Tim Finn started as a member of New Zealand's art-rock pioneers, Split Enz, and eventually emerged as one of the band's chief songwriters and most recognizable voices. He has also released a number of solo albums, and was for a time a member of brother Neil Finn's band Crowded House. He and Neil have also released two albums to date as Finn Brothers.
Opossom are a New Zealand trio featuring Kody Nielson and Michael Logie (formerly of The Mint Chicks) and Bic Runga. Their debut album "ELECTRIC HAWAII" was released June 1st, 2012 on Dark Summer Records.
Cities Between Us houses three Icelandic/Kiwi brothers Stefan, Jo, & Valdimar Einarsson along with Canadian Joshua Cottreau, And Kiwi/Sri Lankin Nimal Fernando. The band Formed in May 2007 in Toronto, Canada and is now located in Leeds, UK. Their sound is best described as 'Progressive, Aggressive, Rock' Influenced by acts such as AC/DC, Motley Crue, Muse, & Rise Against. The band sum themselves up best in their own words "We're not only passionate for the music we create but the music industry as a whole.
The Internationally Acclaimed Rock Spectacular! THE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE is exactly what it says, an experience. Everything about this concert, from the spectacular light show and crystal-clear sound to the soaring guitar solos, is inspired by a deep respect for the music of Pink Floyd. Both the musicianship and the attention to detail of this nine piece band are astonishing. Critics and audiences around the world have been unanimous in their praise for this extraordinary concert performance. Australia’s Adelaide Advertiser is a perfect example.
1. New Zealand metalcore band. The band changed their name in 2008 to Antagonist A.D. to avoid to confusion with other bands holding the same name.
2. Antagonist are a metalcore band from Whittier, California in the United States. In the rapidly changing and evolving world of heavy music, bands come and go faster than you can get a value meal at a fast food restaurant. Finding bands who are still slugging it out after a decade is a rare occurrence. What’s even more uncommon is finding a band who have recorded their most intense and career defining album 12 years into their career.
Starting in late summer 2007 and having numerous lineup changes, FCIC finally found a steady lineup in early 2008. Playing their debut gig in February and been going strong since. The band take the typical scremo structure and mix it up in there own way. With their new EP "Here You Stand Alone" to be released in Summer 2008 and gigs up and down the country planned.
Archers were formed in 2010 in Portland, OR by brothers Mike and Chris Cantino. influences: television/neon boys, the wipers, new zealand, lou reed/tvu, the soft boys, pavement, the fall, the clash, the who, twisted village, shoes, the feelies, sonic youth, rich hell, gbv, dino jr, kinks, mayo thompson, C86, mahler
Steve Abel is a New Zealand born singer songwriter. His songs have been described as elemental, beautiful and haunting. Abel's debut album Little Death (2006) was described as "a hidden treasure in the New Zealand music scene," and Abel was labelled "an extraordinarily good songwriter" by the Alternatui Awards which named Little Death 2006 Album of the Year. His follow up album FLAX HAPPY (2008), which features Texan chanteuse Jolie Holland, was equally well received with on critic labelling Abel as "In a community of poet troubadours" (Nick Bollinger, Radio NZ)
The Expendables' distinctive live performances and unique brand of music, described as an eclectic mix of genre-bending rock, reggae and surf, have charmed audiences far and wide. Rapidly approaching status as a full-time touring act, the band is a rising star on the West Coast. To date, The Expendables has performed with in-demand musical acts such as Slightly Stoopid and reggae legend Eek-A-Mouse; appeared live on the Vans’ Warped Tour; and hosted its own radio show on The Santa Cruz X 103.
BiOMORTAL is influenced by bands like: Devin Townsend Band, Strapping Young Lad, Metallica, Fear Factory, Dillinger Escape Plan, Megadeth, Pantera, Korn, Nirvana, Radiohead, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Rammstein, Pink Floyd, Danny Elfman, Eddie Van Halen, Enya, Vaughan Williams, Klaus Badelt and Elliot Goldenthal.