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Primmers
806 listeners
Auckland group formed in 1978 featuring Karel van Bergen, Cliff Skeats Gravelle, Chris Malloy, Miriam Ludbrook and Dave Bebb. After doing … read moreAuckland group formed in 1978 featuring Karel van Bergen, Cliff Skeats Gravelle, Chris Malloy, Miriam Ludbrook and Dave Bebb. After doing an afternoon 5 song demo at Broadcasting House with Brian Staff producing, 'Funny Stories… read moreAuckland group formed in 1978 featuring Karel van Bergen, Cliff Skeats Gravelle, Chris Malloy, Miriam Ludbrook and Dave Bebb. After doing an afternoon 5 song demo at Broadcasting House with Brian Staff producing, 'Funny Stories' and 'You're Gonna Get Done' features on AK… read more -
The Terrorways
1,041 listeners
Starting out as Rooter, they were the start of the second wave of New Zealand punk bands, formed by fans of the first wave. Original line-up was John No-One (vocals), Peter Hoffman (guitar), Kerry Buchanan (drums), and Jonathan Jamrag (bass). They appeared at Zwines in April 1978 and, as with all… read more -
Suburban Reptiles
2,259 listeners
Along with The Scavengers, the Suburban Reptiles are acknowledged as one of New Zealand's first punk bands. Formed in Auckland in Febr… read moreAlong with The Scavengers, the Suburban Reptiles are acknowledged as one of New Zealand's first punk bands. Formed in Auckland in February 1977, the group was founded by art students Simon Grigg (who later became their manager) and … read moreAlong with The Scavengers, the Suburban Reptiles are acknowledged as one of New Zealand's first punk bands. Formed in Auckland in February 1977, the group was founded by art students Simon Grigg (who later became their manager) and bassist Billy Planet (a.k.a. Will Pendergrast), and was late… read more -
The Spelling Mistakes
1,971 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 -
The Scavengers
1,611 listeners
The Scavengers were formed in Auckland during the mid-70s. They were four graphic art students, bent on playing a brash form of street rock… read moreThe Scavengers were formed in Auckland during the mid-70s. They were four graphic art students, bent on playing a brash form of street rock, and with a knack for ludicrously silly stage pseudonyms. The Scavengers are best known for their… read moreThe Scavengers were formed in Auckland during the mid-70s. They were four graphic art students, bent on playing a brash form of street rock, and with a knack for ludicrously silly stage pseudonyms. The Scavengers are best known for their punk nuggets 'Mysterex' and 'True Love'… read more -
Marching Girls
1,601 listeners
Spawned out of first generation punkers The Scavengers, the Marching Girls were a stripped down, and more new wave focused attempt for Ronn… read moreSpawned out of first generation punkers The Scavengers, the Marching Girls were a stripped down, and more new wave focused attempt for Ronnie Recent, Johnny Volume and Des Hefner. They re-recorded The Scavengers' 'True Love… read moreSpawned out of first generation punkers The Scavengers, the Marching Girls were a stripped down, and more new wave focused attempt for Ronnie Recent, Johnny Volume and Des Hefner. They re-recorded The Scavengers' 'True Love', and appeared on the punk anthology AK79 (which was expan… read more -
Alms For Children
486 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 -
Toy Love
13,218 listeners
Toy Love was a New Zealand new wave/punk rock band that originated in Dunedin and was active from 1978 to 1980. Members included Chris Knox… read moreToy Love was 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 th… read moreToy Love was 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 -
The Newmatics
662 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 -
The Screaming Meemees
1,360 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