Old Salts RELEASE: ‘Stories Told by the Sea’
If the sea could speak it would have many stories to tell. Old Salts’ latest release ‘Stories Told by the Sea’ is a moody ballad that takes you on a journey through a spiritual realm.
If the sea could speak it would have many stories to tell. Old Salts’ latest release ‘Stories Told by the Sea’ is a moody ballad that takes you on a journey through a spiritual realm.
This mysterious melody brings you to the seashore at sunset while the bonfire comes alight, and as the guitar solo sets in, you’ll feel like you’ll never want to leave this realm.
Put simply “It’s something to sit down and listen to after a hard day at work while having a beer.” Toby Hayes
'Stories told by the Sea' will be the third of four songs to be released off their forthcoming EP also called ‘Stories told by the Sea’ due out 2022.
Each song brings its own vibe to the EP while still falling within the parameters of alt rock. From serious to satire, moody rock ballads to angsty rock anthems – it's a four-flavour taster pack which will pack a punch.
So far released is the angst filled anti-protest protest rock anthem Itchy Feet released last month and their debut release 'Take a Breather' described by Ben Ruegg from Muzicnet as
“Citing influences such as Primus and Them Crooked Vultures, you can definitely hear this in the way the song, not only sounds but how it is written and arranged. It is raw. It is real.”
Recorded and Engineered by Graham Gilleberg at the beautiful Mount Tiger Studios in Whangarei.
“They are actually pretty good!” - Olly Buckle
Alt rockers Old Salts hail from the shores of Bream Bay, Northland.
An "old salt" is defined as an old sailor or mariner who tells oral history and sea stories. While these boys don’t claim to be old salty sea dogs they all love spinning a yarn and share a connection with the ocean whether it's surfing, fishing or diving. They are brought together with a passion for playing music and want to create something a bit different.
Old Salts are made up of members
John Buckle (Lead Vocals / Guitar) Scott Brown ( Lead Guitar / BV) Marcus Jones (Bass / BV) Lucas Hargreaves (Drums / BV)
‘Stories told by the Sea’ – single – out 22-04-2022 pre-save here Smart Links
Artwork designed by Lili Elisar
MILES CALDER Announces Nationwide Duo Tour of Aotearoa
Wellington songwriter Miles Calder has announced a nationwide duo tour of Aotearoa for May through to July 2022. Nominated for Best Folk Artist at this year's Aotearoa Music Awards, Miles returns off the back of his celebrated 2021 solo debut album Autopilot Life.
+ New Bonus Track
'Workman Song' Out Today
Wellington songwriter Miles Calder has announced a nationwide duo tour of Aotearoa for May through to July 2022. Nominated for Best Folk Artist at this year's Aotearoa Music Awards, Miles returns off the back of his celebrated 2021 solo debut album Autopilot Life. Today, he shares a bonus track recorded in the Autopilot Life sessions ‘Workman Song,' a rollicking folk-rock number about a vivid dream recalling figures from Miles' time in New York. Listen and download 'Workman Song' HERE. See full tour dates and ticket details below.
With an abundance of new material to test out, Miles is itching to get out and play shows again. The upcoming tour features Miles alongside bandmate and guitar maestro Chris Armour, playing re-imagined acoustic versions of previously released songs and forthcoming singles. Audiences can expect an intimate and musically lush performance, with Miles' spellbinding vocals and pristine arrangements taken to striking new territory. Kicking off NZ Music Month on May 19 at The Boathouse in Nelson, the duo will journey to regional destinations around the country such as Ahuahu Villas in New Plymouth, and Paisley Stage in Napier. The tour is rounded out by a full-band show in hometown Wellington on June 11 with Nick George on drums, Steve Moodie on bass, and Dayle Jellyman on keys joining the fun on-stage.
Miles says: “It’s been a long time since I’ve done a run of acoustic shows, and we decided some upcoming singles are a great opportunity for sitting down with crowds and doing something more intimate. After being rather locked in over the summer, I’m excited to bring songs to audiences again, especially in this stripped-back way. We still really wanted to have a full band hometown show to cut loose and make some noise too!"
Miles is now moving into an exciting new period of creativity, working with Sam Flynn Scott (The Phoenix Foundation) as a producer. The new work continues to build on the indie-folk and psychedelia that defined Autopilot Life, finding deeper atmospheres and rich arrangements that elevate Miles’ superb songwriting. Stay tuned for a new single 'Pushing & Pulling' before the tour gets underway.
