Ōtautahi Grim-Hop Machine Slimivich to Grind Down the Motu on the Grind Single Release Tour
Ōtautahi’s home grown grim-hop threat is primed and ready to unleash hell on Aotearoa when they embark to take their brand of grating Electro-Punk and Rap inspired, barely suppressed rage, on their inaugural national tour in support of the impending release of their punishing new single “Grind.”
Ōtautahi’s home grown grim-hop threat is primed and ready to unleash hell on Aotearoa when they embark to take their brand of grating Electro-Punk and Rap inspired, barely suppressed rage, on their inaugural national tour in support of the impending release of their punishing new single “Grind.”
Kicking off on Friday June 2nd at Ōtepoti Dunedin’s legendary Crown Hotel, the boys will continue to take in Kirikiriroa Hamilton’s Last Place, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s Dead Witch and Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington’s MOON, before returning to home crowds in Ōtautahi Christchurch’s very own Darkroom. Punters should prepare themselves for a visceral assault on the senses not seen since the pairs’ previous outfit - the Ōtautahi metal colossus TAINTED - last toured the motu.
Packing supports as sonically diverse as Slimivich’s own unique noise; the duo will be joined on stage in their respective area codes by acts Swizl Jager, Crying Club, Person Will, Venom Dolls, Happy Valley, Ghost Colored Faces, Take Hold, Thief of Baghdad, Apherion, The Bravo Uniform Mikes, Bandemic, Saurian with on more to be announced
$10 will get you el cheapo tickets from the team at Cosmic Ticketing (or Deadwitch of the Auckland Show), $15 will get you in on the door on the night.
Slimivich - Grind Single Release Tour 2023
Ōtepoti Dunedin : Friday 2nd June - The Crown Hotel w/ Ghost Colored Faces, Person Will & Saurian
Kirikiriroa Hamilton : Friday 16th June - Last Place w/ Swizl Jager, Venom Dolls & Thief of Baghdad
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland : Saturday 17th June - Dead Witch w/ Swizl Jager, Venom Dolls, & Take Hold
Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington : Saturday 1st July - MOON w/ Crying Club, Happy Valley & The Bravo Uniform Mikes
Ōtautahi Christchurch : Saturday 29th July - Darkroom w/ Bandemic, Apherion + more TBA
LOUIS BAKER shares new single 'Misty in Matakana' ahead of European tour with Fat Freddy's Drop
Louis Baker returns with new single, 'Misty in Matakana' and announces a 14 date tour of Europe opening for Fat Freddy's Drop.
Louis Baker returns with new single, 'Misty in Matakana' and announces a 14 date tour of Europe opening for Fat Freddy's Drop.
Misty in Matakana is a soul infused boom-bap track that will make you want to nod your head. Led by Baker’s unmistakable silky vocal, the song seamlessly merges warm synths, punchy bass lines and a hypnotic beat. The self-produced track marks the start of a new era and is the first of a string of releases for 2023.
Accompanying the release is a visualiser created by animator Jade Paynter, taking you on a ride from sunrise to sunset.
Inspired by artists like J Dilla, Isaiah Sharkey and Yussef Days, Baker says of the track "I wrote the beat in Matakana one morning while I was on holiday, it was super misty over the hills, and the view sparked something in me. I wanted this song to have an organic sonic and feel like a 90's hip hop record, the kind of tune you'd listen to when you're watching the sunset with your friends".
In July, the Wellington artist sets off to Europe to open for one of the world's finest live draws, Fat Freddy's Drop, taking the stage on 14 show dates including the legendary Hammersmith Apollo in London with Freddy's and Norman Jay NBE.
"It's an honour to be on this tour opening for Fat Freddy's Drop. I can't wait to get on the tour bus and play these shows." says Baker.
With a string of highly acclaimed releases under his belt, multiple music award nominations and a reputation for live shows that are the ultimate transformative experience, Louis Baker has been making his presence felt in the New Zealand music scene for several years, and Misty in Matakana is a testament to his growth and versatility.
"Misty in Matakana" is available now, globally via his independent label, Ngākau Records.
MOUNTAIN BOY RELEASES NEXT OFFERING ‘LUCKY’
Following the release of ‘Let It Lie’, Mountain Boy delivers his next offering ‘Lucky.’
Following the release of ‘Let It Lie’, Mountain Boy delivers his next offering ‘Lucky.’
Written in the depths of winter and a national lockdown, the Kirikiriroa-based multi-instrumentalist and producer explains "Lucky is about coming to the end of yourself, and there finding everything you were looking for.”
In a similar vein to ‘Let It Lie’, ‘Lucky’ has strong themes of gratitude, with a sonic warmth to it and thought-provoking lyrics. The artist explains further, “the zenith of the song, being the cathartic bridge, is sung as a sort of realisation ‘Now let it cross your mind, as you catch the light, How every bend and bough, It’s all a lucky find’.”
