Off The Record

Auckland band Magic Factory have just released a new album, Dave rang us to talk about touring America, and their upcoming gigs in the Waikato and Canterbury. 

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Auckland band Park Rd have a released a new tune, their first from an upcoming album. Tom from the band called up to talk us through the journey so far and the English band that has influenced them the most. 

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On June 28 2023 Radio Hauraki's Day In Loo saw us broadcast live from a bunch of toilets in support of Bowel Cancer New Zealand. During the day we had some great New Zealanders call in and play live, including Pluto, Jon Toogood, Ekko Park, Sam Cullen and Racing. Check out all the highlights here! 

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Auckland muso DC Maxwell called up to talk us through his epic new song The Leading Man; and the corralling of musical mates to fill the gaps, like Liz Stokes from The Beths - and the surprise instrument she ended up playing on it.

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After a seven year hiatus Tom Lark is back with a brand new album. We delved into the aptly named Radio Blaster song and talked vintage gear. 

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Wellington singer Reid called up to talk about Wanna Be Someone; collaborating with your mates, expanding your horizons and choosing to have a single name. 

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Dunedin band Marlin's Dreaming are about to tour New Zealand, their lead singer Semisi Maiai called up talk about life on the road, using Australia as a warm up for the kiwi shows and the big thing that inspired him over the ditch. 

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Auckland muso KMTP called up to expand on the initials; elaborate on the Flying Nun connections and talk us through the new tune 2:45 (Getting Old) and the injury that inspired it. 

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Hamilton rockers Bitter Defeat called up to introduce their latest EP and the single Sugar Blind, and to introduce the band members - whose eclectic jobs range from school principal to surgeon.

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Hamilton rockers Medusa Glare have released a bluesy number with big drums and wailing guitars called Blackened Blues. They called up on a cold evening in the Tron to shake off the winter blues.. 

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