Off The Record

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.

The Comedowns are back from Melbourne to release a song, Jason Mohi from the band called up to chat about the Auckland Blues, Waimarama Beach and on co-writing songs with his brother in Napier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evening Is Youth's frontman Connor Robinson-Pierce called in to let us know about the new EP out this Friday, bagels and embarrassing early band names. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Exponents song Victoria turns 40, a bunch of bands in Christchurch are recording covers of it, one of them is The Response. Andy called up to tell us about their spin on it, and Jordan Luck's legacy on the city. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inspired by one of the world's great festivals, Richard Ley-Hamilton talks us through Asta Rangu's new song LLPLZA, and reveals the tall tales from life on the road, having just wrapped up their tour of Aotearoa New Zealand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lorenzo Hazelwood has recently released an EP, he called up to introduce it to us; talk about putting a band together to play his previously acoustic songs and who would be on his dream festival line up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's release day for The Black Seeds, their new album Love & Fire is out now, so how to celebrate? By joining Jase and Mike on the Big Show!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dion Lunadon from the D4 has just released his second solo album, he gave us a call while on tour in America about life on the road, staying in yurts and the challenges of having a kiwi accent abroad.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just as they wrapped up their New Zealand tour, Aussie band Lime Cordiale called into Hauraki to talk about their time here and the impending adventures in Europe, based on previous debaucherous trips. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine being the most famous person in New Zealand at the age of 17. Hear Jon Stevens incredible stories with Angie ahead of his tour of New Zealand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turns out Sophie from Wellington band Soft Plastics went to school with Chris Key, so did Keyzee have any other nicknames back then, or any embarrassing stories she could share? Find out here plus hear their new tune Day Job. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus Powell isn't in Blindspott anymore, these days he's part of Crescendo Trust and for NZ Music Month they're fundraising for ‘PlayYourPart’ aiming to get young NZers into music. Find out more including how you help the next generation of great New Zealanders here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Radio Hauraki goes in search of the G.O.A.T, as voted by our listeners - our days hosts Tracey Donaldson and Angelina Grey, sat down for a chat on the role of women in rock.  Joined by special guests Julia Deans and Diane Swann you’ll get to hear of the women who inspired them, the challenges that women in rock have faced and do their best to pay homage to the role of women in the story of rock...

Anthonie Tonnon is on tour this week, he called up Chris Key with an update from the road, including where you can catch him on the last two shows. Having met him a few times, Chris's first question was "Are you wearing a suit?" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's Pat from the Black Keys on dropping out of uni - twice! Advice to his adolescent self and the ins and outs of the brand new album Drop Out Boogie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before you catch Miles Calder on his extensive New Zealand tour over the next few weeks, check out this yarn he had with Chris Key about his new music, working with Sam from the Phoenix Foundation and how to make the most of the upcoming long weekends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Darkness are coming! Find out the details here as Matt and Jerry chat with their frontman Justin Hawkins, asking him their questions and yours... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.