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Alison Krauss & Union Station
Paper Airplane [ Decca Music Group / CD - released 14/Apr/2011 ] A truly breathtaking collection of 11 exquisite songs, 'Paper Airplane' is Krauss' first release since her 2007 multi-Grammy winning, internationally acclaimed collaboration with Robert Plant, 'Raising Sand'. |
The Black Seeds
Dust and Dirt [ Remote Control Records NZ / CD - released 10/Apr/2012 ] NZ reggae-soul heavyweights The Black Seeds present their highly anticipated new studio album 'Dust and Dirt', featuring lead single "Pippy Pip". |
The Eastern
The Territory [ Rough Peel Records / CD - released 31/Oct/2014 ] The Territory is the fourth album in six years from Christchurch based Lyttelton raised string band The Eastern. It was recorded, as were the previous three with courage, friendship and grace by the kind hearted, quick handed, coopers cupping, and... |
Leonard Cohen
Old Ideas (Gold Series) [ Columbia Records / CD - released 30/Jan/2012 ] Lauded poet Leonard Cohen's first studio album in eight years is the latest in an esteemed career spanning six decades. |
Marlon Williams
Marlon Williams [ Marlon Williams / CD - released 24/Apr/2015 ] Marlon Williams was set on a musical path early by his parents. "My dad's definitely taught me a lot about music in all it's various forms; so has Mum. I sang a lot as a kid on the... |
Tami Neilson
Don't Be Afraid [ Neilson Records / CD - released 25/Sep/2015 ] Rewind to 1972 for the beginnings of this album. A young Ron Neilson recorded a demo "Lonely" outside a hotel room while on tour across Canada. Decades later, it was completed by his daughter Tami when she discovered that demo a week after he passed... |
Tami Neilson
Dynamite! [ Southbound / CD - released 21/Mar/2014 ] 10 explosive new songs from the Hot Rockin' Lady of Country, Rockabilly & Soul. With a soulful voice straight from the golden age of country and rockabilly music, Tami Neilson has been described as the love child of Patsy Cline and Roy Orbison... |
The Warratahs
The 25 Year Collection [ Ode Records / 2 CD - released 27/Apr/2012 ] A 2CD set, featuring 19 remastered songs from their back catalogue and a new EP - featuring new single "Kupe's Tears", and a remake of their classic song "Hands of My Heart". |
Ryan Adams
Ashes & Fire [ PAX-AM / Columbia Records / CD - released 10/Oct/2011 ] The most cohesive and luscious album of Ryan's distinguished, critically-acclaimed career - with guests Norah Jones and organist Benmont Tench of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. |
Aldous Harding
Aldous Harding [ Lyttelton Records CD / CD - released 11/Apr/2014 ] Aldous Harding has been wowing and amazing audiences around New Zealand for the last few years. This self titled album is her debut album release through Lyttelton Records and is very special album that will no doubt become a true classic... |
Tami Neilson
Sassafrass! [ Outside Music / CD - released 1/Jun/2018 ] With her new album, SASSAFRASS! Tami Neilson takes a giant step that should only bring her more widespread acclaim. On this 11-track effort, she places a heavier emphasis on soul music while not abandoning her country and rockabilly roots. Neilson... |
The Blind Boys of Alabama
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Cold Chisel
No Plans [ Warner Music Group / CD - released 9/Apr/2012 ] Their first new studio album in 14 years, 'No Plans' features 13 songs drawn from Cold Chisel's recording sessions across 2010 and 2011. |
The Eastern
Arrows [ Social End Product / CD - released 1/Mar/2010 ] The Eastern bring backpacks full of road songs, battered acoustics, banjo, fiddle, foot stomps and heartbreak. They throw down like they mean it, like it's all they know how to do - 'cause they do and it is |
Jay Farrar / Will Johnson / Anders Parker / Yim Yames
New Multitudes (Deluxe Edition) [ Concord Music Group / 2 CD - released 8/Mar/2012 ] Limited Deluxe Edition features 11 track bonus disc set plus 40-page booklet with Woody Guthrie's original lyric sheets and illustrations. |
Mumford & Sons
Sigh No More [ Dew Process / CD - released 21/Jan/2010 ] "A band who know they're onto something not just good, but spectacular."-"An album that delivers everything...Classy stuff."-"Mumford & Sons have that knack for playing the most vital of instruments, the heartstrings." |
Nadia Reid
Preservation [ Spunk / CD - released 1/Mar/2017 ] An ode to self-reflection and self-betterment, Nadia Reid's 'Preservation' is the sound of Nadia showing her true colours, taking back a bit of power, and learning more about herself. Deeply intellectual but felt by all, it punches harder than... |
The Naked and Famous
Passive Me, Aggressive You [ Universal Music New Zealand / CD - released 6/Sep/2010 ] Auckland five-piece band, The Naked and Famous present their eagerly awaited debut album - featuring smash singles "Young Blood" and "Punching in a Dream". |
Paul Kelly
Life Is Fine [ Universal Music CD / CD - released 11/Aug/2017 ] To everything there is a season. For Paul Kelly, it's time to get the electric guitar out of the case again. And make one of the most powerful albums of his career. That's Life Is Fine, where Kelly fires up with a band of long-time musical... |