Wanna be in DREAMS OF THE DEAD’s music video?
On Saturday 26th of May, Auckland hard rock outfit, Dreams of the Dead, are filming another music video to add to their collection – for their song ‘Thought Plague’.
While remaining of the DIY ethos, they have engaged people “with with proper cameras” to shoot this clip but, to keep budgets down and libations flowing, the band are filming in their personal practice space in St. Johns, where two members live permanently – and they are asking the friends and… [More...]
Robin Gibb passes away
“The family of Robin Gibb, of the Bee Gees, announce with great sadness that Robin passed away today following his long battle with cancer and intestinal surgery. The family have asked that their privacy is respected at this very difficult time,” reads the statement issued by his family announcing the passing of Robin Gibb who died aged 62 after a long battle with cancer.… [More...]
CLAP CLAP RIOT announce album release
CLAP CLAP RIOT have announced release their long awaited debut album entitled Counting Spins on June 15 through Clap Clap Records, distributed by Universal Music NZ.
Since their inception in 2008, the Auckland-based four-piece have played the Big Day Out, Splore, Rhythm & Vines twice, as well as racking up international support slots, and touring both New Zealand and Australia alongside artists The Naked And Famous, Birds of Tokyo, The Datsuns, The Checks, Cut Off Your Hands.
Recorded between Auckland’s… [More...]
HANDSOME FURS split
HANDSOME FURS announced over the weekend that the band (comprising husband and wife Dan Boeckner and Alexei Perry) have split up.
They announced on their website :
“With a heavy heart the time has come to let all of you know that Handsome Furs are no more. The most important thing that needs to be said right now is how extremely grateful we are to all the fans all over the world that showered us with love and support over … [More...]
Listen to the Audio Foundation’s NZ Music Month panel dicussion
The Corner posted an hour long recording of the NZMM Panel Discussion that happened last Thursday – moderated by Gareth Shute with panelists Joe Nunweek, Duncan Greive and Kiran Dass.
They discussed their memories of the 12 year institution and, looking back on it whether or not it’s something worth keeping.
It’s totally worth checking out…… [More...]
BLINK (A Low Hum) releases book about DIY Touring
Ian Jorgensen aka Blink even has his own page on Wikipedia.
As if you didn’t know, he’s the guy behind A Low Hum – as well as organizing the totally awesome Camp A Low Hum annual festival he seems to have tour managed a million tours (probably not quite a million – but really has done it lots).
He knows his shot so much, that he could write a book about it. In fact, he has. It’s called DIY Touring… [More...]
DONNA SUMMER dies
DONNA SUMMER has passed away, aged 63, on Thursday 17 May after a long battle with cancer.… [More...]
Go-Go Godfather CHUCK BROWN passes away
The man credited with basically inventing the Washington Go Go sub-genre, Chuck Brown has passed away, aged 75. He died in Washington, where he’d recently been hospitalized for pneumonia.
Go-Go kind of existed almost solely in a Washington microcism – in fact, for a long time Go-Go was bigger than rap music in Washington DC – with it’s congo based funk rhythms. Other well known purveyors of the genre include EU and Trouble Funk. Terms like “Drop The Bomb” and… [More...]
PRINCE’s set-list from Melbourne
Any Cheese on Toast readers go? (Or in Sydney on Friday last week?) – leave comments!
Thunderstorms Intro
Purple Rain (Andy McKee Acoustic Intro)
Gold
Jam Of The Year (Incl. Also Sprach Zarathustra)
Song of the Heart
Let’s Go Crazy
Delirious
Let’s Go Crazy (reprise)
1999
Little Red Corvette
I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man / Jailhouse Rock
Take Me With U
Raspberry Beret
Cream
Cool (incl. Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough)
Guitar Segue
Sometimes It… [More...]
SLASH announces two NZ dates
According to The Corner this morning – Slash will play two NZ dates on his tour promotion his new album Apocalyptic Love, which is out next week.
August 17 – Vector Arena, Auckland – Tickets available from Ticketmaster
August 19 – CBS Arena, Christchurch – Tickets available from Ticketek… [More...]
MINUIT announce short tour + a benefit gig in Nelson
Minuit announced a three date NZ tour – Wellington, Auckland – and a special show in their hometown of Nelson where the proceeds will be donated to help Nelsonian Tony Bayard get to Boston, where he and his family hope to solve the medical puzzle that he faces.… [More...]
Be among the first in the world to hear new SIGUR ROS
Sigur Rós have invited their fans to participate in Valtari Hour… [More...]
NOT JUST ANOTHER SHOWCASE set-times revealed
Tomorrow night (Wednesay)’s showcase at Whammy & Wine Cellar isn’t just another; it’s brought to you by The Other People.
Set-times have been revealed today
DOORS 8.00 pm
Trash Can Duo 9.00 pm Whammy
ThunderDykes 9.30 pm Wine Cellar
No Aloha 10.00 pm Whammy
2 a.m. Orchestra 10.30 pm Wine Cellar
Space Creeps 11.00 pm Whammy
Loui the Zu 11.30 pm Wine Cellar
Sunken Seas 12.00 am Whammy… [More...]
Extra Last DIMMER show added
An extra ‘last’ DIMMER show date has just been announced this evening.… [More...]
NZ Music Month Summit announced
The Music Managers’ Forum (NZ) have teamed up with the NZ Music Commission to present this years New Zealand Music Month Summit at the end of the month on Saturday 26th May… [More...]
