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March 25, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
The Chills: NZ Tour Preview 2017
When I spoke with Martin Phillipps from The Chills for my book On Song it was to discuss the song Pink Frost. Phillipps acknowledged that this was the song that would outlast him, the one that would be remembered. He mentioned cover versions of the song – just one way that he knew the tune […]Archive
March 8, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast: Episode 53 – Anthonie Tonnon
Welcome to episode 53 of Sweetman Podcast brought to you by Phantom Billstickers. A chat with musician Anthonie Tonnon. I first heard Tonnon’s music when he was recording under the name Tono and The Finance Company. I was hooked. Kiwi drawl, everyday stories, the vernacular was funny and real and there were sharp hooks too. […]Archive
December 18, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 596
Anthonie Tonnon, Successor (2015) I reviewed this album when it was released last year, one of my favourites of the year – I’m a fan of Anthonie Tonnon (and before that his work as/in Tono & The Finance Company) but it wasn’t until recently that I thought to pick up the LP. Timing was good […]Archive
January 8, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Five Albums I’m Loving Right Now: Darren Hanlon
Darren Hanlon is an Australian singer/songwriter with five albums and a small handful of EPs under his belt. He will be touring New Zealand in March of 2016 with Anthonie Tonnon and Nadia Reid. Here are five albums he’s loving right now… 1 – The Grand Magoozi, The Grand Magoozi: This album isn’t officially out […]Archive
June 3, 2015 by Simon Sweetman
Anthonie Tonnon: Successor
Anthonie Tonnon Successor Canapé King Records Successor, the new Anthonie Tonnon album, the first – full – solo album starts with a song called Railway Lines. It’s built on The Phoenix Foundation’s version of Krautrock, a Wilco-like chug that continues to build as the lyric grows ever more celebratory, the song seeming anthemic as the […]Archive
March 2, 2015 by Simon Sweetman
Building His Successor: Anthonie Tonnon’s Longform Balladry
Anthonie Tonnon is about to release Successor – his second full-lengther, his first as – officially – a solo artist. Previously he recorded/performed as either Tono or Tono & The Finance Company. The Finance Company’s musical insolvency was announced a couple of years ago now. So the songs on Successor have been worked up across […]Archive
January 3, 2014 by Simon Sweetman
Five Albums I’m Loving Right Now: Shenandoah Davis
Shenandoah Davis is a pianist and songwriter who hails from Seattle, WA. After bringing Auckland’s Anthonie Tonnon along for a s six-week US tour in the fall, she is now embarking on a very extensive New Zealand tour with him that begins on 11 January (dates and links to tickets via undertheradar are here). In Seattle, […]Archive
October 16, 2013 by Simon Sweetman
Anthonie Tonnon: Live At The Inch Bar (13.11.12)
Anthonie Tonnon Live At The Inch Bar The Attic: #AR007 Available only as a cassette tape – buy it at his gigs – this captures Anthonie Tonnon (formerly Tono/Tono and The Finance Company) stepping up at The Inch Bar in Dunedin to perform a solo set; his first solo set in his former hometown since […]Archive
July 12, 2013 by Simon Sweetman
Gig Review: Anthonie Tonnon (July 11; Wgtn)
Anthonie Tonnon Puppies Thursday, July 11 Anthonie Tonnon was Tono and The Finance Company – but that’s all over now. Last year’s Up Here For Dancing Album got a lot of plays in my house, but the recent video for Marion Bates Realty was Tonnon’s last official business as Tono. He’s going around the country […]Archive
July 2, 2013 by Simon Sweetman