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Alms For Children
542 listeners
Alms For Children was a New Zealand post punk band formed in Auckland in 1979 by school friends Paul Fogarty (guitar / bass) and Ben Hayman… read moreAlms For Children was a New Zealand post punk band formed in Auckland in 1979 by school friends Paul Fogarty (guitar / bass) and Ben Hayman (bass / guitar). After various line ups trials they were joined by Gary Charlton on vocals and Da… read moreAlms For Children was a New Zealand post punk band formed in Auckland in 1979 by school friends Paul Fogarty (guitar / bass) and Ben Hayman (bass / guitar). After various line ups trials they were joined by Gary Charlton on vocals and Daron Johns on drums. View wiki
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The Dabs
411 listeners
The Dabs was a New Zealand power-pop trio from Auckland that was active in the early 1980s. View wikiThe Dabs was a New Zealand power-pop trio from Auckland that was active in the early 1980s. View wikiThe Dabs was a New Zealand power-pop trio from Auckland that was active in the early 1980s. View wiki
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The Herco Pilots
815 listeners
Short-lived Auckland Post-Punk band, didn't play many gigs so they went around with a generator and played in places like motorway on-… read moreShort-lived Auckland Post-Punk band, didn't play many gigs so they went around with a generator and played in places like motorway on-ramps, or the Parnell TAB at 7am on a Saturday. Self-released two EPs on their own REM records in … read moreShort-lived Auckland Post-Punk band, didn't play many gigs so they went around with a generator and played in places like motorway on-ramps, or the Parnell TAB at 7am on a Saturday. Self-released two EPs on their own REM records in 1981. Harry Ratbag- Vocals/Bass Chris Williams- Vocals/Guita… read more
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Techtones
810 listeners
Techtones (also known as 'The Techtones') was a short-lived, obscure power pop/new wave band from New Zealand. They broke through… read moreTechtones (also known as 'The Techtones') was a short-lived, obscure power pop/new wave band from New Zealand. They broke through to limited success with their single "That Girl" in late 1980, released through Propell… read moreTechtones (also known as 'The Techtones') was a short-lived, obscure power pop/new wave band from New Zealand. They broke through to limited success with their single "That Girl" in late 1980, released through Propeller Records. They released their first and only album, "… read more
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Penknife Glides
476 listeners
Penknife Glides is a New Zealand band formed in 1980 when the Auckland punk scene was beginning to fragment. The band moved to England in J… read morePenknife Glides is a New Zealand band formed in 1980 when the Auckland punk scene was beginning to fragment. The band moved to England in July 1982, split in 1986, and subsequently re-united in the early-2010s. View wikiPenknife Glides is a New Zealand band formed in 1980 when the Auckland punk scene was beginning to fragment. The band moved to England in July 1982, split in 1986, and subsequently re-united in the early-2010s. View wiki
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The Newmatics
796 listeners
Auckland pioneering ska band The Newmatics split in 1983 after releasing a couple of catchy singles and one EP. They reformed in 2003. One … read moreAuckland pioneering ska band The Newmatics split in 1983 after releasing a couple of catchy singles and one EP. They reformed in 2003. One of their best known songs is the classic singalong 'Riot Squad'. It was released in 1981… read moreAuckland pioneering ska band The Newmatics split in 1983 after releasing a couple of catchy singles and one EP. They reformed in 2003. One of their best known songs is the classic singalong 'Riot Squad'. It was released in 1981 during the Springbox tour, but was in fact inspired by one of their gigs. View wiki
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The Spelling Mistakes
2,142 listeners
In their late 70's heyday, New Zealand's finest power pop/punk group The Spelling Mistakes only managed to release one and a half… read moreIn their late 70's heyday, New Zealand's finest power pop/punk group The Spelling Mistakes only managed to release one and a half singles despite being a popular live act with a Top 20 hit and a repertoire of around thirty exce… read moreIn their late 70's heyday, New Zealand's finest power pop/punk group The Spelling Mistakes only managed to release one and a half singles despite being a popular live act with a Top 20 hit and a repertoire of around thirty excellent songs. A double CD compilation featuring most (if not … read more
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The Screaming Meemees
1,571 listeners
The Screaming Meemees were one of the biggest post-punk new-wave pop bands in New Zealand in the early 1980s. The band formed in Auckland i… read moreThe Screaming Meemees were one of the biggest post-punk new-wave pop bands in New Zealand in the early 1980s. The band formed in Auckland in 1979, composed of vocalist Tony Drumm, guitarist Michael O'Neill, keyboard and bass player … read moreThe Screaming Meemees were one of the biggest post-punk new-wave pop bands in New Zealand in the early 1980s. The band formed in Auckland in 1979, composed of vocalist Tony Drumm, guitarist Michael O'Neill, keyboard and bass player Peter van der Fluit and drummer Jon "Yoh" Landwer.… read more
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Proud Scum
1,929 listeners
Proud Scum were one of the more notable products of the punk scene of late 70's in Auckland New Zealand. Offensive, naughty, boyish, a… read moreProud Scum were one of the more notable products of the punk scene of late 70's in Auckland New Zealand. Offensive, naughty, boyish, and above all, energetic. Jonathan Jamrag's polished garage band, the ultimate punk revivalist… read moreProud Scum were one of the more notable products of the punk scene of late 70's in Auckland New Zealand. Offensive, naughty, boyish, and above all, energetic. Jonathan Jamrag's polished garage band, the ultimate punk revivalists, with Jamrag (vocals), Rabbit (bass), and Bruce Hoffman (d… read more
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Toy Love
14,099 listeners
Toy Love were a New Zealand new wave/punk rock band that originated in Dunedin and was active from 1978 to 1980. Members included Chris Kno… read moreToy Love were a New Zealand new wave/punk rock band that originated in Dunedin and was active from 1978 to 1980. Members included Chris Knox, Alec Bathgate, and Paul Kean. After Toy Love broke up, Bathgate and Knox remained together as t… read moreToy Love were a New Zealand new wave/punk rock band that originated in Dunedin and was active from 1978 to 1980. Members included Chris Knox, Alec Bathgate, and Paul Kean. After Toy Love broke up, Bathgate and Knox remained together as the Tall Dwarfs. Kean was later a member of The Bats. In 2012… read more