Off The Record

English alt rockers Nothing But Thieves are playing two shows in Auckland this May, they called up from the other side of the world for a chat about life on the road off the back of their latest #1 album in the UK.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington rockers Voodoo Bloo have released a new song called Cardboard Box Office, inspired by a particular movie, their singer Rory called up to explain which one and why movies are so important to the band - it involves a New York connection.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe from Supergroove has another band called Kathy Bates Motel, he called up to talk about their new song Broken Tail Light, Milan from Pluto's drumming prowess and making movies with Matt Heath.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cantab muso Fraser Ross has released his latest album Thunderhead, he called up on the eve of release to tease the tunes, uncover the inspirations of them including campfire tales from rural USA and gave a prediction on this weekend's Super Rugby clash.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Transits started in Durban in the 90s when the three of them were 15, now two of them live here and they've only gone and got the band back together and released an album! Their singer Dom called up to explain how it happened, what Snoop Dogg had to do with it and we went through his record collection.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke Buda is touring New Zealand in April, he called up for a chat about what songs he'll play and gave us the stories behind some of the the songs like Buffalo by his other band the Phoenix Foundation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi duo Carb On Carb have gone back to the time they were first inspired to be musicians in their new song 2009. Drummer James called up to reminisce and talk through which New Zealand town they've relocated to.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Like a lot of NZers Finn from Gisborne has moved to Australia - this time to form a band. He called up from oz to talk about rallying around fellow kiwis and locals to create Off Judy and their new single Good As Gold.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland band Mini Simmons are breaking up, their drummer Yoni called up with details of their last ever gig this weekend, and how you can get a momento of their seven year journey.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.