Music Releases

2nd September 2010
We could spank on about how our sound has evolved, describe the luscious recording space, fill you in on what our songs are all about, or tell you how were older, more mature and wiser then before but hey.... we know youve heard it all before so well spare you the details and cut straight to the chase. Catch Pine and Valdera at the Dux Sat 4 September...

1st September 2010
The latest Christchurch music news, events, competitions, jobs and gigs for September 2010. I guess you are over the winter... seriously over it? Well how about checking out the feast of live entertainment, festivals and showcases on in c-city this month. Its 'Competition Season' with the big one... The 2010 Dux de Lux RoundUp on the search for Christchurch's best band, kicking off on 11 Sept...

1st September 2010
CHART in association with Coffee Supreme, Al's Bar, Cosmic Ticketing, Creative NZ and RDU 98.5FM is proud to announce CHARTDISC VOL. 4 the ‘New School vs Old School’ Edition 2010. The compilation features a total of 12 tracks from new school upstarts O'Lovely, recent overseas tourists Bang Bang Eche, The Transistors, T54, Valdera, Sleepy Age and No Aloha versus old school luminaries Into The Void, The Undercurrents, Sexy Animals, The Cranks and How To Kill. Get your hands on your free copy at the Al's Bar Launch on Thurs 23 Sept 2010...

24th August 2010
The Great New Zealand Songbook is back with a second volume. Released in May last year to coincide with NZ Music Month, the compilation achieved 8 x platinum status in eight months with a track-listing made entirely of Kiwi tunes. Volume 2 follows the same format as Volume 1 in a two CD set - representing past and present NZ music...

24th August 2010
2009 RDU RoundUp Best Demo winner Pikachunes has his latest EP available for free download. Download it now at...

17th August 2010
Truth, undoubtedly New Zealand’s greatest Dubstep export; have been making a huge impact around the world with their heavy bassline riddims. Truth have a style that defies categorization; encompassing an array of melodies, vocals and spacious beats that range from half-step stompers to the deeper profound realms of sound...

13th August 2010
New Zealand’s newest band Airport 29 have just taken off with the release of their debut single ‘Love In A Changing World’ which is available on Amplifier, digiRAMA and will go global on iTunes very soon. The band features Katrina Robinson on lead vocals and guitar, Craig Payne on lead guitar / sequencing and Holly Payne on bass guitar...