Miles Calder
Pushing & Pulling Single Release Tour
Thursday 19 May 2022 - The Boathouse, Nelson
Friday 20 May 2022 - Le Cafe, Picton
Saturday 21 May 2022 - Mussel Inn, Golden Bay
Thursday 26 May 2022 - Ahuahu Villas, New Plymouth
Friday 27 May 2022 The Globe Theatre, Palmerston North
Saturday 28 May 2022 - Vogelmorn Hall, Wellington
Friday 3 June 2022 - Paisley Stage, Napier
Saturday 4 June 2022 - St. Peters Hall, Paekakariki
Sunday 5 June 2022 - Secret Show, Lincoln, Selwyn
Saturday 11 June 2022 - San Fran, Wellington (FULL BAND)
Saturday July 2nd - The Wine Cellar, Auckland (Miles solo)
Tickets at Milescalder.com
New Rescheduled August Dates for Troy Kingi's "Black Sea, Golden ladder" Tour
Due to COVID-19 alert level restrictions, The Troy Kingi with Delaney Davidson ‘Black Sea Golden Ladder’ tour has been rescheduled.
Due to COVID-19 alert level restrictions, The Troy Kingi with Delaney Davidson ‘Black Sea Golden Ladder’ tour has been rescheduled.
We are now pleased to announce the new, rescheduled August dates for 2022 are:
Friday 5 August - James Hay Theatre, Christchurch
Saturday 6 August - Theatre Royal, Nelson
Wednesday 10 August - Toitoi, Opera House, Hastings
Saturday 13 August - Glenroy Auditorium, Dunedin
Friday 19 August - Town Hall, Auckland*
Sunday 21 August - Opera House, Wellington*
*With Live Band “The Senses" All tickets previously purchased from authorised outlets remain valid for the rescheduled show without the need for exchange. Patrons unable to attend the new date can obtain a refund from the point of purchase. Refund requests are to be submitted prior to 5pm, Wednesday 18 May 2022.
All ticket information on www.troykingi.com
"Troy Kingi’s fifth in his 10-genre series is a career highpoint” Graham Reid, NZ Listener
Troy Kingi's fifth, ("folk") instalment, in his 1O 1O 1O Series, (10 albums in 10 years in 10 genres) is due for release June 18th.
A collaboration with award winning artist and producer Delaney Davidson, this album was written and recorded as part of the Matairangi Mahi Toi Artist Residency in Wellington – a partnership between the Governor General and Massey University that was established in 2016 to encourage and promote the development of Māori and Pasifika visual arts and creative practices.
As artist in residence Troy had the opportunity to live as a guest in a cottage at Government House and also to be involved in workshops and outreach programmes with secondary & tertiary students.
"It is the most personal of all my albums – the first one I feel that is truly about me." Troy Kingi - KeriKeri, April 2021
The project has since seen Delaney Davidson and Jol Mulholland win Producer of the Year 2021 for “Black Sea Golden Ladder"
Watch the Video: Call My Name -The first single from “Black Sea Golden Ladder” .'Call My Name' Is co written by Troys daughter and is inspired by school life.
Black Sea Golden Ladder - OUT NOW! - CD / LP through Border and available on all digital platforms.
TROY KINGI
Listen: Spotify / Apple Music / Bandcamp
TAITE MUSIC PRIZE DATE CHANGE
Independent Music NZ announces the Taite Music Prize award presentation ceremony moves to Sunday, May 29 to close out NZ Music Month on a high with an in-person award ceremony. The stars aligned last minute to make it possible for artists, and those that help them to be able to meet in person and celebrate.
Independent Music NZ announces the Taite Music Prize award presentation ceremony moves to Sunday, May 29 to close out NZ Music Month on a high with an in-person award ceremony. The stars aligned last minute to make it possible for artists, and those that help them to be able to meet in person and celebrate.
The eponym for the awards is the late Dylan Taite, one of New Zealand’s most respected TV music journalists whose unique style captured some rare interviews over the decades including the Sex Pistols, Deep Purple, and the career-defining Bob Marley which are still referenced today.
Dylan’s son, John Taite comments, “They say time waits for no one. No one except Dylan Taite that is, who had a superhuman knack for stretching deadlines. Dad’s unmissable masterpieces were often hours, days and weeks late. It was more important to him to get things right for his audience. Because like every great artist he interviewed, Dylan knew that timing is everything - even when you’re late.”
The opportunity for the in-person event, albeit a reduced number, has been welcomed by many of the finalists with responses of “Great News!” and “Oh lovely!” flooding in .
