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| − | ==17 February - Site update (finally!) == | + | ==2 July - Shihad FVEY to be released on August 8== |
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| − | The Winery Tour is in full swing, with only 7 shows to go. Catch The Adults perform a reportedly psychadelic-infused set while you can. Details are under the Winery Tour ad on the right of your screen.
| + | Exciting news about Shihad's forthcoming album, FVEY, to be released on August 8 in New Zealand and August 16 in Australia. The press release straight from Warner NZ is below. |
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| − | Check out all the tour fun on [https://www.facebook.com/theadultsnz The official Adults Facebook page], read the reviews as they come in on our [[Reviews]] page, and read some of the press articles on our [[The_Adults_Articles |articles ]] page. Adults Wiki administrators are more active on Facebook/Twitter lately, so check out our [https://www.facebook.com/TheAdultsWiki Adults Wiki Facebook page].
| + | "Shihad have announced the release of their brand new album,FVEY (pronounced, Five Eyes), on Friday, August 8. The album, the ninth studio album from the band, is also available to pre-order at all digital and physical retailers now. Recorded in December last year at Auckland’s legendary York Street Studiowith Killing Joke frontman,Jaz Coleman at the production helm, FVEY sounds unlike anything Shihad have done before. When frontman Jon Toogood, drummer Tom Larkin, bass payer Karl Kippenberger and guitarist Phil Knight reconvened in Melbourne during the winter of 2013 for a lock down writing session it was a natural move to conjure up a brutal set of songs. |
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| + | "Total brutality from start to finish," says Larkin. |
| | + | "Because," says Toogood, "we make really good heavy metal and heavy rock and we know |
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| | + | The album’s first single, the relentless and heavy, ‘Think You're So Free’, has been serviced to New Zealand radio today and is on sale now at iTunes. All iTunes pre-orders of the album will automatically include an instant download of the single. |
| | + | According to Toogood, injustice is a strong lyrical motif throughout the record. |
| | + | “I just wanted to talk about the widening gap between the rich and the poor, and the ugly conclusion of free market capitalism when it goes crazy without any constraints and how it's a soulless and selfish, disgusting void. My intention for the record was to illuminate that for myself and just to say what was in my head rather than grumbling about it on Facebook." |
| | + | Not that he wants to be a poster boy for the underdog and standing up for injustice. "This is a personal record for me and I don't have the answers. I'm still working things out." |
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| − | ==5 December - Winery Tour promo video==
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| − | Jon & Julia speak about the upcoming Winery Tour in this promo piece.
| + | FVEY will be released in a number of different formats –an 11-track standard album (available on CD and digitally); a limited CD only edition featuring the standard album and four bonus tracks; an iTunes exclusive version featuring the standard album, a bonus track and the ‘Think You’re So Free’ music video; and a 180g double LP vinyl with 11 tracks. All formats of FVEY are now available to pre-order at all digital and physical retailers. Get your copy from [https://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/fvey/id890349139 iTunes], [http://shop.jbhifi.co.nz/music/shihad-fvey.htm JB Hi-Fi] or [http://www.mightyape.co.nz/search?i=All&prev=&s=shihad+fvey&SearchButton=Search Mighty Ape]." |
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| + | Listen to 'Think You're So Free' here on [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sULErbM7zEo YouTube]. |
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| − | ''[http://winerytour.co.nz winerytour.co.nz]''
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| − | ==11 November - Julia Deans performing as part of The Sea Shepherd Fundraiser in Auckland on Nov 13==
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| − | More treats for those in AK-Land:
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| − | *Julia will be performing as part of the Sea Shepherd Fundraiser on November 13 at the Galatos. The show starts at 8 and tickets are $50, however Julia will most likely be performing after 9pm due to her commitments to the wonderful (and must-see) [http://www.the-edge.co.nz/brel.aspx Brel]. Support the Sea Shepherd, and one of the few real efforts to save our whales and our oceans. Details at [http://www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/29356/Sea-Shepherd-Fundraiser.utr Under The Radar].
