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August 8, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
V/A: Better Already – The Songs of Al Park
Various Artists: Better Already: The Songs of Al Park ALP Records/Southbound An intriguing compilation, this. One that works very well too – the songs are fine, strong, interesting. Sometimes great. But the talent involved would mean fans would want to get on board anyway. Delaney Davidson, Marlon Williams, Barry Saunders, Adam McGrath….it’s a package-tour without the tour. This […]Archive
October 8, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Harry Lyon: To The Sea
Harry Lyon To The Sea Norm Records/Southbound Harry Lyon’s debut solo album arrives on the back of his storied career as one of the key members of iconic Kiwi bands Hello Sailor and Coup D’Etat; someone who long ago proved themselves as singer, songwriter and team player – and then went on to involve himself […]Archive
May 27, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
CZARFACE & MF Doom: Czarface Meets Metal Face
CZARFACE & MF Doom Czarface Meets Metal Face Silver Age/Southbound 36 Chambers, Tical, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Liquid Swords, if Metal Face can’t quite hold a candle to these seminal hip-hop releases the flame is, at least, still a-flicker. Czarface, the supergroup comprised of the Wu’s Inspectah Deck and duo 7L & Esoteric had […]Archive
February 28, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Ghost Town: Sky Is Falling
Ghost Town Sky Is Falling Ghost/Southbound Ghost Town is a new band/collaboration between drummer Bryan Shaw, singer/pianist Mark Beesley and guitarist/singer/producer Jed Town. Town’s many monikers include the mighty Fetus Productions – but this pioneer of Kiwi-flavoured post-punk and electronica/noise/performance-art is here in a relaxed country/ish mode – his love of Beatles melodies to the […]Archive
June 25, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Delaney Davidson: Devil In The Parlour
Delaney Davidson Devil In The Parlour Voodoo Rhythm Records/Southbound Here is Delaney Davidson’s latest – and his contribution to Record Store Day’s aim for offering exclusives: a six-track vinyl EP with hand-designed, screen-printed cover in a limited edition of 300. The music is the best distillation, to date, of the experience of seeing what Davidson […]Archive
April 11, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Dweezil Zappa: Via Zammata’
Dweezil Zappa Via Zammata’ MRI/Southbound Buried deep in this brand new album by Dweezil Zappa is a song called Just The Way She Is, it’s the record’s penultimate track in fact. And it has hints of Joe Walsh about it, the way it moves from lovely and laconic pop ballad to fiery guitar workout and […]Archive
April 7, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Record Store Day 2016: Southbound Records
April means Record Store Day and this year it’s Saturday, April 16. Our friends at Southbound Records always put on a great day, they believe in first-come-first-served for the special RSD releases and will have over 250 exclusive on-the-day/for-the-day titles in-store. They’ll also have coffee and baking for customers – with doors open from 9.00am. […]Archive
April 4, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Short Film: For The Record – Southbound Record Shop
Check out this cool short film by Camaraderie – it’s specifically about Southbound Record Shop in Auckland, but within that it’s about records, our love of the format, what we find; a wee film that celebrates vinyl enthusiasts. For The Record – Southbound Record Shop from Camaraderie on Vimeo. A film where kiwi music enthusiasts share their […]Archive
March 28, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Will Wood: Magpie Brain & Other Stories
Will Wood Magpie Brain & Other Stories Lyttelton Records/Southbound Here is the second solo album from Will Wood. It’s a gem – containing a range of emotions, meditations, diary entries and a couple of knees-up country-folk bangers too. A wide range of song crafting on display here, and whether Wood’s deftly finger-picked guitar and calm […]Archive
March 8, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
V/A: God Don’t Never Change – The Songs of Blind Willie Johnson
Various Artists: God Don’t Never Change: The Songs of Blind Willie Johnson Alligator Records/Southbound Tribute albums are always a tricky prospect – who are they for? Fans and those in the know are interested in the original source, and when we’re talking blues purists it might be hard to get them to bend to cover […]Archive
December 2, 2015 by Simon Sweetman