Off The Record

Hamilton rockers Retro Valley have released a new song called Backseat Lovers, they called up to talk about how it started off as a house tune before evolving into the indie banger it became.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On a cold and wintery night in Dunedin, Max from Hot Sauce Club called up to talk us through student life and their new song Out Like A Light.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After leaving Invercargil for the brights lights and big city vibes of Auckland Sam Cullen called up to let us know how it's going; hanging with Jordan Luck and to introduce his new song Forever.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coast Arcade have released a tune called Next To Me, their singer Bella zoomed in to see if we could help track down her stolen guitar, and talk us through the new track - including why their drummer said it may kill him!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland three piece band Capital Theatre were on their way to the airport to fly to America when they called up to tell us about their trip to play at some festivals up there, alongside Foo Fighters and Queens Of The Stone Age. This episode then fast forwards to drummer Paul being back stage at Sonic Temple, as Kiss drive by..  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland rockers Living State are back with another huge tune called Alter Ego, their singer Marissa popped in for a chat about the super heroes that inspired it, singing in a choir and the return of nu-metal.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington rockers Curlys Jewels grungy yet emotive tribute Changes is out now, their singer Jel called up to talk about the inspiration behind the powerful new track.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rodney Fisher from Goodshirt has changed tact in 2023 and started collaborating with a duo from Christchurch. Their first release together is a tune called ICU. Rodney called up to talk us through the track and also how the colab came about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emma Dilemma's song Other Girls is out now, she called up to tell us about making the video in a warehouse with her mates, her bizarre merch that is flying off the shelves and the big cities she'll visit this year to make new tunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christchurch rockers No Broadcast are about to release their fourth album. They called up from a cafe to play the title track and give us a hint on the twist that surrounds their upcoming live shows.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ekko Park's new song Outrun The Rain is out now. Joe and Nick from the band popped in to introduce it, talk about finding their balance, getting led astray by Keyzie and where you can catch them next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Punk rock icon, activist, actor, publisher, DJ, is there anything Henry Rollins can't do? He's bringing his spoken word tour "Good To See You' to NZ in July, his first visit here in 7 years. He called up to chat about it, how he got into spoken word and why he'll never do music again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Boondocks have taken the sounds of two piece bands like Royal Blood, Midwave Breaks and Skinny Hobos and made it their own on the new single Alone. Lead singer and bass player Scott called up to tell us about the duo's extensive history and the gigs they have this New Zealand Music Month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julia Deans has taken time away from Fur Patrol to do some shows with Booga from Head Like A Hole and Laughton from Kora, she came in to explain the theme, talk Tarantino and let us know what's next for her iconic band.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alt J are playing in New Zealand soon, Gus from the band called up to let us know how the journey to get here was going, some behind the scenes on the latest album and to reminisce about the last time they were here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Beths have conquered America! Liz and Jon called in after their recent tour of the USA including some TV appearances up there, plus the reason Liz felt compelled to write the new song Watching The Credits.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Bondsfield came in on his way to the mall, where he’s setting up to play the drums for six days! Raising funds for various cancer charities, he told us how the training has been going and why he chose to take on this insane mission.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie indie pop band, Teenage Dads popped in for a chat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dead Favours' new album is out now - to celebrate they came in to tell us about the upcoming tour and play an acoustic version of one of the songs.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back in New Zealand from New York, Kimbra called in before playing in Hamilton and at Synthony in Auckland to chat about The Warehouse roof, her new album A Reckoning and terrible answer phone messages.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the eve of releasing a new song, Shapeshifter's P Digsss called in to give us a sneak preview and reveal their plans for an epic time at the upcoming Synthony in the Auckland Domain.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before Kurt Vile hit the stages of New Zealand he called up to talk about life on the road, opening for Neil Young, his other influences and the story about - and reaction to - his song Pretty Pimpin' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Counting Crows are in New Zealand, lead singer Adam Duritz and guitarist Immy came in to talk about life on the road, those crazy days in the 90s, singing for Gang Of Youths and visiting their friend in the Coromandel.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gin Wigmore is back from LA and touring NZ. On her way round the country she called in to tell us about life on the road (including the washed out Gizzy) and how things are going in the US of A. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tablefox's new song Mother has quite a story behind it, their guitarist Matt called up to talk us through it, and the special plans they have lined up for St Patrick's Day.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.