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Warren Maxwell Signs To Native Tongue

Mon, 14 May 2012 11:36:00 +1100

We are proud to announce that Warren Maxwell, luminary of New Zealand roots and reggae music, has joined forces with Native Tongue Music Publishing. Every New Zealander will recognize Maxwell's influence on local music, with his work as frontman of legendary trio TrinityRoots establishing Maxwell at the forefront of what was...

Native Tongue Writers Prevail in Country Music Nominations

Wed, 02 May 2012 11:54:00 +1100

Both APRA and RIANZ have announced their nominees for Best Country Song and Best Country Album respectively this morning, with members of the Native Tongue fold featured prominently in the nomination lists. Both The Harbour Union's eponymous debut, and The Unfaithful Ways' "Free Rein" have been nominated in the Best...

Clairy Browne & The Bangin' Rackettes Sign To Native Tongue

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:51:00 +1100

Native Tongue are thrilled to have signed soul outfit, Clairy Browne & The Bangin' Rackettes. "From the first moment I heard the record I wanted to sign them," said managing director Chris Gough, "Their stunning live show only emphasised how brilliant the band and their songs are. The reaction we've...

The Black Seeds Number 1 on the New Zealand Charts

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:57:00 +1100

Congratulations to The Black Seeds! Their fifth studio album 'Dust and Dirt' has gone straight to the top of the New Zealand album charts - the first New Zealand band to achieve the number one spot so far this year. 'Dust And Dirt' also garnered praise overseas,...

Native Tongue Artists Score WAMi Nominations

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:22:00 +1100

Congratulations to Split Seconds & The Growl on scoring a number of WAMi nominations! Split Seconds & The Growl scored an impressive 8 & 5 nominations respectively, in such high profile categories as Most Popular Group, Most Popular Live Act & Best Male Vocalist. The awards aim to honour big achievements...

Emily Barker & The Shadow Line

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:29:00 +1100

Aussie by-the-way of London, Emily Barker will returning to Australia to play a handful of special shows. Emily's visit coincides with the broadcast of a new drama series The Shadow Line on ABC 1 on Fridays at 9.30pm, which features a haunting version of her song 'Pause', as its theme....

General Pants Major Label SignMildlife

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:20:00 +1100

Melbourne band, Mildlife are thrilled to have signed with General Pants Co's, Major Label for the release of their single 'Milk & Wool' Mildlife are a live electronic outfit, but with as much string-plucking as there is dial-tweaking ensuring they're not lost amongst any electro contemporaries. On stage, Mildlife weave an uninterrupted...

Andrew Keoghan Honoured with Taite Prize Nomination

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:22:00 +1100

Native Tongue is extremely proud to announce that Andrew Keoghan and his debut album "Arctic Tales Divide" has been nominated for the prestigious Taite Music Prize in New Zealand. "We were extremely pleased to work with Andrew on the release of this album, and are glad that his excellence has...

The Black Seeds Announce 'Dust & Dirt' and Free Download

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:59:00 +1100

After four long years of touring the globe after the release of their last full-length record, "Solid Ground", The Black Seeds are making a triumphant return with the announcement of their new record "Dust And Dirt". Self recorded and produced in their Wellington studio, the 13-track album introduces new sounds and...

The Eastern Commemorate the Christchurch Earthquake

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:56:00 +1100

February 22nd will forever be remembered as the date of one of New Zealand's worst natural disasters. Today we would like to share with you The Eastern's new music video for their song "The Letting Go", released on the first anniversary of the Christchurch earthquake, featuring images filmed around Lyttelton, one...

Native Tongue Welcome The Antlers

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:26:00 +1100

Native Tongue are delighted to have signed Brooklyn based indie rock outfit, The Antlers. Initially started as a solo project of vocalist & guitarist, Peter Silberman, The Antlers have grown to become a dynamic, collaborative group. After the dazzling success of their album 'Hospice' The Antlers have since released their...

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 +1100

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 +1100

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 +1100

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 +1100

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...