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| | + | ==30 May - Ladi6 upcoming tour== |
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| − | * Shayne Carter will be DJ'ing on December 11 as part of the Who Shot Rock & Roll exhibition happening at the Auckland Art Gallery, tickets are cheap ($15). Details at [http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/2012/who-shot-rock-roll-photographic-history-1955-present/auckland Eventfinda].
| + | After an extensive tour of the northern corners of the earth, Ladi6 is coming home to play 13 shows across New Zealand, with support from Team Dynamite - and there's a new single to boot. More details and the brand new video on the [http://www.ripitup.co.nz/music/ladi6-with-team-dynamite-nz-tour/ Rip It Up website]. |
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| − | And finally, "The Adults with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra" album was released on November 2, so don't forget to pick up your CD from all good record stores, [http://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/CD/The-Adults--Live-With-The-CSO/20954714/ Mighty Ape], [http://www.marbecks.co.nz/detail/index.lsd?catalogID=1052274 Marbecks], and [http://shop.jbhifi.co.nz/music/pop-rock/the-adults-in-concert-with-the-christchurch-symphony-orchestra/65446 JB Hi-Fi] (support the tragically dying art of physical CDs while you still can)! For those who like their music purely digital, the tracks are also on [https://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/the-adults-+-live-with-the-cso/id570925455 iTunes].
| + | In other news, if you're interested in the history behind sometimes-Adult Aaron Tokona's former legendary band Weta, The Rock has been hosting Iconic NZ Rock albums and Weta's album Geographica features in its entirety with commentary from Aaron. You can listen to Aaron [http://www.therock.net.nz/Weta-takeover-Rock-Nights/tabid/1466/articleID/29700/Default.aspx on The Rock's website]. |
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| − | ==8 November - Adults collaborator Anika Moa playing a free show tonight in AKL==
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| − | Another late notice update, but If you're in Auckland & aren't off to support Julia & Jon at Brel tonight (or want to catch some pre-Brel entertainment), Adults collaborator Anika Moa, plus Boh Runga & Hollie Smith, will be performing a free show at 7pm at Shore City Takapuna.
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| − | But if you plan on going for a dip afterwards at the beach afterward, the water's still a little on the chilly side... Be warned, and enjoy!
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| − | Check Shore City's website for info [http://www.shore-city.co.nz/trends-events Shore-City.co.nz].
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| − | The trio are also on the Winery Tour circuit, so don't fret if you're out of town. Details for the Winery Tour are below.
| + | Shihad's Fish Album also featured, and you can also listen to it with commentary from Tom Larkin also on [http://www.therock.net.nz/Shihad-The-Fish-Album-Rock-Nights-takeover/tabid/1466/articleID/29743/Default.aspx The Rock's website]. |
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| − | ==25 October - The Adults jump on board the Classic Hits Winery Tour 2013==
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| − | The Adults will perform on the Classic Hits Winery Tour 2013, alongside Fat Freddy's Drop, Anika Moa, Boh Runga and Hollie Smith.
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| − | The tour kicks off kicks off at Matakana on Feb 2 and travels to wineries all over the country.
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| − | Tickets go on sale from November 5 from the [http://winerytour.co.nz Winery Tour website] and from Ticketmaster.
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| − | '''Tour dates:'''
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| − | Saturday 2 February: Ascension Wine Estate, Matakana
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| − | Sunday 3 February: Tutukaka Marine Reserve, Tutukaka
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| − | Tuesday 5 February: Brunton Road, Gisborne
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| − | Wednesday 6 February (Waitangi Day): Church Road, Napier
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| − | Friday 8 February: Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North
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| − | Saturday 9 February: Alana Estate, Martinborough
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| − | Sunday 10 February: Tui Brewery, Mangatainoka
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| − | Tuesday 12 February: Sentry Hill Estate, New Plymouth
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| − | Saturday 16 February: The Mud House Winery & Café, Waipara
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| − | Sunday 17 February: Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
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| − | Tuesday 19 February: Waitiri Creek, Gibbston
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| − | Friday 22 February: Neudorf Vineyards, Upper Moutere
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| − | Saturday 23 February: Neudorf Vineyards, Upper Moutere
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| − | Sunday 24 February: Villa Maria Winery, Blenheim
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| − | Friday 1 March: Wharepai Domain, Tauranga
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| − | Saturday 2 March: Villa Maria Winery, Auckland
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| − | Sunday 3 March: Mystery Creek, Hamilton
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| − | ==21 October - Toogood on National Radio, and Adults VNZMA nominations==
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| − | On Saturday Jon Toogood was on National Radio talking to Kim Hill about the upcoming Brel Tribute, working with The Adults, and Shihad. You can listen to it on [http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/saturday/audio/2536146/playing-favourites-with-jon-toogood Radio New Zealand's website].
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| − | Also The Vodafone New Zealand Awards nominations were announced earlier in the month. The Adults' self-titled album has been nominated for Album of the Year, and "[[Nothing To Lose (song) | Nothing To Lose]]" is up for Vodafone Single of the Year. The awards will be held on November 1 in Auckland at 7.20pm.
