Off The Record

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.

Midwave Breaks have some shows coming up, before you see them check out this yarn with Bruce about their connections to the bands Eight and Supergroove, plus the story behind the new tune Hurricanes And Novacane. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before you vote for your Goat (by texting Goat to 3483) check out My Three Goats with Julia Deans! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before you vote for your G.O.A.T (by texting Goat to 3483) check out My Three Goats with Dai Henwood. He and Angie chat about his favourite tunes, OE adventures, Lego and jamming with the Black Seeds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emma Dilemma's new song Temporary You started when she was in the band Decades, find out how it changed during lockdowns, how a legendary producer of Pixies and Foo Fighters got involved early on and all of Emma’s new album and upcoming tour details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Working at pubs in Europe, lock ins with the coppers, playing drums on cardboard boxes and getting spooked by mannequins while walking through malls, this yarn with Michael Cathro from Ha The Unclear has it all, as he and The General dissect their new single Mannequins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before you vote for your G.O.A.T (by texting Goat to 3483) check out My Three Goats with Joe Walsh from Ekko Park, as well as details on their upcoming tour and new music! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live music is back! Tablefox can finally celebrate the release of their album Battles by getting on stage. Get the details here with Matt from the band updating us on when and where we can see them next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nigel from The Black Seeds and The General get philosophical about the bottom end in this chat about their brand new song Game Over. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before you vote for your Goat (by texting Goat to 3483) check out My Three Goats with Jeremy Eade from Garageland on this episode of the Off The Record podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.