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December 2, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Ducks Unlimited: Get Bleak [EP]
Ducks Unlimited Get Bleak (ep) Bobo Integral Records I haven’t been this hooked on a simple little four-song EP for some time – but I can’t stop listening to Get Bleak, the debut set from Toronto-based Ducks Unlimited.Archive
November 8, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 223
David Kilgour, Bobbie’s a girl (2019) David Kilgour – something about how he plays the guitar and what he chooses to say and the phrasing of both, well it’s somehow a description of New Zealand’s isolation and contentment and it’s hard to further articulate, but there’s something warm and safe and interesting about David’s music […]Archive
October 30, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
David Kilgour & The Heavy Eights: Bobbie’s a girl
David Kilgour & The Heavy Eights Bobbie’s a girl Merge I think Nick Bollinger said it best (he often does) when talking about David Kilgour’s songs. He was speaking specifically to the lead single from this new album (Smoke You Right Out Of Here) – and if you want to hear his exact words click […]Archive
May 10, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Five Songs For Friday: 29 – Dunedin
A big week for Dunedin – for various reasons happy and sad. Shayne Carter’s excellent memoir is on the shelves. The Martin Phillipps and The Chills doco is out and about and worth seeing – but sadly it’s R.I.P Malcolm Black. So some tribute posts to some of my favourite Dunedin songs – or at least songs from artists connected to that city.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 29, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
The Ghost of Electricity: War Stories by Jon McLeary # 113 Flying Nun
There’s been so much written about them already but I thought I’d chime in with my experience with the label and its people. The Spines came to it after being disillusioned at Jayrem. I’d met Roger Shepherd several times over the years at gigs and he’d always expressed interest in the band so it was […]Archive
October 14, 2015 by Simon Sweetman
The Shifting Sands: Cosmic Radio Station
The Shifting Sands Cosmic Radio Station Fishrider It’s no surprise that the music of The Shifting Sands not only evokes what many think of now as “classic era” Flying Nun/Dunedin Sound bands – The Verlains, The Chills, The Clean, et al – after all Michael McLeod studied under Graham Downes at Otago University and has […]Archive
July 30, 2015 by Simon Sweetman
The Best Guitarist in The World: # 4 – David Kilgour
It was only recently, a couple of years ago, that I stumbled onto the best way to describe David Kilgour: his approach, his playing, his position. I considered him a nonchalant phenomenon. In fact I’d borrowed the term – overheard it on a Paul Kelly song many years earlier. But it seemed to sum up […]Archive
June 26, 2015 by Simon Sweetman
DJ Setlist: The Shakedown, San Fran, Friday, June 26, 2015
Sam Hunt and David Kilgour released The 9th and were at the San Fran to promote their record, Sam did a set too and then Kilgour and The Heavy 8s had a full set also. Great gig. I was the DJ for before and after…so here’s the tunes I rolled out… Pre: 1. Linton Kwesi […]Archive
June 24, 2015 by Simon Sweetman