Off The Record

Christchurch band Dolphin friendly called in to introduce their new song Radical Desire, upcoming tour dates and chat about everywhere from Raglan to Timaru, and everything from Audioslave to running the Coast To Coast.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of their New Zealand tour You Am I's lead singer and guitarist Tim called in to the Big Show to chat about being back in Aotearoa again, Jason Statham, real estate and give us an acoustic performance of one of their big tunes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mirror Ritual hail from Wellington, lead singer Lochie called up to tell us about their new band member Mia, new tune Fear In All, and we looked into why they could become mates with Tame Impala.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christchurch duo The Response have released a new song called The Perfect Life. Andy called in to share the tune's inception, a snow/weather forecast and update us on their upcoming album *spoiler: it's later this spring.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Great NZer Marlon Williams has a new album out called My Boy and is going on tour this summer. He called in for a chat with Tracey Donaldson to update us on the state of the planet, he's been touring all year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Katikati's Dan Sharp plugged in his electric guitar with his new band a wave of distortion washed over him and he realised his songs would change forever. Currently mooching around the UK he played us his new song and explained the epic journey he'll have coming home later this year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interrupting his holiday in Queenstown, Medusa Glare's bass player Nathan called up to play us their new song Something's Got To Give and tease us with what else is coming from them this year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

East York formed during lock downs and after two years they've finally got together in the same room - and on the same stage - touring New Zealand in early September. Daz from the band called us from back stage on what it was like to see each other in the flesh and also to reminisce about playing guitar with Shihad at R&A. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mild Orange have moved to London, living together in a flat as one big happy family. They gave us a call late at night for an OE update and with more detail on their October tour back here in Aotearoa.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Hattaway And The Haunters are releasing a new album in November, lead singer Adam called up for a chat about it; the Christchurch music scene, choosing your own nickname and to play us the new song Salt.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Racing's guitarist Sven called in to play Tracey Donaldson their new song Southern Lovers, talk about their priorities in life and go behind the scenes on their upcoming album. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back from Melbourne to tour NZ and show off their new album Future Lovers, Banks Arcade's singer Joshua called in from Foxton to talk us through the tunes, the fans, and why they might need a second van for the drive up to Auckland.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke Buda has been nominated for this year's Silver Scroll award, he gave us a call to talk through the track, titled I'm A Bit Out Of Shape from his album Buda, his health and the status on The Phoenix Foundation's upcoming live album.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Currently on tour with the Jordan Luck Band, Paul McMillan from the band Pipsy gave us a call to chat about touring Aotearoa with great New Zealanders, the influence of Foo Fighters, Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Split Enz on their sound, and to play us their new song All You Ever Wanted.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spacey Jane have just toured New Zealand. Singer Caleb gave us a call from Christchurch mid way through the journey for an update on life on the road plus to unveil their new single Hardlight.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Great Gable have just released their second album On the Wall In The Morning Light. Drummer Cal gave us a call from his place by the beach in Perth to reflect on their New Zealand tour last month, including seeing snow for the first time, and to talk us through the lead single Sidewalk.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Go Live Festival 2022 was held over two nights at the Christchurch Town Hall on July 22 and 23, Radio Hauraki was there, here's our recap of what and who we saw, including performances from Jon Toogood, Stellar*, Volts, Emma Dilemma, degrees K, Imperial April, Goodwill and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Currently on tour around New Zealand with the Jordan Luck Band, Ekko Park's singer Joe called up from Nelson with some tour stories and to play us their new song Darling Baby, where he hands over vocal duties to another member of the band.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Beths are in America right now, on tour. On her way to the airport lead singer Liz called in to Hauraki to introduce their new song Expert In A Dying Field and share some post-tour plans.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Wells from Fur Patrol moved to France a while back, he's just released a solo album, and gave us a call to talk us through it, the heatwaves, the forest fires, the 200 year old instruments and how he wrote Steal The Sun at the last minute.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Butlers have just released their second album Back To Basics, drummer George called up to run us through it, and take us through the history of the band, which now stretches from Christchurch to Mexico! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imperial April have released a new song called 9:30, we got to premier it on Hauraki and get the story behind it from their lead singer Victoria, who also shared stories of... sharing the stage with Stellar and Emma Dilemma at Christchurch's Go Live festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three Auckland rock bands have morphed into one to form Ghost Merchants. Check out their debut single and the elaborate recording techniques they used to create it, plus a Metallica deep dive off the back of their Stranger Things resurgence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Voodoo Bloo's new album The Blessed Ghost is out on July 15. Their singer Rory called in to preview a track, give a tip for vinyl enthusiasts and some advice on tackling mental heath challenges.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi bros Zech and Eze Walters moved to Australia over a decade ago, they've since started a band with their mate Bowen and gave us a call with an update, plus introduced a song that solo dads can relate to.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.