Off The Record

Serj Tankian from System Of A Down has written a memoir called Down With The System. Days before it was released into the world he called up from America to chat about his time in NZ and other adventures and philosophies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland duo Ravenhall have released a new album called Brother, one half of the sounds - Chris - called up to introduce one of the songs and talk about why they decided to go "all in" with this one, and what that meanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Voom are going on a New Zealand tour from May 30-June 2 with Reb Fountain and Vera Ellen. Their singer and guitarist Buzz Moller popped in for a chat about the locations and give back stories to some of the epic tunes they'll be playingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Los Angeles threesome Wallows called up to introduce their new album Model, reminisce about their last tour here and talk about the bands from the Hauraki playlist that inspired them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Crowded House album Gravity Stairs is out on May 31. Before its release we visited Neil Finn at his studio for a chat about the tunes, merch and Irish slang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Cullen has released an EP, he called up from overseas to introduce the title track Love Again; and yarn about surfing, sun burn and Bali prisons.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugo Chan has relocated to the US of A, but before he left New Zealand he came up with a song he called up to introduce from the other side of the world, called Bite. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rita Mae has flown over to Australia to make a bunch of tunes, she took a break between recording choruses to call up and introduce the current single Kiss The Sky. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On his way to the Basement Theatre in Auckland, Chch musician Jed Parsons called in for a chat about his new show that has less music than what we're used to from him, and more.. well, take a listen to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blenheim brothers Daily J called in to celebrate their new song Happy Slides and reveal where they're off to next in the pursuit for world domination. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On their way to the middle show of the New Zealand tour, Boy & Bear called in for a chat about the ten year anniversary of Harlequin Dream, and their memories of previous shows in Aotearoa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scottish punk band Skids were in the country this week, their singer Richard called up from the capital to share stories from the road, and of his adventures at Abbey Road with Green Day and U2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emma Dilemma is traversing the planet with her guitar, she called in from Singapore where she was about to share the stage with sixty other bands from all over the world, and introduced us to her new song Ready Or Not. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawke's Bay rockers Black Smoke Trigger are about to fly to Europe for a three week tour, their singer Baldrick called up to reveal how preparations are going and talk about why the the new song will be the closer to their sets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In October last year Bradley Carter (Steriogram) had a jam with some musicians including Butch Vig (Garbage) and James Grillo (Silversun Pickups) in the California desert. The result was Waiting To Land by 5 Billion In Diamonds. Bradley called up to share his experiences with music legends and how it all began with a Walkie Talkie Man. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greta Van Fleet are coming to New Zealand this winter, their bass player Sam called up for a chat about the world, their previous visits here, Led Zeppelin, nerds and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie band Teenage Dads seem to be constantly on the road, their drummer Vinnie called up from another van mission across the USA to introduce their new song Weaponz and let us know when they're back here next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington band Dartz have been touring their chart topping album Dangerous Day To Be A Cold One all over New Zealand throughout April. On their way to Whammy Bar on K Rd in Auckland they called in for a chat about the roads and the fantastic way they assembled back in the day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investigator's lead singer called up for a chat about Madness and sightings of Jason Hoyte in the wild. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christchurch band The Butlers have released a ballad, made in their home made container set up. Bass player Jordy called up to talk us through their space and unveil the new tune. Plus we did some reminiscing about their encounter with Liam Gallagher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.