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The Nomad with King Kapisi & Oakley Grenell
Roaming the globe, cruising along the road less travelled, The Nomad makes music that pushes the boundaries and combines a unique blend of reggae, dub, hip-hop and electronica.
Daimon Schwalger, aka The Nomad, shares the story of his journey through the creation and celebration of independent music. Having spent more than two decades behind both the decks and at the controls, Daimon is now the master of his own production studios, Fresh Audio. A crispy mix of musical talent, he’s released five albums to date and is set to drop his sixth album in March 2011.
In live performance The Nomad will perform with King Kapisi as MC and Oakley Grenell on guitar.
Budspells
If you follow reggae music and it's related hybrids in Aotearoa and Australia with any degree of interest, chances are you have probably heard of Budspells from Bondi Beach, Sydney. A strong alliance formed in 2005 with Salmonella Dub and the Dub Conspiracy Music Group which has allowed them to tour extensively and play support at numerous well attended events, quickly building a strong and loyal fan base across both countries with their infectious ragga hip-hop and reggae jungle grooves.
Currently Budspells are working towards completion of their debut album ‘Nomdik Souls’. A dreamy smoked out excursion through all things bass heavy. ‘Nomdik Souls’ is set to be once again released through the Dub Conspiracy imprint under ‘Ruffage Tunes’, Budspells own record label and music production company.
Left or Right
Left Or Right perform a chunky mixture of alternative spacey roots, sonic jazz & fuzzy rock/blues. Recent live performances have taken an experimental, psychedelic, noise rock approach and the group continues to draw inspiration from retro/vintage acts of the late 60’s and early 70’s.
The 2010 MySpace Choice Awards saw thousands of votes cast in which Left Or Right won the ‘Your choice’ award out of 30,000 current kiwi artists.
To view Left Or Right’s Red Bull live studio performance visit the link below.
http://www.redbullstudio.co.nz/live-sessions/left-or-right
Oakley Grenell & Band
Oakley Grenell has been involved with the music industry since he was 15, performing on guitar or dj-ing, promoting parties / festivals and releasing 8 albums so far with acts such as The Otautahi Allstars, 3 x O.G releases, 2 x Departure Lounge albums and an Eskimo Squad album.
He has risen to notoriety as one of New Zealand’s most talented and prolific musicians and producers.
The live band are are made up of musicians Oakley has hand picked to represent his original songs and fluid guitar skills.
Influenced by blues, jazz, reggae and hip-hop, Oakley has put together a set to cater for his more bass heavy tracks and a few covers for good measure.
http://www.amplifier.co.nz/artist/2389/og.html
Knives At Noon
Since their debut EP “Glitter Guts”, released through Liberation Music, Knives at Noon have been gaining a reputation for being one of NZ’s top live acts. Stylistically Knives at Noon are hard to pin down but their thunderously drummed electronic driven rock has started to be described as ‘Newest Wave’. The band is currently working on their first album set to be released towards the end of the year.
“It sounds at once international; effortless and chic, and yet something wholly kiwi shines through.” - The Corner
King Kapisi (DJ Set)
Samoan artist King Kapisi aka Bill Urale was the first Polynesian hip-hop artist to receive the prestigious APRA Silver Scroll Award for Songwriter of the Year for his single Reverse Resistance in 1999.
King Kapisi has performed alongside Janet Jackson, Moby, Black Eyed Peas, Beastie Boys, Michael Franti & Spearhead and Red Hot Chili-Peppers plus many more. He will be MC-ing with The Nomad along with Oakley Grenell on guitar and will also be playing a DJ set on top of this.
To see videos and hear his music, check out www.kingkapisi.net/
Julian Temple Band
“Like the loudest blues band in the world whispering” The Julian Temple Band play music that is down and dirty but full of love for sound. Based in the Deep South of New Zealand, the three-man band smash through the outer edges of most genres, giving their music an abstract form that can’t fit into any pigeon-shaped hole. Troubadour song writing glides through the bluesy-funky-jazzy-punky-psychedelic-groovy-grunge and gets smeared together for some good times and some air time.
Amiria Grenell
Amiria Grenell is a highly regarded singer-songwriter and recording artist, currently living in Lyttleton and performing locally and nationally.
Amiria has recently recorded her third album of original songs, to be released this summer. The album includes members of her family Oakley Grenell, Redford Grenell and father, country legend John Grenell, as well as other well known musicians: Mara TK, Jessie Moss, Tessa Rain, Tommy and Brent Thompson.
Her sunny and soulful voice accompanies her playful and rhythmic guitar playing. Listen at www.myspace.com/meagrenell
Organikismness
New Zealand Based musician Organik_ism_ness (aka Harry Bretherton / Soulware) is a name regarded by many as one of most prolific and talented up and coming producers of the last decade, his production has been referred to by some of the biggest names in the scene as some of the most visionary of our time. The unique style and energy of his performances has captivated audiences across Australia and New Zealand and the ground breaking new album “Form in Motion” stands as testament to the full spectrum sound Organikismness is known for throughout the worldwide Drum and bass and dubstep communities.
