Off The Record

Remember that song Crawl by Atlas? One of their singers lives in the USA now, we caught up with Sean Cunningham to reminisce about a huge show in Christchurch back in the day and his new song Honey Bee.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer Thieves have released Slow Down, Adam from the band called up to talk about how fast the year is going, the moon landing and their upcoming album and tour dates.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christchurch muso Mim Jensen has released another track from her upcoming EP called The Colour Blue. She called up to talk about the five year genesis of the song and her upcoming tour dates.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland band Borderline have released a new song called Cinderella, their drummer Jackson called up to talk us through it, his favourite place to go snow boarding, and also how he manages being a drummer who lives in an apartment with neighbours close by.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christchurch band Stomp Goblin have released a new song called Like A God, Rosie and Adam from the band called up to talk about its genesis from a guitar and drums based song to something a little more synthesised, from their home made studio.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tablefox are about to hit their ten year anniversary together, their guitarist Matt called up to run us through the upcoming celebrations, the new song Only A Matter Of Time and the best place to get a chocolate fix when on tour.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Transits are split between New Zealand and South Africa. One of their singers Dom called up to explain how that works, recreating the 80s and their new tune Renegade Hearts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After an altercation with a boss after hours, Flaxxies came up with the tune Snapped Up (By The Boss) - we had Nick and Chris from the band call up to talk about what happened, and their upcoming tour dates.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Macey gave us a call to delve into the new song Who Really Gets What They Want, the lengths he once went to for Green Day and the American chain he plans to out do.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Having formed in 2000, played the Big Day out and released their debut album, The Larry Normans went on hiatus for some time. But now they're back! With a new album to share, Paul and Jonathan called up to talk us through the times and their changing, and their new lease on life.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the anniversary of Outrageous Fortune's TV debut we spoke to a Westie on growing up with the show, Ukiah Brown also spoke about hanging with Racing, surfing at Piha and the roadtrip behind his new song Electrify Your Love.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Silent Divide have been blasting the capital for a few years now, singer Shaun called up to talk us through their latest track and how their song writing has changed over the years.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott from Sea Mouse called up to explain how an angry neighbour inspired their new song, and the strange occurrance that's been.. occurring in Wellington.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mini Simmons just wrapped up a tour of NZ, Brad called up to relive the highlights - and reveal where the best waves are. Plus the incredible true story behind their new song Late For The War.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Teskey Brothers called up from the other side of the world to share stories of life on the road and what we can expect on stage when they get here in December.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland band Magic Factory have just released a new album, Dave rang us to talk about touring America, and their upcoming gigs in the Waikato and Canterbury.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland band Park Rd have a released a new tune, their first from an upcoming album. Tom from the band called up to talk us through the journey so far and the English band that has influenced them the most.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On June 28 2023 Radio Hauraki's Day In Loo saw us broadcast live from a bunch of toilets in support of Bowel Cancer New Zealand. During the day we had some great New Zealanders call in and play live, including Pluto, Jon Toogood, Ekko Park, Sam Cullen and Racing. Check out all the highlights here!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland muso DC Maxwell called up to talk us through his epic new song The Leading Man; and the corralling of musical mates to fill the gaps, like Liz Stokes from The Beths - and the surprise instrument she ended up playing on it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a seven year hiatus Tom Lark is back with a brand new album. We delved into the aptly named Radio Blaster song and talked vintage gear.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington singer Reid called up to talk about Wanna Be Someone; collaborating with your mates, expanding your horizons and choosing to have a single name.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dunedin band Marlin's Dreaming are about to tour New Zealand, their lead singer Semisi Maiai called up talk about life on the road, using Australia as a warm up for the kiwi shows and the big thing that inspired him over the ditch.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland muso KMTP called up to expand on the initials; elaborate on the Flying Nun connections and talk us through the new tune 2:45 (Getting Old) and the injury that inspired it.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamilton rockers Bitter Defeat called up to introduce their latest EP and the single Sugar Blind, and to introduce the band members - whose eclectic jobs range from school principal to surgeon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamilton rockers Medusa Glare have released a bluesy number with big drums and wailing guitars called Blackened Blues. They called up on a cold evening in the Tron to shake off the winter blues..  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.