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May 2, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
The Nightwatchman Clicks His Flashlight: On Jon McLeary’s Double Century of Ghost Posts
Well, he’s a cricket fan, so he’ll enjoy the mention of a “double century” – but one thing I learned a while back is that you have to pick your moments and celebrate your own milestones in this writing-online caper. You have to turn up. And turn up. And turn up again. And if you […]Archive
December 3, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Songwriter Profile: Chris Knox
From his time with The Enemy and Toy Love through to Tall Dwarfs and his solo career, Chris Knox has been a hero to many, domestically and abroad, for his passionate performances, his writing and his ethos: a DIY song-craftsman. The image of Knox as the man in the stubbies and jandals is a crucial […]Archive
May 12, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
That Time I Decided To Email Alec Bathgate Because I Loved The Tall Dwarfs And His Solo Albums Too: The Alec Bathgate Interview
I have often felt that Alec Bathgate is one of New Zealand music’s unsung heroes. I know that people appreciate his work with Chris Knox – in The Enemy, Toy Love and Tall Dwarfs. But when I heard The Indifferent Velvet Void I thought it was a gem; a lo-fi masterpiece. I felt privileged to […]Archive
June 29, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast: Episode 25 – Roger Shepherd
Welcome to episode 25 of Sweetman Podcast brought to you by our brand new sponsor, Phantom Billstickers. This episode features a chat with Roger Shepherd, the guy that started Flying Nun Records, the guy who has written the fantastic memoir, In Love With These Times – My Life With Flying Nun Records.Archive
June 23, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Roger Shepherd: In Love With These Times – My Life With Flying Nun Records
In Love With These Times: My Life With Flying Nun Records Roger Shepherd HarperCollins The “inside story” of Flying Nun, the Little Record Label That Could (and did…and sorta still is…) is this year’s must-read New Zealand music book. In the way that Simon Grigg’s book about OMC was last year’s must-read, this should appeal […]Archive
May 26, 2014 by Simon Sweetman
The Ghost of Electricity: War Stories by Jon McLeary # 9 Chris
One of the few typos in my novel Manslaughter was on the back cover. Inkweed had got Chris Knox to write a nice review but the printer missed out his surname – “…a real page-turner – Chris…” Later that year I was out and about with Jane Bowron and we ran into him after seeing […]Archive
October 23, 2013 by Simon Sweetman
Great Kiwi Albums You Must Revisit: #12 The Indifferent Velvet Void
You should know by now if you’ve been reading these posts that the series is called Great Kiwi Albums You Must Revisit – but it’s actually about me revisiting them. And it’s about me as much as it’s about the album. It’s about how the album has impacted my life. I’m trying to tell the […]Archive
February 7, 2012 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 1633
The Tall Dwarfs, Throw A Sickie (1986) I love The Tall Dwarfs. Not really much more that needs saying. And any time that I miss them – or the solo albums by Chris Knox or Alec Bathgate – I put on a record and they’re there. This lo-fi/DIY/kitchen-sink stuff creates a feeling they are in […]Archive
January 8, 2012 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 1677
Chris Knox, Songs From 1990 [EP] (1990) The first day of my second year at university – one of the few that I made it up the hill that year (little to no exaggeration). I was lured by the pull of (finally) seeing Chris Knox live. I had heard a lot about him, from friends, […]Archive
December 2, 2011 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 1731
Barbara Manning, In New Zealand (1999) This beautiful mini-album – somewhere between and EP and a full-lengther (7 tracks, one gorgeous long, loping instrumental to close) – has been a favourite of mine for many years. I strolled in to a store for a browse, about 12 years ago now I guess (given the release […]Archive
November 12, 2011 by Simon Sweetman