To many, the country of New Zealand conjures of images of posh British travellers and a hairy fat man called Peter Jackson.
It’s not really famed for its credible indie bands. So you may be surprised to learn that when it comes to indie music, this country is in fact oozing with talent. And the March issue of Clash gives two of these Antipodean artists the recognition they truly deserve, with features on psychedelic popsters The Ruby Suns and current Bella Union favourite, Lawrence Arabia. James Milne, aka Lawrence Arabia, has given us his top ten Kiwi bands to check out…
Click on the links below to visit the band’s MySpace page.
The Phoenix Foundation – MySpace
Connan Mockasin – MySpace
The Sneaks – MySpace
Panther and the Zoo – MySpace
Cassette – MySpace
Street Chant – MySpace
The Family Cactus – MySpace
Cool Rainbows – MySpace
The Mint Chicks – MySpace
Bandicoot – MySpace
Words by April Welsh
