Gremlins - The Catalog Of Everything Cool In Ōtautahi Christchurch
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is!Gremlins are currently running a Boosted campaign for funding this September as part of the Boost Ōtautahi push currently happening. Here are two reasons you should donate right now:* Gremlins does great work by highlighting art & culture that is community first and profit second. Its one of the only platforms doing this work.* Every dollar donated is being matched - so if you donate $5 you’re actually donating $10.Please forego a coffee, a beer or cook instead of ordering Uber Eats and put those savings into this cause instead. Every little tiny itty bit counts which means YOU COUNT!I will be pledging $20 each week of September, what can you pledge? And remember I can see exactly who clicks that button and who doesn’t 👀Thanks for reading Mt. Noise! This post is public so feel free to share it.Mt. Noise is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Mt. Noise at mtnoise.substack.com/subscribe
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Ōtepoti powerhouse Pearly* on their debut album 'Not So Sweet'.
Pearly* have all the qualities you associate with guitar music being made in the deep south - and more.Yes, their music radiates an effortless ‘cooler than you’ charm. Yes, its some of the best guitar music being made in the world right now. Yes, theres a tightrope dance between sincerity and sarcasm. These are the things Ōtepoti Dunedin has been excelling in for ages.Pearly* have all that in bucketloads and more. They’re restless both musically and physically - following up their debut EP with a debut album in good time, playing some of their first shows outside of Dunedin, and impressing new audiences consistently. All the while securing plaudits from the industry at a level that can be difficult for Ōtepoti bands to achieve.I caught up with Joel (Guitar, Vocals) and Phaedra (Bass, Vocals) pre-soundcheck at Space Academy (Ōtautahi Christchurch) to talk about the formation of the band, the new album ‘Not So Sweet’ and the origin of the 90’s aesthetics of the band.Enjoy the interview and check out the debut record ‘Not So Sweet’.Mt. Noise is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Thanks for reading Mt. Noise! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Mt. Noise at mtnoise.substack.com/subscribe
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Ryan Nicol (Glacial Creative) | Mt Noise Podcast | #45
As any regular person does I have a sneaky look at the guitar pedals of bands as they setup. You often see reoccurring favourites - the Boss Digital Delays, a ProcCo Rats, Big Muffs etc.At a recent Space Academy show my routine checkout revealed one of the most unique and beautiful collections of pedals Id ever seen - wooden pedals with big knobs and rounded edges filled the board. Turns out that was the personal board of Ryan Nicol, that night playing in Ōtautahi band HOIHOI and his pedal board consisted almost of pedals he’d built entirely himself.You’ll also spot his pedals on the board of Aotearoa guitar icon Andrew Wilson of Die! Die! Die! and anyone else who was lucky enough to get their hands on his seriously small runs.In this interview we discuss all things pedals and noise, the intersections of creativity and practicality, and why everyone who grows up on a farm loves metal.If you prefer you can watch the interview on the Mt Noise Podcast YouTube Channel below.Follow Ryan over on Instagram @glacialcreative Get full access to Mt. Noise at mtnoise.substack.com/subscribe
László Reynolds is the guitarist / songwriter for NZ post-punk band Ringlets amongst other work including solo projects and collaborations. I caught up with László in a bed before soundcheck on the Lyttelton leg of their album release tour across Aoetearoa to discuss the bands latest record 'The Lord Is My German Shepard (Time For Walks)' out now on Flying Nun Records.And yes, this interview took place in bed.More From Ringlets Get full access to Mt. Noise at mtnoise.substack.com/subscribe
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Joel Cosgrove (EYEGUM)| Mt Noise Podcast #43
Joel Cosgrove is part of Wellington collective EYEGUM which has produced house parties, weekly club nights and two seperate festivals since its inception. I caught Joel on the Ōtautahi Christchurch stop of the EYEGUM Scenic Tour featuring Pearly* (DUN) and Cruelly (WGTN) to discuss the history of EYEGUM, what lessons Joel has learned putting on shows across the country and whether Gen Z cares about The Mint Chicks. EYEGUM’s Great Sounds Great Festival is happening this September 6th in Wellington “a multi-venue music and arts festival taking over Te Whanganui-a-Tara’s Cuba St precinct for one night only showcasing 40 of Aotearoa's best artists across 10 neighbouring venues.”Tickets are on sale now - get yours here!Thanks for reading Mt. Noise! This post is public so feel free to share it.Mt. Noise is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Mt. Noise at mtnoise.substack.com/subscribe
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