Off The Record

Unknown Mortal Orchestra are coming home to New Zealand to play in February, Ruban from the band called up to talk Jimi Hendrix, reggae and whether there'll be a Mint Chicks reunion when he's back in Auckland.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elemeno P are playing shows around New Zealand this summer. Their singer Dave called up for a chat about the locations from his hub in New York city.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bluey Green are from Mt Maunganui, we had a chat with them about the new EP and the transition from hard out music to more chilled tunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mel Parsons has spent the first few days of December opening for The Teskey Brothers on their New Zealand tour, she and cousin Jed called in to The Big Show on their way to the Auckland Town Hall to take us virtually back stage and tease ahead to their exciting plans for 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taupo band False Heights made a song in Mt Maunganui then played it in Takapau. They called up for a chat about tunes and travels, and details of where we can catch them in 2024.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just before L7 played at the Powerstation in Auckland, their singer Donita called up for a chat about bringing the 90s back, and filling us in on the days since then in Los Angeles and beyond.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coast Arcade have released a new song about summer, as they prepare for their biggest show yet on NYE, their singer Bella called up to reveal an amazing skill.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hibiscus Coast rockers Bliss have released a new single called Hide Away - it's been quite a journey to get it out there, as Ollie from the band called up to explain.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you didn't see Waikato band Retro Valley in Auckland, Wellington or Raglan recently, catch them on their next tour - their singer Ben called up with the details and unveiled their new song The Outside, which some people are saying has nods to Shapeshifter.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Waikato rockers The Sun Gods have a new song out called Cocaine Eyes, James from the band called up to explain their varied history and what the song's really about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shapeshifter have released a new song and have a bunch of gigs coming up this summer, Sam from the band called in for a chat about Christchurch and to ask Jason Hoyte which show he wants to be in the front row for.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Cullen has released a new song about growing up in Southland called The Cold Midwinter. Given it was snowing in Canterbury last week the timing isn't off - he called up for a chat about those cold crispy mornings and the odds on some horses at the races this summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liam Finn has released a new song - twice in one day thanks to crossing the international dateline. He popped in on his way to the airport to talk about living overseas and reliving his teenage tunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tablefox are celebrating their tenth anniversary by going on tour and releasing a cover of one of their favourite songs. Their guitarist Matt called up to talk about how things have changed and how the next generation is coming to the rescue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pluto are on tour around New Zealand at the moment, on their way to the next show their singer Milan called in for a chat about life on the road and the upcoming epic Canterbury conclusion.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Phoenix Foundation are on tour around New Zealand celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album. Luke Buda called up to reminisce and talk us through the set list. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer Thieves have been busy preparing for their set at the NZ Tattoo & Art Festival at TSB Stadium on November 25, their singer Jake called up to talk tats and the rest of their upcoming summer tour.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spoon are playing in New Zealand soon with The War On Drugs, their singer Britt Daniel called up for a chat about life on the road with Weezer and what they'll get up to in Wellington when they arrive a few days early.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perth band South Summit are in New Zealand for the first time, lead vocalist Zaya called up to introduce the band, talk about our rugged beaches and why he was looking forward to playing in Lyttleton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stokes Valley band TOI have their first Wellington headline show in two and a half years on November 17, their guitarist Jules called up to talk about the special guests that'll join them on stage and what they're up to over summer.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Veils have just recorded a new album in Auckland - in only four days. Lead singer Finn Andrews called up to tease their only New Zealand festival this summer and where he'll be getting a white christmas.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On their way to sound check at The Powerstation in Auckland, Highly Suspect called in for a chat about life on the road in New Zealand See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2003 Dunedin band Cloudboy moved to Europe and never came back.. until now. In 2023 they released their debut album on vinyl (it sold out) and now they're hitting the road to play all those songs live. They called up to retrace the steps and fill in the blanks, one of which involved Mikey Havoc.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capital Theatre's lead singer can speak - and sing again - after extensive throat surgery. He called in to show off his new voice and go through the upcoming extensive New Zealand tour dates.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dictaphone Blues are playing at a music festival soon, their singer Ed called up to chat about the lack of blues in their set, and why he's looking forward to seeing Fazerdaze on stage.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.