Mountain Boy once again worked closely with Paris Baillie to create the stunning visual that is the ‘Lucky’ lyric video, as well as the artwork for the track.
‘Lucky’ is out now on all streaming platforms.
YAHYAH LAYS IT ALL ON THE TABLE IN NEW TRACK ‘HOW I’M FEELING RN’
Following the successful release of ‘GO’, YAHYAH’s next offering ‘How I’m Feeling RN’ is a raw and honest take about a failed situationship.
Following the successful release of ‘GO’, YAHYAH’s next offering ‘How I’m Feeling RN’ is a raw and honest take about a failed situationship.
Co-written and produced with Joel Jones, the pair introduced an Electro-Pop element to this track, as fans are treated to an edgier side to the Kiwi artist. “I think what is so relatable about this song is the pure rawness of saying this is exactly how I’m feeling,” YAHYAH explains, “it’s definitely one of my favourite songs I’ve ever written because it came from journal entries and poems that were written in my notes app on my iPhone.”
Accompanying the single is a stunning Visualiser, which was shot and directed by Doug Bagg and Dylan Rush. Deserving its own moment, fans can expect the visual piece to drop the following week.
‘How I’m Feeling RN’ is out Friday, 26th May on all streaming platforms. Plus, catch YAHYAH performing live this weekend at LA Women’s ‘Hell Of A Night’ Raglan show and 95bFM’s Fancy New Band showcase.
LUKE THOMPSON INTRODUCES HIS NEXT COLLECTION WITH ‘A LIGHT CALLING’
Luke Thompson’s next offering ‘A Light Calling’ was the track that kick started his next project. Written in the first week of lockdown in New Zealand, Thompson explains, “as this song was emerging it seemed to encapsulate this intense feeling of liberation for me. A sense of relief, like some universal exhale and detox from constant rush”.
Luke Thompson’s next offering ‘A Light Calling’ was the track that kick started his next project.
Written in the first week of lockdown in New Zealand, Thompson explains, “as this song was emerging it seemed to encapsulate this intense feeling of liberation for me. A sense of relief, like some universal exhale and detox from constant rush”.
The track adds a new layer of exploration for the Tauranga based songwriter and producer; “this whole project came to me really quickly as I plugged in an old keyboard and stumbled upon this cheesy electric piano sound, which became the through-line and catalyst for the new record.”
An introduction for what is to come, you can expect influences from the likes of Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, and Dirty Dancing throughout. Written, recorded, and mixed by himself, these influences offer a new dimension of production and expression for the artist stating, “I think I had been fighting some of these musical sensibilities all of my life, so instead I just embraced them and turned up the reverb.”
‘A Light Calling’ is out Friday, 26th May on all streaming platforms, with more to follow in 2023.
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IMPOSTOR SYNDROME FOLLOW THEIR LIVE ACOUSTIC TRILOGY WITH NEW ACOUSTIC DRIVEN ROCK SINGLE ‘SEE EVERYTHING’
See Everything is the latest single in the band's 2023 new music roll-out and is about seeing a relationship degrade over time and the hindsight that comes to you after it’s too late
Impostor Syndrome is an Experimental Rock Band based in Tāmaki Makaurau, New Zealand. While lead vocalist Ryan Culleton, guitarist/multi instrumentalist Shannon Coulomb and drummer Scott Nicolson have been close friends since their High School days, the band was formed in the early 2020s with a shared passion for creating unique and impactful music. Their sound is heavily influenced by alternative rock, post-punk, the world of poetry and cinematic scores, characterized by a mix of powerful vocals, driving beats, and atmospheric instrumentals that come together to create an emotionally charged soundscape. The band is dedicated to using their platform to tackle their musically ambitious nature, while their lyrics often touch on themes such as mental health, self-discovery, and the search for identity.
See Everything is the latest single in the band's 2023 new music roll-out and is about seeing a relationship degrade over time and the hindsight that comes to you after it’s too late. Driven by a 12-string acoustic guitar, rolling, thunderous drums follow before a visually captivating lyrical narrative begins. Layer upon layer of reverb-drenched distorted guitars colour the space while seagull-like lead guitar lines hang above the second verse. See Everything explores yet another new sonic space by the band while maintaining the same soul and energy that belies their previous catalogue
Having just released a trilogy of acoustic live performances from their album Oriens (released back in October), Impostor Syndrome felt it was the perfect opportunity to follow up with an acoustic-forward rock tune. See Everything is accompanied by a music video that is a cross between an old film grained montage with some performance footage. Guitarist/Producer Shannon Coulomb has been recently toying with some A.I visual material in an attempt to further realize his aural-visual synesthesia, which serves as the basis for the music video. There were definitely some interesting results along the way, as has been seen with the variety of recent A.I generated imagery to appear online.