The ceremony will once again take place at Tāmaki Makaurau’s Q Theatre and will be live blogged across multiple platforms for fans and music lovers around the motu to follow the events of the evening. The pared back event will include a whole lot of much-needed in person camaraderie for a sector of the arts that has had a prolific output during some of its toughest times.
The ten albums in contention for the 2022 Taite Music Prize are:
Listen on Spotify HERE
Anthonie Tonnon - Leave Love Out Of This (Slow TIme Records)
Dianne Swann - The War On Peace of Mind (Bads Music)
French For Rabbits - The Overflow (AAA Records)
Lips - I Don't Know Why I Do Anything (Independent)
Luke Buda - BUDA (Buda Records)
Reb Fountain - IRIS (Flying Nun Records)
Sheep, Dog & Wolf - Two-Minds (Aphrodite)
Team Dynamite - Respect The Process (Independent)
Troy Kingi - Black Sea Golden Ladder (AAA Records)
Vera Ellen - It's Your Birthday (Flying Nun Records)
The Auckland Live Best Independent Debut Award celebrates the freshest talent of Aotearoa and the three finalists are:
Listen on Spotify HERE
Adelaide Cara - How Does This Sound?
Jazmine Mary - The Licking of a Tangerine
Proteins of Magic - Proteins of Magic
The NZ On Air Outstanding Music Journalism Award is the first of its kind for Aotearoa New Zealand and the finalists are:
Undertheradar.co.nz – Editorial Team; Chris Cudby and Annabel Kean
Rova’s 'Aotearoa Hip Hop: The Music, The People, The History' - Podcast creators; DJ Sirvere and Martyn Pepperell
RNZ Music’s The Sampler - Producer and journalist; Tony Stamp
95bFM’s Long Player “Milk III - Reuben Winter” episode - Producer; Jess Fu
The 2022 recipient of the Classic Record has already been announced to recognise the 1994 New Zealand album; PROUD - An Urban-Pacific Streetsoul Compilation. Listen on Apple Music HERE or on Spotify HERE
Also to be announced at the ceremony is the recipient of the 2022 Independent Spirit Award. This recognises and celebrates a New Zealander who is passionate about NZ music and has dedicated themselves to helping artists and the wider music community to grow and find their own unique pathways.
Murmur Tooth announces new collab, remix of Claptone's single "Beautiful" on Different Recordings, and original track on Heideton Records.
What happens when you mix a metal guitarist/classical pianist/singer-songwriter with a house producer? What indeed….
What happens when you mix a metal guitarist/classical pianist/singer-songwriter with a house producer? What indeed…. NZ musician, Murmur Tooth, and German producer/DJ, Lars Moston, met during the pandemic and started exploring how their polar opposite musical backgrounds could clash and combine. They are currently working on music that ranges from instrumental club tracks to vocal-based pop songs.
April will see their first official releases together, starting with the instrumental “You, Me, Us, Spines” on super-hyped German label, Heideton (22.04), and the remix of Claptone's new single "Beautiful" on Different Recordings (29.04). Also in the works is a full-length album funded by Initiative Musik, that combines Leah’s composition skills and vocal hooks with Lars’s production magic. The songs are dripping with layered harmonies and bursting with the weird and wonderful sounds of half broken instruments, salvaged childhood toys and repurposed household appliances.
Murmur Tooth & Lars Moston website - https://www.murmurtoothandlarsmoston.com/
Murmur Tooth & Lars Moston - "You, Me, Us, Spines" [Heideton Records]: https://www.beatport.com/track/you-me-us-spines/16243126
Claptone - "Beautiful" (Murmur Tooth & Lars Moston Remix) [Different Recordings]: https://www.beatport.com/track/beautiful-feat-laura/16447786
It’s all about having an amazing time! SKRAM release ‘Living Our Lives (Tiki Remix)’
Remixed by renowned Aotearoa musician TIKI TAANE, ‘Living Our Lives (Tiki Remix)’ is a colourful reimagining of the anthemic track by Wellington-based group SKRAM’s upcoming album.
Remixed by renowned Aotearoa musician TIKI TAANE, ‘Living Our Lives (Tiki Remix)’ is a colourful reimagining of the anthemic track by Wellington-based group SKRAM’s upcoming album.
