Off The Record

LAB are touring New Zealand this summer, their singer Joel called in for a chat about their recent shows around the world, the spine tingling moment in Hawaii and when we can hear new music from them. 

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Dunedin band The Beatiks called up after taking out the Dunedin leg of Dig The Gig with an update on the local music scene, the venues, the bands that inspired them coming through (including giving them their name) and the connection Pink Floyd and the movie Paul Blart Mall Cop have with their upcoming EP.

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Wellington muso Elliott Dawson has released a new song called Quarter Life, written about that time he turned 25 and wondered how his life was going to pan out now that uni was over. He called up to chat about it and how many of his friends are flying away overseas on their OEs.

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Auckland band Coast Arcade can't wait to play their new song Baited to crowds in Auckland and Taupo in the coming months. Their drummer Thom called up for a chat about Taylor Hawkins, Travis Barker and the downward trend of drum solos at gigs. 

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Wellington band Mystery Waitress have just released their second album, their singer Tessa called up for a chat about  gaming, recording in loos, and how the people of our capital city have inspired a lot of her songs. 

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Auckland punk rockers Dick Move have had a busy year with the Foo Fighters, The Breeders, an extensive European tour and on the eve of going to oz they called up during sound check from the new K Rd venue Double Whammy to talk about the Going Global conferences and showcases, and recommended some other bands we should check out. 

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Rikki Morris has released a new album called About Time, he popped in to talk about his time with Th' Dudes, Tex Pistol, on after school TV in the early 90s and so much more. 

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Aussie rockers Teenage Dads are coming over here for some shows on September 4, 6, 7 and 8. They called up from a car in the dessert to talk about skiing, bees, their brand new album Majordomo and WWF wrestling cards.

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Marlin's Dreaming have released their new album Hirl, they called up to chat about how the move from Dunedin to Auckland inspired some of the songs, and gave details on where in New Zealand the crowds are most likely to go off on their upcoming tour. 

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Everclear are coming back to New Zealand in January for three shows around the motu, their singer Art called up for a chat about nicknames, Bowie, the state of new music and some great yarns about their hit songs. 

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Mike Hall has played bass for just about every band in New Zealand, now he's stepping into the lime light with a brand new solo album. He called in for a chat about how it started and shared his history with being on air at Radio Hauraki. 

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Christchurch band Castaway have released a new song called It's Not Your Fault, bass player Austen called up for a chat about how it began on the piano, and what song they refuse to play live. 

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Hamilton band Retro Valley have been flying around the country on tour this week, they called up with tales from the road and to introduce a new song that's ideal for blasting when you're alone. 

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Tamaki Makaurau band Kiko have released a new song called Haurua, their singer Rewi called for a chat about how the band came about and where we might catch them this summer. 

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Auckland band Flaxxies have released a ballad called Blister, they called up for a chat about their August tour, building venues and collecting rock n roll memorabilia. 

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Bob Mould is coming to Lyttleton, Wellington and Auckland in November, he called up from the other side of the world to talk about the 80s with Husker Du, the 90s with Sugar, the many solo albums and collaborations he's had over the years - one which saw him on stage in front of a hundred thousand people. 

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Christchurch band Imperial April called up on release day of their new song Try To Have Fun, talked about pies, Matts and gave us a virtual tour of the Christchurch Town Hall ahead of their appearance there at the Go Live Festival on August 17.

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Capital Theatre have just released their second album Major Arcana, their singer Adam popped in for a chat about the release show, their new bass player and connection to Jane's Addiction. 

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Wellington rockers Dartz have just got back from some overseas adventures, and they'll barely unpack their bags before heading off again. After clearing customs they called up to chat about life on the road and reflect on Paradise being a Silver Scroll nominee this year. 

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