RUMOURS

Rip It Up, Issue 226, 1 June 1996, Page 33

RUMOURS

AUCKLAND

The 95bFM organised Nothing At All! Schools Lunchtime Concert Tour will see the trio corrupting minors at Metro College (June 7), Howick College (10), Massey High (13), De La Salle (18), Green Bay (21), and Auckland Grammar (27). Other bFM school concerts are in the pipeline, including an all-ages event at the Browns Bay Recreation Centre on July 27, featuring Muckfiole, Superette, Eye TV, and Pash. Meanwhile, Nothing At All! undertake another massive NZ tour throughout June and July (see Gig Guide)', they require places to play and stay, so, if you can assist, write to NAA!: C/-. PO Box 8282, Symonds Street, Auckland ... legendary Commodores bassist and Parnell resident Ronald LaPraed has joined D Faction ... after a Nightline appearance and supports for the Chili Peppers in Auckland and Wellington, Thorazine Shuffle recorded their next single .‘Harry’ at York Street in early May ... the Dead C play a rare live show at Kurtz Lounge, June 14, their first visit to Auckland since supporting Sonic Youth at the Town Hall in 1993 ... Number of the Beat Records at 666 Dominion Road, Balmoral, is hosting a series of in-store appearances every Saturday afternoon this month. Thorazine Shuffle played on June 1, the forthcoming performances are: Second Child (8), Loves Ugly Children (15), Nothing At All! (22), and Future Stupid (29). Start time is 2pm, and a word of warning: “Parents, ask your children first," says shopkeep Greg Hammerdown ... Mark Tierney’s new group Chrome are recording their debut record this month, for release in the US on the New York indie Isotope. As yet there are no plans to release the album locally ... two Nelson bands were up recording in Auckland last month. Daemon and the Poppies both did time at York Street B, with Daemon recording 11 songs in two nights ... jordan Reyne has also been in Auckland, recording her debut album at the Deepgrooves and Airforce studios ... watch out for a 2 CD Hello Sailor compilation on Festival Records, due for release in September. Also, Sailor man Dave McAftney is compiling a Pink Flamingos Best Of. An 18-track CD only, it will be released on Polygram in July ... Bic Runga is recording her first album at York Street B, with Andrew Buckton engineering and Supergroove’s Karl Steven in the producer’s seat ... Canis are searching for a new bass player, -interested parties can phone Derek on (09)357-6704 ... after a period of hibernation, Semi Lemon Kola begin recording their, album in June, while Evilis are putting the finishing touches to their album Swing Low at the Lab ... singer/songwriter Mark Roach unveils his debut

CD EP Model Citizen at Squid Bar on June 6, with Chris Knox and Matthew Bannister in support... ex-Adrenaline man Andrew Featherstone’s new band, Hanger 18, has just returned from the MIDEM conference in Hong Kong. While in Asia they shot a video for the song ‘Wrong Call’, and a mini-doco to be screened on Max TV soon. Hanger 18 plan to have an EP out by August ... Interdigitate 96, a visual feast combining live performance with video technology, and utilising the Aotea Centre’s 36-monitor video wall, runs from July 3-7 at the Herald Theatre ... finally, the closing date for entries in the Hatching Battle of the Bands Competition has been extended until June 30. .Entry forms are available from Rayna Duncan on 025 736736, or from York Street, Pod, The Club or Kingsley Smith Music Stores. Hatching Heats will take place in July/August, the Semi Finals 'in September, and the Grand Final in October. JOHN RUSSELL

| HAMILTON |

Inchworm celebrated the release of their CD Shiny recently. The turnout was impressive, and they were supported by Scribbler and Love and Violence. Inchworm also begin their national'tour this month (see Gig Guide) ... another recent CD release gig was that of the Andes, with their new EP Rocket. Rumpus Room and Gas were in support, along with the Able Tasmans, playing one of their last ever gigs ... and more from Rumpus Room, their Contact FM Top 13 hit ‘Dog’ has been playlisted on student radio throughout the country ... The Cranium Music Show is broadcast every Friday night, 7PM9PM, on Waikato’s Community Radio 1206 AM ... Love and Violence will be touring the North Island in July ... fans of Dean will be pleased to know their tape is now available from Contact 89FM ... the old Skateworld building on Victoria Street will be turned into an all-ages venue, and will open from August onwards ... new band on the scene include the Sandhoppers, Va surf music kind of band made up from members of Scribbler, Dean and featuring Biff Bangle. CLAIRE O'CONNELL

