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...]
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...]
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...]
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….
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...]
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...]
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...]
LUCKLESS reveal music video trailer
Auckland duo Luckless have revealed a trailer for their forthcoming music video for their song Hawks from their new album which is released laster this month.… [More...]
TOY LOVE at Number 11 in NZ Top 20 Album Chart
TOY LOVE Live At The Gluepot has debuted (and presumably will disappear just as quickly) in the NZ Top Twenty at Number 11.
The album was a special vinyl only limited edition of 400 copies sold only at Real Groovy in Auckland to celebrate Record Store Day on April 21st. Real Groovy reported that all the copies of the record were sold on that weekend. Which, perhaps, is just a little telling about the NZ album charts if selling 400… [More...]
Volume Magazine comes to an end
The Corner reported this morning that tomorrow’s issue of Volume Magazine will be it’s last.
This week; it’s final issue – is a “Homebrew Take Over” in celebration of the band’s debut album release.
Rest in peace Volume. Everything’s gone quiet.
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ADDENDUM
Check out the podcast of the interview by Charlotte Ryan on bFM with Sam Wicks this morning – here… [More...]
Cheese on Toast – Online EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE – the brand new O’LOVELY video
O’Lovely have released the first music video from their amazing Constellations album – for Bright Lights – at a very special video release screening at St Kevin’s Arcade last Thursday.… [More...]
April NZ On Air Making Tracks funding decisions
NZ On Air published the latest round of Making Tracks funding decisions today.… [More...]
The Other People present Not Just Another Showcase
The Other People are a collective of young music industry professionals, who are, as they put it “fanatically obsessed with music and the desire to strengthen Auckland’s arts & culture scene through networking on the industry side and accessible events on the audience side.”
They are putting on a Showcase event on May 16th – that, as the name suggests, isn’t just another showcase event.… [More...]
WAVVES support acts announced
Skuzzy San Diego surf punk band Wavves will be crashing onto our shores for one show only next week. Please excuse the totally tubular puns.… [More...]
The next GUNSLINGERS BALL announced
The Gunslingers Ball will be back at the end of May – with an MC and everything!… [More...]
Watch video of CHRIS KNOX performing live with RACKETS
Avid readers of Cheese on Toast will already know that Chris Knox performing “Swimming Pool” with Auckland trio Rackets at Record Store Day on Saturday 21 April 2012.… [More...]
CHRIS KNOX performed “Swimming Pool” with Rackets at Record Store Day
Chris Knox joined Auckland punk three piece Rackets to perform a fine rendition of Swimming Pool at Real Groovy this evening as a very special secret surprise.… [More...]
KRS-One Auckland show shifts venue ADDENDUM : The police don’t like rap?!
Cheese on Toast has yet to receive any ‘official’ information but Public Address’s Russell Brown tweeted and 95bFM facebooked that Saturday night’s KRS-One show has shifted from The Cloud to The Studio.… [More...]
TAITE MUSIC PRIZE winner announced
… not yet; but later this evening. Sorry, a bit of a cheeky headline.… [More...]
First series of totally dull gigs for NZ Music Month announced!
Don’t get me wrong – NZ Music Month is great…. but The Whiskey on Ponsonby Road really have outdone themselves with how dire this series of gigs is…… [More...]
The Heavy Metal Ninjas plus Cairo Knife Fight plus Super Villains equals triumvirate extraordinaire
“triumvirate extraordinaire” is not a phrase that crops up in nearly as many press releases as one might expect. But it’s a turn of phrase that’s been adopted to herald the announcement of this one-off show at Powerstation in May… [More...]
SHERPA live on Good Morning today
Of course, it’d be fair to say that most people who dig Sherpa don’t usually watch Good Morning on TV One. Y’know, jus’ sayin’.
But, as the presenter says “if you wanna know who the kids are listening to…”
Awesome.
Watch the clip, of them playing Lunar Bats, On Demand, here, via TVNZ… [More...]
Shayne Carter announces last ever DIMMER shows
Under The Radar just reported that Shayne Carter has announced the end of his near two decade long project Dimmer with a couple of farewell shows next month.… [More...]
AN EMERALD CITY to split – one last show!
After six years together, An Emerald City have decided to call it a day; a split or at least, as they put it “to part ways as a band for an indefinite period of time” – explaining that the logistical issue of some members living in Europe and some in New Zealand, they have decided to say farewell to touring and recording together.
In a more than poetic gesture, they have decided to play one final show – in the… [More...]