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| − | If you feel like going along and cheering them on for us, tickets are $25 and are available from [http://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/event/24004930876D1408?artistid=1258317&majorcatid=10005&minorcatid=0 Ticketmaster]. The Awards include performances by Kimbra, Gin Wigmore, The Black Seeds, Annah Mac, Six60, Home Brew and a special tribute to Legacy Award recipients Toy Love.
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| − | ==8 October - The Adults - Live with the CSO being released==
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| − | The [[Gig 20120601|gig that The Adults played with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra]] was recorded and 10 songs will be released. This will be as a bonus CD out November 2.
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| − | ===Press Release===
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| − | (Yes Sara's lovely photo was used in the press release can see more of them on the [[Photos_20120601|gig's photo page]])
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| − | On June 1st this year, The Adults joined forces with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra at the CBS Canterbury Arena, for a one-night only concert performing their entire album, including their hits ‘Nothing to Lose’, ‘One Million Ways’ and ‘A Part of Me’. Each track was performed as new ensemble pieces, beautifully arranged by Hamish Oliver, Claire Cowan, Steve Bremner & Stephen Small and accompanied by a 48 piece orchestra under the guidance of internationally renowned conductor, Hamish McKeich.
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| − | From Friday, November 2, the audio of this now legendary show will be available on, THE ADULTS + LIVE WITH THE CSO. The 2-CD package will include the original album as well as an additional; bonus disc of 10 tracks recorded Live with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and mixed by Radio New Zealand producer, Andre Upston.
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| − | The single from the album, ‘Anniversary Day (Live with the CSO)’ will be serviced to radio and TV on Monday, October 22nd. See the stunning video here: [http://youtu.be/SHKpf6-mSWk http://youtu.be/SHKpf6-mSWk]
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| − | The Adults is the brainchild of Shihad frontman Jon Toogood, joined by industry legends Shayne Carter (Dimmer / Straitjacket Fits) and Julia Deans (Fur Patrol).
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| − | ‘Nothing to Lose’, the first single from The Adults’ debut album was nominated for a Silver Scroll last year and the band are currently a finalist for two 2012 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards including ‘Single of the Year’ and ‘Album of the Year’.
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| − | THE ADULTS + LIVE WITH THE CSO will be available from Friday, November 2.
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| − | ==27 September 2012 - Brel: The Words & Music of Jacques Brel==
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| − | Julia Deans and Jon Toogood, along with Jennifer Ward-Lealand and Tama Waipara, Leon Radojkovic and others, take on and interpret the world of Belgian musician Jacques Brel at the Silo Theatre in Auckland from November 1-24.
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| − | Read more about the upcoming performances at the [http://silotheatre.co.nz/brel Silo Theatre website]. Tickets are available from [http://www.the-edge.co.nz/brel.aspx The Edge].
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| − | Here's a taste of Brel's music to get you started. One can only speculate as to whether any French will remain in the theatre's adaptation, but there's only one way to find out!
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| − | ==9 July 2012 - Anniversary Day nominated for the 2012 Silver Scroll Awards==
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| − | Following on from last year's nomination for "Nothing To Lose", this year The Adults' "Anniversary Day" is amongst the finalists for 2012.
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| − | Read about the finalists here [http://thecorner.co.nz/2012/07/09/silver-scroll-award-2012-longlist-announced/ at The Corner.co.nz].
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| − | All the best to the team.
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| − | ==22 June 2012 - CD giveaway comp now active!==
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| − | I've got 2 copies of The Adults' self-titled CD to give away to anyone who can come up with the best/worst pun involving "The Adults" band name and/or band members' names.
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| − | So if you want a CD, or know anyone who does, pass the message on.
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| − | Competition is open to everyone, no matter where in the world you are.
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| − | Go to our [https://www.facebook.com/TheAdultsWiki Facebook] page to enter!
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| − | ==13 June 2012 - The Adults to play at Nelson Winter Music Festival on July 14==
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| − | The Adults are taking their string adaptations to Nelson with the help of La Vida Quartet for the Nelson Winter Music Festival on July 14.
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| − | <blockquote> "Innovative & Adventurous Collaboration: After 22 years at the helm of New Zealand's most loved rock band, Jon Toogood had built up a treasure trove of musical connections.
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| − | Luckily for us they collided in this exciting project for one night only!
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| − | Jon is joined by Fur Patrol's Julia Deans, Steve Bremner with his orchestral background and Shayne Carter from alternative bands such as Straightjacket Fits and Dimmer for this unique Nelson collaboration with La Vida.
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| − | Nelson's own vibrant, stylish string quartet is made up of Clare Corban-Banks on viola, Margaret Jackson and Helen Tippler on violin and Kate Sherwood on cello" - [http://nelsonwinterfestival.co.nz/the-adults/ Nelson Winter Music Festival website] </blockquote>
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| − | Earlybird tickets are available now from [http://www.ticketdirect.co.nz/Event/Details/56408 Ticketdirect] for $45, or $75 if you'd like a ticket and a meal at Harry's Bar.
