Off The Record

On his way to the Basement Theatre in Auckland, Chch musician Jed Parsons called in for a chat about his new show that has less music than what we're used to from him, and more.. well, take a listen to find out.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blenheim brothers Daily J called in to celebrate their new song Happy Slides and reveal where they're off to next in the pursuit for world domination.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On their way to the middle show of the New Zealand tour, Boy & Bear called in for a chat about the ten year anniversary of Harlequin Dream, and their memories of previous shows in Aotearoa.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scottish punk band Skids were in the country this week, their singer Richard called up from the capital to share stories from the road, and of his adventures at Abbey Road with Green Day and U2.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emma Dilemma is traversing the planet with her guitar, she called in from Singapore where she was about to share the stage with sixty other bands from all over the world, and introduced us to her new song Ready Or Not.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawke's Bay rockers Black Smoke Trigger are about to fly to Europe for a three week tour, their singer Baldrick called up to reveal how preparations are going and talk about why the the new song will be the closer to their sets.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In October last year Bradley Carter (Steriogram) had a jam with some musicians including Butch Vig (Garbage) and James Grillo (Silversun Pickups) in the California desert. The result was Waiting To Land by 5 Billion In Diamonds. Bradley called up to share his experiences with music legends and how it all began with a Walkie Talkie Man.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greta Van Fleet are coming to New Zealand this winter, their bass player Sam called up for a chat about the world, their previous visits here, Led Zeppelin, nerds and more!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie band Teenage Dads seem to be constantly on the road, their drummer Vinnie called up from another van mission across the USA to introduce their new song Weaponz and let us know when they're back here next.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington band Dartz have been touring their chart topping album Dangerous Day To Be A Cold One all over New Zealand throughout April. On their way to Whammy Bar on K Rd in Auckland they called in for a chat about the roads and the fantastic way they assembled back in the day.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investigator's lead singer called up for a chat about Madness and sightings of Jason Hoyte in the wild.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christchurch band The Butlers have released a ballad, made in their home made container set up. Bass player Jordy called up to talk us through their space and unveil the new tune. Plus we did some reminiscing about their encounter with Liam Gallagher.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg catches up with Lorenzo from Silcrow and talks all things music, living overseas, new tracks and even Lemmy's (from Motörhead ) bar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg catches up with Luke to talk about his latest track - Very Special Feelings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just before they flew to France to release their new album A Kingdom in a Cul-de-sac, Ha! The Unclear called in for a chat about their tunes and to say bon voyage.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pluto have released a new song called Liquorice, they called in for a chat about where it came from and how they're changing their sound to what they were into in the 90s.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zed have a released a new song, twenty years after they broke up. Their singer Nathan called in to fill in the (decades long) gaps and tease us about the future.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just before kiwi duo Earth Tongue wrapped up a New Zealand tour in Wellington and Auckland, their singer/guitarist Gussie called up for a chat about playing with Queens Of The Stone Age a few weeks back and where in Europe they have their sights set this Autumn.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kings Of Leon are releasing their new album Can We Please Have Fun on May 10, bothers Caleb and Jared from the band called up to talk about the tunes and how they like to have fun when they're in New Zealand See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Courtnay Low has spent time in London and Auckland but the it's back home in Taranaki where music has taken the lead role in her life, the new band Courtnay & The Unholy Reverie have released their first single Mercy, she called up to talk about her travels and the one part of New Zealand they're looking forward to touring the most.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Keys have released their 12th studio album Ohio Players, Dan Auerbach from the band called up to talk about collaborating with Beck, Noel Gallagher and Alice Cooper amongst others for this latest collection of tunes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Keys have released their 12th studio album Ohio Players, Dan Auerbach from the band called up to talk about collaborating with Beck, Noel Gallagher and Alice Cooper amongst others for this latest collection of tunes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back in the day Blair Jollands left Auckland and toured America for three months, then visited the UK and ended up living there for a couple of decades. On the way he partied with Grace Jones, worked with Madonna and toured with members of Queens Of The Stone Age. He called up on the eve of a New Zealand tour to talk about what he loved most about being back in Aotearoa.  See omnystudio.com/listen...

Days before Live arrived in New Zealand to play shows with Incubus and Midwave Breaks in Christchurch and Auckland, their lead singer Ed Kowalczyk called up for a chat about the setlists, his previous times here and what's next for the band.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In between opening for Live and Incubus in Christchurch and Auckland, Tauranga duo Midwave Breaks called in for a chat about touring with the legendary American bands - not for the first time in one case.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.