! PALMERSTON NORTH 'j

Kiwi Rock Productions are holding a Battle of the Bands at the Albert ... Meat Market now have a splendid side project called She Camel of God, and managed to rattle the whole Victoria University East Side Bar recently ... J of the Torn has proven himself to be explosive, and was obviously not thinking before smashing his guitar on the Stomach stage. An exquisite show of angry young man/teen angst. This is a traditional learning experience in Palmerston North, whereby once receiving the bill for stage repairs, people remember to smash things on

the dancefloor ... no one from Palmerston North has recently recorded at York Street Studios, however the Stomach is booked out for a couple of months, and has been busy with Brick Shithouse from Levin, Vargas Grell, Flaming Werepigs, Wholesale Drainage and more ... Mouldy Old Stick of Lizard Mull continues to persevere with recording live to four track at the Wild Horse Saloon ... on the zine front, the new Valve magazine is out, and the Motorsheep lads are soon to put out a new issue of Undercurrent... Damien from crazy noise freaks Stump Thumper has been rapping it ragga style with the Pandemonium crew ... Polio have sold out of their seven-inch records, but Yellow Bike Records will be making them some more soon. CLAIRE PANNELL

| HAWKES BAY |

Rockquest9s winners Dancing Azians are set to release their debut EP through Pagan, with a video to accompany the single ... Hanging Tree Records are due to release a Soulside Journey EP, the first of a series of local bands. Hanging Tree subsidiary, HB Musicians Coalition, is up and running, raising funds for a local compilation CD through regular gigs. Look out for the next one on June 12 at O’Flahertys, featuring: Kaweka Flyers, Aeroplane Kid, Static Black and Dancing Azians ... Soap, Barefoot Lily, Vaccine and Big Blue Blanket have all recently recorded at Hanging Tree ... Mello Thumb are currently compiling songs for an odds-and-ends EP, Babes From Backdoors ... Static Black are auditioning new singers and planning a tour to promote their selftitled CD ... Homegrown, a country rock band from the 70s and 80s, are reforming for a one-off gig with all original members at Mossy’s on Queen’s Birthday weekend (June 2)... Berkana have been busy recording demos ... Hastings band Wurm have recorded a demo tape at Newsongs Studio ... anyone interested in playing all-age gigs in Napier/Hastings, ring Hannay (06)835-4885. MATT EMERY

NEW PLYMOUTH |

After 18 months, Sticky Filth have finally reached agreement on financial details, with Australian label Swivel Disc, for a CD compilation release of the two LPs and two singles that were released by Ima Hitt Records. They also have dates in Auckland, Wellington, Upper Hutt and New Plymouth' planned ... previously a grunge covers band, Chronic Mash are now rehearsing a set of originals ... Nefarious have played their last local gig for awhile, as Nigel Brand has finally made the move to Auckland ... Inebriation are doing a few,out of Taranaki dates, and plan to take their ‘drunk rock’ message to Auckland soon. Clinton and Kane of Inebriation got a surprise when driving home

from a recent gig in Wellington. While listening to the radio they heard their house had burnt down. A benefit concert will happen at the White Hart Hotel, with Severe, Hideously Disfigured, Hoarmoaning and Chronic Mash ... 1080 (well, half of them anyway) fucked up at the Mushroom Ball by all accounts. Bad habits got in the way ... a new studio called Avalanche is available for those of you who want to record with a view of a mountain, but still be within five minutes of the beach. Contact Kerry on (025)529-356 ... Hideously Disfigured have found a pot of gold and are off to to the studio to record thier long planned CD release ... new nightclub/venue in town is JDs at 5 Gill Street. JDs is licensed for 300 and features a JBL/Vega sound system, 24 channel Studiomaster desk, and a 24/12 Theatrelight desk. For booking details and info call Reid on (06)7587006 ... finally, if your band is Taranaki based and actually doing something, phone (06)758-3301 and give me the details for the next issue. Use the same number if you want to get some live action or whatever around here. BRIAN WAFER

WELLINGTON |

The Incredibly Strange Film Festival has been gracing us with its warped presence in the last couple of weeks, and has shown Wellingtonians are pretty warped also — filling lotsa Paramount seats! The opening night party was huge, and featured an awesome performance from Satina Saturnina, look out for these guys in your neighbourhood soon ...