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| − | *[http://www.harrysnelson.co.nz/ Harry's Bar Nelson website]
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| − | *[http://lavidaquartet.co.nz/ La Vida Quartet website]
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| − | ==12 June 2012 - The Adults Wiki is now on Facebook==
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| − | We've finally joined the Facebook empire. We'll keep you updated, and now and again, I like to give things away.
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| − | Preliminary giveaway details are on that Facebook page, so if you're interested, have a look.
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| − | And if you're really keen, you can 'like' us too. [https://www.facebook.com/TheAdultsWiki The Adults Wiki on Facebook].
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| − | ==29 May 2012 - Parking details for the CSO show on Friday June 1 in Chch==
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| − | Due to a sports event happening on the same night as The Adults perform with the CSO in Christchurch, streets will be closed and diversions will be in place around the venues. If you haven't already received an email, click the image to the right to find out more.
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| − | Tickets are still available from Ticketek [http://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/Show.aspx?sh=THEADULT12#.T40X1Nn9OSo here].
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| − | ==24 May 2012 - Your last chance to catch Shayne Carter and Dimmer live==
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| − | A little late notice, but if you're in Auckland tonight, it's your last chance to see Shayne Carter and Gary Sullivan perform with Dimmer, as the final curtain falls on the band.
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| − | Dimmer will also be playing Wellington on Saturday night.
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| − | Dimmer, 24 May, Kings Arms, Auckland
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| − | Dimmer, 26 May, Bodega, Wellington
| + | ==27 May - Hollie Smith upcoming AKL shows== |
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| − | At the time of writing, online sales are no longer available for the Kings Arms gig and we are unsure if door sales will be available.
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| − | Tickets available for the Wellington show from [http://www.undertheradar.co.nz/utr/tour/id/2077/title/Dimmer---The-Farewell-Shows.utr Under The Radar].
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| | + | * May 30 at Orleans on Customs Street - this is an unplugged show which includes a 2-course meal and tickets are limited at 100 only. More details at [http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/2014/hollie-smith2/auckland?utm_campaign=also-visited-events&utm_medium=click-through&utm_source=2014%2Fhollie-smith-with-special-guests%2Fauckland%2Fnewton Eventfinda]. |
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| − | Also on Saturday, Julia Deans will be speaking at the Q Theatre in Auckland as part of the NZ Music Month Summit. It's free, so make sure you head along.
| + | * June 11 at The King's Arms, with Sunshine Sound System, MC Tali, King Kapisi and The Means. [http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/2014/hollie-smith-with-special-guests/auckland/newton Eventfinda]. |
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| − | Q Theatre, May 26, 1.30-2.30pm.
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| − | More details [http://events.stuff.co.nz/2012/nz-music-month-summit/auckland here] on stuff.co.nz.
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| | + | Ms. Smith is reportedly off to the northern part of the world after these shows, so catch her while you can. |
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| − | ==15 May 2012 - The Adults will be releasing a iTunes only Deluxe edition==
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| − | # One Million Ways
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| − | # A Part of Me
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| − | # A New Beginning
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| − | # Reunite
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| − | # Nothing To Lose
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| − | # Sleep me Tight
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| − | # Most Important
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| − | # Up And Gone
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| − | # Everyday I Wake Up
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| − | # Long Way Off
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| − | # Anniversary Day
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| − | # Please Wake Up
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| − | B-Sides & Remixes:
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| − | #What People Think
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| − | #Middle of The Universe Pt.1
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| − | #Please Wake Up (Misled Convoy Remix)
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| − | #Long Way Off (Simon Beeston Remix)
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| − | #Nothing To Lose (Dan Aux Remix)
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| − | #A Part of Me (Magik Johnson Mix)
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| − | #Middle of The Universe Pt.2
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| − | #Nothing To Lose (Optimus Gryme Remix)
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| − | #Short Change
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| − | # Reunite
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| − | # Up and Gone (Live at the Lab)
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| − | # Sleep Me Tight (Live at the Lab)
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| − | # Everyday I Wake Up (Live at the Lab)
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| − | # A Part of Me (Live at the Lab)
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| − | # One Million Ways (Live at the Lab)
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| − | # Long Way Off (Live at the Lab)
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| − | ==14 May 2012 - New video for Reunite==
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| + | * Julia Deans will be playing Both Sides Now: Julia Deans Sings Joni Mitchell on June 4 and 8 at the Town Hall in Auckland. Details at [http://www.aucklandlive.co.nz/bothsidesnow.aspx the Auckland Live website]. |
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| − | ==May 1 2012 - The Adults on Good Morning, May 1==
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| − | Julia Deans and Jon Toogood helped start New Zealand Music Month bright and early, with a couple of live acoustic performances and an interview on TVNZ's Good Morning.
