RSS

Gin Wigmore's Gravel & Wine certified Double-Platinum

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:45:00 +1100

Two albums and an EP into her career, gravel-voiced Gin Wigmore is flying high on the crest of a “Gravel And Wine” wave, now certified double-platinum and camping out in the Top 10 Album Charts in New Zealand a full 10 weeks after its release. Wigmore is now set to embark...

Shayne Carter Joins The Native Tongue Family

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:56:00 +1100

Native Tongue is proud to announce the signing of New Zealand indie luminary Shayne Carter. From early days in the first wave of Flying Nun with his band Bored Games, Carter went on to become the frontman for internationally celebrated acts such as The Doublehappys, Straitjacket Fits and Dimmer. Throughout his celebrated...

Native Tongue Sign Split Seconds

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:49:00 +1100

Perth outfit, Split Seconds are a very welcome addition to the Native Tongue roster. Currently in the final innings of recording their debut album (due to be completed in late January), and with the Australian cricket team rolling into their home town this weekend, the thinking person's pop band from...

Neon Indian Signs to Native Tongue

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:11:00 +1100

Native Tongue are thrilled to have signed Neon Indian! Neon Indian is the brainchild of Alan Palomo, who's 2009 debut record Psychic Chasms not only assisted the forming of a genre that, though known by a few names now (hypnagogic pop, glo-fi, chillwave), summoned a very unique and specific electro-mangled sound....

Hanni El Khatib Signs To Native Tongue

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:38:00 +1100

Native Tongue are excited to welcome Californian upstart, Hanni El Khatib to their roster. Hanni El Khatib grew up in San Francisco raised on a molotov cocktail of skateboarding (he was creative director at HUF for 6 years), punk rock, and 1950s and 60s classic Americana. Influenced by pioneers of early...

Native Tongue Artists Scoop Music Polls

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:50:00 +1100

Our friends over at Amplifier.co.nz have chosen their Top 20 New Zealand albums for the year, with Native Tongue's catalogue taking out 5 of the 20 places on the list. The Unfaithful Ways' "Free Rein", Andrew Keoghan's "Arctic Tales Divide", Bachelorette's and Mulholland's self-titled albums, and Cut Off Your...

The Phoenix Foundation Sign To Native Tongue

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:23:00 +1100

The Phoenix Foundation are a band that have aspired to heights that few acts ever dream of, with four albums, three EPs, an award-winning film score and international success to their name. Native Tongue is extremely proud to announce that The Phoenix Foundation have entrusted Native Tongue with their...

Wagons Cleans Up at the EG Awards

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:39:00 +1100

Congratulations to Wagons for taking home 'Best Band' and 'Best Album' at the 2011 Age EG Awards at the Prince Bandroom in Melbourne on Wednesday night. Although Henry Wagons was away touring interstate, band members Si Francis, Mark Dawson and Chad Mason were there to accept the awards. Wagons' fifth...

The Muttonbirds Flock Together Again

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:05:00 +1100

After a 10 year absence, New Zealand rock legends The Muttonbirds are reuniting to join the Classic Hits Winery Tour, playing 14 dates across the country accompanied by fellow Native Tongue writer Gin Wigmore and newcomer Avalanche City. The Muttonbirds were formed by Don McGlashan off the back of two other...

Tom Waits Scores Highest Chart Debut In Illustrious Career

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:31:00 +1100

TOM WAITS debuted on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart at #6, making this the highest debut and the fastest selling of his long and storied career—not only in the US, but around the globe. Bad As Me, his 20th album to date, is currently top #10 Europe including the...

The Unfaithful Ways Release 'Trouble'

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:16:00 +1100

After their much acclaimed performance at the Vodafone Critics Choice Awards and glowing reviews of their new album "Free Rein", The Unfaithful Ways have followed up with their second single "Trouble", and a fantastic new video directed by Damien Shatford at Little Sister Films. They will be touring around New Zealand...

The Waifs Sign To Native Tongue

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:43:00 +1100

Native Tongue are thrilled to welcome one of Australia's most-loved bands, The Waifs to it's publishing roster. With an illustrious career spanning 20 years, 6 studio albums, platinum sales, multiple ARIA awards and an extensive touring history, The Waifs are undoubtedly a national treasure. The troubadours forged their reputation on...

Wagons Takes Home Air Award

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:14:00 +1100

Congratulations to Wagons on taking out the 'Best Independent Country Album' for the album 'Rumble, Shake & Tumble' at last night's Jagermeister Independent Music Awards held in Melbourne. Unable to attend the awards due to overseas commitments, inimitable frontman Henry Wagons recorded an hilarious acceptance speech in his place. With a new venue, and approach to proceedings,...

Oh Mercy Score ARIA Nomination

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:05:00 +1100

Congratulations to Oh Mercy on receiving an ARIA nomination in the 'Breakthrough Artist - Album' category for their stunning sophomore release 'Great Barrier Grief'. The 'Great Barrier Reef' album artwork, which was created by iconic Australian arist Ken Done, also received a nod in the 'Best Cover Art' category. The...

Plutonic Lab Joins Hilltop Hoods On Tour

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:46:00 +1100

Plutonic Lab, best known as one of Australia's leading hip hop producers & one half of Muph & Plutonic, has been hand picked to join Hilltop Hoods as their live drummer. 2012 will be a massive year for Hilltop Hoods, with Plutonic's first official shows beginning in December with the Eminem...

