to the physical persistence of Chills founder and centrifugal force \u003cstrong\u003eMartin Phillipps\u003c\/strong\u003e, but also his kaleidoscopic, obsessive and idiosyncratic nature. For no other \u003cstrong\u003eFlying Nun\u003c\/strong\u003e associate had such gumption to reach out overseas, nor was beset by both simple and turbulent twists of fate. Which meant no one could keep up with Phillipps’ wayward path - hence The Chills’ now infamously documented personnel changes (there are over 20 line-ups to peruse if you choose).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pjW3MT8D9RY\" height=\"630\" width=\"1120\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt least the music remains, and here there is much more certainty. The Chills were exemplars of the so-called Dunedin Sound – an often moist and melancholy, simultaneously dark and breezy amalgam of Western garage-pop roots but invested with an otherworldly aura, as if those overseas influences had indeed seeped in upside down. But only Phillipps was this quixotic, bridging folk and bubblegum, Bowie and Syd Barrett, with feverish shivers and childlike whimsy. (No one else would have dared wear pixie boots with no irony, only joy.). If music has a psycho-geographical bent, then it’s the air, waves and light of the Otago peninsular, and the spaciousness and remoteness of NZ itself, that glows and thrums through his songs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0450\/3165\/3527\/files\/The_Chills_Flying_Nun-1_1024x1024.jpg?v=1598867261\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch1\u003e\nThe Chills\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Chills first formed in 1980, led by frontman Martin Phillipps. The group soon became known for their dark, breezy but melancholic sound, blended with Western garage-pop roots – but inspired by New Zealand punk music.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nHere at Flying Nun, we first discovered The Chills back at the beginning, and they’ve been through many personnel changes since (much documented and commented on, with over 20 different line-ups over the years). Phillipps continues to remain at the helm – releasing their seventh studio album Scatterbrain in 2021. The album is a mature, retrospective look back at Phillipps’ songwriting. It’s a thought-provoking listen from one of the godfathers of Dunedin Sound. Take a look through the extensive back-catalog of The Chills band here at Flying Nun today.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-short lessmore\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"readmore\" href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead More\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-full\"\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n The Chills NZ\n \u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n \n \u003cp\u003e\nThe Chills are renowned for their otherworldly sound, and there’s no better way to listen to The Chills songs than on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingnun.co.nz\/collections\/vinyl\"\u003e\u003cu\u003evinyl\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The group is best known for their hits Pink Frost, I Love My Leather Jacket and Wet Blanket – releasing a string of well-known hits and well-acclaimed albums (which we also have available on CD).\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \n \u003cp\u003e\nTheir songs mix childlike whimsy with folk music and bubblegum pop, while also exploring darker themes with a feverish chill. Martin Phillipps has been recognised to be quite a character – no-one else could wear pixie boots with such joy. Each song conjures the ruggedness of the Otago Peninsula, from which the band has originated, with its sense of light and dark.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003cp\u003e\nYou can also show your love for the band and buy The Chills band merch from Flying Nun, featuring their iconic logo and album art – with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingnun.co.nz\/products\/the-chills-submarine-bells-t-shirt-carolina-blue\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eSubmarine Bells t-shirt\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingnun.co.nz\/products\/the-chills-beanie\"\u003e\u003cu\u003ebeanies\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingnun.co.nz\/products\/copy-of-the-chills-tea-towel\"\u003e\u003cu\u003etote bag\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or tea towel (which you can also use as a canvas poster).\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \n \u003ch2\u003eGet The Chills on vinyl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n \u003cp\u003e\nFlying Nun is proud to stock the music of The Chills NZ here at our online music store – with a selection of reissues and iconic albums available on CD and vinyl. We’re passionate about making this available to fans old and new – introducing a new generation of musos to the Dunedin Sound. With free shipping in New Zealand on orders over $40, it’s never been easier to add to your collection.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \n \u003cp\u003e\nSince 1981, we’ve proudly supported New Zealand’s underground and alternative music scene. With our record label, we provide a platform for all the latest emerging indie bands and artists – ones we hope you take into your homes.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003cp\u003e\nLooking for tips and recommendations? Our expert staff are all seasoned music-goers and regulars on the scene, and they’re happy to point you in the direction of the next big thing! Simply get in touch with us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:enquiries@flyingnun.co.nz\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eenquiries@flyingnun.co.nz\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e today. You can also stop in at our own Wellington record store at 154A Riddiford St, Newtown (open Thu, Fri, Sat - 10am-5pm).\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \n\u003cdiv class=\"lessmore\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ca class=\"readless\" href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead Less\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2020-08-09T18:55:26+12:00","sort_order":"created-desc","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"The Chills"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2020-08-24T18:47:43+12:00","alt":null,"width":874,"height":877,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0450\/3165\/3527\/collections\/The_Chills_Flying_Nun.jpg?v=1598251664"}},{"id":228332568727,"handle":"vinyl","title":"Vinyl Records | LPs","updated_at":"2022-08-09T22:45:04+12:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eAlthough Flying Nun Records is a music label, we also sell new releases, new music, pre-orders, reissues, classic albums and more from other bands and artists we like. You can buy indie, alternative, electronic, folk, ambient, krautrock, experimental, rock, post-punk, new wave, New Zealand and other music genres on vinyl record and LP from our store. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree shipping in New Zealand on orders over $40. