Off The Record

Ahead of their New Zealand tour this November, Margo from Cowboy Junkies called up to talk about staying true to their sound, protecting the band’s bond and how they find joy in simply playing together after four decades.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joel Little popped in for a chat about his days in Goodnight Nurse and going on to write some of the biggest pop songs on the planet, with some of the biggest pop stars, plus he wants to raise awareness for a campaign that supports live music in New Zealand at BigFan.co.nz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pluto are celebrating the anniversary of their Pipeline Under The Ocean album with a double vinyl release and a show in Auckland on November 8 at Double Whammy on K Rd. Their singer Milan Borich popped in for a chat about bonus tracks, the 2000s and the incredible highs and lows of his life since.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On his way to the Auckland Town Hall to perform, Aussie singer James Reyne popped in for a chat about his history of playing gigs here, both solo and with the band Australian Crawl back in the 80s, and he treated us to an acoustic performance of a bonafide classic that in his words, fell out of him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From being an icon on the drums to life on the road, Stewart Copeland has stories that go far beyond The Police. In this chat about his upcoming Spoken Word show in New Zealand, he shares a few stories - how he first met Sting, his thoughts on immortality, and we find out what size stick he's rocking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pixies are coming to New Zealand in November, their guitarist Joey Santiago called up to tell us what's in store for kiwi fans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kora have released their new album Fifth Season, singer Francis Kora called up to talk us through who's in the band these days, whyy it's been so long since the last one and what's coming up for them this summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy Barnes called up to tell us about a special 40th anniversary collection of his seminal album For The Working Class Man. He was saying its been remastered for the anniversary, For The Working Class Man will be released as a double vinyl 'flame' coloured, hand-poured vinyl in a gatefold jacket with exclusive reproduction of the original album poster, the first time it's been on two records since it hit shelves. Also for the first time since 1985, the singles will be available as an exclusive limited-edition boxset of coloured 7"s – ‘Ride The Night Away’, ‘I'd Die To Be With You Tonight’, ‘Working Class Man’ – and a new fourth single which includes a stripped back, re-worked version of ‘Working Class Man’ and a 10-minute reflection by Jimmy on the creation of the iconic music video. The 40th Anniversary Edition will also be available on CD and cassette. Plus we took a deep dive into some covers he did back in the day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dunedin rockers Ivy have a new album on the way and a tour of New Zealand this Spring, their singer Jesse called up for a chat on making their latest single Loon in a uni flat, lone drummers, the original Ivy and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Troy Kingi called up from the Bay Of Islands to give us an update on his ten albums in ten years in ten genres - with an exclusive reveal on the title of the upcoming ninth album in the series, plus his upcoming with gig with Bret McKenzie that's being organised by Neil Finn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The legend that is Sir Dave Dobbyn took the time to come into the studio and chat with Angie ahead of his 5 stop New Zealand Tour at the end of the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland rockers The Sour started out as a covers band paying tribute to their favourite 90s grunge act, before moving on to their own original song Frank. Their singer/guitarist Tam called up to talk about their influences and how they're taking them into 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local legend Don McGlashan called up to tell us about his new live album Take It The Bridge, the venues he loves to play in New Zealand, his favourite live album (by someone else); plus we delved into the back catalogue of The Mutton Birds and his extensive list of other musical endeavours. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the day they put out their third album Under The Surface, their singer Willy called up from the other side of the world to celebrate its release, reminisce about their recent northern hemisphere tour and let know when and where we can see them later in 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington based rockers Dropper have released a new song called Didn't Want To Be Your Light, Jude from the band called up to talk us through the chords and the influence local bands have had on him - starting as far back as when he was 13 - when he went to his first gig and it was a legendary one.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland trio A L!fe Underground have got back together after decades apart, their singer Andrew called up to talk about bridging gaps, Outrageous Fortune, mates becoming family and the affect a Nicholas Cage movie had on him back in the day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Goodshirt's debut album from 2001 has just come out on vinyl for the first time. Rodney Fisher from the band called up to reminisce about those days of Good when they flatted together, made music - including the tune Blowing Dirt - which may or may not have something to do with a bus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before Jon Toogood, Jennie Skulander (Devilskin), Milan Borich (Pluto), EJ Barnes, Jol Mulholland, Brett Adams and Mike Hall took to the stage at Spark Arena for Manuka Phuel Full Metal Orchestra, they hung out with us backstage to set the scene.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy from Christchurch band The Response called up to discuss his options on which covers he should sing while his voice is an octave lower due to having a cold, plus we talked about their collaboration with Rodney Fisher from Goodshirt and their upcoming gig together on August 23.