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09.10.09

I don't feel well thanks to a rather large night at the NZ Music Awards... our congratulations go out to all the nominees and winners (details posted shortly). 

Whilst I sort myself here are: a couple of links to free stuff, our featured release of the day and our gig picks for this weekend... 

Free Download
The Great Hoax - SLEAZY FREAK

Wellington duo The Great Hoax bring you their debut EP Shapes, an experience said to be an experience in thinking outside the squares, circles, or other parameters.

From the writings/ramblings of modern philosopher Nick Swanson Aka SIKNIK and Guitar stylings of Chris Nowland, this EP is a collection of their original compositions played around Wellington In the last year.

To promote the EP, The Great Hoax has decided to giveaway their almost signature track Sleazy Freak, a gritty funky tune that uses both the bands sounds and different samples, to create an almost 70's vinyl sound.

Thanks to the band Sleazy Freak is free to download for a week from October 8th. 

Real Groove Magazine

Want a free copy of the latest Real Groove magazine? They have been giving away 2000 copies on a first in first served basis, there are still some left if you're interested...

Become one by being one of the first 2000 people to register your details and we'll mail you a copy of November's Real Groove. There is no catch. Just enter your details below and by the end of October you'll have a brand new issue of Real Groove magazine in your letterbox.  

Register for your free copy here.

Release of The Day
International Observer - Felt

Two years after the seminal Heard album was released, Tom Bailey aka International Observer returns with 11 more slices of delectable dub drenched delights, designed to bother bassbins worldwide.

Aside from his opening take on the classic House of the Rising Sun, Felt is an altogether deeper excursion into bass than its predecessors: beats are sparser and basslines heavier. It's a joyful affair though, with tracks peppered by his trademark horns and guitar riffs.

Felt is a welcome addition to the International Observer collection,
building on the lush ambience of Seen and the good grooves of Heard, in crafting some of his finest and most compelling work to date.

Weekend Gigs 

Here are our picks for live music as found on the Makuna gig guide this weekend.

For a full breakdown on whats on offer around the country have a look at Makuna   

Have a good one
Ed