NZ Beats - New Zealand's #1 Music Podcast http://www.nzbeats.com Home to the New Zealand Music Podcast. Where you can find the best music you have never heard! Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:19:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 2006-2007 nzbeats@gmail.com (NZ Beats - New Zealand's #1 Music Podcast) nzbeats@gmail.com (NZ Beats - New Zealand's #1 Music Podcast) 1440 http://www.nzbeats.com/images/podcastlogosmall.jpg NZ Beats - New Zealand's #1 Music Podcast http://www.nzbeats.com 144 144 Home to the New Zealand Music Podcast. Where you can find the best music you have never heard! NZ Beats - New Zealand's #1 Music Podcast NZ Beats - New Zealand's #1 Music Podcast nzbeats@gmail.com no no NZ Beats Show #77 – Sounday 2010 http://www.nzbeats.com/archives/193 http://www.nzbeats.com/archives/193#comments Sun, 24 Jan 2010 03:31:46 +0000 Ki http://www.nzbeats.com/?p=193 Sounday 2010 is almost upon us here in Christchurch and on todays show we’ll be celebrating with a selection of songs by kiwi musicians that will be performing at the all day event in Hagely Park on the 30th of January. The tracklist is as follows:

Congrates to Kyle, Immy and James for winning tickets to Sounday on the NZ Beats Facebook Page. See you all at Sounday.

]]> http://www.nzbeats.com/archives/193/feed 1 0:32:02 Sounday 2010 is almost upon us here in Christchurch and on todays show we’ll be celebrating with a selection of songs by kiwi musicians that will be performing at the all day event in Hagely Park on the 30th of January. The tracklist is as fol[...] Sounday 2010 is almost upon us here in Christchurch and on todays show we’ll be celebrating with a selection of songs by kiwi musicians that will be performing at the all day event in Hagely Park on the 30th of January. The tracklist is as follows: 00:16 – 40 Year – The Phoenix Foundation – Happy Ending Buy their albums on Amplifier and check out their myspace and website 04:31 – I Will Not Let you Down – Don McGlashan – Warm Hand Buy his albums on Amplifier and check out his myspace and website 08:34 – Half A World Away – Paul McLaney – Edin Buy his albums on Amplifier and check out his myspace 11:28 – Forgive/Forget – Nameless Sons Check out their myspace 15:45 – Perception – Electric Wire Hustle – Electric Wire Hustle Buy their album on Amplifier and check out their myspace and website 21:57 – Angels – P-Money Buy his albums on Amplifier and check out their myspace and website 26:45 – Amethyst Caverns – Module – Shatter Buy his albums on Amplifier and check out his myspace and website Congrates to Kyle, Immy and James for winning tickets to Sounday on the NZ Beats Facebook Page. See you all at Sounday. Podcast nzbeats@gmail.com no no NZ Beats Show #76 – Music Video Ed. http://www.nzbeats.com/archives/195 http://www.nzbeats.com/archives/195#comments Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:07:40 +0000 Ki http://www.nzbeats.com/?p=195 Welcome to the very first Music Video edition of the NZ Beats podcast. I doubt this will become a regular thing, but I thought it would be cool to do something special for the first podcast of 2010. Of course the audio versions are still available below, but to get the most out of this show I would suggest watching the video version. The playlist is as follows:

Click here to view the embedded video.

Go over to the NZ Beats Facebook Page for your chance to win tickets to Sounday 2010 and a full day of sun and good tunes.

