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Exploring The Making Of Some Of New Zealand’s Most Loved Albums


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  • 4. Stellar* - Mix w/Andrew Maclaren, Chris Van de Geer, Tom Bailey and Luke Tomes

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    Follow The Award Winning Studio Stories on Instagram instagram.com/studiostoriespodcast Studio Stories is a Rustle Podcasts Production.www.studiostoriespodcast.comStellar* is Boh Runga, Andrew Maclaren, Chris Van de Geer and Kurt Shanks. Stellar* set out to create a statement with their debut album, and they did just that. The making of the acclaimed 5 x platinum album Mix is the story of 6 people - all on the same wavelength, collectively pushing the limits of technology to make an album that in 1999 sounded ahead of its time... and today - sounds like it was recorded yesterday.Released by Sony BMG on 29 July 1999. The album debuted at No. 2 on the RIANZ albums chart, and after seven weeks within the top ten, reached number one. The album was certified 5× platinum, after selling over 75,000 copies in New Zealand. Mix would go on to win Album of The Year at the 2000 NZ Music Awards.Our GuestsAndrew Maclaren Chris Van de GeerTom BaileyLuke TomesSpecial thanks to Audioculture.co.nzBuy or Stream MixSpotifyApple Music

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  • 3. Opshop - Second Hand Planet w/Jason Kerrison, Bobby Kennedy, Greg Haver and Clint Murphy

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    Follow The Award Winning Studio Stories on Instagram instagram.com/studiostoriespodcast Studio Stories is a Rustle Podcasts Production.www.studiostoriespodcast.comOpshop in 2005 found themselves in a bit of a flux. "You Are Here" was their platinum selling debut, but line up changes meant the band were feeling the pressure to find their new sound and then, follow up such a successful first outing. But as you'll hear, pressure creates diamonds. In this episode, Vocalist Jason Kerrison and drummer Bobby Kennedy talk through the band's internal struggles with uncertainty around the albums direction, through to it's ultimate success, and production team Greg Haver and Clint Murphy dive into the detail around crafting the album's sound. Plus special guest - film maker Adam Jones details how he caught the whole thing on film for "Second Hand Planet - The Documentary".Watch the Documentary HereSecond Hand Planet would go on to win big at the 2008 NZ Music Awards, winning Single of the Year (for "One Day") Highest Selling NZ Album and Highest Selling NZ Single (for "One Day")Our GuestsJason Kerrison InstagramBobby KennedyCheck out Bobby's Podcast "Don't Give Up" with Danny McCrumGreg HaverGreg Haver is a decorated producer with a diverse background in engineering, programming, and drumming. His illustrious career is marked by collaborations with renowned artists such as the Manic Street Preachers, Melanie C, INME, Opshop, John Cale, Catatonia, Super Furry Animals, and Bullet for my Valentine. His reputation is built on innovative arrangements and versatile production skills. https://www.record-producers.com/roster/greg-haver/Clint MurphyClint Murphy is a multi-platinum, award-winning producer, engineer, mixer, songwriter and musician. He has worked on records as diverse as Manic Street Preachers, Enter Shikari, RØMANS and 50 Cent, racking up hits both in the UK and internationally.http://www.clintmurphyproductions.com/biographyAdam JonesAdam is an Auckland based Film Maker.http://www.adammjones.comBuy or Stream Second Hand PlanetSpotifyApple MusicSpecial Thanks to Adam Jones for the use of select clips from Second Hand Planet - The Documentary.
  • 2. Shihad - The General Electric Part 2 w/Karl Kippenberger and Gggarth Richardson

    29:53
    Follow The Award Winning Studio Stories on Instagram instagram.com/studiostoriespodcast Studio Stories is a Rustle Podcasts Production.www.studiostoriespodcast.comIn Part 2 of the Season 3 premiere of Studio Stories, Bassist Karl Kippenberger, Producer Gggarth Richardson and special guests talk us though the making of Shihad's "The General Electric."Shihad, in mid 1999 were deep into the sessions for what would become The General Electric at the legendary Factory Studios in Vancouver. In this episode you'll hear about the tracking of the guitars, bass and vocals, the surprising cameo who, thanks to an abscessed tooth had to cancel their participation in the record, The General Electric's greatest unsung hero, working UNDER AC/DC and more.Buy or Stream The General ElectricSpotifyApple MusicSpecial thanks to Karl Kippenberger, Garth Richardson, Fu and Brad King for their contributions to this episode.www.shihad.com
  • 1. Shihad - The General Electric Part 1 w/Karl Kippenberger And Gggarth Richardson