Although technically a “DJ” Organikismness isn’t like a vast majority of other Dj’s, mainly because he doesn’t play anybody else’s music, Some have likened this to the difference between an originals band and a covers band, both are bands but one offers a far more creative and original musical experience.
www.myspace.com/organikismness
Ryan Prebble
Since he was knee-high to a grasshopper, Ryan Prebble has been playing music. Like many youths, he made his start on a tennis racquet eventually progressing to the guitar and now, 15yrs later, he has developed a uniquely percussive style of playing. He has captivated small audiences around NZ with his powerful voice and stonking rhythms performing alongside other artists such as The Inkling and The Chandeliers. He also collaborates in other bands — Safari, Spartacus R, The Ascension Band, and was a member of the Fly My Pretties band.
http://www.myspace.com/ryanprebble
Nudge
Introducing you to Nudge, the newest and most ambitious band out of Wellington.
The music that Nudge have created is a feast for your whole self, from your ears right down to your dancing feet. Drummer Iraia Whakamoe lays down the solid foundations with his soul-funk backbeats, together with keys master “Indiana” James Coyle smoothing out the creamy lower frequencies on the Rhodes bass and Ace tone organ. Ryan Prebble adds a tangy blues with his down home guitar stylings and soul drenched vocals to create psychedelic blues and funk for every occasion.
Read and listen at: www.myspace.com/keenforanudge
Alizarin Lizard
Alizarin Lizard:
from the extremities of sharp, snappy pop, to feathers falling from a dark sky to a damp ground, which then feeds off the moisture, then turns into flower birds which fly away to the massive realm of large sounds.
www.myspace.com/alizarinlizardband
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S283h6Joczk
Rhythmonyx
Banding together in march 08, Rhythmonyx are slowly making a name for themselves around the lower South Island with their mash-up style of music.
A combination of dub, reggae, funk, hip-hop and drum n bass, Rhythmonyx are dedicated to the feel good funks that make you wanna kick your jandels off, slap a metal head in the face with them, and then throw them at the emo in the corner, just so ya feel better about skanking in ya bare feet.
Gaining good feedback from venues, crowds and musicians alike Rhythmonyx have got the ball rolling and it doesnt look like its going to stop soon with many up and coming performances locked in in the south island.
Oleh
Hailing from sunny Dunedin in the deep south of New Zealand, Oleh (pronounced ‘oh-lay’) is a musician with a difference. Taking influences from dubstep to blues, reggae to swing, and basing his entire solo act around the crossover of electronic and live-instrumented sound; Oleh’s live show is truly something to behold. The music is created entirely on the spot through the use of a Boss RC-50 Loop Station - the looper popularised by artists such as Dub FX and Beardyman. This allows for a full band’s worth of sound to be created live and in sync, capturing and propagating the raw goodness of the music as it is created. Each track is built from layers of live beatboxing, electric guitar and vocal harmonies, and then blended with conscious, meaningful lyrics and dynamic song structures to create a memorable and powerful musical experience.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZsvD3KRrWM
This Version
THIS VERSION Bring a truly fresh and unique sound to the Reggae scene in Australia and quite possibly the world. This young group of talented musicians from all parts of Sydney unite to form a blend of Reggae comprised of all musical flavours that guarantee to keep the crowd bouncing and Irie for more. If you like anything from Roots Rock Reggae to up tempo Dub with a twist of Hip Hop, in addition to soaring harmonies over a soulful one drop down beat, this is an outfit you will be blessed to see.
The Skitzofrantiks
Eclectic. Discordant. Melodious. Crass. Inspired by: Indie, Jazz, Metal, Gypsy and Folk music. Established in 2009, The Skitzofrantiks started out as a folk rock Duo but quickly transformed into a fast moving highly energetic three piece band. The band is spearheaded by Scottish front man Liam O’Connell, with all three band members having roles in the songwriting process.
O’Connell started out writing slightly quirky folk rock but when Kiwi drummer and producer Tahne Brown came on board and splashed his influence. The music soon transformed into a “bigger, louder experience” full of well thought out time and mood changes that can slip by the listener with surprising ease. With the addition of “the doctor of split minds”, Ben Armour (UK) the fullness and body lacking was then filled.
http://www.myspace.com/theskitzofrantiks
Soulware Live
Somewhere between Pink floyd, Klute and Trinity Roots you’ll find an Experimental Dub Electronica project entitled Soulware, started by Harry Bretherton aka Organikismness in 2009. Soulware represents a blend of Dubstep, Electronica and Psychedelic rock served up in a way only Aotearoa can. Deep atmospheric driving bass, heavy dub lushness malleable to any landscape or listener.