Cheese on Toast exclusive premiere of THE ADULTS latest music video
When WARNERS came to us and asked if we’d like the exclusive on their new ADULTS video our initial thoughts were “Hey, we’re broad-minded but we’re really not that… [More...] kind of website” and then we realized they mean THE ADULTS – you know Jon Toogood’s project, not titty videos….
COLDPLAY announce NZ and Australian dates
Coldplay, announced in March that they will be headed to Australia this November but now, Chugg Entertainment are able to reveal the details of four stadium shows on the Mylo Xyloto tour in Australia and New Zealand.
“We can’t wait to get back to New Zealand this November. It’s such a special place for us. The venue is pretty huge, the New Zealand crowds are always incredible and we’ll be bringing everything we’ve got. It’s going to be big” said… [More...]
Thought Creature are back with new EP and tour
Thought Creature are back with a brand new EP – coming out later this month on Crystal Magic Records (out May 25th) – entitled Total Recall.… [More...]
THE GREAT NORTH announce new album and tour
The Great North have announced their sophomore album – Halves – will be released at Grey Lynn Library Hall on May 26, with support from Tono and the Finance Company. This will be followed by a nationwide tour in June.
Here is the album art, a free download of the lead single “Lead Me To The Light” and a making of video, which features hilarious frustrating screaming…
Oh, and tour dates at the bottom of this post.
Lead Me To… [More...]
New Auckland venue opens – Paddington Live
A new venue is opening in Parnell, Auckland – Paddington Live is at 117 St Georges Bay Road in Parnell and it’s opening night is on Saturday 26th May with Anika Moa and The Family Cactus on the bill.
“Situated only five minutes from Vector Arena, Paddington Live delivers music within the stylish surrounds of The Paddington, Parnell’s popular thirst quencher and dining establishment. This venue has a capacity of 300, brand new, state of the art audio & lighting … [More...]
Nightmusic ft Majical Clouds by GRIMES
Directed by: John Londono (www.rodeoproduction.com/londono/)… [More...]
SAMPOLOGY announces NZ date(s)
Dj Sampology is no ordinary turntable technician. His legendary “Super Visual” AVDJ series has earned him an undeniable reputation as Australia’s leading Audio Visual DJ, playing a number of the world’s greatest music, film and arts festivals including Big Day Out, SXSW, Big Chill Festival, Berlin Music Festival, Falls Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Sydney Festival, Tropfest and Adelaide Fringe Festival…. and now Sick Disco (plus, kinda weirdly, a bar in Cambridge, the night before The Stables)
He’ll be playing Auckland’s… [More...]
SHE’S SO RAD announce they are supporting LADYHAWKE on NZ dates
She’s So Rad, who are currently supporting Ladyhawke on UK dates have announced on Twitter that they have been confirmed as the support act for Ladyhawke’s upcoming NZ dates – Friday, July 13 2012 at San Francisco Bathhouse, Wellington and Saturday, July 14 2012 at The Studio, Auckland.
Watch She’s So Rad’s video for Confetti here…… [More...]
Cheese on Toast exclusive premiere of LUCKLESS “Hawks” music video
Cheese on Toast is super-stoked to present the exclusive premiere of Luckless’ new music video – for their single Hawks from their forthcoming debut album out later this month.
The music video is made by Little White Pictures.
Luckless will be holidng an album release party at Wine Cellar on Thursday 24 May and will also be performing at the Cheese on Toast NZ Music Month Showcase at Silo Park on Saturday 26th May.… [More...]
Andrew Tidball on 95bFM – Tuesday 8 May
Check out the playlist and podcast of last nights show on 95bFM – in case you missed it or, indeed, you feel compelled to re-live the whole thing again.
PODCAST
Beastie Boys – Slow Ride
Twin Shadow – Five Seconds
Kaiser Chiefs – Little Shocks
Grayson Gilmour – Aethrsz II
Grayson Gilmour – Aneuther Day
Ruby Frost – Moonlight
Dave Currie & Hayley Caudwell – Falling To The Floor
She’s So Rad – Confetti
Moonface – Shitty City
Moonface –… [More...]
The Official Cheese on Toast New Zealand Music Month Showcase – at Silo Park
Cheese on Toast is super-excited to announce it’s own NZMM Showcase – happening at Silo Park on the last Saturday of May – the 26th – as part of the Silo Sessions series of free shows.
The event is totally free to all and everyone to attend. It kicks off at midday and will end at 6pm. It’s all ages, and there is no liquor ban at Silo Park (there is a dick-head ban, though).
Cheese on Toast’s head honcho… [More...]
JOHN PEEL’s record collection
Hey, do you have a spare three-rest-of-your-life-times to kill? You might have already heard, but the British Arts Council are in the process of archiving the late John Peel’s truly massive and impressive record collection – putting the whole thing online.
Tom Barker, director of the John Peel Centre, wrote a blogpost explaining that Peel’s collection contains “over 26,000 LPs, 40,000 singles and many thousands of CDs.” In order to process the sheer scale of his collection, the Centre decided… [More...]
Listen to brand new ANIMAL COLLECTIVE a side and b side
It seems like forever since Animal Collective released anything new…
But below is a virtual seven inch (you can flip it over by clicking a button!)
Evidently a real 7″ follows on June26th… [More...]
FRANCOIS K announces one NZ date
New York house icon François Kevorkian, perhaps better known as François K is playing one Auckland date in June.… [More...]