]]> http://www.nzbeats.com/archives/195/feed 0 0:27:27 Welcome to the very first Music Video edition of the NZ Beats podcast. I doubt this will become a regular thing, but I thought it would be cool to do something special for the first podcast of 2010. Of course the audio versions are still available b[...] Welcome to the very first Music Video edition of the NZ Beats podcast. I doubt this will become a regular thing, but I thought it would be cool to do something special for the first podcast of 2010. Of course the audio versions are still available below, but to get the most out of this show I would suggest watching the video version. The playlist is as follows: Click here to view the embedded video. 00:16 – Liam Finn & Eliza Jane – Long Way To Go Buy their album on Amplifier 04:31 – Motocade – Oldest Trick In The Book Buy their albums on Amplifier and check out their myspace and website 08:34 – The Naked and Famous – All of This Buy their E.Ps on Amplifier and check out their myspace and website 11:28 – Dukes – Vampires Buy their album on Amplifier and check out their myspace 15:45 – Computers Want Me Dead – We Walk In Circles Buy their music on iTunes and check out their myspace and website 21:57 – David Dallas – Big Time Buy his albums on Amplifier and check out their myspace and website 26:45 – Kidz In Space – Downtime Buy their album on Amplifier and check out their myspace Go over to the NZ Beats Facebook Page for your chance to win tickets to Sounday 2010 and a full day of sun and good tunes. Podcast nzbeats@gmail.com no no NZ Beats Show #75 – The Lowest Highs http://www.nzbeats.com/archives/190 http://www.nzbeats.com/archives/190#comments Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:14:58 +0000 Ki http://www.nzbeats.com/?p=190 Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all. Hope you had a great holiday! On today’s show I’ll be playing some tracks I’ve been listening to over this wonderful time of year with my family and friends. I call them the Lowest Highs because although they are quietish tracks great for background music they are also wonderful songs in their own right with fantastic lyrics and gorgeous uplifting beats. I’m sure you’ll enjoy them as much as I do. Here’s the playlist:

Congrates to Mina Te Huna who won herself a great kiwi music CD “The Rainbow Throw” by Roy G and the BIVinators by simply joining NZ Beats on Facebook. Join today and you to could win albums and concert tickets!

A special thanks to all the listeners out there for tuning in over the last 2 years. I look forward to sharing more kiwi music with you in 2010. Now go listen to music, drink and be merry!

]]> http://www.nzbeats.com/archives/190/feed 0 0:28:06 Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all. Hope you had a great holiday! On today’s show I’ll be playing some tracks I’ve been listening to over this wonderful time of year with my family and friends. I call them the Lowest Highs[...] Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all. Hope you had a great holiday! On today’s show I’ll be playing some tracks I’ve been listening to over this wonderful time of year with my family and friends. I call them the Lowest Highs because although they are quietish tracks great for background music they are also wonderful songs in their own right with fantastic lyrics and gorgeous uplifting beats. I’m sure you’ll enjoy them as much as I do. Here’s the playlist: 00:24 – Under The Stars – Jan Hellriegel – All Grown Up Buy her albums on Amplifier and check out her myspace and website 04:22 – Tuesday Night – Artisan Guns – Bird & Bone Buy their E.P. on Amplifier and check out their myspace 08:06 – My Lonely Night – Jeremy P. Martin – Canon Buy his albums on CD Baby and check out his myspace and website 11:29 – Apple Pie Bed – Lawrence Arabia – Chant Darling Buy his albums on Amplifier and check out his myspace 14:56 – Chord – David Kilgour with lyrics by Sam Hunt – Falling Debris Buy his albums on Amplifier and check out his myspace 18:18 – Cocorone – Over The Atlantic – Dimensions Buy their albums on Amplifier and check out their myspace 23:19 – Of Everyone Around You – James Duncan – Hello-Fi Buy their albums on Amplifier and check out their myspace and website Congrates to Mina Te Huna who won herself a great kiwi music CD “The Rainbow Throw” by Roy G and the BIVinators by simply joining NZ Beats on Facebook. Join today and you to could win albums and concert tickets! A special thanks to all the listeners out there for tuning in over the last 2 years. I look forward to sharing more kiwi music with you in 2010. Now go listen to music, drink and be merry! Podcast nzbeats@gmail.com no no NZ Beats Show #74 – Summer Arrival http://www.nzbeats.com/archives/188 http://www.nzbeats.com/archives/188#comments Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:34:58 +0000 Ki http://www.nzbeats.com/?p=188 Summer seems to have finally found its way to New Zealand, so I’ve got a great selection of songs for you to relax to under a nice shaddy tree. The playlist is as follows:

Thanks for listening and make sure to join the new NZ Beats facebook fan page for your chance to win albums and tickets every month. Plus it’s a great place to share your new kiwi music finds and gig photos!

