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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
October 25, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
On Song: Five Years Old/Five Years On
Five years ago I released a book. On Song looked at 30 of the best New Zealand songs, 30 of my favourites. We started with a long list of at least 100 songs and whittled and whittled. I say ‘we’ – I am referring to the publisher, Penguin. And me. I was commissioned to write […]Archive
September 21, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast: Episode 82 – Wayne Bell
Welcome to episode 82 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and Le Petite Chocolat. I was in Auckland for a brief visit so I made the most of potential-podcast time and finally caught up with Wayne Bell. Wayne is a drummer, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist. I’ve met Wayne a few times across the […]Archive
September 4, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Fazerdaze: Morningside
Fazerdaze Morningside Flying Nun For her debut full-lengther, Amelia Murray (aka Fazerdaze) build something of a sunny patio to extend the view of her bedsit pop. Bask in the reverb-drenched guitar textures and little pokes and prods from keyboard lines. It’s a simple – limited – palette. But it’s everything you need. It’s instantly recognisable, […]Archive
August 29, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 507
Garageland, Last Exit To Garageland (1996) This felt like such a breath of fresh air to me when it was released – well, maybe that’s not even quite right; it wasn’t entirely fresh, perhaps it was rather obvious where it all came from, but it was such a strong collection of songs. So much so […]Archive
August 21, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 512
Bressa Creeting Cake, Bressa Creeting Cake (1997) I loved Bressa Creeting Cake – only saw them a small handful of times but such a great band. I remember reading about them, first formed as Breast Secreting Cake and then they took on these pseudonyms – becoming Joel “Bressa”, Geoff “Creeting” and Ed “Cake”. So Bressa […]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
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
January 17, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Come Back Garageland: All Is Forgiven
They named themselves after a great song by The Clash. A good start. But before I had even worked that out I was kinda struck by their song Struck. My mate who I shall refer to here only as Justin (because, well, that’s his name) knew how to play this song. And one night, after […]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