Off The Record

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.

On his way to an event celebrating twenty years of Play It Strange, Jordan Luck of The Exponents popped in for a chat that after a few minutes took a surprising turn..  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On their way to the airport to fly to New Zealand for shows all over the country, Highly Suspect's lead singer Johnny Stevens gave us a call to check in with the stage show these days, the stories behind the songs and what is modern neo emo?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Incubus are coming back to New Zealand in April 2024 with Live. Singer Brandon Boyd called up for a tease of the tour and also to rectify an after party debacle from twenty years ago in Wellington. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawke's Bay band Black Smoke Trigger have released their debut single, but it took some trips around the world to get it into our ears. Their guitarist Charlie called up for a chat about being stranded in Mexico and having an interesting encounter at a Guns N Roses concert.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The War On Drugs are coming to NZ for two shows in December, their singer Adam called up for a chat about their shows, his dancing and why New Zealand is his good luck charm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Plymouth rockers The Mons Whaler have released a new EP, singer Hemi called up to talk us through the tracks and their exciting summer plans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie band Teenage Dads are back for the second time this year, since then they've toured Europe, America and Canada, so what's changed? Their drummer and bass player called up with some tales from the road. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kora have released their first single of 2023, it's called Dancing In The Rain, we caught up with Fran Kora on what else they've been up to and look ahead to summer shows.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Queens Of The Stone Age coming back to New Zealand in 2024, we caught up with their keyboard and guitar player Dean Feritta about what kiwis can expect them this summer, and why Aotearoa is one of their favourite places to play.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pluto are about to tour New Zealand, they came in to rehearse the new tune Maybe Twice and let us know their summer plans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland punk band Dick Move have released their new album Wet, lead singer Lucy called up to play us a track, talk about life on the road and the extra energy that came from the crowd during a show on election night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Midwave Breaks' new song Stonewall is out now, their singer Bruce gave us a call in between herding goats to talk us through the history of the song and the band. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chch band 1 Drop Nation have dropped their second album, lead singer Kanei called up to introduce the opening track and talk about the luck superstitious days like Friday the 13th can bring.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KMTP has just released a new album and taken it on the road. He called up mid tour for an update on gigging around Otago and Canterbury and getting ready to blast the capital.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Boondock's new song Black Taxi features some great drumming from Brandon, but can he play it at this long weekend's big music festival given the state of his legs after a massive boogie boarding accident? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capital Theatre have released a new song, singer Adam called in to explain its connection to tarot cards and relive their recent shows in America with the Foo Fighters and Tool. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.