Mt Noise

I’ve always loved the Directors Commentary. I’ve also always loved the Liner Notes on vinyl records. What would happen if you smashed those two concepts together? You’d get this podcast!
Featuring Adam Hattaway & Elmore Jones who comprise the principal songwriters for Adam Hattaway & The Haunters discussing their latest record ‘Hot Variety’ as we listen to the record track by track, telling stories about the writing, recording and enjoying of the record from their personal points of view.
This episode is a bit experimental I guess so make sure if you have thoughts on it to let me know!
You can also watch the entire episode (as well as previous episodes) on the Mt Noise Podcast YouTube channel.



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Soft Bait (Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland) make groove forward post-punk infused rock with droll and often hilarious lyrics about the absurdity of everyday life in the modern age.
I caught the band on tour in Ōtautahi Christchurch supporting their new album ‘Life Advice’ out now on Flying Nun Records and had a chat about how it feels to be Soft Bait two albums in.
Thanks to Soft Bait for the time and thanks to you for listening! You can watch the interview below if that’s more your vibe on the Mt Noise Podcast YouTube channel.
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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 👀
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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’.

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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


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