2007

Indie Pop myspace.com/minisnap thebats.co.nz Contact: Paul Kean Minisnap features the songwriting skills of Kaye Woodward along with fellow Bats, Paul Kean and Malcolm Grant plus Marcus Winstanley from The Undercurrents. They have released 2 EP's - In My Pocket which came out in 2002 while March Hare was released in 2004. These have been distributed on-line through Smoke CD's and to selected NZ stores. Manager and bassist Paul Kean talks to CHART about what they've been up to and their latest release and a free download...

Electro/Ambient
www.theleds.co.nz www.myspace.com/theleds
Contact: Daniel Batkin-Smith

I can haz synth? Yes you can and lots of it, courtesy of the L.E.D.s.

The evolution of the L.E.D.s began three short years ago, courtesy of Marcus Thomas and Blair Parkes who, in 2004, formed "Thomas:Parkes" after both being involved in several guitar-based bands over the previous years.

Post Punk New Wave
www.myspace.com/bangbangeche
Contact: Charlie

Previous SmokeFreeRockquest finalists Bang! Bang! Eche! are 2 girls, 4 guys, lots of colour, playing a mix of house, post punk new wave & J-pop. Think of Flying Lizards meets the B52’s and you are close...

Jazz/Soul
www.myspace.com/laurenmitchellandthenativaband
www.laurenmitchell.co.nz
Contact: Daimon Schwalger (Manager)

Hot on the heels of Hollie Smith comes Christchurch's own soul diva, L.A. Mitchell. Fresh from her ChCh Arts Festival showcase we feature her recent album release - Debut...

Indigenous Electro Roots
www.arianatikao.com
www.myspace.com/arianatikao
Contact: Ariana Tikao 

This month the ((Chart)) Featured Artist is Lytellton-based singer-songwriter Ariana Tikao who draws upon folk, pop, jazz and reggae styles, with a strong emphasis on Maori chant...

Acoustic / New Folk
www.myspace.com/ragamuffinchildren
Contact: Brooke Singer  

The RAGAMUFFIN CHILDREN have recently released their debut album 'Werecat Lullabies' and are embarking on their first nationwide tour. This coincides with the exciting release of their single 'MORE OF ME' which was recorded after winning the Rise and Shine competition run by LOOP Recordings Aot(ear)roa in association with Microsoft...

Indie / Experimental / Rock
www.theenrighthouse.com www.myspace.com/theenrighthouse
Contact: Mark Roberts
info@theenrighthouse.com

This month we feature The Enright House, a Christchurch based post rock 4 piece that are one of the first signings to A Low Hum's new label. Described as an experimental indie-rock act with a twist of pop, singer/guitarist/front man Mark Roberts talks us through their history and future plans...