Off The Record

Rikki Morris has released a new album called About Time, he popped in to talk about his time with Th' Dudes, Tex Pistol, on after school TV in the early 90s and so much more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie rockers Teenage Dads are coming over here for some shows on September 4, 6, 7 and 8. They called up from a car in the dessert to talk about skiing, bees, their brand new album Majordomo and WWF wrestling cards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marlin's Dreaming have released their new album Hirl, they called up to chat about how the move from Dunedin to Auckland inspired some of the songs, and gave details on where in New Zealand the crowds are most likely to go off on their upcoming tour.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everclear are coming back to New Zealand in January for three shows around the motu, their singer Art called up for a chat about nicknames, Bowie, the state of new music and some great yarns about their hit songs.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Hall has played bass for just about every band in New Zealand, now he's stepping into the lime light with a brand new solo album. He called in for a chat about how it started and shared his history with being on air at Radio Hauraki.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christchurch band Castaway have released a new song called It's Not Your Fault, bass player Austen called up for a chat about how it began on the piano, and what song they refuse to play live.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamilton band Retro Valley have been flying around the country on tour this week, they called up with tales from the road and to introduce a new song that's ideal for blasting when you're alone.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tamaki Makaurau band Kiko have released a new song called Haurua, their singer Rewi called for a chat about how the band came about and where we might catch them this summer.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland band Flaxxies have released a ballad called Blister, they called up for a chat about their August tour, building venues and collecting rock n roll memorabilia.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Mould is coming to Lyttleton, Wellington and Auckland in November, he called up from the other side of the world to talk about the 80s with Husker Du, the 90s with Sugar, the many solo albums and collaborations he's had over the years - one which saw him on stage in front of a hundred thousand people.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christchurch band Imperial April called up on release day of their new song Try To Have Fun , talked about pies, Matts and gave us a virtual tour of the Christchurch Town Hall ahead of their appearance there at the Go Live Festival on August 17. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capital Theatre have just released their second album Major Arcana, their singer Adam popped in for a chat about the release show, their new bass player and connection to Jane's Addiction.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington rockers Dartz have just got back from some overseas adventures, and they'll barely unpack their bags before heading off again. After clearing customs they called up to chat about life on the road and reflect on Paradise being a Silver Scroll nominee this year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington singer Louis Baker was hanging out at Tiki Taane's studio when Laughton Kora walked in and asked him to sing on the new Black Comet song Sleep. Louis called us up for a chat about his reaction to all this plus who's that amazing bass player? And a quick recap on touring the world with Fat Freddy's Drop.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie singer Amy Shark has a new album out soon and one of the songs is a duet with Tom Delonge from Blink 182. She called up for a chat about how he came to be on the song; fishing in the Marlborough Sounds and the kiwis that have influenced her sound.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian band Lime Cordiale have released their new album Enough Of The Sweet Talk, their guitarist and singer Oli called up to chat through the concept of the album, the fish in Lisbon, the surf in Dunedin and their upcoming New Zealand tour dates.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Hattaway has released a new song called High Horse featuring Erny Belle and some great cowbell playing, he called up for a chat about who really wrote it and teased upcoming shows in Auckland and Christchurch that include a member of Pluto.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barnaby Weir from The Black Seeds and Fly My Pretties has a new project called Trips, he and colab Andy Christiansen called up for a chat about the debut album and their shared history going back two decades.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Toogood popped in for a chat about his debut solo album, the inspirations for it and the upcoming tour of New Zealand and Australia!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mikey Videotape has released a new song that he made at home in Auckland using musicians from all over the world that he met on social media. He called up for a chat about how he met these guys and formed a new band, plus why he's channelling David Bowie for his next gig.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bella Rafflyn is the solo project of Coast Arcade's singer Bella, she called up for a chat about writing the song Overdrive at a beach, honing it in bars and what she has in common with Dead Favours and the Dave Matthews Band.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Boondocks new song Sticks & Stones is released into the world on July 19, however Scotty called up a couple of days before to offer us an exclusive preview and we couldn't resist! Plus it turns out there's a connection on their upcoming new album with ice-cream and bacon.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tauranga duo Midwave Breaks are heading down to Christchurch this August for the Go Live festival, their singer Bruce called up for a chat about what audiences there can expect and to introduce us to their new single Standing Inside Out.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington's Sam Fowles called up for a chat about life in the capital city, his earliest musical memories (with the Warriors) and to introduce us to his new song, inspired by some of the greats.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christchurch rockers Loves Ugly Children have got back together and have gigs coming up in Christchurch and Auckland in August. Their singer Floss called up for a chat about the 90s, the music and the gift she once gave Liam Gallagher when they were in London.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.