September 2025
Soft Bait – Life Advice – Album Release Tour
Tāmaki Makaurau post-punk outfit Soft Bait are hitting the road this September in celebration of their new album Life Advice, out July 25 via Flying Nun Records. Known for their sharp lyricism, driving basslines and chaotic-but-considered live shows, the four-piece are bringing their wiry energy and weird charm to stages across the motu. Life Advice is a hook-heavy record full of tightly wound rhythms, jagged guitars and lines that sound like overheard wisdom from a mate you probably shouldn’t be…
Find out more »Ellie Oak EP & Album Fundraiser Show
Ellie Oak has recently recorded a new EP with the award winning producer Tom Healy! We're putting on an exclusive show to kick off our fundraiser campaign to help raise some coin to support us with the costs of the EP and album. At this show you'll get to hear some of the recorded tracks and the live versions too! Doors open at 8pm, at Space Academy in Christchurch on September 26th. There will be door sales with an eftpos…
Find out more »General Kala
Taking their lead from classic analog synth acts of the late 1970s and early '80s, as well as progressive and rock luminaries of both decades, General Kala have been described (by others) as "Ultravox meets Kate Bush", and "the fusion of visceral, soaring, melodic dance composition with vintage synthesis and syncopated rhythm". GK EPs are now available on compact disk, cassette and digital download from generalkala.com. The EP collection includes the re-recorded debut HEXAD, alongside SLEEPWALKER, NIGHT FLIGHT, THE PRETERNATURAL…
Find out more »All Going To Plan – Sentient Mud Single Release
It's about time! Sentient Mud a stentorian sound sensation. Hitting your ear drums with their sacred electric banjo, sensational bass, stella druming and scintillating vocals. A gig not to miss as we celebrate the recording and release of our new single. With special guests Swamp Meet and The Mulls. Doors at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm. Tickets $10 with door sales avalible.
Find out more »Young Moon-Orbiting Islands Tour
Young Moon head to the legendary Space Academy with support from Violet French and The Horrible. Young Moon is heading out on their Orbiting Islands tour this August and September, playing seven shows across the South Island of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The tour follows the release of their double E.P Paraverbal Orchids / Young Moon Is a Broken Bone on HOME ALONE, and brings their thoughtful, atmospheric sound to intimate venues around the motu. Young Moon began as the solo project…
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