Off The Record

Devilskin are celebrating ten years of their debut album with a recording of a song they've been playing live this whole time: Barracuda by Heart. Nic from the band called up to explain why they chose this one and how they'll be celebrating its release.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's said Ville Valo has the eighth-highest vocal range of any known singer in popular music, his former band HIM sold over ten million albums, he called up from Finland to chat about his new band and discuss his preparations for coming to Auckland on March 13. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christchurch band Castaway have just released a new song called Supernova, they called up from their flat (they all live together) to talk about tunes, Tom Hanks movies and their Finnish fans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington band Wet Denim wrap up their current tour with a hometown show this weekend, singer Nick called up to look back over the previous gigs and introduce their latest single Stuck With You.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Midwave Breaks have just released a new song called All She Was, their drummer Paul called up to talk about their new EP and what they've got planned for when they open for Live and Incubus in a few weeks in Christchurch and Auckland.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join the Hauraki Big Show as they catch up with Josh Homme and Michael Shuman from Queens of the Stone Age ahead of their Auckland gig! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LAB's new album VI is out now, the band called in to talk about the tunes and their upcoming gigs in Chch, Oz and the USA.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

QOTSA are heading to NZ in a couple of weeks to play three shows, guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen called up while sitting in LA traffic to chat about the new album, their live shows, and how time & a bit of coaxing from pals got Josh back into writing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local duo The Boondocks have taken inspiration from Red Hot Chili Peppers and Arctic Monkeys to make a new song called Nice Guy, which it turns out isn't about a nice guy.. Scott from the band called up to explain and relive their recent EP release show.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leanne Malcolm was on the telly for ages as a reporter, now she's holding the mic for different seasons - to sing. She called up to introduce her new rockin' tune.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chch rockers Con Carne have released new music, a hot sauce, and cleared the pigeons out of an old venue in the garden city and plan to set up a residency there. Their drummer Matt called up to explain the goings on.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There have been a lot of music festivals on this summer, including Laneway at Western Springs in Auckland on Waitangi Day. Some of us were there, amongst the 23,000 music fans, here is our review..  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On his way to playing in front of thirty thousand people at Synthony In The Domain, John Butler popped in for a chat about takeaways inspiring his music and reacted to a confession from Mike Minogue..  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emma Dilemma's new song features an unusual instrument, inspired by one of Scotland's best bands and possibly Noel Gallagher. She called up to explain, and recommend some music festivals we should check out in Christchurch this summer.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Sharp has returned home from his OE, enlightened by music from his travels from the likes Sam Fender and Biffy Clyro, he called up from the Bay Of Plenty to introduce his new sound. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On their way to the Laneway Festival at Western Springs in Auckland on Waitangi Day, Daily J called in for a chat about their summer schedule after selling out shows around Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queens Of The Stone Age are coming back to NZ soon, their singer Josh called up to swap parenting tips, dating tips and tell us what he learnt from the Arctic Monkeys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 90s Auckland band Celine were playing with other bands like The Lemonheads and Pavement.. fast forward to 2024 and the band are back together with a new record to unleash, Rob gave us a call to talk about the new tunes and the years in between.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiki Taane can't wait to perform in front of 30,000 people at Synthony In The Domain in Auckland, he popped in to talk about that and his recent new year's milestone.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you didn't see Chch band Pool House over the holidays, their bass player Sam called up to tell where else they'll be playing this summer, and introduce the new song Another Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ten years on from the last Big Day Out we took a trip back to that epic day with the help of those who were there, including Clap Clap Riot, Liam Finn, Grouplove, Villainy, Mudhoney and Tony Lyall.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gin Wigmore lives in Los Angeles these days, but she's coming back to NZ in 2024 to do some shows around the country - including Napier where she hopes to do "a Cardigans" she called up to explain what that means. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Foals are back in New Zealand soon, their guitarist Jimmy called up on their way to the airport to reminisce about previous shows here and who he got starstruck by in 2023.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Quicksand have flown over from New York to play in Chch, Welly and Auckland. Their singer Walter called up as they landed to discuss first impressions of Aotearoa and what he was looking forward to the most about their New Zealand tour.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before Royal Blood took to the stage at Spark Arena in Auckland, their singer Mike perched up at a rooftop bar across the road with Angie for a chat about tunes and how their first year was like going a year long stag do.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.