Off The Record

Dunedin rockers Ivy have a new album on the way and a tour of New Zealand this Spring, their singer Jesse called up for a chat on making their latest single Loon in a uni flat, lone drummers, the original Ivy and more. 

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Troy Kingi called up from the Bay Of Islands to give us an update on his ten albums in ten years in ten genres - with an exclusive reveal on the title of the upcoming ninth album in the series, plus his upcoming with gig with Bret McKenzie that's being organised by Neil Finn. 

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The legend that is Sir Dave Dobbyn took the time to come into the studio and chat with Angie ahead of his 5 stop New Zealand Tour at the end of the year.

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Auckland rockers The Sour started out as a covers band paying tribute to their favourite 90s grunge act, before moving on to their own original song Frank. Their singer/guitarist Tam called up to talk about their influences and how they're taking them into 2025.

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Local legend Don McGlashan called up to tell us about his new live album Take It The Bridge, the venues he loves to play in New Zealand, his favourite live album (by someone else); plus we delved into the back catalogue of The Mutton Birds and his extensive list of other musical endeavours. 

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On the day they put out their third album Under The Surface, their singer Willy called up from the other side of the world to celebrate its release, reminisce about their recent northern hemisphere tour and let know when and where we can see them later in 2025.

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Wellington based rockers Dropper have released a new song called Didn't Want To Be Your Light, Jude from the band called up to talk us through the chords and the influence local bands have had on him - starting as far back as when he was 13 - when he went to his first gig and it was a legendary one.. 

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Auckland trio A L!fe Underground have got back together after decades apart, their singer Andrew called up to talk about bridging gaps, Outrageous Fortune, mates becoming family and the affect a Nicholas Cage movie had on him back in the day. 

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Goodshirt's debut album from 2001 has just come out on vinyl for the first time. Rodney Fisher from the band called up to reminisce about those days of Good when they flatted together, made music - including the tune Blowing Dirt - which may or may not have something to do with a bus. 

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Before Jon Toogood, Jennie Skulander (Devilskin), Milan Borich (Pluto), EJ Barnes, Jol Mulholland, Brett Adams and Mike Hall took to the stage at Spark Arena for Manuka Phuel Full Metal Orchestra, they hung out with us backstage to set the scene.

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Andy from Christchurch band The Response called up to discuss his options on which covers he should sing while his voice is an octave lower due to having a cold, plus we talked about their collaboration with Rodney Fisher from Goodshirt and their upcoming gig together on August 23.

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Aussie rockers The Superjesus are back in New Zealand for a tour around the nation. They popped in on their way to soundcheck for a chat about what they've been up to over the last couple of decades and what kiwi fans expect to experience when they hit the stages in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown

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In the 2000s Minuit released albums and toured the world. After a decade long hiatus the band are coming back for one show only: in Christchurch on August 23. Their singer Ruth called up from Foxton for a chat about their early days in Nelson and Chch, the upcoming show and some of the good times they had in East and Western Europe back in the day. 

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Tadpole are back together and performing at GoLive in Christchurch on August 23, their guitarist Chris called up to talk about getting the band back together, some of their epic adventures from back in the day, and what we can expect from them at the Christchurch Town Hall. 

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Bay Of Plenty band Black Comet will release their second album later this year, their front man Laughton Kora called up for a chat from the Mt about the new direction they're taking, the music scene there compared to Welly back in the day and his golf handicap. 

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Jon Toogood popped in for a chat about how retirement's going and why he's amped up for Manuka Phuel Full Metal Orchestra at Spark Arena on July 26

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Auckland rockers The Sun Gods have released a new song called Don't Pretend, they called up for a chat about the tune, the pretender, and the new look they'll be embracing at their next live show. 

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Ukiah Brown called up for a chat about his latest song Back Of The Bus; his connections to Racing, skiing and the best place to play pool in Tauranga. 

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Ringlets celebrated the release of their second album with a gig in Wellington, they called up for a chat from the capital about cats, dogs, the upcoming tour, embassies and spies. 

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