Roslyn - Bon Iver & St. Vincent

Madam Tsunami's album was recorded in 2013 at York Street Studios and produced by famed New Zealand musician Don McGlashan (The Mutton Birds). Written by front man Adam Usmani, the self-titled debut is a rock album heavily influenced by Adam’s working class background, a voice rarely represented in modern music.

Unplugged and acoustic with grunge influences, the 11-track 38-minute album is an energetic entrance for the new band. Usmani however is no stranger to the Auckland music scene having previously hosted Alt TV’s Top of the Rocks and performed in the jazz/blues band The Usmani Collective on New Zealand national television.

The songs are a collection of Usmani’s ideas spanning well over a decade. Inspired by the reality of being a full-time tradesman and father of two, Usmani touches on themes relatable to many including blue-collar struggles, love, life and the desire for more equality.

CREDITS

Adam Usmani - Vocals/Guitar/Organ/Songwriting/production
Ross Larsen - Bass
Jonathan Wilson - Drums/Backing Vocals
Coralie Usmani - Violin
Don McGlashan - Production

Engineered and mixed by Hayden Taylor and Scott Seabright (York St Studios)
Mastered by Dave Baxter (Avalanche City)


Hurt Myself

The new single from IndianRedLopez.

Taken from their sophomore record, the title track 'Commit' is out on 5th November, and features a remix of album track 'No Longer Dying' from Edinburgh trio Discopolis. Available to buy from iTunes and all good digital retailers.

No Longer Dying (Discopolis Remix)

Love

Akua Dixon's Concertpiece for Solo Cello and String Orchestra, 2nd movement. I visited Ghana, West Africa in l972 and was welcomed home. This performance was made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts in 1979.  

Afrika! Afrika! for Solo Cello and String Orchestra.Mvt2

A cover of Roseanne Cash's song September When It Comes.

Sarah Elaine's Album

September When It Comes

A quick cover of a song I get asked for a lot. Really lovely tune.

Fare Thee Well

Ad music I wrote in 2011 for tea! Mrs Doyles Tea!

Ms Doyle Tea Alt End(2)

A cover of one of my all time favourite songs, Angel from Montgomery by the legendary John Prine

Love

Aongus