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The Bats
100,338 listeners
There are at least four bands called The Bats. 1. The Bats are an influential New Zealand rock band formed in 1982 in Christchurch by Paul … read moreThere are at least four bands called The Bats. 1. The Bats are an influential New Zealand rock band formed in 1982 in Christchurch by Paul Kean (bass), Malcolm Grant (drums), Robert Scott (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards) and Kaye … read moreThere are at least four bands called The Bats. 1. The Bats are an influential New Zealand rock band formed in 1982 in Christchurch by Paul Kean (bass), Malcolm Grant (drums), Robert Scott (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards) and Kaye Woodward (lead guitar, vocals). Though primarily a Christchu… read more -
The Clean
163,840 listeners
The Clean are an influential indie rock band that formed in Dunedin, New Zealand in 1978. The Clean soon forged a distinctive and quirky so… read moreThe Clean are an influential indie rock band that formed in Dunedin, New Zealand in 1978. The Clean soon forged a distinctive and quirky sound, inspired by punk filtered through to the relatively isolated New Zealand. Although they relea… read moreThe Clean are an influential indie rock band that formed in Dunedin, New Zealand in 1978. The Clean soon forged a distinctive and quirky sound, inspired by punk filtered through to the relatively isolated New Zealand. Although they released several chart-topping singles in their native country, T… read more -
The Verlaines
29,459 listeners
The Verlaines is a New Zealand rock band formed in 1981 in Dunedin and named after French poet Paul Verlaine. The origins of the band can … read moreThe Verlaines is a New Zealand rock band formed in 1981 in Dunedin and named after French poet Paul Verlaine. The origins of the band can be traced back to 1979 when the group's founder Graeme Downes took direct inspiration from fe… read moreThe Verlaines is a New Zealand rock band formed in 1981 in Dunedin and named after French poet Paul Verlaine. The origins of the band can be traced back to 1979 when the group's founder Graeme Downes took direct inspiration from fellow Dunedin group, The Clean, to form a band with Craig Eas… read more -
The Go-Betweens
222,901 listeners
The Go-Betweens were one of the most internationally influential indie rock bands from Australia, formed by guitarists Robert Forster (b. 1… read moreThe Go-Betweens were one of the most internationally influential indie rock bands from Australia, formed by guitarists Robert Forster (b. 1957) and Grant McLennan (1958-2006) in Brisbane in 1977. After disbanding in 1989, Forster and McL… read moreThe Go-Betweens were one of the most internationally influential indie rock bands from Australia, formed by guitarists Robert Forster (b. 1957) and Grant McLennan (1958-2006) in Brisbane in 1977. After disbanding in 1989, Forster and McLennan reformed the band in 2000 with a new line-up, however,… read more -
Straitjacket Fits
17,032 listeners
Straitjacket Fits formed in Dunedin, New Zealand in 1986 and were a prominent band in the Flying Nun label's second wave of the Dunedi… read moreStraitjacket Fits formed in Dunedin, New Zealand in 1986 and were a prominent band in the Flying Nun label's second wave of the Dunedin Sound. Like many of their stablemates, the band hailed from the southern city of Dunedin. They f… read moreStraitjacket Fits formed in Dunedin, New Zealand in 1986 and were a prominent band in the Flying Nun label's second wave of the Dunedin Sound. Like many of their stablemates, the band hailed from the southern city of Dunedin. They formed from the ashes of The Double Happys, a band comprised … read more -
David Kilgour
24,498 listeners
David Kilgour is from Dunedin, a city in the South Island of New Zealand. He first started playing guitar as a teenager in the late 1970s. … read more -
3Ds
16,786 listeners
3Ds was an alternative pop/rock band from Dunedin, New Zealand, together from 1988 to 1997. The band was made up of: * Dominic Stones —… read more3Ds was an alternative pop/rock band from Dunedin, New Zealand, together from 1988 to 1997. The band was made up of: * Dominic Stones — drums, tea * Denise Roughan — bass, keyboards, tambourine, vocals * David Saunders — guit… read more3Ds was an alternative pop/rock band from Dunedin, New Zealand, together from 1988 to 1997. The band was made up of: * Dominic Stones — drums, tea * Denise Roughan — bass, keyboards, tambourine, vocals * David Saunders — guitar, vocals * David Mitchell — guitar, mandolin, vocals A… read more -
Chris Knox
22,377 listeners
Chris Knox (born 2 September 1952 in Invercargill) is a New Zealand musician and cartoonist. Starting his vocal career with NZ punk band The Enemy in 1977, Knox has involved in the NZ music scene ever since. Frontman for the short-lived but energetic Toy Love and one half of the perpetually magic… read more -
Look Blue Go Purple
23,919 listeners
Dunedin, New Zealand (1983-1987) All woman combo from Dunedin, New Zealand formed of Denise Roughan (guitar, Vocals), Lesley Paris (Drums),… read moreDunedin, New Zealand (1983-1987) All woman combo from Dunedin, New Zealand formed of Denise Roughan (guitar, Vocals), Lesley Paris (Drums), Kath Webster (guitar), Francisca Griffin (bass), Norma O'Malley (Keyboards). Part of the New… read moreDunedin, New Zealand (1983-1987) All woman combo from Dunedin, New Zealand formed of Denise Roughan (guitar, Vocals), Lesley Paris (Drums), Kath Webster (guitar), Francisca Griffin (bass), Norma O'Malley (Keyboards). Part of the New Zealand underground explosion of the mid-1980's and wi… read more -
Close Lobsters
46,557 listeners
Close Lobsters are a Scottish indie pop band. According to legend, the band's name was derived from their inability to decide between … read moreClose Lobsters are a Scottish indie pop band. According to legend, the band's name was derived from their inability to decide between two prospective names: The Close and The Lobsters. First coming to prominence with the track "… read moreClose Lobsters are a Scottish indie pop band. According to legend, the band's name was derived from their inability to decide between two prospective names: The Close and The Lobsters. First coming to prominence with the track "Firestation Towers" on the NME's famed C86 compil… read more