Another day?
15.03.10
Gidday, hope you all had a cracking weekend and are all set for this new week. It's going to be a busy one, what with the release today of Hollie Smith's latest album which we'll take a look at in just a moment but first a quick look back to last week, for those that missed it, the new Phonenix Foundation single...
Free Download:
The Phoenix Foundation - Buffalo
The Phoenix Foundation's new album will be released in NZ on Monday 26th of April, BUT, now for a very limited time you can download the first single & album title track - Buffalo!
This ephemeral experience is augmented by the addition of the non-album b-side Dickheads Abound, a special bonus track that comes with the single. This b-side lends this download the air of the cassingles of yester-ninety-year, but in the digital realm, and for free. It's like yesterday, tomorrow and we recommend you download it today.
Hope you enjoy the new single!
Please note, folks, that this offer is only available from today until next Wednesday (the 17th) (of March) (2010).
Release Of The Week
Hollie Smith - Humour and the Misfortune of Others
At last the long wait is over, Hollie Smith is back and ready to release her second studio album Humour and the misfortune of others on 15th March 2010.
Humour and the misfortune of others is a musical endeavour through which Smiths sultry voice guides the listener across an eclectic sound-scape of emotion, incorporating elements of soul, funk, blues and psychedelia.
The cathartic musical experience of Humour and the misfortune of others occurred at Waiuku's Revolver Studios under the guidance of Wellington multi instrumentalist and producer Rikki Gooch. The album was largely recorded live with minimal takes due to a strong bond between Gooch, engineer Brent Stanton, Smith and the prowess of Smiths band members, Darren Mathiassen (drums), Tyson Smith (guitar) and Creete Haami (bass). This bond is demonstrated on songs Finding Home and Will You Be The One which required no editing during the final cut.
The first single Mamma was released to radio in early February and reminds audiences of Smiths signature style of music: a battle between soul and funk entwining the electricity of Smiths spine tingling powerful voice with soulful gospel with thick basslines.
Gigs
Here are our pick for live music for this week as found on the Makuna gig guide.
Tuesday 16 March |
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To Beat With Her Heart ft Charlotte Yates, Mahina-Ina Kaui, Kerryn Fields |
Galatos |
$25 pre $20 students &seniors |
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Wednesday 17 March |
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Racket Bar |
FREE |
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Minuit, DJ FunknSloCuts |
No.8 Wired |
unknown |
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St Patrick's Day Klezmer Special ft Oy Azoy, The Klezmer Rebs |
Bodega |
$5 door |
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Thursday 18 March |
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Help for Haiti Fundraiser ft Little Bushman, Hikoikoi, Olmecha, more |
San Francisco Bathhouse |
$20 waged $15 unwaged |
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Josephine Costain |
Careys Bay Hotel |
$20 door |
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Jess Chambers, Uni and her Ukulele, Meredith Axelrod |
The Ruby Lounge |
$20 pre $20 door |
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House of Shem |
No.8 Wired |
unknown |
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The DeSotos |
Hotel Bristol |
FREE |
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The Fourmyula |
Windsor Castle |
$25 pre |
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Connan Mockasin - Album Release |
Al's Bar |
$23.50 pre |
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Friday 19 March |
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Connan Mockasin - Album Release |
Chicks Hotel |
$23.50 pre |
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San Francisco Bathhouse |
$31 pre |
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The Verlaines |
Toto Montecristo Room |
$20 pre |
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The DeSotos |
Te Kairanga Winery |
unknown |
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Tin Soldiers |
The Watusi |
$5 pre $5 door |
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Nathan Haines |
Leigh Sawmill Cafe |
$35 pre |
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Minuit, DJ FunknSloCuts |
ReFuel |
$20 pre $15 OUSA students |
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For a full breakdown on whats on offer around the countries pubs and clubs take a look at Makuna
Have a great day
Ed
