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It’s been almost three years since the arty noise-pop merchants Die! Die! Die! released their critically acclaimed sophomore album ‘Promises Promises’. In that time the trio have toured the world constantly, shed all their record labels, gained a silent fourth member and sat on ‘Form’, their long-since finished third album, for almost a year. Karl Puschmann caught up with guitarist/vocalist Andrew Wilson and drummer Michael Prain for a highly amusing, occasionally controversial and surprisingly informative interview on a balmy winter’s morning.
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We've invited some folk known for their keen-eyed music industry observations to comment on events and trends in the biz, both here at home and abroad.
Mr Observation: Sweetman on NZ On Air funding
Kiwi music critic Simon Sweetman has posted a blog over at stuff.co.nz set to ignite an interesting forum between NZ On Air lovers and haters.
NZM Newswire: Cocaine Mouth
The Sneaks have recorded a new song titled Cocaine Mouth, while on a break from touring with The Ruby Suns and Lawrence Arabia over the other side of the world.
Steve : The R&V Protege
Organiser of New Year's festival Rhythm & Vines are on the search for an Assistant Program Director
NZM Newswire: Billboard challenger Chart launched in the States
The Billboard Top 100 chart must rate among the world’s top music brands in terms of recognition, and more pointedly its influence over those who find need to run their businesses by its weekly results.
IN STORES NOW
Aug/Sept 2010
In this issue:
Die! Die! Die!, BARB, Street Chant, The Earlybirds, Kids Of 88, Eru Dangerspiel, Surf City, the 2010 Music Industry Training Courses & MORE!
Die! Die! Die!, BARB, Street Chant, The Earlybirds, Kids Of 88, Eru Dangerspiel, Surf City, the 2010 Music Industry Training Courses & MORE!
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North Shore rehearsal space back as The Bassment
In some good news for Auckland bands operating north of the bridge, the popular multi-room rehearsal space which until recently operated as Doctor Music is back in action. more...
03.09.2010
Onefest 2010
The two-night extravaganza known as Onefest 2010 will be held across two venues in Dunedin this September. more...
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Crowded House's current US tour looks to be a huge success, attracting regular rave reviews, typically noting just how real the music is, as well as a series of guest appearances from A-list artists such as David Byrne.
An ad inviting people to - meet hot women in their area, has been removed from a ukulele website
British punk rock band Criminal Mind have been arrested for human trafficking after illegal immigrants were found hiding in speakers in their tour van.
A new prototype created to charge a cell phone using heat from the feet will make its debut at the Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts this year.
Canadian pop sensation and notably caucasian teenager Justin Bieber has scored a nomination for a 2010 Black Entertainment Television award.
On April 5, 2004, singer Robin Johnson was kicked off NZ Idol - coming in 6th place. Six years later after disappearing into the shadows, he's now changed his name to ROB and signed a deal with American model Tila Tequila’s record label
The latest release from EMI NZ 'Music For Cougars' is set to hit the shelves this coming Monday.
Decca Records, the classical music arm of Universal Music are on an international quest to find a troupe of nuns with good singing voices.
Thinking of illegally downloading some music? Don’t. Yes, it’s not the worst crime you could imagine but it certainly comes with a hefty fine.
Rapper Tupac Shakur and Muse have been named in a list as the Vatican's favourite artists.
Italian Prime Minster Silvio Berlusconi has been named "rock star of the year" in the December issue of the countries Rolling Stone magazine.
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