Off The Record

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.

We caught up with Aussie Crawl frontman James Reyne ahead of his New Zealand tour this October to chat about his new role as Label Manager, and because it's NZ Music Month he revealed who his favourite kiwi artist of all time is...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dunedin band L Hotel have released a new song called Dead Ends, their bass player Dave called up from overseas to tell us about it and the EP it's on; their adventures overseas and why they may hinder any more new music coming out this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canadian punk rockers Pup are coming to New Zealand this winter. Their guitarist Steve called up for a chat about their new album Who Will Look After The Dogs; what he's knows about New Zealand from the outside and what we expect from their live showsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dianne Swann is part of the Atomic 2.0 tour that's on in New Zealand this May. She called up to talk about her own music and the collaborations she's looking forward to in this sequel to the last Atomic shows, plus who's going to be covering Courtney Love. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington rockers Wet Denim have released a new song called Lonely (For A While) their singer Nick called up to talk about what he likes about the Big Fan venue in Auckland and where we can catch them next on their mini tour of the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington punk rockers Dartz are about to tour the world, as they were packing their bags they called up for a chat about Moving To Melbourne (their new song) and their shared experiences with Shihad in recent weeks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland rocker Lorenzo Hazelwood has released a new song called Nothing Man. He called up to talk about who inspired the track, how it can be a good thing to meet your heroes, and shared some tips on voice preservation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland rockers Coast Arcade have just released a new song called Acetone, their bass player Leo Spykerman called up to explain how the song came to him when they were about to go stage in Wellington, and possibly started analysing our conversation for his studies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reb Fountain's new album How Love Bends went straight to number one here, and she's just been nominated for a New Zealand music award. On the eve of a nationwide tour Reb called up to talk us through the places she's looking forward to playing at and the one thing she always packs in her bag just in case it's needed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bella Rafflyn called up to talk about her new song Corduroy Boy, her summer highlights (including competing with Sir Dave Dobbyn) and the way she described her drummer was the strangest we've had this year!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington muso Elliott Dawson has just released his second album Certain Death. He called up to talk us through how the songs have been in his head for a while and the distinctly Wellington instruments that helped bring them to life, plus details on the upcoming shows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Thorogood is touring New Zealand this May, he called up for a chat about what kiwi fans can expect from the shows and took us behind the scenes of his life on the road - one he's had since the '70s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the eve of Tom Lark releasing his new album Moonlight Hotel, Tom called up to talk us through the songs, a recipe for the BBQ, and the unique addition to the vinyl cover that appears to be a world first.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christchurch rockers Volts called up to talk about their new song System Failure; their upcoming shows in Wellington during New Zealand Music Month and playing with Shihad on their farewell tour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington rockers Curlys Jewels have just released Foolish, their singer Jel called up to introduce it and talk about where their fans go now their local venue has not just closed down -but been demolished. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Veils' recently released their seventh album Asphodels, and toured the world before playing it live here in New Zealand. With just a couple of shows to go in the South Island their singer Finn Andrews called up to chat about life on the road, The Coat and the fans who keep him going. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland rockers Frank On Tap called up from the top of a high rise building to unleash their new song Rush, their singer Max regaled us with the Wellington uni origin story and why we'll have to wait a while for their debut album.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a new album out later this year Damien from Blindspott called in to let us know about the tunes on it including the latest single Burn Me Alive, and how he keeps his voice going on stage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christchurch band The Response have released a new song called Shiver, their singer Andy called up for a chat about who's playing all the guitars, their David Bowie connection and who they're opening for this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Napier rockers Say Or Do have a new EP coming out in New Zealand Music Month, they called up to talk us through one of the tracks and outline the upcoming tour dates in Palmy and New Plymouth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamilton rockers Retro Valley have released a new song called Serotonin, their singer Ben called up to introduce it, reminisce about all the summer festivals they played and we came up with a new merch idea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christchurch rockers The Rainfall called up to tell us about their new song Nothing Makes Sense and let us know where we can see them this New Zealand Music Month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daily J have just released a new album called Scatterbrains, and just got back from an Aussie tour. Their singer Jayden called up to explain why the tour was cut short and where we can catch them here during March. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taranaki band This Little Badge have released a new EP, their singer Dave called up to talk about his early punk days in East London, the music scene in New Plymouth at the moment and their upcoming tour of New Zealand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gramsci have released their final album Know Return. Their singer Paul McLaney called up to explain why it's the last one, the beaches that inspired it and the connection to Shapeshifter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elemeno P are touring the North Island this March, their singer Dave called in as soon as he landed from New York to let us know where we can catch them and why the final show will be so very emotional.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christchurch band 1 Drop Nation started making a song about space which piqued the interest of Laughton Kora - who ended up singing on the track. Kanei from the collective called up to tell us about it, his adventures in 'Vegas and at Electric Avenue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arahi has released a laid back post summer song, he called up talk about his favourite beach of the summer in Auckland, his favourite venue in Hawke's Bay and where he'll be when Shihad play their final show in Wellington.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After taking a year off, Auckland rockers Dead Favours are back in 2025 with new music. Their singer Jared called up to talk us through how they filled in the gaps and which beach inspiration comes from. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the end of 2024 Auckland rockers Villainy released Miles Away, a few weeks later they decided to put out an acoustic version. Their singer Neill called up to explain why and also preview the Wellington show they have coming up with The D4See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even though Bakers Eddy are in Melbourne, they've written a song about their days in Wellington called Manners Street. Their singer Ciarran called up for a reminisce about the good old days and explain how Bali saved them last year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.