Artists in the NZ Music Wiki

Mikey Rockwell

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Mikey Rockwell - Auckland based MC and producer/engineer, works a poetic, positive, intelligent flow into quality, musical instrumentals.

El Schlong

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In the beginning there was nothing. After the Big Gravy Stroke, the myriad of splatterings pulsed with life and congeled into planets, lifeforms, and El Schlong.

Open Mic Nights Auckland

Hey everyone, Nick Hohepa and Rhyn Candish here, Check out www.myspace.com/openmicnightsauckland to find out who what and where we are, We have open mic nights running all over auckland central, in po

The Skeptics

The Skeptics were an industrial or post-punk band formed in Palmerston North, most famous for their controversial freezing works video, A.F.F.C.O.



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In the Interest of the Convoy

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Wellington-based ambient/slow burn sonic artist In the Interest of the Convoy (Matt Faisandier - Akaname, Ornithologist, Donatello) is an exploration into the limits of projecting of an intense, spaci

Canadia

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From the Dunedin Drum’n'bass scene of 2002 comes Canadia, forged at open mic nights at the Crown Hotel, and made legend during Onefest 2005.

Svelte

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Svelte was formed by two ex-Supergroove members, Tim Stewart and Ben Sciascia with drummer Jamie Woolright - son of legendary New Zealand bass player Paul Woolright.

Decortica

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Decortica comes from the word decorticate, which is to remove a superficial level to reveal a subtler, more intrinsic one.

Ornithologist

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Ornithologist is an electro-grind duo from Wellington who create interpretive birdsong by combining pre-programmed beats/breaks/samples with live guitars.

Akaname

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Akaname are currently a 5-piece metal/grindcore band from Wellington.

Easy

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About Easy
Currently, the group is writing new songs and recording, but the focus is on perfecting the live show. 100% New Zealand Music http://www.easyband.co.nz

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Simon guitar & vocals
Craig bass & vocals
0kki drums & vocals

Miscreant

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Miscreant is a four piece rock band that formed in 2004.

Elston Gun

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Elston Gun are a four-piece rock band hailing from Wellington.

MonkeyShuttle

MonkeyShuttle was an ambient outfit based in Wellington during the mid-90s.



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Montano

Montano is an electronica duo based in Wellington, comprised of Jet Jaguar and Octif.



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Patio

Patio is an electronica duo from Wellington.



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Malty Media

Malty Media is a loose chill out project based in Wellington.



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Datsun Stereo

Datsun Stereo is a dance music duo from Wellington.



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Dub Connection

Dub Connection is an occasional dub outfit from Wellington, which includes members of The Black Seeds, Flight of the Conchords and Fat Freddy's Drop.



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The Electric Jellybeans

The Electric Jellybeans started up in the start of 2007. They started off with Dylan (Bass), Damon (Electric Guitar), and Kauri (Drums). They called the band DDK.

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2003-Now SHAKES AND tHE SWELL GUYS based in Dunners.Songs about Girls,Motorbikes,Surfing, Love.What else is there?Original songs

Leyton

The man with no surname, Leyton, is a producer of various styles of electronic music. At various times he has been based in Auckland, Dunedin and Wellington. He uses a different alias for each project or style.

Epsilon-Blue

Epsilon-Blue is the most well-known alias of dance music producer Leyton. His CDs feature appearances from vocalists such as Laughton Kora, Paul McLaney, Tama Waipara and Barnaby Weir and Daniel Weetman of The Black Seeds.

Denver McCarthy

Denver McCarthy is a techno producer originally from Auckland, best known in NZ for his album as Micronism.

The Labcoats

The Labcoats are a Wellington sextet mixing jazz with contemporary electronics in a setting that has nothing to do with smoothness or acid jazz.

Spartacus R

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Spartacus R are a rock band from Wellington.

The Stereo Bus

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The Stereo Bus were a Christchuch based indie rock band fronted by Dave Yetton, which operated in the mid-90s.

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Atlas

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Atlas are a melodic rock band from Christchurch, featuring two of the past members of Zed.

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Bevan Smith

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Bevan Smith is a Wellington-based solo musician, band member and Involve Records label owner.



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