Off The Record

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.

Taranaki lad James Donaldson calls London home these days, he's formed a band up there called Temples On Mars. He got up early to have a chat about their new song Sleepwalking Into Extinction and playing it live at music festivals like Download.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emma Dilemma's debut album Spit is out now! She zoomed in with Angie from her Christchurch studio to talk us through the tracks and explain how you can partake in the celebrations this winter.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capital Theatre's debut album A Hero's Journey is out now! Lead singer Adam came in to the Big Show to show off his turtle neck, the album; and get asked some great questions by Jase. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mountain biking, engineering and music - including that time Joel from LAB suggested a touch of reggae to her song - Tauranga's Ayla Wesley shared these stories and more, plus her new tune Say To Me.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before Racing hit the stage in three cities around New Zealand, lead singer Ed called in for a tease of the tour and what songs they'll be blasting on the setlist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi duo Psychowolf have moved back from Melbourne and finished their song Ghosts, they called up to explain the inspiration of the title, the foods they missed while away from NZ and the famous namesake their lead singer has with an Australian poet.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The kiwi anthem Victoria by the Exponents is 40! Jordan Luck called up to take us back to the time he wrote the song and its impact on his life (and ours) since.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington three piece Haven called up to introduce their third single Pictures Of Her; talk about moving to the capital from Queenstown last year, sharing vocal duties and their exciting plans for the rest of the year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Francis from Kora was on the Big Show to announce the release of Taraketi, the re-recording of their 2004 song Politician, in Te Reo Māori. He had other news too, and Jase was desperate to ask about a recent six course meal and a specific music genre..  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.