]]> http://www.nzbeats.com/archives/188/feed 0 0:25:31 Summer seems to have finally found its way to New Zealand, so I’ve got a great selection of songs for you to relax to under a nice shaddy tree. The playlist is as follows: 00:15 – Breathe It Out – JR Check out his myspace 04:31 [...] Summer seems to have finally found its way to New Zealand, so I’ve got a great selection of songs for you to relax to under a nice shaddy tree. The playlist is as follows: 00:15 – Breathe It Out – JR Check out his myspace 04:31 – Everything’s Changing – Kid Ace Check out their myspace 08:36 – Summer Flower – Stretch Please contact me if you know of any links to Stretch or their Music. 12:00 – Everything You Hear – Roy G and the BIVinators – The Rainbow Throw Buy their albums on Amplifer and check out their myspace and their website 15:56 – Come Home Mr Ill – Tommy Ill – Come Home Mr Ill Check them out on Amplifier and check out their myspace 19:00 – A New Low – Attention Management Please contact me if you know of any links to Attention Manaement or their Music. 22:31 – New Hope – Saturn Skies – Supernova Check out their Last FM profile and download their EP for free! Thanks for listening and make sure to join the new NZ Beats facebook fan page for your chance to win albums and tickets every month. Plus it’s a great place to share your new kiwi music finds and gig photos! Podcast nzbeats@gmail.com no no NZ Beats Show #73 – Rock and Metal http://www.nzbeats.com/archives/182 http://www.nzbeats.com/archives/182#comments Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:21:55 +0000 Ki http://www.nzbeats.com/?p=182 It’s all about the Rock and Metal in this podcast. So crank it up, make some room and get ready to break out the air guitar. Here’s the play list:

Like what you heard then check out the album review for Jealous Itch’s debut album on the site and leave a comment for your chance to win a sign copy! That’s right it’s really that simple and entries are open to everyone in the world!

]]> http://www.nzbeats.com/archives/182/feed 2 0:26:10 It’s all about the Rock and Metal in this podcast. So crank it up, make some room and get ready to break out the air guitar. Here’s the play list: 00:21 – Bad From The Good – Jealous Itch – Scratch Buy their album on [...] It’s all about the Rock and Metal in this podcast. So crank it up, make some room and get ready to break out the air guitar. Here’s the play list: 00:21 – Bad From The Good – Jealous Itch – Scratch Buy their album on Amplifier and check out their myspace and website 03:22 – Probe Droid – Filer with DJ Damon – The Bride of Brat Buy this track on Amplifier 07:27 – Mates With a Marxist – Clowndog – Bride of Brat Check out their myspace 10:50 – Faster Hooves – Head Like a Hole (HLAH) – Flick Y’self Off Y’Self Buy their albums on Amplifer and check out their myspace 13:55 – The Brain that Wouldn’t Die – The hasselhoff Experiment – Under the Influence Check them out on Amplifier 17:27 – Last Solstice – Beltane – Shadowplay Desolate Buy their track on Amplifier and check out their myspace and website 22:59 – Inconscient – Behold Thy End Check out their myspace Like what you heard then check out the album review for Jealous Itch’s debut album on the site and leave a comment for your chance to win a sign copy! That’s right it’s really that simple and entries are open to everyone in the world! Podcast nzbeats@gmail.com no no Scratch by Jealous Itch – Album Review http://www.nzbeats.com/archives/176 http://www.nzbeats.com/archives/176#comments Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:58:56 +0000 Ki http://www.nzbeats.com/?p=176 Scratch debut album by Jealous ItchJealous Itch formed in November 2008 and managed to play support for Def Leppard a mere seven days later! This was thanks to the tremendous amount of talent the band members bring to the table. Anton Jelicich, guitarist from the amazing ‘Stonehenge’ brought his fantastic axe skills. While Sean, Grant and Devlin provide the vocals as well as guitar and bass. That’s right, three vocalist that all have the stage presence of any professional front man. And let’s not forget the infamous Dave on drums who provides a great backing for the rest of the band. These guys were destined to become one of New Zealand’s leading Rock bands.

Recently Jealous Itch released their debut album ‘Scratch’. Right from the first riff of the first track ‘Something about Tradition’ I knew I was in for a good ride. The music is pure rock with production values that are unmatched with current upcoming kiwi bands.

Unlike other albums that are a mix of a few good singles and a bunch of B sides, ‘Scratch’ consists of 10 strong tracks. ‘Bad From The Good’ the 3rd track is foot stomping anthem that is bound for plenty of rotation on head bangers iPods.

Speaking of heavy rotation ‘The Reward’ the fifth track on the album has been a companion to me on my drive to work for the past two weeks. It’s catchy lyrics and consistent drum beat has me hooked. For some reason it also reminds me of my youth and listening to ‘Head Like a Hole’ (HLAH) for the first time.

