Off The Record

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.

Before they take to the stage at this year's The Other's Way festival in Auckland, local band Voom called in to have a chat about writing a song for the All Blacks back in the day and working with Fazerdaze on their new album. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pixies are coming back to New Zealand in November 2025! Their drummer Dave called up to talk about their last trip here with Pearl Jam and how these shows next year will be even more special. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christchurch's Adam Hattaway And The Haunters have just released their sixth album High Horse. Adam called up from overseas to talk about the new addition to touring life, his show with Jon Toogood and play us the title track. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the day Shihad announced they're breaking up, we had some questions, so the whole band came in to talk about why they're calling it a day and how we can join them in the long goodbye. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tauranga duo Midwave Breaks have released Better Days, an evolution of a song they made two decades ago when they were in a different band. Their singer Bruce called up to talk through the changes and the other fifty songs he's written this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Punk turned humanitarian icon Bob Geldof called up to chat about his upcoming shows in NZ next year. He raconteurs about Live Aid turning 40, the Boomtown Rats turning 50 and why he wants to punch the world in the face. He's a great storyteller, the troubadour is coming here for two shows in March next year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ladyhawke's debut self titled album recently turned fifteen, she called in to tell us how she's celebrating the anniversary and shared some more tales from the road. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland rockers Tablefox have just released Where Do I Belong, they called up to talk about Shortland Street, bikes vs trucks and being front row for Pearl Jam this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington rockers The Nudge have released Calls Me, a much mellower number that features a surprise ending. Their bass player and keyboardist James called up to talk us through the collaborations that occurred to make the track possible and some exciting news for the Wellington music community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland rockers Makeshift Parachutes have just released a new song about Kool Aid, they called up to tell about their  experiences with the drink and reveal the best place to play at right now on a New Zealand tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington rockers Curlys Jewels have just released Deluded, their singer Jel called up to introduce the track and share some sad news from the Wellington music community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angie catches up with the legendary Jimmy Barnes, the man with 9 lives, in between touring Aussie on the Cold Chisel Big 5-0 anniversary tour. They chat the Summer Concert Series he's bringing to NZ over the summer, his health updates over the last year, featuring 2 surgeries, how it's been playing with the boys for the last 50 years and how drummer Charley Dreyton has fitted in over the last 10 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the eve of Wellington rockers Wiri Donna releasing their new EP In My Chambers, lead singer Bianca called up to talk about mashing EDM and grunge, and channelling rage on demand. Plus there's all the tour dates around New Zealand to celebrate the release, and why their drums won't be going with them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who Shot Scott was overseas and heard someone say something that infuriated him. When he got home the song poured out, with the help of some 90s influences. Frontman Zaidoon called up to explain who they were, what was said and what's helped him calm down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before flying into New Zealand to play at the Powerstation in Auckland, American ska band Less Than Jake called up for a chat about life on the road, their previous trips to NZ including visits to Hamilton and Rotorua and the reason you should try and stand out from the crowd when they're here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland rockers Villainy released their debut album twelve years ago, their singer Neill called up to reflect on the journey they've been on and took us back to the start, the multiple flights to to Australia, the connections to Shihad and Crowded House, and what's still to come for the band. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.