Radio Tairua 88.3FM is always happy to receive the latest in New Zealand music direct from artists and/or labels. This page features NZ musicians and their work to help them reach a wider audience. The station ensures maximum exposure and airplay through its Scheduled Shows and Thursday Request Day.
If you think your music would work on Radio Tairua 88.3FM don't be shy, contact the station. We'll do all we can to get it out there to the masses. For those of you listening to the station or checking out this page, enjoy the tunes. Support NZ Music - its some of the very best in the world!
$LAVE COLLECTIVE - SWAMPCITY COMPILATION 2010
A compilation put together by the $lave Collective featuring artists from Manawatu, New Zealand. Includes songs from $lave bands and guests. Currently available at $lave gigs and from Mango Music, Palmerston North, for $5. Click on "more" for full track listing. All artists feature @ www.myspace.com or use Radio Tairua link to $lave Collective website
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[www.slave.co.nz/]
Saturday 6 March 2010
TAHUNA BREAKS - BLACK BROWN & WHITE
In the two years since the release of 'Reflections' Tahuna Breaks has been busy touring, writing & recording. The 8-piece band are pleased to announce their new tunes are ready for public ears. "Black Brown & White" was recorded in December 08 with the infamous Dr Lee Preeble at the Surgery Studio in Wellington and features 13-tracks in true Tahuna Breaks style - a diverse mix of soul, funk, blues, roots & reggae. Click on Radio Tairua link to website for more info on artist, music & gigs
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[www.tahunabreaks.com]
Monday 1 March 2010
THE NOMAD - SELECTED WORKS
Featured recently on the Baby Faced Assassin's Recovery Fix, Radio Tairua 88.3FM is grateful to Daimon Schwalger (aka The Nomad) for providing the station with a limited edition copy of his album "Selected Works". Click on the Radio Tairua link for "more" info about this album, or go to The Nomad's website for more info about the artist and his complete works
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Saturday 6 February 2010
TEHIMANA KERR - DEFAMATION OF CHARACTER
Featured recently on the Baby Faced Assassin's Recovery Fix, Radio Tairua 88.3FM is grateful to Tehimana Kerr (aka Jetlag Johnson of Fat Freddy's Drop) for providing the station with a limited edition copy of his debut solo album. Click on the Radio Tairua link for "more" info about the artist, the album & how to purchase it or to check out his myspace page
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[www.myspace.com/jetlag111]
Sunday 31 January 2010
DJ JAMES ASHWIN - SUMMER GROOVES 09-10
Thanks to DJ James Ashwin for sharing his sexy summer grooves in anticipation of ESSENTIAL with Dick Johnson @ The Cyprus Tree, Tairua on 29 December 2009. James has toured NZ with P-Money, Mobin Master, Klaas & played alongside Paul Van Dyke, Kaskade plus 50 other internationals. Click on the link to download James' tunes and add them to your collection. Listen to the Radio Tairua Dance Sessions this Friday 18 December to hear these tunes & more from James...
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Tuesday 15 December 2009
PHAT 10 - COMPILATION CD & BONUS DVD
Phat trax, phat sounds, phat lineup... Bulletproof Mindscape, Tiki, The Upbeats, Organikismness, Truth, Salmonella Dub Feat. Whirimako Black & Asterix, Optimus Gryme, Trei, State of Mind, Minuit, Cern, Dose & Concord Dawn. Here's what you can expect if you head down to the West Coast for the 4 day phat experience. Check out Phat Club website for more info on festival, album & artists.
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[www.phatclub.co.nz]
Friday 27 November 2009
SUCKAFISH - ALBUM RELEASE & TOUR
Tairua's favourite rockapunkaska crew have released their studio album "Big Big Trawling" and are taking it to the masses in and around NZ over the summer. Check out Radio Tairua's Upcoming Events page for local gigs or click on link to Suckafish myspace page for complete tour info
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[www.myspace.com/suckafishtfy]
Sunday 22 November 2009
STRIKE - ALBUM RELEASE
A brand new album "Sketches" recorded at Karekare Studio with all the Strike favourites, plus new collaborations with MC Mana, Lisa Tomlins and Samu. Strike is a high energy drumming group made up of New Zealand's most outstanding percussionists, specialing in movement-based, choreographed percussion. Check out them out on www.strike.co.nz or click on the link to their myspace page
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[www.myspace.com/strikeensemble]
Wednesday 18 November 2009
SALMONELLA DUB - ALBUM RELEASE
"Freak Controller" is Salmonella Dub's seventh full length studio LP, and will be instore mid November 2009. Feature guests include Whirimako Black, The Mighty Asterix, MC Mana [Ex Rhombus] and Ants from Budspells. Check out the new album & touring info on www.salmonelladub.com or click on the link to their myspace page.
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Sunday 15 November 2009
KOG - LATEST RELEASES
Fresh new tracks from Kog uploaded into Radio Tairua system from Baitercell (feat. Huia Hamon) and Cougar Hunt. For more info about the artists & their music check out www.myspace.com/baitercell or www.myspace.com/huiahamon or www.myspace.com/cougarhuntmusic. For more info on Kog click on the link to their website.
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[www.kog.co.nz]
Thursday 12 November 2009
SHAPESHIFTER - ALBUM RELEASE & SUMMER TOUR
Shapeshifter have spent the past year in the lab creating their long awaited studio album "The System is a Vampire" available this Friday 13 November. Shapeshifter is touring NZ over summer with Tiki Taane, Sunshine Sound System & JStar. Always a rocking good time - you know it! Check out the new album & touring info on www.shapeshifterlive.com or click on the link to their myspace page.
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[www.myspace.com/shapeshifterlive]
Wednesday 11 November 2009
TOMMY AND THE FALLEN HORSES - ALBUM RELEASE
Touring NZ to promote their new album "Isolation Is The New Party". Tommy and The Fallen Horses have an innovative and intimate live show which juxtaposes bouncy, high energy reggae with bittersweet melodic ballads and hilarious random banter with socio-ecological commentaries. More than anything they are renowned for the way they invite and induce audiences into a spirited frenzy of dancing, laughing, singing, and waking up. Check out their website for profiles, music & touring info.
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[www.tommyandthefallenhorses.com]
Tuesday 10 November 2009
TURBOSTILL - ALBUM RELEASE
These bad boys from Palmerston North got together after an intense drinking session on weekend late in 2000. "Liquid Rock N Roll" is Turbostill's 3rd album, and there is no doubt its a goodun! Check out them out on www.slave.co.nz or click on the link to their myspace page.
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[www.myspace.com/turbostill]
Saturday 31 October 2009
JAMIE STRANGE - ALBUM RELEASE
is a future Rock Star from Hamilton making the effort to distribute & promote his debut album "Thanks For Faking It Sometimes". Jamie Strange's music consists of catchy melodies, real-life hooks and real life lyrics. 100% New Zealand music - a well produced album with great videos to support it. Check out the official website www.jamiestrange.com or click on the link and go to Jamie & Kate's myspace page.
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[www.myspace.com/whoisjamiestrange]
Saturday 1 August 2009
