Max Oldfield and Liam Bree aka scraps+debris are an emerging local duo, claiming that they are the only hope for grime in Aotearoa New Zealand. With a debut EP iminent Zac Arnold invited them into the studio to hear more.
Musician Ben Pogson performs as Satin Sheets. The young Aucklander released his self titled debut in February of this year and I’ve been trying to track down a performance ever since. Ben, Satin Sheets joins us in studio.
i.e. crazy, Maggie Magee, Claire Duncan, how are these three entities intertwined? The answer is releaved when i.e. crazy joins Zac Arnold in studio to perfrom songs from her new album 'Non Compos Mentis'.
Oscar Dowling first grabbed the public's attention as the singer and guitarist for the short lived but incredibly exciting New Gum Sarn. Since their disbandment a couple of years back he’s been going it alone. Oscar’s new record Free and Easy is out this Friday via Spunk Records and Prison Tapes.
He joined Zac in studio to perform songs from his new album.
While groups like Girls Pissing On Girls Pissing, I.E. Crazy and whatever emanates from south island institutions like Log Recording seem to be at the epicentre of the current wave of music that could be described as New Zealand Gothic, let us not forget Seth Frightening. When Zac heard that Seth was planning to move abroad indefinitely he asked him to appear for on the show before he goes.
Nāda Labyrinth is the solo project of Cameron Willicoctt. You’ll know him from his work in Te Huhu and as bFMs Drive host Big Hungry. He joined Zac Arnold for a live performance ahead of his appearance at NZ Psych Fest 2017.
Beth Dawson is ubiquitous within New Zealand's music scenes. She's aligned with groups like The Futurians, Octopus, It Hurts, and File Folder. Beth also works within the Uniform collective and curates 'No Venues' shows. She performs live in studio as Duckling Monster.
It’s taken just under five years, but like diamonds from the rough Auckland’s Dad Jokes have emerged as one our best and brightest. The duo have just released a new LP entitled Watch Out For The Bullies and join Zac in studio to perform a few tracks.