Summer Sunday was a stunner! Thanks to the bands, crew and of course, everyone who came along and made it an epic day out! You can check out more choice photos at Summer Sunday's Facebook
Photos by Georgia Schofield
FLY MY PRETTIES IV
The Fly My Pretties IV tour has come to a close. Thanks to everyone involved including the cast, crew and fans who made it possible! Look out for more photos on Facebook and the album, which will drop in early 2012.
Photos by Masanori Udagawa
STANDING IN SILENCE AT THE MERCURY THEATRE
As expected, Standing In Silence at Auckland's Mercury Theatre was beautiful. Thanks to all who made it happen!
The Fly My Pretties Summer Showcase tour was a roaring success combining an all new cast lineup, wine quaffing vineyard goers, extreme weather conditions and stunning new songs. Thanks to all who made the Pegasus Bay and Black Barn shows such an extravaganza! To see more highlights from the Showcase spectacular, check out the Pretties' Facebook.
ERU DANGERSPIEL BRINGS THE FUNK!
Riki Gooch's mind blowing behemoth, Eru Dangerspiel, went out in style! Thanks to the band, crew & fans. To relive the outrageously funky, freaky & mind-bending show, head to Loop's Facebook to see some amazing shots from both performances!
THE BEAUTY THAT WAS STANDING IN SILENCE
Rhian Sheehan's Standing In Silence was a stunner. Thanks to all the cast, crew and those who showed their support by heading along. Check out Loop's Facebook page to see some breathtaking shots of the special, thought-provoking and emotionally charged masterpiece that was the performance of Standing In Silence!
FLY MY PRETTIES - WRAPPED FOR 2009
Fly My Pretties A Story shows have now landed for the final time. Thanks to all the cast, crew, special guests and of course the fans! Look out for more photos and FMP merchandise on LOOPshop soon...
Turnaround: is the much-awaited second single from AHoriBuzz. Available now from iTunes!
THE KARLMARX PROJECT
Production duo and brothers, Isaac Aesili and Mark McNeill, are intergalactic maestros, “Karlmarx”.
They've just released their debut album "The Karlmarx Project" which is receiving a digital & Limited Edition CD release. You can download it from iTunes or buy a limited copy from LOOPShop now!
STANDING IN SILENCE - ON iTUNES
Rhian Sheehan's masterpiece, "Standing In Silence" is available on iTunes
QUICK LINK TO LOOP CATALOGUE
Click here to view the entire LOOP Catalogue on Facebook with direct links to iTunes & LoopShop (shipping worldwide).
When first listening to this artist you may think you've stumbled across a hidden b-side gem from your favourite UNKLE, The Streets or even Radiohead record, but no, instead it's independently recorded and released, Yule.
JAYSON NORRIS ALBUM "FREEDOM TWENTY EIGHT" OUT NOW
Jayson's album is available from all good record stores, LOOPShop or iTunes!
THE MIDNIGHTS RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM "OUTSIDE"
You can get your hands on a copy of The Midnights debut album "Outside" from LOOPshop or download it from iTunes
MYSTRO SAVES THE DAY WITH NEW E.P. DIGMUND FREUD!
Here to save the day and the minds of his peers is MYSTRO, as he delves deep into his own psyche, pulling out eight tracks for his new E.P. DIGMUND FREUD, which serves as a hip hop therapy session to those in need.
Digmund Freud (digital only). Get it from iTunes now!
YES KING - ROCK THIS WORLD!
Yes King shuffle pieces of hip hop, dancehall, disco, ragga and ska to craft a truly textured and smoking good sound that is laid down on their album ‘Rock This World’. Rooted in Jamaica, the sound retains a strong London vibe and creates a new atmosphere for the dance floor. Get it from iTunes now!
NEW ON ITUNES!
Turnaround: is a funky number reminiscent of 70's Stevie and the much-awaited second single from A Hori Buzz. Like Cairo Knife Fight, A Hori Buzz is Aaron Tokona (also the front man of legendary band, Weta) and Nick Gaffney.
Tommy Illl: is the debut LP from indie rapper, Tommy Ill. With rhymes that tackle the everyday issues of hangovers, heartache and bills set to vintage soul tracks slightly askew, a party is never too far away.
Great News For The Modern Man: Live at the Auckland Town Hall: sees NZ's musical heavy weights join forces with Riki Gooch for a riveting one-off show as the band Eru Dangespiel. Expect a mix of jazz, soul & funk wazz outs! Or, buy the DVD
Ivanhoe: is the self-titled EP from the Strom brothers (Antix, Fiord). Featuring a collective of electronic music producers, guest vocalists and songwriters, expect this fresh approach to electronic indie-pop to send you dancing your way into cyber space.
Bridging The Pacific Vol. 2: is the second snapshot of the extensive LOOP catalog. A compilation available only on iTunes, it features tracks from some of the hottest talent released on LOOP. It's a bargain with 20 tracks for only $15.99!
50Hz: classic "Seek Know More" featuring vocals from Ladi6 has finally been added to iTunes! Packaged with five remixes (four of which have only ever had limited release on vinyl) these tracks are like newly discovered musical treasure.
Coast: up-and-coming three piece, who are inspired in equal parts by the East Coast where they hail from, the mana they share and a combined passion for music. The result of this fusion has been captured on their debut self-titled EP, which combines intricate soulful rootsy grooves moulded with rock soundscapes.
The Midnights: Having just released their debut album "Outside", the group's first single off the album, “Silhouette”, is an infectious low-fi gem.
Jayson Norris: has just released new single "Window". The catchy song is set to be a classic - it's already loved by loads of Kiwis who have seen him perform when they were in London on their O.E.
Raashi Malik: Known for her collaborations with Wellington band, Rhombus, Malik combines her “graceful, honeyed silken tones” with a mixture of soul/jazz fusion & traditional Indian folk to create her enchanting debut solo release.
A Hori Buzz: Their first single seems to be rather at odds with their name and myspace declaration "All Hori, all night"; as they offer up a soulful and undeniably sophisticated groove. Featuring stunning vocals by Roz Langton.
NEW LOOPKASTS - FREE TO DOWNLOAD!
It's official, LOOP is now 9 years old! To mark the anniversary, Mikee Tucker has begun a retrospective journey through the back catalogue of LOOP Recordings Aot(ear)oa and is documenting it in a series of six LOOPkasts. Click here here to download the first two! Stay tuned for Parts 3-6 of the LOOP History LOOPkasts.
TOMMY ILL - COME HOME MR. ILL VIDEO
SURFAID - THE MUSIC
You can help save lives by purchasing this awesome conscious compilation featuring Michael Franti, John Butler, Bob Marley, Thievery Corporation, Crowded House with Eddie Vedder... find out more and order here!
Send Mark Rae and Rhys Adams, to Jamaica and you get Yes King. Shuffling Hip Hop, Dancehall, Disco, Ragga and Ska they craft a truly textured and smoking good sound that's laid down on 'Rock This World'.