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    Follow Studio Stories on instagram instagram.com/studiostoriespodcast Studio Stories is a Rustle Podcasts Production.www.studiostoriespodcast.comIn this - the Season Premiere of Studio Stories, Bassist Karl Kippenberger, Producer Gggarth Richardson and special guests talk us though the making of Shihad's "The General Electric."Shihad, at the end of the nineties were about to break out of the York Street bubble to record their first full length album outside of New Zealand. Factory Studios in Vancouver - formerly known as Little Mountain Studios was one of the most revered studios in the world, and Gggarth Richardson - the man who produced THAT Rage Against The Machine album, was the man behind the desk who would help Shihad to carve out their biggest record ever. Buy or Stream The General ElectricSpotifyApple MusicSpecial thanks to Karl Kippenberger, Garth Richardson, Fu and Brad King for their contributions to this episode.www.shihad.com
  • 4. Minuit - The 88 w/Ruth Carr, Paul Dodge and Ryan Beehre

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    Follow Studio Stories on instagram instagram.com/studiostoriespodcast Studio Stories is a Rustle Podcasts Production.www.studiostoriespodcast.comNelson's 'Minuit', 3 friends who - in the early 2000's found their sound and ran with it.Ruth Carr, Paul Dodge and Ryan Beehre started out as a guitar band, but quickly found themselves at the forefront of NZ breakbeat movement with their debut album, The 88. In this season finale of Studio Stories, you'll hear how the band forged their sound with gear they initially had no idea how to operate, why singer Ruth Carr doesn't actually consider herself a singer, their approach to songwriting, how they recorded their debut album themselves, and where the name "The 88" comes from.Buy or stream the album:Apple MusicSpotifyhttp://www.minuit.com
  • 3. Push Push - A Trillion Shades Of Happy w/Mikey Havoc and Andy Wilson

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    Follow Studio Stories on instagram instagram.com/studiostoriespodcast Studio Stories is a Rustle Podcasts Production.In this episode you'll hear how the Push Push met while all still in school, rehearsing in motels, fighting over drummers, discovering "the old guard" of New Zealand metal, wanting to blow sh_t up, and eventually recording their debut album at Air Force Studios [now "Native Audio"] in Auckland. Their first single "Trippin" spent 6 weeks at number 1 on the NZ singles charts in 1991. The album A Trillion Shades of Happy would reach number 3 on the NZ album charts in March of 1992 and remain there for 4 months.Featuring exclusive interviews with Guitarist/Producer Andy Wilson, Singer Mikey Havoc, Producer Tim Foreman and Engineer Nigel Foster.Mikey Havoc - vocalsShayne Silver - rhythm guitarAndy Kane - lead guitar, vocalsSteve Abplanalp - bassScott Cortese - drumsFollow Push Push on Social MediaInstagram FacebookPush Push A Trillion Shades of HappySpotifyApple Music
  • 2. Weta - Geographica: Part 2 w/Clinton Den Heyer, Gabriel Atkinson, Clinton 'Tookie' Tokona, Steve James

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    In Memory of Aaron Tokona, 1975-2020Follow Studio Stories on Instagraminstagram.com/studiostoriespodcastwww.studiostoriespodcast.comWelcome to Studio Stories. This is part 2 of our deep dive into the making of Weta's album Geographica.In this episode you'll hear breakdowns of the recording of 'Got The Ju', 'Hole' and the emotional black-story behind the writing and recording of 'Conversations' as well as Aaron's struggles with mental health and his decision to leave the band shortly after the album's release. You'll also hear how the band, in Memory of Aaron, remastered the album for it's 20th Anniversary.Featuring exclusive interviews with Drummer Clinton Den Heyer, Guitarist Gabriel Atkinson, Bassist Clinton 'Tookie' Tokona, Producer Steve James. Additional interview content from Phil Knight. Huge thanks to Lewis Tennant for archival interview content of Aaron Tokona. Check out Lewis' "Verbal Highs" Podcast. www.verbalhighs.com.Additional interview content of Tom Larkin courtesy of The Rock FMFollow Weta on Instagram: @wetarockPurchase or Stream GeographicaFlying Out [Vinyl]: https://flyingout.co.nz/products/weta-geographicaMarbecks [CD] https://www.marbecks.co.nz/detail/106141/GeographicaSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7M20SITvbU2h7UlicNwWnZ?autoplay=trueApple Music: https://music.apple.com/nz/album/geographica/294434006YouTube: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_n9TC0pACpV6vMJyVgGIuwpQJXBbHbeuG8