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie rockers The Superjesus are back in New Zealand for a tour around the nation. They popped in on their way to soundcheck for a chat about what they've been up to over the last couple of decades and what kiwi fans expect to experience when they hit the stages in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and QueenstownSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 2000s Minuit released albums and toured the world. After a decade long hiatus the band are coming back for one show only: in Christchurch on August 23. Their singer Ruth called up from Foxton for a chat about their early days in Nelson and Chch, the upcoming show and some of the good times they had in East and Western Europe back in the day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tadpole are back together and performing at GoLive in Christchurch on August 23, their guitarist Chris called up to talk about getting the band back together, some of their epic adventures from back in the day, and what we can expect from them at the Christchurch Town Hall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bay Of Plenty band Black Comet will release their second album later this year, their front man Laughton Kora called up for a chat from the Mt about the new direction they're taking, the music scene there compared to Welly back in the day and his golf handicap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Toogood popped in for a chat about how retirement's going and why he's amped up for Manuka Phuel Full Metal Orchestra at Spark Arena on July 26See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland rockers The Sun Gods have released a new song called Don't Pretend, they called up for a chat about the tune, the pretender, and the new look they'll be embracing at their next live show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ukiah Brown called up for a chat about his latest song Back Of The Bus; his connections to Racing, skiing and the best place to play pool in Tauranga. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ringlets celebrated the release of their second album with a gig in Wellington, they called up for a chat from the capital about cats, dogs, the upcoming tour, embassies and spies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ocean Alley have a new album out this Spring, their bass player Nic called up to introduce the title track and talk surfing, sharks, how their band has expanded this year and where we can catch them live this summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Split between Auckland and somewhere in South Africa, Dom from The Transits called up to explain how they make music while living miles away from each other, and how a celebrity ended up in their latest music video. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Cullen called up from Auckland to tell us about his new song That Somebody's You, and how it's not about another person.. he also had tales from the road after playing his first gigs overseas - in the U S of A, amongst the snakes and tumbleweeds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington's Lake South has released a new song about his old flat from back in the day; called Moxham Ave, Laundry And Erosion. He called up to reminisce about living with six others, the parties, the laundry, the dodgy wiring.. and eluded to some upcoming tour dates around New Zealand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pluto joined us at Eden Park for Day In Loo 2025, as well as playing an acoustic version of a song from their first album, the fellas gave us an insight into the upcoming Full Metal Orchestra show in July and the celebrations they've got planned for a momentous anniversary of Pipe Line Under The Ocean.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liam Finn called us up from Los Angeles to introduce some new music that'll be out on vinyl soon, and gave us a heads up on his band's upcoming change in direction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a decade away Cairo Knife Fight are coming back to New Zealand to tour this August, we caught up with Nick from the band about life in LA and what he misses about home, in particular ChristchurchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bakers Eddy moved from Welly to Melbourne eight years ago, their guitarist Alex called up for a chat how things are going over there, the new song Hopeless Dreams and their latest EP, plus there some confusion over the upcoming home show.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Phoenix Foundation have some new music coming out soon, Sam Flynn-Scott from the band called up with the news, the weather, and the time and place we can see them play their second album Pegasus all the way through, live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just days after winning some Aotearoa Music Awards we caught up with Fazerdaze about the new song Motorway, the people that helped make it happen and the legendary band she'll be touring America with this Spring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fly My Pretties are back with their seventh album Elemental. Barnaby Weir and Laughton Kora popped in for a chat about how the collective has changed over the years and where in New Zealand we can catch them performing live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1997 Auckland rockers Pash rocked into a recording studio and made a song called All The Way. Later that night the studio burnt down and the audio was lost forever. Or was it? Steve from the band called up with the incredible story of a found tape, forgiveness and the reformation of a 90s band. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie singer/songwriter Brad Cox is coming back to New Zealand this June, he called up from across the ditch to talk about his favourite places here and the style of fishing he's hoping to do on his time off. Plus, we unpacked his new song I'm A Boxer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the eve of their first New Zealand tour in over a decade, Pat from Train called up to talk about his golf plans for Aotearoa, scoring tickets to the sold out 'Sabbath reunion and why he regrets not going to see Tom Petty when he had the chance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luger Boa are back and rocking out the North Island on the final three days of New Zealand Music Month. Their singer Jimmy Christmas called up to talk about their upcoming road trip from Taupo to Auckland (including Hamilton) and the Shihad connection to one of their biggest hits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamiltron metallers Devilskin's lead singer Jennie Skulander is a part of Mauka Phuel Full Metal Orchestra at Spark Arena in Auckland on July 26. She popped in for a chat about playing with Phil Rudd from AC/DC, Jon Toogood, Milan from Pluto plus an orchestra; and her current tour around New Zealand with Villainy and Midwave Breaks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OK GO's Tim Nordwind called up to tell us about their new album And The Adjacent Possible, 20 years of Here It Goes Again (the treadmill song) and do the band wonder if they've set their video benchmark too high?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wanaka rockers Powder Chutes have released their debut self-titled album, their bass player Otis called up in between shows on their nationwide tour to give us some tales from the road and recap on how a chance throw of a hat in Christchurch ended in them playing a couple of arenas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland rockers Voom have released a new album called Something Good Is Happening, their singer Buzz called up from his shed to tell us what's been going on in the two decades since their last batch of releases, and the upcoming tour dates around New Zealand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.