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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.

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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 […]

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May 9, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

Steve Braunias: The Scene of the Crime

The Scene of the Crime: Twelve Extraordinary True Stories of Crime and Punishment Steve Braunias HarperCollins I stopped only on the other side of calling Steve Braunias our greatest writer when reviewing the small, self-published volume of political satire – because not only is he funny and engaging, sharp, wise, wordy and worldly, he also […]

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May 1, 2014 by Simon Sweetman

Dave McArtney: Gutter Black – A Memoir

Gutter Black: A Memoir Dave McArtney Harper Collins Dave McCartney’s memoir arrives just a year after his passing. He had delivered the manuscript just a few weeks out from his ultimate deadline. And it’s a wonderful book – worth reading, worth having. There are times when McArtney’s prose recalls the way his guitar lines would […]