Off The Record

Christchurch rockers Volts have released their debut self titled album, their guitarist Marc called up a couple of days before to set the scene, recap the winter months and tease the gigs ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland rockers Swerve City have released a new EP called Over Oceans, they called up to chat about the middle track and how this summer sees the band taking on a new sound and direction.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Toogood popped in to talk us through his debut solo album, track by track we hear the stories that inspired the songs on this powerful acoustic album from the Shihad front man. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington rockers Wet Denim are touring New Zealand this spring, their singer Nick called up with the dates and details, plus he reflected on their recent residency at a bar in Melbourne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Nothing has a new album out on October 18, he called up to give us a preview and talk about how specific suburbs in Christchurch and Auckland have informed his new music, plus he gave some us tales from the road - American highways he and the band travelled on back in the day.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SJD is back from his sabbatical in Dunedin with some new music under his belt, that he'll be unveiling at The Others Way Festival in Auckland on November 30. He called up for a chat about some gigs he's been to recently and what his set will entail when they unleash on K Rd later this Spring.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Salmonella Dub have just released a new album called For All Things Alive, and they're going on tour. Andrew from the band called up to chat about the locations and how Troy Kingi got involved on one of the tracks after a hail storm in Nelson.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Backstage from the 2024 Silver Scrolls awards, Abe from Mermaidens called up to set the scene and talk us through the song they were nominated for: I Like To Be Alone. Plus he shared some good news about this summer.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On his way to the St James theatre in Wellington for the 2024 Silver Scroll awards (he went on to win) Karl Steven from Supergroove called up for a chat about how he went from the band to making music for film and TV, and let us know what's coming up for them in the months ahead.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Waikato rockers Medusa Glare have covered one of their favourite 70s songs, using the same instruments as the original version. Their bass player and singer Nato called in for a chat about staying true to their sound while replicating someone else's and gave us a review of the recent Iron Maiden tour.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dateline have just released their second album called It's All Downhill From Here, their singer Katie called up to outline the upcoming live shows in Wellington, Napier and Auckland, whether a cowboy hat will be donned during the performances of the new song Be Good. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elemeno P are getting back together for new years', their drummer Scotty called in for a chat about the early days, how they got their name, and what we can expect when they hit the road - and the stages - this summer in Aotearoa.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Office Dog have just released a new EP and are about to fly to American for a tour. On his way to Auckland airport their singer Kane Strang called up to talk us through the last ten years of tunes and travel - including previous trips around Europe and the USA.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daily J have just got back from a tour of England, they called up to recap their adventures from abroad and let us know more about the shows in Christchurch and Gisborne this October, and give us a heads up on when the new album is coming out.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

West Auckland duo Made You Look have released their debut single called Lonely Party. Shelton Woolright and Alex Thompson called in to chat about how they met and what makes this colab different from anything they've done before.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Offbeat Cowboy are born and raised in Dunedin, their singer and producer Elliot called up to give us the secret ingredient to a proper cheese roll, talk about Fontaines D.C. and how his latest song was inspired by a snake shedding its skin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chch band The Butlers have recorded a new song in their bunker, inspired by some DIY it's called Painting My Roof Again. Their drummer George called up to introduce it and let us know when they're playing in Wellington, Mt Maunganui, Auckland and Lyttleton this spring.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington rockers Voodoo Bloo have just released their third album Dead-end Rodeo, their singer Rory called up to talk us through the tunes and explain why these ones have more urgency.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lucian Rice was raised on a diet of Nirvana and the Smashing Pumpkins, no wonder then that his music is inspired by shoegaze and emo, as he revealed in our chat about his new song ninezero, plus he gave us the date his debut EP is coming out.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LAB are touring New Zealand this summer, their singer Joel called in for a chat about their recent shows around the world, the spine tingling moment in Hawaii and when we can hear new music from them.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dunedin band The Beatiks called up after taking out the Dunedin leg of Dig The Gig with an update on the local music scene, the venues, the bands that inspired them coming through (including giving them their name) and the connection Pink Floyd and the movie Paul Blart Mall Cop have with their upcoming EP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington muso Elliott Dawson has released a new song called Quarter Life, written about that time he turned 25 and wondered how his life was going to pan out now that uni was over. He called up to chat about it and how many of his friends are flying away overseas on their OEs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland band Coast Arcade can't wait to play their new song Baited to crowds in Auckland and Taupo in the coming months. Their drummer Thom called up for a chat about Taylor Hawkins, Travis Barker and the downward trend of drum solos at gigs.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington band Mystery Waitress have just released their second album, their singer Tessa called up for a chat about  gaming, recording in loos, and how the people of our capital city have inspired a lot of her songs.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland punk rockers Dick Move have had a busy year with the Foo Fighters, The Breeders, an extensive European tour and on the eve of going to oz they called up during sound check from the new K Rd venue Double Whammy to talk about the Going Global conferences and showcases, and recommended some other bands we should check out.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.