Bum Punch Tour, featuring The Bravo Uniform Mikes and Cherry Punch
Hot out of the studio and raring to go, The Bravo Uniform Mikes are a rock duo comprised of an upside down guitarist and a right way up drummer. They aim to bring an explosively high octane set that will get you grooving.
Wellington rock bands The Bravo Uniform Mikes and Cherry Punch team up for a 5 date North Island tour.
Hot out of the studio and raring to go, The Bravo Uniform Mikes are a rock duo comprised of an upside down guitarist and a right way up drummer. They aim to bring an explosively high octane set that will get you grooving.
Cherry Punch drop their debut single 'You Should Be With Me' this Friday 26th May to coincide with the first date of the tour, a dark, distorted anthem that’d give Motorhead a run for their money. You may wish to pre-book your spot at the local A&E for whiplash treatment.
The tour commences this Friday, with the bands visiting Paisley Stage in Napier, and Smash Palace in Gisborne this weekend. They'll continue with New Plymouth and Palmerston North dates the following, and finish up with a hometown date at Valhalla in Wellington.
They are also excited to have the following acts supporting them:
Mirrored Walls
Spikey
The Groundsmen
Old Man Pine
Adoneye
Tickets can be found at UnderTheRadar, or bought at the venues on the night of the gigs.
The Bravo Uniform Mikes: https://www.facebook.com/thebravouniformmikes
Cherry Punch: https://linktr.ee/cherrypunch
26 May: Paisley Stage, Napier
Local support from Mirrored Walls
Tickets: https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/83884/The-Bum-Punch-Tour.utr
27 May: Smash Palace, Gisbourne
Local support from Spikey
Tickets: https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/83885/The-Bum-Punch-Tour.utr
2 June: 8 Ball Bar, New Plymouth
Local support from The Groundsmen
Tickets: https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/83886/The-Bum-Punch-Tour.utr
3 June: Snails, Palmerston North
Local support from Old Man Pine
Tickets: https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/83887/The-Bum-Punch-Tour.utr
8 June: Valhalla, Wellington
Local support from Adoneye
Tickets: https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/83888/The-Bum-Punch-Tour.utr
REGGAE POWERHOUSE CHAD ‘BOOGIEMAN’ CHAMBERS SET TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM
The eight track bilingual album produced in collaboration with Zane Graham, draws inspiration from an array of musical greats including Prince Tui Teka, Bob Marley, and Elvis Presley, and pays homage to his people on the East Coast.
Reggae Powerhouse Chad ‘Boogieman’ Chambers (Ngāti Porou, Te Whānau a Te Aotāwirirangi me Ruataupare) is set to release his long awaited debut album ‘Nāti Shores’ this Friday 26 May.
The eight track bilingual album produced in collaboration with Zane Graham, draws inspiration from an array of musical greats including Prince Tui Teka, Bob Marley, and Elvis Presley, and pays homage to his people on the East Coast.
“Its been a long time in the making, ” says Chambers “this album gives people an insight into the I and what’s important to me, my whānau and my people”
Chambers extends his heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved in the creation of this album, recognising the collaborative efforts that brought the project to life.
‘Nāti Shores’ is dedicated to Chad's whānau, serving as a reminder to keep dreaming and pursuing their aspirations. “Kia marotiri ai te wawata - reach for your highest potential”.
'Nāti Shores’ is exclusive to Iwi radio from Wednesday 24 May and available on all streaming platforms from Friday 26 May, 2023. The album is available for pre-save here https://precise.ffm.to/chadchambers-ns
ARTIST BIO
Chad ‘Boogieman’ Chambers is a reggae artist from Tokomaru Bay who has featured on some of Aotearoa’s biggest-selling reggae tracks, including Souljah Feeling by Tomorrow People and the remake of the Herbs' Sensitive to a Smile, as part of the Aotearoa Reggae All Stars.
Since winning the grand final of Māori Television’s Homai Te Pakipaki show in 2011, he has firmly established himself on the live music scene, headlining music events and festivals here and overseas, and is known for captivating audiences with his rastaman swag and iconic gumboots.
In 2022, he added to his list of achievements with ‘Ka Puta Mai’ - his first release as a solo Reggae artist and ‘You and I’ - a love song dedicated to his partner, inspired by the love ballads of Prince Tui Teka. In May 2023, he released a duet with his cousin Te Ataakura Sharland-Pewhairangi ‘Kei Pōhēhē’ as part of the Waiata Anthems kaupapa, encouraging people not to judge a book by its cover.