The Unfaithful Ways Nominated for NZVMA Critic's Choice Award

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:54:00 +1000

Christchurch country crooners The Unfaithful Ways have been honoured with a nomination for this year's Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards Critic's Choice Award. Since releasing their EP First Four Songs in 2009 The Unfaithful Ways have built a solid reputation as one of the nation's most engaging live bands. Their...

THE AMITY AFFLICTION sign to Roadrunner Records

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:36:00 +1000

Native Tongue are thrilled that Roadrunner Records have signed The Amity Affliction, easily one of the most head-turning and exciting hard rock bands to come barreling out of Australia. The band has scorched a trail Down Under and is now poised to stake its claim in the U.S. Roadrunner will...

Native Tongue Artists Get Indie Awards Nod

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:23:00 +1000

Nominations for the sixth Annual JAGERMEISTER INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS have officially been announced, and they include a stunning array of the country's brightest emerging artists, alongside established and respected performers, acknowledging yet another extraordinary year for Independent music. Congratulations to both Henry Wagons and Halfway for scoring a nod in the...

Panther & The Zoo Release More Fun

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:20:00 +1000

Our favorite doo-woppers and crooners, Panther And The Zoo have just released their debut album "More Fun". Under the expert guidance of West-Auckland-indie-guru Bob Frisbee, the past 12 months have seen the members of Panther And The Zoo crafting and polishing these 12 songs into an album of great pop prowess...

Native Tongue Sign Boy In A Box

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:56:00 +1000

Native Tongue are thrilled to have signed young upstarts, Boy In A Box. Behind Boy In A Box's glistening riot-pop anthems is gifted 23 year old Tij Priddle heavily steeped in influences of The Clash & Bruce Springsteen. Their huge chorus' and undeniable hooks have seen them garner solid radio play,...

Calling All Cars Debut In The ARIA Top 20

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:23:00 +1000

Calling All Cars sophomore album 'Dancing With A Dead Man' has impressively debuted at #20 in the APRA album chart this week! Described as a 'meaty rock beast' (Fasterlouder) the album is earning strong radio play, gaining the coveted spot of Triple J album of the week. Calling All Cars are...

New Empire Sign To Native Tongue

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:39:00 +1000

Native Tongue are thrilled to have signed homegrown indie-rockers, New Empire to a worldwide deal. Native Tongue's Director Chris Gough has said "We are delighted to welcome New Empire to the Native Tongue family – a group whose song writing and work ethic are equal parts amazing!". The talented foursome are set...

OH MERCY On Why Music Matters

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:07:00 +1000

Oh Mercy's, Alexander Gow is one of the first artists to be featured in the Music Matters campaign that launched in Australia and New Zealand this week. Originating in the UK in 2010, the Music Matters campaign is a collective of people across the music community, including artists, songwriters, labels,...

The Adults Come On Board

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:37:00 +1000

Native Tongue is proud to introduce new signing "The Adults": the collaborative side-project of NZ rock legend Jon Toogood. The Adults also features the vocal and writing talent of Native Tongue's own Julia Deans alongside a host of some of the country's most well known names. Jon Toogood is most noted for...

The Veils Song Makes Regular Appearance on Nothing Trivial

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:30:00 +1000

The new TVNZ series "Nothing Trivial" has handpicked a Veils song for the opening credits of the show. "The Stars Came Out Once The Light sWent Out" will be featured at the beginning of each episode, providing a dynamic backdrop to the trials and tribulations of a 'forty something' pub...

Grayson Gilmour Heading To Red Bull Academy

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:49:00 +1000

Native Tongue is extremely proud that one of our own, Grayson Gilmour, is one of the 60 musicians from across the globe hand-picked to attend the Red Bull Music Academy in Madrid. With alumni as diverse and revered as Aloe Blacc and Flying Lotus, the Red Bull Music Academy has a...

Anna Calvi Nominated For Mercury Prize

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:23:00 +1000

Native Tongue are pleased to announce Anna Calvi's debut album has been shortlisted for the 2011 Mercury Prize Album of the Year. Anna Calvi's self-titled debut album was released earlier this year on Domino Records and features the singles "Blackout" and "Desire". Adele, Elbow and James Blake are among the twelve nominees...

Native Tongue Writers Get Silver Scroll Nod

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:24:00 +1000

Native Tongue is extremely proud to announce that five of our songwriters have been nominated for the prestigious APRA Silver Scroll Awards for 2011. The Silver Scroll Award is the most prestigious award for songwriting craftsmanship in the New Zealand music industry. The award has been presented every year since...

Panther & The Zoo Land Localist TV Campaign

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:29:00 +1000

Panther And The Zoo's 'Everything, Everyone' has been chosen as the theme song for the new Localist television campaign. Localist is a new Auckland based online community directory. Localist Marketing Manager, Lorraine Breheny, explains, "We were keen to have a song that had a true Auckland sound. It's what Localist is...

Strange Talk Sign To Native Tongue

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:55:00 +1000

Native Tongue are thrilled to have signed exciting electro duo, Strange Talk.Comprised of the two talented, but strikingly different principal writers, Gerard Sidhu & Stephen Docker, Strange Talk have already created something original and accomplished. After two months of intense writing Strange Talk, handed their EP over to...