Off The Record

Could Jason Hoyte be the newest member of Kora? He auditioned to Fran from the band on The Big Show, by joining in on their new song Gone on The Big Show.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miriam Clancy left New Zealand eight years ago and moved to New York, she called up to tell us about life in the big apple, her new song Kamakazi Angel, what she misses about NZ and her connections to Stranger Things and Taylor Swift.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dictaphone Blues have released a new song called Soothe The Muse, their front man Ed called up to introduce it and discuss the recent reunion of his old band Degrees K in Christchurch. Was that it or will they reunite again?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To celebrate The D4's 21st anniversary of their critically acclaimed debut record 6TWENTY, Jimmy Christmas called in for a chat about getting the band back together and hitting the road in 2023.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christchurch rockers Pieces Of Molly have released their debut self title album, lead singer Ewen Glasgow gave us a call to explain the journeys - one spanning ten years to get the band to this point, the other: the musical journey we'll go on when we listen.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hanger 18 have toured with Silverchair and Everclear, we got the backstage stories from their drummer Paul plus he introduced their new song Say It To Me.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Days before flying into New Zealand for shows in Auckland and Wellington, The Sisters Of Mercy's lead guitarist Ben Christo called up to talk us through their last four decades, his love of 80s rock and what their live sets entail these days See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tablefox guitarist Matt Carson called up to tell us his favourite song of the last 40 they've released, and tell us about their new drummer and how he's changing the sound of the band.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mild Orange formed in Dunedin but these days live in London. They've taking the long way home - via touring through Europe, America, Canada and Australia to come home for two weeks; play a bunch of shows around New Zealand over Labour Weekend then fly back to the UK. Merts from the band called up to tells us some tales from the road.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dead Favours' singer Jared called up to introduce their new song Sink Or Swim, they have tour dates coming up and he told us who inspired him to become the lead singer. Hint: they're coming here soon! Plus - is he a fan of Sam Fender?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guitarist for The Temper Trap is a great New Zealander, hailing from Auckland he now lives in Australia, but Joseph is returning home for a couple of shows soon. Tracey Donaldson asked him about opening for the Rolling Stones, hometown memories and who in his family is coming along to the gigs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jake from Summer Thieves gave us a call to introduce their new song Tongue & Cheek; along with an update on the album, summer touring, the state of his mullet and a few other random yarns for good measure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blindspott's dummer Shelton Woolright gave us a call from the top of a mountain to introduce their new tune Pretty Violent; chat about broken bones, his new solo project and their South Island tour dates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Troy Kingi's new album Year Of The Ratbags & Their Musty Theme Songs is out now. Troy called up to help us decipher the online treasure hunt has has going on; how fans have been calling him with their reviews and to discuss his nomination for the upcoming Silver Scroll award for his collaboration with Wellington band The Nudge.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Villainy's lead singer Neill called in to play us their new song The Launch; with tales of recent travels to Los Angeles for the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Show and details of their upcoming tour.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Luck has got The Dance Exponents back together, celebrating the 40th anniversary of their Prayers Be Answered album by performing at The Others Way festival on K Rd. Jordan took us back to 1982, to where it all began.. including opening for David Bowie!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the eve of playing at Auckland's Spark Arena, Kevin Parker from Tame Impala called up to say g'day mate, fill us on in on what he's been up to for the last two years, and what fans could expect at the show.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before Midwave Breaks released their brand new song In The Face Of All That We Know they let us play it first. Tracey Donaldson had this exclusive chat with lead singer Bruce. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the news broke that Fatboy Slim was coming to New Zealand for his biggest ever tour here, Angie Grey gave him a call to get the details. But first, what to call him when saying hello: Fatboy or Norman?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before playing in Christchurch and Dunedin with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Dimmer and Straitjacket Fits' Shane Carter shared his musical journey with Angelina Grey.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eddie Rayner from Split Enz and Andrew McLennan from Coconut Rough (Sierra Leone) have formed a new band called Another Life. They popped in to tell us about the new album and North Island tour that's hitting Hamilton, Tauranga, Napier, Wellington and Auckland in September. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No Cigar's new album Bienvenido is out now, we had a chat with lead singer Willie about the stories behind the songs and looked into the upcoming tour dates around Aotearoa.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mel Parsons has just released her fifth album Slow Burn, she called in to chat about the tracks, the most updaunting daunting interview and having breakfast with fans. Oh and there's a tour coming up..  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mim Jensen called up from Christchurch to introduce her new song Germaphobe, with an update on the state on the Ōtautahi music scene and when we can catch her and the band live next.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Beths have released their new album Expert In A Dying Field, Liz and Jon from the band called in to the Big Show after touching down from their 26 date North American tour with tales of their adventures and what's to come when they tour here this spring.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.