Last year I saw the wonderful Purple Pilgrims playing with Gary War. They sounded ethereal, heavenly creatures from another world (actually Christchurch via Hong Kong ). Gary War in contrast was messy, harsh electronica. They share an EP (see above pic). After the gig I started this mix.

Purple Pilgrims played last week at St Kevin’s Arcade here in Auckland as part of the May day celebration.  Again a real treat and I was inspired to finish this mix.

Great gigs and those willing to spend $8 can see them back in Auckland this coming weekend playing with Avoid!Avoid at the Whammy Backbar. See you there. (click on the image below for ticket info)

Gary War

Fat White Family

Gauntlet Hair

I like this band’s Josef K vibe. Looking for a live vid. In the meantime, this …

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Hookworms

Again I can’t find a copy of this song played live so instead…

Buy their music here.

Jessica Lea Mayfield

Big fan. She has recently left her country roots and has gone grungy.

No vid so …

http://jessicaleamayfield.com/unknown-big-secret/

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A Sunny Day in Glasgow

No vid..

Buy them here

Amen Dunes

At last.

Buy Love here

Vigo Rising

Cough Cool

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https://coughcool.bandcamp.com/

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