SpartacusR.
When The Fever Takes Hold.
Wellington six-piece psychedelic psychonauts Spartacus R have just released their long-awaited album When the Fever Takes Hold. Spartacus R have developed an enigmatic profile in their hometown through their groundbreaking productions for the New Zealand Fringe Festival, Spartacus R in Octophonic (Fringe 07) and Spartacus R's Delusions (Fringe 08) which featured a live audio-visual extravaganza set to original 3D film vignettes and showcased on TVNZ's One News.
Recorded at Wellington's legendary The Surgery with the production wizardry of Dr Lee Prebble (Phoenix Foundation, The Black Seeds, TrinityRoots), it features eight tracks – some of which are long psychedelic rock jams to immerse the listener in an aural experience not delivered by any other New Zealand band. That quest for an original listening experience has seen Spartacus R develop a head-spinning live act. Based on a foundation of blues, rock and funk, Spartacus R break loose on stage with sprawling soundscapes that explores as much as it entertains.

Catalogue no.
SPAR-CD1

NZ$26.00
[$29.00 NZ residents]

Brent Morrissey.
Echoes - In A Trackless Land
Brent Morrisseys second CD of New Zealand folk music displays the strong Celtic roots of much traditional New Zealand music.

Catalogue no.
MORR-CD1

NZ$22.50
[$25.31 NZ residents]

Galloway.
The Closer You Get The Better I Look.
Galloway is a two piece side project of singer/songwriter/guitarist Alan Galloway. Alan is a founding member of Wellingtons long standing group Lets Planet, who have supported international artists such as REM Crowded House, Throwing Muses and Paul Kelly. Alan has embarked on a solo album based around the acoustic guitar, teaming up with singer and percussionist Mo Blishen. Strong on melody and interstingly lyrical the Galloway sound centres on an intertwining of male/female vocals with a strong acoustic acompaniment. Galloway are primarily an originals band but they also include a few interesting covers.

Catalogue no.
GALL-CD1

NZ$16.99
[$15.00 NZ residents]

Susan de Jong & Friends.
U.S. Odyssey.
Twelve original Blues, Soul and Gospel songs written by Christchurch songwriter Nigel Spiers and performed by Susan de Jong and friends; Carmel Courtney, Mike Arthur, Nigel Spiers and the CPIT "Ooh Ya YA 'Gospel Choir. Susan is a senior Tutor at the Christchurch School of Jazz, lecturing in Jazz voice, choral singing and ensembles. The Ooh Ya YA Gospel Choir is fomred from musicians enrolled in the CPIT Jazz Degree, they are Lucy Blackmore, Conradin Klaiss, Liam Muir, Bridget MGregor, Sarah Cannan, Karena-Tui Miles-Hemopo, Carolyn Shaw, Jonathon Breakwell and Brooke Love.

Catalogue no.
JONG-CD1

NZ$22.00
[$24.95 NZ residents]

Masef.
Music & Soul.
Joe Amstad is the mastermind behind this four piece band and is the songwriter that leads this talented group of musicians playing a fusion of reggae tinged with funk, rock, soul and hip hop vocals. The music is original and written so we can all relate to the stories. George Westrupp lays the foundations with drums. Helen Carter plays saxophone, Camina Chin lays the fat, funky bass lines, and Joe plays the guitar skank licks and provides the lead vocals. Real Love is their signature track and you can't help but want to move to this. "Masef stand for 'Music and Soul equals Freedom'. It's not a reggae album but an organic fusion of the bands musical influences arriving ready for summer. An essential purchase to add to your Kiwi collection" Rob McGreggor, Wanaka Sun, December 2007.

Catalogue no.
MASF-CD1

NZ$25.00
[$28.95 NZ residents]

Desert Road Band
Drink Us Pretty
Formed in Wellington NZ in 1993 Desert Road Band Started life as a songwriting Duo Andy Maggot McGee and Gordon Spike Barrell , 2 greasy mechanics from the wasteland of Palmerston North ( voted most boring town in the world recently ). The city is famed for its student drunkeness and high population of panelbeaters. Anyway enough of that. Due to extreme nepotism ,we where offered a spot at the inaugural Mountain Rock Festival, and a full band line up, ( Including the extremely talented Darren Watson think he might be on this sight somewhere ?, check his work out ) was hastily put together, we actually rocked the joint so decided to keep playing together with a few tweaks in the line up and the addition of the extremely talented axe man Greg Turner. We played tons of gigs and festivals, Our first album "Bananafoot" sold about 750 copies. We struggled like hell and ran out of puff, same old story down here in NZ, we managed to get together in 2001 for a bit of a recording session, and the results have just been released as our second album " Drink Us Pretty"

Catalogue no.
ROAD-CD1

NZ$22.50
[$25.95 NZ residents]