Bloodflower have recorded their fivetrack EP at OMW Studios in Newtown. The EP is due for release later this year

... Head Like a Hole head to Oz this moth. After a short tour with support from Scote, the madmen land in Melbourne to record their forthcoming album at Sing Sing studios — something to look forward to, as it’ll rock the socks, for sure ... we are getting excited, ’cause Flying Nun visitors include Garageland and — long time no see, but can’t wait — Snapper! ...

Scote (hey a second mention!), who now have a new vocalist, have a demo near completion for us to feast our ears on ... Cattle’s first single release is available at the end of June ... a CD featuring Jawload, Cattle, Scote, Baconfoot, Letterbox Lambs and another is being compiled for distribution to various radio stations throughout the country ... Fear Vs. Loathing’s new website can be found at http://www.nzwwa.com/fun/world end/fearworld/glenn.htm ... the third Singles Club release is available, this time featuring Svelte and Cowcatcher, who have suddenly split due to one member heading south ... local improvising noise maniacs Those Twelve Wunches May have 12-inch Geraldine pressings available, which ties in with a live performance at Bats real soon ... Derek Champion of

Satina Saturnina also performs as Mime, which is a wild percussive set, sweet sounds not to be missed ...

Loaded Records are working on a compilation including Cinematic, Fur Patrol, Svelte and others yet to be confirmed. Alongside the recording comes a music video and tour later in the year ... Banshee Reel are kickin’ in again with a new member, Nick McGowan, who played with the nowdefunct Shanakie ... Short are included on a compilation put out by German label Noiselab ... new bands on the block to check out are Winge and Mrs Mungus, playing Bodega, June 19 ... the Box are looking for local bands to do live-to-airs, you also get a good quality DAT recording. It costs S3OO for the half hour session ... Noise Control is a new kinda collective thang, setting up in College Street, it supports local bands by offering practice space and is also home to some kick-ass dance parties. The first one was a huge success, with DJ Tjaden, a live set from LRS, and live visual mixing. ANGELA MEANS

CHRISTCHURCH

Haven’t heard from the flat city of late, and we’re still alive and well. Bar culture is definately taking off, as four or so new bars have opened in the central city over the last six weeks, each with a different theme and flavour. Licker Lounge is definitely the flavour, with it’s kitsch, sleazy feel, and a hang-out for everyone — even if it’s joined the queue culture. A place to be part of nonetheless. Metropolis is a cross between Quadrophenia and Bob Bar in Auckland, with loud new rock music as the playlist, and hosting the occasional band ... Loves Ugly Children will be sadly missed, as the three-piece have made that inevitable move to Auckland. Not only have we lost a band, but a lot of input into the music scene. Another good engineer down, damn ... Squirm’s long awaited album, Spastic Sarcastic, is due out soon. Mike Hex (Squirm guitarist/vocalist) is also releasing his own CD, Johnny Horse, under the moniker Micheal J Hex. It’s an acoustic venture, very pretty and well worth a listen ... Salmonella Dub have recently recorded a track called ‘The Winter’ with David Harrow, there will be remixes on a CD EP in July, and there will also be a 12-inch released ... with the snow season just around the corner, Avalanche, in Methven, are interested in housing bands. Call Celia on (03)302-8515 ... RDU are releasing number five in a series of Sheep Technique cassettes. This one’s called Harder Faster Baby. Obviously focusing on loud rock stuff, the tape features new bands Salon Kitty and Swallow, and older bands such as Snort, the Rarms, and a surprise track from Blast Off. There will be gigs to coincide at the Ox and Lordies ... NZ Music Week is coming soon! See ya.

SARAH NICOL