Listen to ‘Living Our Lives (Tiki Remix)’ HERE
With its electric energy and incendiary rhythm, this track is all about enjoying life - no matter what it throws at you. The original track is explosive, with driving reggae, rock, pop vibes, while TAANE’s remix brings to it a tenaciously catchy bassline that finds its way into your body to make you groove with a high octane dance funk rhythm. This is an exciting track that would be just as at home in an underground rave, as it would be blasting over the airwaves.
“The remix came from some of the most exciting conversations I have had in my life,’ says lead singer Henry Ashby. “After sending TIKI a few tracks, he decided he wanted to work on a Remix of ‘Living Our Lives’ and I was literally floored. We truly feel pretty special to be putting out a track with an icon of the Aotearoa music industry.”
The group says that the song reflects their core principles, exemplifying the feeling of fun and excitement that lives at their core.
SKRAM consists of Henry Ashby, Felix Nesbitt, Lee Pryor, Tane Butler and Billy Miskimmin. With a combination of emphatic vocals, dynamic rhythms and memorable melodies, Skram brings crowd-pleasing energy to the stage and their music. Having had a successful summer of touring, the release of this exciting single, an upcoming album + tour - you definitely want to stay up-to-date with SKRAM!
#tagyourfolks 2022
If you take one of those old school internet chains, bin the tacky obligation and add a tupperware of talent, then you’ll get #tagyourfolks.
"If you take one of those old school internet chains, bin the tacky obligation and add a tupperware of talent, then you’ll get #tagyourfolks. This year we’re back with a star studded cast of indie gems (South for Winter, Geoff Ong, Vikae, Odds and Ends and more) and we’re even launching our own social media pages to go with it. #tagyourfolks kicks off on May 2nd with the other worldly Mackensie Grace covering the inimitable Colette Rivers.
#tagyourfolks works with the ethos of NZ music month, hoping to honour and uplift independent artists for their mahi. We're excited to announce a combination of returning main players and new talent. 2022 brings you a platter of Aotearoa’s finest performing bite sized covers of each other’s music. "
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SOLE Music Academy presents a music business seminar and mentoring series to support Canterbury artists and upcoming music professionals
With the help of the NZ Music Commission, the SOLE Speaker Series is back just in time for NZ Music Month with a whole new lineup of industry professionals such as Tiki Taane, Mousey, KAMANDI & Emma Dilemma.
With the help of the NZ Music Commission, the SOLE Speaker Series is back just in time for NZ Music Month with a whole new lineup of industry professionals such as Tiki Taane, Mousey, KAMANDI & Emma Dilemma. THE STUDIO is the first of 5 live music business seminars, which is being held on Monday 2nd May from 7-9pm at SOLE Music Academy Studio in Addington, Christchurch.
The music business seminar and mentoring series, curated by SOLE founder and Neo-soul artist Sacha Vee and NZ Country Artist Katie Thompson, was established to support emerging Canterbury artists and upcoming music professionals by providing regular face to face events where attendees can meet with top industry figures to expand their network and knowledge.
Each 2hr event has one specific topic and three of the country's leading music industry professionals who cover everything you need to know about how to make and release your music successfully. Attendees are encouraged to come to all of the events and to make the most of the rare opportunity to book in 1:1 private mentoring sessions the following day.
In this event we are delighted to have one of New Zealand’s most well-known musicians and producers, Tiki Taane (Shapeshifter & Salmonella Dub); Local indie artist and incredible songwriter Mousey straight off the back of her NZ tour and the dream production team Josh Logan & Adam Hogan from local recording studio LOHO.
Together they will delve into the process of taking a song from demo to final produced track. They will also give you a better understanding of what to prepare for a studio session, how to choose a producer and what to expect from an artist and producer's point of view.
More information and links to the events are here. Tickets only $20 +BF
Special Ticket Bundle for all 5 events
Tickets available here
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BACKGROUND
SOLE Music Academy is the brainchild of Sacha Vee, multi-platinum award winning artist and founder of SOLE Music Academy. Established to create a guided pathway for those seeking work in the music industry (artists, aspiring managers, promoters, producers etc.) and to solve the problem of local artists feeling isolated from the North Island music industry and the rest of the world.
For the past three years, SOLE Music Academy has provided quality music workshops, tuition and master classes in singing, songwriting, producing, artist development and music business to cultivate, support and empower music creatives to achieve a career in the music industry. They have already achieved much success and now boast 150 students and 10 inspiring mentors as well as a flourishing reputation within Christchurch and beyond.
As well as creating a world class academy, SOLE’s broader aim is to become the central music industry hub for Christchurch and surrounding regions so musicians can develop their careers locally by strengthening local networks and connections, and connect with industry heads locally.