Off The Record

Gramsci have released their final album Know Return. Their singer Paul McLaney called up to explain why it's the last one, the beaches that inspired it and the connection to Shapeshifter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elemeno P are touring the North Island this March, their singer Dave called in as soon as he landed from New York to let us know where we can catch them and why the final show will be so very emotional. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christchurch band 1 Drop Nation started making a song about space which piqued the interest of Laughton Kora - who ended up singing on the track. Kanei from the collective called up to tell us about it, his adventures in 'Vegas and at Electric Avenue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arahi has released a laid back post summer song, he called up talk about his favourite beach of the summer in Auckland, his favourite venue in Hawke's Bay and where he'll be when Shihad play their final show in Wellington. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After taking a year off, Auckland rockers Dead Favours are back in 2025 with new music. Their singer Jared called up to talk us through how they filled in the gaps and which beach inspiration comes from.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the end of 2024 Auckland rockers Villainy released Miles Away, a few weeks later they decided to put out an acoustic version. Their singer Neill called up to explain why and also preview the Wellington show they have coming up with The D4 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even though Bakers Eddy are in Melbourne, they've written a song about their days in Wellington called Manners Street. Their singer Ciarran called up for a reminisce about the good old days and explain how Bali saved them last year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland travellers No Cigar are reconvening in New Zealand this March for a tour of Aotearoa, their guitarist Arthur called up for a chat about where everyone is in the world right now, the new single Problem and its Smashing Pumpkins influence and the best other kiwi bands playing live this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland rockers The Bleeders are doing some shows around the North Island in February, their singer Angelo called up to talk about his favourite venues around the country and which other gigs he's looking forward to this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tauranga drummer Stan Bicknell flew to Los Angeles last week to audition for Primus. He called up to talk us through how it went and touch on why he's left local band Black Comet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The D4 are touring New Zealand soon in support of the release of their second album coming out on vinyl. Singer/guitarist Jimmy Christmas called up to talk about how it was made two decades ago, meeting their heroes when they toured the world, and where we can catch them on the road.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Awhitu Peninsula rockers The Boondocks have released a new song called Bombs. Their singer and guitarist Scott Parker called up to talk about the things he was watching when he came up with the lyrics and why he had such a great holiday in the South Island this summer.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland band Park Rd have had a busy start to 2025, their singer Tom called up to regale us with tales of gigs and the trips on the road through to those summer hotspots around the north island, and the best place to surf.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland rockers Blindr have a new EP soon and a show to celebrate, their singer Bill called up to chat about their student origins in Dunedin and the novel way the band make it easy on themselves to meet up.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie band Screamfeeder have been making tunes since the early 90s, 20 years ago they came to New Zealand for a quick tour but there was drama in Christchurch. Their singer Tim called up to recap and also unveil the upcoming shows here that may right those wrongs.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back in the mid-2000s Sean Cunningham was living in Christchurch and fronting the band Atlas, they stormed the charts here with Crawl. He went back to the states after that and spent a decade living in Nashville. He's just returned to New Zealand to tour in support of his debut solo album Whatever That Is. Shortly after touching down in Auckland he called up for a chat about where he's been and wh...

Wellington pop-rockers Skram have released the first single from their upcoming album, due out later this year. Their singer and guitarist Henry called up for a chat about the summer shows they've had so far at Waihi Beach and Melbourne, and the ones they have to come in Auckland and their home town.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Phoenix Foundation are working on a new album and decided to release two songs before xmas. Sam Flynn-Scott from the band called up to talk about how the first one is different from their usual songs - and not just because of the social commentary in  Whistling In The Darkness.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland rockers Villainy have released a new song called Miles Away, their singer Neill popped in for a chat about it, their summer plans, and had a go at being a radio DJ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No Cigar have just wrapped up a tour of England, their drummer Ned is back in Auckland now and called up to tell us his tales from the road; where the other band members are around the world, and introduce their brand new song, inspired by a trip to France called Chantilly.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steriogram ruled the world in the early 2000s with their hit Walkie Talkie Man, Bradley Carter from the band called in during a brief trip home to New Zealand to reminisce about the highs and lows of those heady days, from limousines in London and playing to crowds ranging from 20,000 to 13. He also showed us a new song from his latest band Faux Prix.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

The Black Seeds are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their second album On The Sun by releasing it on vinyl for the first time. They called in to chat about summer touring, Breaking Bad and their recent reunion with Brett McKenzie.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chch muso Mim Jensen has released a new song called Same Blood, she called up to talk about family, her ideal guitar, The Beths and playing with the legendary Bob Mould.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Highly Suspect prepare to play three arena shows around New Zealand, their singer Jonny Stevens called up to share his memories from their 2023 visit, a weekend that changed his life and let us know what to expect this time around.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland rockers Ocean Beach have released a new song called Tower Of Babel, it harks back to their uni days in Dunedin and is a tribute to a venue there. Their singer Gary Dalhousie called up to reminisce and bring us back up to 2025.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.