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003e\nVinyl Records NZ\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nYou just can’t beat owning a vinyl record for the ultimate listening experience. It’s a far superior sound to digital music – richer, warmer and much deeper. You’ll hear every note, every crackle and all the background noises, almost as though you’re right there in the room with the band themselves. It makes for a more immersive, gritty sound – one that will transport you and carry you away. And it’s a much more accurate, true-to-life representation of the original performance.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-short lessmore\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"readmore\" href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead More\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-full\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nHowever, the beauty of owning something on vinyl LP is not just the sound quality, but the artwork on the sleeve. (LP stands for long play, just as EP stands for extended play – longer than a single, but shorter than an album). It’s all about the full experience – unwrapping the record and taking it out of its sleeve, placing it in the player and carefully putting the needle down, then sitting back to enjoy the album in its entirety, start to finish. Immerse yourself in the magic and buy vinyl records online with Flying Nun today.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\u003ch2\u003e\nBuy Vinyl Records Online for the Ultimate Listening Experience \u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n \n \u003cp\u003e\nAlthough Flying Nun Records is a music label, we also sell new releases, new music, pre-orders, reissues, classic albums and more from other bands and artists we like. You can buy indie, alternative, electronic, folk, ambient, krautrock, experimental, rock, post-punk, new wave, New Zealand and other music genres on vinyl records and LPs from our online \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingnun.co.nz\/pages\/record-shop\"\u003e\u003cu\u003erecord store\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \n \u003cp\u003e\nThis includes a core set of bands and artists signed to Flying Nun, but also the wider music community of local and international artists. We have all the artists you know and love – from Nick Cave to Sharon Van Etton, Tame Impala, Daft Punk, The Pixies, Sigur Ros, Bjork and locals like Benee, Troy Kingi, The Beths or Tami Neilson – through to relative newcomers like English indie band Wet Leg. Check out our full list of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingnun.co.nz\/pages\/artists-and-bands-released-on-flying-nun-records\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eartists here\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\n \u003ch2\u003eVinyl Records for Sale in NZ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n \u003cp\u003e\nHere at Flying Nun, we sell a wide range of vinyl record LPs, EPs, CDs and band \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingnun.co.nz\/collections\/merchandise\"\u003e\u003cu\u003emerch\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – with all the greatest artists you know and love, but New Zealand’s finest breakthrough indie, alternative artists and bands that are set to become the next big thing. And you can discover them for the very first time here at our online vinyl record store. Even better, we offer free shipping in New Zealand on orders over $40.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \n \u003cp\u003e\nWant to come in and browse the tried and true, old-school way? Visit us in-store at 154A Riddiford St, Newtown, Wellington. Our shop is open Thu, Fri, Sat - 10am-5pm. For all other enquiries, get in touch with our team at \u003ca href=\"mailto:enquiries@flyingnun.co.nz\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eenquiries@flyingnun.co.nz\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \n\u003cdiv class=\"lessmore\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ca class=\"readless\" href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead Less\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2020-09-27T18:50:00+13:00","sort_order":"created-desc","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Vinyl"},{"column":"variant_inventory","relation":"greater_than","condition":"0"}],"published_scope":"global"}]
Submarine Bells the iconic early album from The Chills’ catalogue has been remastered for a super sweet moment of ear candy, perfect for rediscovery — out on coloured vinyl 15th January, 2021 via Flying Nun Records.
Back in the Flying Nun vinyl catalogue for the first time in almost three decades, you can now get your hands on this much sought after reissue; pressed in New Zealand, thanks to HolidayRecords.
SubmarineBells is TheChills’ much-praised second album from 1990. Built around MartinPhillipps’ off-kilter vocal; all accent, all attitude, it reels around folk-like couplets with brusque punk swagger fed through psychedelic hues; so timeless it still simmers beautifully. It includes the effervescent, euphoric opener ‘Heavenly Pop Hit’.
“The Chills distilled post-punk with the sweet delivery of Phillipps, making it sound like The Fall paying homage to Prefab Sprout. Something that rare.” — Perfect Sound Forever
“Utterly immaculate” — Pitchfork
Fronted by the rare talent of MartinPhillipps, The Chills were originally formed in 1980 and had a revolving cast of band members, with Phillipps remaining the only constant. His knack for writing fantastic pop songs led to chart hits back home and a cult following around the world. With their early releases via FlyingNunRecords, The Chills produced a number of critically acclaimed recordings such as the single “Pink Frost” (their first hit) from the compilation album ‘Kaleidoscope World’ and “WetBlanket” from the LP ’BraveWords’.
At the height of the band’s success, JohnPeel invited them in for a number of BBC sessions (1985/1987/1988) which were released for the first time in 2014. They released the album Submarine Bells in 1990, where their single, “Heavenly Pop Hit” garnered much international praise and press. The band returned to NZ as national heroes and proceeded to release several more albums including Soft Bomb and Sunburnt.
With a few years hiatus due to health problems, Martin picked up TheChills again in ’99 and throughout the 00’s playing shows around the world and reaching a wider audience and gaining a cult following. The band have many faithful friends around the world and a new generation (PeterBjorn and John, Songs, TheGoFind, PandaBear, TheShins et al) are now covering or attempting to emulate TheChills unique sound.
Martin has a single-minded determination to take quality, original NZ-sounding, melodic rock music global. His requirement of band members has been to meet a standard of musicianship, which is necessary to deliver The Chills songs with essential consistent energy. This determination stems from the punk rock ethics of Martin’s musical awakening and from the subsequent proximity to people like ChrisKnox who drove home how crucial it was to deliver music always with intensity and conviction. This live energy is the central reason why The Chills are remembered fondly in all of the thirty-nine countries that they have thus far visited. It’s the combination of this AND the consistent quality of their songs which have established The Chills as one of the most well-known New Zealand groups to date.