All in all this album is a must get for all you long haired air guitar strumming, head banging rockers. Lucky for you, it’s should be pretty easy to find in all JB Hi-Fi stores, online in the iTunes store or at the official Jealous Itch website.

Jealous Itch was nice enough to send me a two signed copies of their album Scratch to give away. If you are interested in winning one of these albums then just leave a comment below. Remember to fill in your e-mail so that I can contact you if you win!

You can listen to some of Jealous Itch’s music on the following podcasts:

Show #24
Show #71
Show #73

Reviewed by Ki
Check out Jealous Itch’s myspace page
Check out Jealous Itch’s official website.

]]> http://www.nzbeats.com/archives/176/feed 8 NZ Beats Show #72 – Guess Whos Back http://www.nzbeats.com/archives/174 http://www.nzbeats.com/archives/174#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:06:16 +0000 Ki http://www.nzbeats.com/?p=174 Guess who’s back? Shadd…. wait no, NZ Beats is back. It’s been a little over a month since the last podcast. Sorry about that, but life just caught up with me. I had to finish me last month of my Post Grad Diploma while also workking full time. But enough excuses let’s get to the music. On this week’s podcast we have:

Tune in for the next podcast a be in to win one of two signed copies of Jealous Itch’s new album Scratch!

]]> http://www.nzbeats.com/archives/174/feed 0 0:30:00 Guess who’s back? Shadd…. wait no, NZ Beats is back. It’s been a little over a month since the last podcast. Sorry about that, but life just caught up with me. I had to finish me last month of my Post Grad Diploma while also workki[...] Guess who’s back? Shadd…. wait no, NZ Beats is back. It’s been a little over a month since the last podcast. Sorry about that, but life just caught up with me. I had to finish me last month of my Post Grad Diploma while also workking full time. But enough excuses let’s get to the music. On this week’s podcast we have: 00:12 – Best of Years – Nick Hohepa Buy his tracks on Amplifier and check out his myspace and website 03:31 – Sunsets for Singles – Gearloose – The Tenth March Buy his albums on Amplifier and check out his myspace and website 07:23 – Take Me Back – Restoration Buy their tracks on iTunes and check out their myspace and bebo 10:57 – MoneySack – St Liquor-ish – Lick Download his album on BandCamp and check out his myspace and facebook 14:35 – Got It Like Dat – Gimar Buy his tracks on Amplifier and check out his myspace 18:44 – Maubeuge – Psyrok feat. Li’l Sister Jen – Akinosuke Buy his tracks on Amplifier and check out his myspace and website 23:57 – We are Animate – Ghostwork Check out their myspace Tune in for the next podcast a be in to win one of two signed copies of Jealous Itch’s new album Scratch! Podcast nzbeats@gmail.com no no NZ Beats Show #71 – What’s New http://www.nzbeats.com/archives/171 http://www.nzbeats.com/archives/171#comments Sat, 05 Sep 2009 04:33:09 +0000 Ki http://www.nzbeats.com/?p=171 Show 71 is here and with it I bring you a wonderful array of talentd kiwi musicians, from the well known to the not so well known. From pop to reggae to rock, including a track with a motown feel to it as well as a track that wouldn’t go amiss on any Guitar Hero game. Here’s the playlist:

Head over to NZBeats.com and check out NZ Beats TV for some great kiwi music videos!

]]> http://www.nzbeats.com/archives/171/feed 1 0:27:40 Show 71 is here and with it I bring you a wonderful array of talentd kiwi musicians, from the well known to the not so well known. From pop to reggae to rock, including a track with a motown feel to it as well as a track that wouldn’t go amiss[...] Show 71 is here and with it I bring you a wonderful array of talentd kiwi musicians, from the well known to the not so well known. From pop to reggae to rock, including a track with a motown feel to it as well as a track that wouldn’t go amiss on any Guitar Hero game. Here’s the playlist: 00:09 – Hold You Close – Opensouls – Standing In The Rain Buy their albums on Amplifier and check out their myspace and website 04:20 – Till The Dance Is Over – The Checks – Alice By The Moon Buy their albums on Amplifier and check out their myspace and website 07:34 – Keep Calling – The Midnights Buy their album on Amplifier and check out their myspace and website 11:04 – It Ain’t Love – Topaz feat. Jewelz Buy her trackss on Amplifier and check out his myspace 15:22 – Califorme – Julian Temple Band – Quiet Earth Buy their albums on Amplifier and check out their myspace and website 18:45 – John Travolta On My Shoulder – degrees.K – Lifelike Buy their album on Amplifier and check out their myspace and website 23:15 – Something About Tradition – Jealous Itch – Scratch Buy their album on Amplifier and check out their myspace and website Head over to NZBeats.com and check out NZ Beats TV for some great kiwi music videos! Podcast nzbeats@gmail.com no no NZ Beats Show #70 – Catch Up http://www.nzbeats.com/archives/169 http://www.nzbeats.com/archives/169#comments Sun, 16 Aug 2009 09:42:17 +0000 Ki http://www.nzbeats.com/?p=169 Wow can’t believe that we are at Show 70 already! That’s just shy of 500 great kiwi songs shared with the world. Today’s show is no exception with seven songs sent to me by great kiwi musicians that I have been saving for a special occasion. Here’s the play list:

Check out NZ Beats TV for some great New Zealand Music Videos. Catch ya on the flip side.

]]> http://www.nzbeats.com/archives/169/feed 3 0:26:51 Wow can’t believe that we are at Show 70 already! That’s just shy of 500 great kiwi songs shared with the world. Today’s show is no exception with seven songs sent to me by great kiwi musicians that I have been saving for a special[...] Wow can’t believe that we are at Show 70 already! That’s just shy of 500 great kiwi songs shared with the world. Today’s show is no exception with seven songs sent to me by great kiwi musicians that I have been saving for a special occasion. Here’s the play list: 00:05 – I Got Options – Greg Johnson – Seven Day Cure Buy his albums on Amplifier and check out his myspace and website 04:06 – She Moves – Karnel Buy his song on Amplifier and check out his myspace 06:54 – Beautifully Deadly – Nat Rose – Golden Hour Buy her album on Amplifier and check out her myspace and website 10:17 – Get It Right – Tama Waipara – Sir+Plus And The Requirements Buy his albums on Amplifier and check out his myspace 12:58 – About The Sun – Superturtle Buy their albums on Amplifier and check out their myspace 15:33 – The Fourth World – Biff Merchants – Harold Buy their album on Amplifier and check out their myspace and website 21:21 – Disillusion – Tame Embrace Check out their Bebo page Check out NZ Beats TV for some great New Zealand Music Videos. Catch ya on the flip side. Podcast nzbeats@gmail.com no no NZ Beats Show #69 – Māori Language Week http://www.nzbeats.com/archives/167 http://www.nzbeats.com/archives/167#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:06:20 +0000 Ki http://www.nzbeats.com/?p=167 Kia ora and welcome back to NZBeats.com New Zealand is celebrating Māori Language Week. I thought I would get in on the action with seven Maori waiatas. Here’s the track list:

Hope you all enjoyed that as much as I did. Don’t be scared to speak a little Māori as well… remember it’s cool to kōrero.

]]> http://www.nzbeats.com/archives/167/feed 1 0:29:13 Kia ora and welcome back to NZBeats.com New Zealand is celebrating Māori Language Week. I thought I would get in on the action with seven Maori waiatas. Here’s the track list: 00:05 – E Papa – The Hebs – The Very Best of Th[...] Kia ora and welcome back to NZBeats.com New Zealand is celebrating Māori Language Week. I thought I would get in on the action with seven Maori waiatas. Here’s the track list: 00:05 – E Papa – The Hebs – The Very Best of The Herbs Buy their albums on Amplifier and check out their myspace 04:06 – Poi E – Dalvanius Prime – Patea Māori Club Buy their albums on Amplifier and check out their myspace 06:54 – Niniwa – Hinewehi Mohi – Oceania II Buy her album on Amazon 10:17 – Koingo Atu Nei Kia Koe – Ruia & Ranea – Our Music Vol. 1 Buy their album on Amplifier and here 12:58 – Te Whetu Marama – WVVLC – Waitahanui Buy their albums on Amplifier 15:33 – Kotahitanga – Oceania – Oceania Buy their album on Amazon 21:21 – Te Whanau a Tamanui Te Ra – Ebb – Loop Select 003 Sounds from Aotearoa Buy the album on Amplifier Hope you all enjoyed that as much as I did. Don’t be scared to speak a little Māori as well… remember it’s cool to kōrero. Podcast nzbeats@gmail.com no no