Off The Record

Ekko Park have released a new song, they called up to explain the concept of a "waterfall EP" and why they all needed tiger balm after shooting the music video.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No Cigar are about to head off to Europe, they called up in between packing their bags with the backstory to their new song Concubine.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the 2023 Silver Scroll awards Liz from The Beths called up from the other side of the world to chat about their nomination and how the world tour is going.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rodney Fisher from Goodshirt has released a new album with the help of Christchurch duo The Response. He called up to celebrate the tunes and reveal the other creative endeavours he's since gotten into.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington band Mermaidens have a new album out soon and a tour in November, Gussie called up to chat guitars, the influence of The Phoenix Foundation and the new Auckland connection to the band. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawke's Bay muso Arahi has moved to Auckland this year and formed a band, he called up to talk about the new heavier sound and the difficulty of moving during a disaster.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealanders based in Perth Coterie were back in New Zealand to redo a Dave Dobbyn and Herbs classic - they called in to tell us about hanging with Dave and their recent tour in the UK. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christchurch rockers Con Carne gave us an exclusive on their new song Blown Away, singer Dils called up with the stories behind the tune and their new immigrant helper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On their way to the airport to play shows in Australia, Amsterdam and London, LAB called in for a chat and to unleash a brand new song, possibly inspired by one of us at Radio Hauraki.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington muso Grayson Gilmour called up to preview his upcoming album and talk about how even though he's a solo artist - there's over a dozen people involved - including two drummers playing at once.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Having just toured New Zealand, Thom from Guardian Singles wanted to share with us their favourite song from the road, which just happens to be their new single, plus they have some big plans for 2024 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before Ocean Alley convene from all over Australia to play in Auckland and Wellington, they called up for a chat about treating the rest of the world as a warm up for the kiwi shows.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chistchurch band Volts' lead singer Lorna called up to spill the beans on the inspiration behind their new song Bleeding Hearts - including who it's about - and who broke the floor on the stage at The Loons?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twenty years ago Jonathan was walking past a pub, heard a band playing and got talking to the bouncer about what was going on. They struck up a friendship and two decades later they've made an album together. Hear this and other stories behind The Larry Normans new album Dirty Living.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a weekend in Dunedin the band Dartz came up with a song about earning the thirst, they called up to introduce it and run through the inspiration Don "The Don" McGlashan gave them for their next song. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Royal Blood's new album Back To The Water below is out now, their singer Mike zoomed in for a chat about it and meeting their heroes in the process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before Auckland band Silcrow head off to London for their OE they've released a rockin' tune called Believe. Oscar from the band called up to introduce it and get some packing advice.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a new EP out Auckland band Flaxxies are ready to hit the road, but how will they fit everything in the van? They called up for a chat about the new tunes and working with Tiki Taane.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi music legend Don "The Don" McGlashan called in to say g'day, on the day he was announced as the 2023 inductee to the NZ Music Hall Of Fame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While Auckland band Marmalade put together their spring tour, they're taking time out on the slopes of Wanaka. We caught with them in between runs to chat about the new single Bright.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bleeders have made a new version of All That Glitters from their debut EP (released in 2003) called Tahuna Te Ao Marama. Their singer Angelo called up to chat about the translation process and the new meaning the song has taken on two decades later.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland rockers The Avondale Spiders aren't necessarily from the suburb you'd think, guitarist Dee Dee Taylor called up to talk about that and the movies and tradie lifestyle that inspire the band.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the eve of our 90s Til Now Countdown, Emma Dilemma called in from Christchurch to give us her picks.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stokes Valley band TOI have just released their new song We Got This, their singer Conway called up to introduce it and reflect on how meeting the Red Hot Chili Peppers altered their sound and direction.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On his way to Queenstown for Synthony In The Snow, Peter Urlich called in to chat about the dance scene in Aotearoa in the 80s and his days before that in Th' Dudes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.