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Monthly Archives: May 2009

Bond Street Bridge – Silver

Bond Street Bridge is the creation of Auckland-based multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Sam Prebble. Sam has been playing music for as long as he can remember, and ‘probably before that as well,’ as he puts it. Bond Street Bridge is currently a solo project, but Sam has always played in bands, orchestras and choirs.

http://www.myspace.com/thebondstreetbridgeband
http://www.monkeyrecords.com/monkey/

The video was shot in lush black and white by Briar March, and directed by Nigel Braddock. Sam Prebble, the one-man multi-instrumentaliser behind the Bond Street Bridge project, wrote the script and provided art direction.

The video was edited by Campbell Farquar and features Sam Prebble and Derek March

Silver

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The Midnights – Keep Calling

Formed in 2002 and based in Auckland, underground stars The Midnights represent live reggae at its raw and exciting best.

Built around a core group of four talented musicians (Leo Horgan- Guitar/Vocals, Tobias Wright- Bass, Chris Varnham- Nord/Melodica/Sampler and Berin Hunter- Drums) The Midnights have developed an original reggae sound rich in lyric and infused with a hypnotic blend of roots, psychedelic soul, jazz, rock and rhythm & blues.

www.themidnights.co.nz
http://www.myspace.com/themidnightsnz

Director Joseph Howitt http://www.headspreadmedia.com/

Keep Calling

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The Hot Grits – Headlights

What do you get if you mix a pound of Fela Kuti’s Afrika 70, two cupfuls of The Meters, 250g of thinly sliced early James Brown and a level dessert spoon of psychedelic rock? -you get the heaving, convulsing powerhouse of soul music that is The Hot Grits.
As always, the aim remains simple: to bring great soul and afrobeat music to the people.

http://www.myspace.com/thehotgrits
http://www.monkeyrecords.com/monkey/

Video by DownLow Concept http://www.thedownlowconcept.com/

Headlights

Percieve – Whoa F.t Flows and PNC

In a genre often critiqued as shallow and flashy, Wellington based rapper Percieve stands out amongst his peers. Surviving a fatal head on collision in 2005, the rapper/producer produces a depth and drive you can almost touch. As 2much records only signee since the Footsouljahs, he has the backing of some of the most respected pioneers of NZ hiphop and his firm grounding in the foundations of the music are evident in the honesty of his songs.

http://percieve.co.nz/

Directed by Shahir Daud
Production: Shivali Gulab, Dylan Galletly, Cam Williams
1st AD: Adrian Carswell
Camera: Mike Nelson, Steadycam: Martin Stacey
Stage lighting: Marcus McShane from Grousse Lighting
Post Production Supervisor/Lead Compositor/Colorist: Darwin N Go
3D/Matchmove: David Alve
Compositing: Johnny Chan
Facilities generously provided by Martin Square Production (Jeff Hurrell and Dave Holley)

Whoa

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Reb Fountain – TAB

Born in California, raised in Christchurch and reared in Canada, Reb has spent much of her life journeying from place to place only to surface in Auckland with an outstanding record. “I’m a traveller”. It’s what she has discovered through her travels that she reveals in her music – and it sounds so hallowed it’s as if she sold her soul for her song.

When asked what type of music she plays, Reb says she makes, “Soul music, music that’s real and heartfelt and pure and connects with people because it sounds good and feels great.”

http://www.myspace.com/rebfountain
http://rebfountain.com/

TAB

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Anna Coddington – T Shirt

Coddington has been quietly kicking around New Zealand’s music scene for some time now. She has been heard singing in the background of some well known tunes by New Zealand artists like Bic Runga, Anika Moa, SJD, Dimmer and more, and in the foreground of casually released pop gems by her former bands Handsome Geoffery and Duchess.

Ms Coddington has a unique talent for writing beautiful songs with a twist of reality, making “The Lake” – released June 08 – a delightfully engaging album.

http://www.annacoddington.com/
http://www.myspace.com/annacoddington

Directed by Ian Hart of Trophy Wife
Edited by Mark Trethewey at DMI Productions.

T Shirt

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Antagonist A.D – Distance

Antagonist A.D formed in late 2004 but after trading members & gaining direction a new redux saw the light the following year. 2005 was a dark year for New Zealand hardcore with prominent bands breaking up, crucial venues being lost & key promoters bowing out. Antagonist A.D pushed on and quickly made a name for themselves as an extremely hardworking band and breathing new life into the local hardcore scene.
Not watered down or compromised in anyway Antagonist A.D delivers the frantic intensity of hardcore, while utilizing a heavier edge. Lyrically the band speaks of topics ranging from social & political commentary to the brutally honest self-retrospect and analysis.

www.elevenfiftyseven.com
www.myspace.com/antagonistad

Video made by White Knuckle Productions

Director: Anthony Plant
DOP: Kent Belcher
Editor: Andrew Treeby

Distance

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Thought Creature – Your Telepathy

Inciting a fusion of twisting surf guitar, crazy drums and rolling dirty bass playing with simple melodic vocal lines and a healthy dose of reverbed overdive, the music is always intresting and alive.

http://www.myspace.com/thoughtcreature

Video by Simon Ward www.myspace.com/aceburgers

Your Telepathy

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Dylan Storey – Sold It All Away

Dylan Storey is a musician who has become known in New Zealand for his psychedelic blues/country/rock guitar style. Currently playing with live band lineup mark 5, Dylan Storey and band are planning a series of shows in 2009.

http://www.myspace.com/dylanstorey

Directed by Mikel Taylor. Shot in a day at a flat in Arch Hill, Auckland

Sold It All Away

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Ramekin – Clay

Ramekin originally formed in 1996, but the most recent line-up only got together in 1999. Their music is deep, heavy, hard-driving, groove-based rock/metal.

http://www.amplifier.co.nz/

Made by Satelitte Media http://www.satellitemedia.co.nz/

Clay

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