Utilising alot of live instrumentation, digital synthesis and jamming with a host of guest vocalists from around New Zealand such as Ras Judah, Billyfluid, Stepa, JB Nasty to name a few. Be it a Dj set or Live set Soulware’s performances will take you somewhere special everytime.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Soulware/138122049539656
Ash & The Matadors
Ash and The Matadors play an eclectic collection of musical styles with a classic rock feel. Singer/songwriter Ash Officer is joined by Spencer Morgan (bass guitar), Jared Smith (lead guitar and backing vocals) and Simon Barr (drums); their profile has quickly risen in the Dunedin music scene due to their polished performance and universal appeal.
"The bands first selling point is Officer's remarkable voice, which has a gritty, world weary quality rarely found in a singer still in his early twenties...They're confident and assured, strong on tunes and texture in an old-school 70's stonewashed style..."
(Southland Times Reporter, Chris Chilton)
http://www.myspace.com/ashandthematadors
TAOS Soundsystem
Since the birth of TAOS on Waiheke Island in 2001, the TAOS crew have developed a reputation for electrifying live shows.
The boys have mesmerised crowds throughout the country with their conscious, catchy, soulful lyrics, big basslines, skanking guitar riffs, freestyle flows and crowd interaction. Taos Sound System features the vocal talents of dreadlock souljahs Davie & Tama, rockin over select reggae dubstep and dancehall riddims, a compact but formiddable unit capable of lightning fast dancehall takeovers.
Read more: http://www.myspace.com/taosnz#ixzz15KoExnCC
Soul Manor
Soul Manor hails from the deep south, that dirty little town of Invercargill NZ. The band snowballed from an initial concept shared by Annelise and Jahmaine into the eight-strong league of musicians that it is today. Humble beginnings saw the band performing free cover sets and local bars, which eventually expanded into original material performances. The band has recently been engaged in a number of live gigs, and a lengthy recording period to capture their original songs. Soul Manor also won first prize in the Gluepot Bandwars 2010.
Check them out on Facebook
Hayden Weke
Brought up amongst the east coast tribes of Te Ika-a-Maui-(North Island), spiritual homeland of the Aotearoa Rastafarian faith, Haydz was heavily influenced by musical artist such as Jimmy Cliff, The Gladiators, Toots and the Maytals, Eddy Grant and the timeless works and philosophies of the late Robert Nesta Marley.
The love of roots music led his journey to the reggae soaked shores of Jamaica, where he learnt the TRUE meaning of appreciation for the life that we have in AOTEAROA. Ever since his experience with poverty and hardship that he came by whilst in Jamaica, he has been inspired to hone his craft as a reggae music writer.
Midnight Kitchen
Midnight Kitchen is a five piece band originally from Invercargill. They have been lucky enough to spread their bluesy-alt. country-rock-pop to crowds in some of the most beautiful places in NZ. You may find them late at night singing in chorus in Kitchens, don't be afraid to join in the fun!
Listen at midnightkitchen.bandcamp.com
Sweet Az Soundsystem
Sweet Az SoundSystem are a Fresh Up and coming Live Hip Hop/Dub act consisting of producer DJ Kina and Mc Extraordinaire RayJah45. Bringing deep frequencies and sweet urban soul to the mix they put out a live dub sound that is constantly pushing the sonic boundaries into other genres. Based in Bondi Beach, Australia but both from Aotearoa NZ, DJ Kina(Simon Boyd) from The Versionaries and RayJah45(Raymond Te Oranga Nolan) from The Reggae band This Version, have collaborated/performed with various Artists including Fat Freddy's Drop, The Wailers, UB40, Herbs, Katchafire, Pitch Black, Three Houses Down, The Nomad, Oakley Grenell, Lotek, Ishu and Shamik.
www.myspace.com/sweetazsoundsystem
Daze
Emerging from the North and South Island of New Zealand Nicky James and Dan Bartlett met in the Gold Coast of Australia at the beginning of 2009. Dan moved to Australia at age 11 with his family and began Surfing, making his way on the WQA Tour and surfing overseas in Japan. Nicky moved from his home town of Opunake to Gold Coast to get more exposure to the music industry when he meet dan and formed daze. Daze hit the Qld music scene at the end of 2009, instantly making an impact with there interesting arrangements, emotive melodic vocals and innovative sonic sounds. This is music that draws in audiences, intrigues and leaves them wanting more.
For more info go to http://www.myspace.com/dazeaust
Tsubliminal
Aotearoa Electronic music producer, Tom mcGrath Aka tsubliminal is an absolute fricken fiend for anything with subz and a step. Primarily a Drum n Bass and Dubstep producer SLASH dj, tsubliminal enjoys long sessions reppin the fuck out of any gig he attends, enjoying the stimulating and rejuvinating effects gained from jumpin around like a possesed madman at the front of the dancefloor, especially so at his favourite stomping ground, queenstowns underound temple of boom SUBCULTURE. Often tsubliminal can be found basking in the glory of his chosen family of fiends, the TRIZONE CREW, Its this crazy posse of beautiful mutants which hold it all together, the lower south islands undisputed champions of the afterparty, from invercargill to queenstown and dunedin and back keep an ear out for the mayhem cos they wont be far from it!
http://www.myspace.com/tsubliminal
