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Charlotte Yates
Dead Fish Beach [ Jayrem Records New Zealand / CD - released 1/Jun/2001 ] A delectable voice plus lyrics with spunk and intrigue |
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Charlotte Yates
Plainsong [ Jayrem Records New Zealand / CD - released 2/May/2003 ] Fourth solo album from one of New Zealand's leading singer / songwriters |
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Chris Knox
Seizure [ Flying Nun Records New Zealand / CD - released 13/Nov/2015 ] Chris Knox, godfather of alternative New Zealand music. A true renaissance bloke from down under. And while, Seizure, originally released in 1989, was certainly not the start of his story, it is often considered his first 'proper' solo album.... |
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Crash-Test for Favourite Things
We All Just Want To Be Just Like You [ Local Music New Zealand / CD - released 11/Aug/2008 ] Auckland based, Crash-Test for Favourite Things are a 3-piece psychedelic, alternative rock band with elements of progression, folk, grunge, ballad and soundscape. |
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Dear Time's Waste
Room for Rent [ Isaac Promotions New Zealand / CD - released 27/Apr/2009 ] Born from sleepy disillusionment with life in Auckland's leafy suburbs, Dear Time's Waste paints an aural picture of soft water colour with a grey wash of light... |
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Death & The Maiden
Death & The Maiden [ Fishrider Records NZ / LP - released 20/Mar/2015 ] Named after an Edvard Munch painting (and not after that famous song by a famous Dunedin band that you shouldn't ask them about) Death and the Maiden are a Dunedin-based three piece who write slacker electronica: ethereal pop with a garage shtick. -... |
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Deerhoof
Deerhoof Vs. Evil [ Flying Nun Records New Zealand / CD - released 14/Feb/2011 ] "...you'll keep returning to 'Vs. Evil' for its winningly alien hooks, its pop moments...an absolute joy."-Mojo |
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Farmer Pimp
Sweet Hot Pepper Pop [ Farmer Pimp Music New Zealand / CD - released 26/Apr/2010 ] Farmer Pimp present their eagerly awaited debut album, 'Sweet Hot Pepper Pop', which continues their sound of up-beat grooves, lush arrangements and bittersweet melodies. |
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Fat Freddy's Drop
Live At The Matterhorn [ The Drop / Rhythmethod New Zealand / CD - released 14/Jun/2005 ] Originally released in 2001, this excellent recording from FFD is now re-issued at last! Delivering presence that swings between crafted songs and improvisation... |
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George & Queen
City [ Gone Quiet Records New Zealand / CD - released 21/Aug/2007 ] Previously known for Dunedin bands Four White Kids in a Bentley and Wilson, this boy / girl duo's origins lie in taking traditional folk and pop structures and bringing them to life via a laptop and soundcard. |
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Ha The Unclear
Invisible Lines [ Woolen Records / CD - released 3/Aug/2018 ] Long-awaited second album from frenetic kiwi quartet Ha The Unclear! Made up of Dunedin musicians Michael Cathro (vocals/guitar), Ben Sargeant (drums), Paul Cathro (bass) and Aucklander Theo Francis (guitar), Ha the Unclear have been charming the... |
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Harbour City Electric
Harbour City Electric [ HCE Music New Zealand / CD - released 20/Apr/2009 ] HCE are a live seven piece based in Wellington, New Zealand. Drawing on influences from the legendary Funk and Soul of the 60s and 70s, through to boundary pushing Hip hop and Electronica |
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Hayley J. Hansell
You Are Not Who You Know [ All City Promotions New Zealand / CD - released 23/Nov/2009 ] From crate digging to record store retail, audio engineering to radio, Hayley J. has gone it alone from day one, taking her time to hone musical skills that form like Voltron on her debut EP. |
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Hikoikoi
Hikoikoi [ Reserve Music New Zealand / CD - released 25/May/2009 ] Hikoikoi's unique blend of roots-fuelled reggae with a hint of jazz and soul-flavoured vocals delivered with a powerful conscious message make for inspiring studio tracks and live performances. |
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The Hot Grits
Championship Sounds [ Hot Grits Music New Zealand / CD - released 7/Nov/2006 ] The Hot Grits cover the stylistic ground between deep funk, soul and afro-beat, from Meters-style Struts to super-fast deep funk assaults to churning afro-beat soul. Their overall sound is funky and sweet, but always energetic! |
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The Howard Morrison Quartet
The Very Best of the Howard Morrison Quartet [ EMI Music New Zealand / CD - released 3/May/2004 ] A special collection from New Zealand's entertainment pioneers, including studio recording and some very memorable moments from the group's stage performances. |
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Human
Cadaver Academy [ Human Music New Zealand / CD - released 17/Aug/2009 ] Human are a four piece-metal/grindcore group from Christchurch, who can lay claim to being one of the longest serving and active metal bands in New Zealand music history. |
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Jonathan Bree
Sleepwalking (Arctic Blue Vinyl LP) [ Lil Chief / LP - released 8/Jun/2018 ] New Zealand songwriter and producer Jonathan Bree's breakout hit 'You're So Cool' was voted Best Music Video of The Year for 2017 by Time Out New York and is featured on his highly anticipated third album 'Sleepwalking'. |
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Kohine Ponika
Ka Haku Au: A Poet's Lament [ Te Noni / Jayrem Records New Zealand / CD - released 5/Nov/2008 ] The late Kohine Ponika wrote some of the most popular Maori songs ever written; yet few know that these songs, written over a period of 50 years, were all the work of one composer who could not read a note of music. |
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L.A.B
VI (LP) [ LOOP Recordings / LP - released 23/Feb/2024 ] After releasing five albums in as many years, L.A.B return after a two-year hiatus with their strongest and most cohesive album to date, VI. The 11 tracks on VI brilliantly showcase the unique L.A.B sound - a genre bending blend of reggae,... |