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| − | Watch it [http://tvnz.co.nz/good-morning/extra-010512-adults-video-4859851 here on the TVNZ website]!
| + | We apologise for being tardy and neglecting to advertise a few concerts by Ms Deans that have happened over the last month or so, and we encourage you to follow the individual artists on social media for up-to-date information, if you haven't done so already. |
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2 July - Shihad FVEY to be released on August 8
Exciting news about Shihad's forthcoming album, FVEY, to be released on August 8 in New Zealand and August 16 in Australia. The press release straight from Warner NZ is below.
"Shihad have announced the release of their brand new album,FVEY (pronounced, Five Eyes), on Friday, August 8. The album, the ninth studio album from the band, is also available to pre-order at all digital and physical retailers now. Recorded in December last year at Auckland’s legendary York Street Studiowith Killing Joke frontman,Jaz Coleman at the production helm, FVEY sounds unlike anything Shihad have done before. When frontman Jon Toogood, drummer Tom Larkin, bass payer Karl Kippenberger and guitarist Phil Knight reconvened in Melbourne during the winter of 2013 for a lock down writing session it was a natural move to conjure up a brutal set of songs.
"Total brutality from start to finish," says Larkin.
"Because," says Toogood, "we make really good heavy metal and heavy rock and we know
how to make it sound really big."
The album’s first single, the relentless and heavy, ‘Think You're So Free’, has been serviced to New Zealand radio today and is on sale now at iTunes. All iTunes pre-orders of the album will automatically include an instant download of the single.
According to Toogood, injustice is a strong lyrical motif throughout the record.
“I just wanted to talk about the widening gap between the rich and the poor, and the ugly conclusion of free market capitalism when it goes crazy without any constraints and how it's a soulless and selfish, disgusting void. My intention for the record was to illuminate that for myself and just to say what was in my head rather than grumbling about it on Facebook."
Not that he wants to be a poster boy for the underdog and standing up for injustice. "This is a personal record for me and I don't have the answers. I'm still working things out."
FVEY will be released in a number of different formats –an 11-track standard album (available on CD and digitally); a limited CD only edition featuring the standard album and four bonus tracks; an iTunes exclusive version featuring the standard album, a bonus track and the ‘Think You’re So Free’ music video; and a 180g double LP vinyl with 11 tracks. All formats of FVEY are now available to pre-order at all digital and physical retailers. Get your copy from iTunes, JB Hi-Fi or Mighty Ape."
Listen to 'Think You're So Free' here on YouTube.
30 May - Ladi6 upcoming tour
After an extensive tour of the northern corners of the earth, Ladi6 is coming home to play 13 shows across New Zealand, with support from Team Dynamite - and there's a new single to boot. More details and the brand new video on the Rip It Up website.
In other news, if you're interested in the history behind sometimes-Adult Aaron Tokona's former legendary band Weta, The Rock has been hosting Iconic NZ Rock albums and Weta's album Geographica features in its entirety with commentary from Aaron. You can listen to Aaron on The Rock's website.
Shihad's Fish Album also featured, and you can also listen to it with commentary from Tom Larkin also on The Rock's website.
27 May - Hollie Smith upcoming AKL shows
Hollie Smith has two upcoming shows in Auckland:
- May 30 at Orleans on Customs Street - this is an unplugged show which includes a 2-course meal and tickets are limited at 100 only. More details at Eventfinda.
- June 11 at The King's Arms, with Sunshine Sound System, MC Tali, King Kapisi and The Means. Eventfinda.
Ms. Smith is reportedly off to the northern part of the world after these shows, so catch her while you can.
22 May - NZ Music Summit this weekend
- This coming Saturday May 24 is the annual NZ Music Summit at the Auckland Museum. It features a talk by Shayne Carter on Songwriting Development from 3-4.30pm. The summit features a variety of other NZ musicians and managers including Craig Pearce, Jordan Luck and Iva Lamkum.
- Julia Deans will be playing Both Sides Now: Julia Deans Sings Joni Mitchell on June 4 and 8 at the Town Hall in Auckland. Details at the Auckland Live website.
We apologise for being tardy and neglecting to advertise a few concerts by Ms Deans that have happened over the last month or so, and we encourage you to follow the individual artists on social media for up-to-date information, if you haven't done so already.
