Today, we're constantly re-enforced with the ideals of ownership - the need for a house, or for shiny new possessions. But for music fans, ownership takes on a different meaning. Callum Campbell explores.
No-one Listens To Albums In Full Anymore: U.S. Girls - In A Poem Unlimited
The first song sets the tone. 'Velvet 4 Sale' is an unforgiving statement of revenge, channelled from the depths of years of pent up female anger. It starts with the lines "You've been sleeping with one eye open / Cos he always could come back, you know?"
No-one Listens To Albums In Full Anymore: Unknown Mortal Orchestra - Sex & Food
What better way to start a series reviewing albums front to back than to feature one so fluid and resistant to genre forms for albums. Sex & Food is fragmented to the point that its incoherence is what brings it together; as odd as that may sound.
KODY NIELSON RELEASES 'RUBAN'S BIRTHDAY'
Kody Nielson second single, Ruban's Birthday from his forthcoming album Birthday Suite is out today, and following in the pattern of releasing tracks on family and friends' birthdays it coincides with his brother Ruban's.
KODY NIELSON SHARES NEW SINGLE CALLED BIC'S BIRTHDAY - ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM
Kody Nielson has just unveiled the first single from his forthcoming album Birthday Suite. The single is called Bic’s Birthday. Appropriately, it is released on Bic Runga’s birthday, 13th of January. That's today. Happy Birthday Bic!
FLYING NUN RECORDS - YEAR IN REVIEW
2017 has been a great year for Flying Nun - 11 albums, including new and reissues. Some local music awards and a great a time.
STAFF PICKS 2017
The motley crew who run Flying Out have shared what they each thought was good this year. Turns out they all love different, varied types of music. Take a dive into each individuals Top 10 albums of 2017.
FLYING OUT'S BEST OF 2017
Take a moment to reflect with us on some of the fantastic, diverse and detailed albums released this year. We have selected our Flying Out Best of 2017 which includes 40 titles.
CHRISTMAS HOURS FOR OUR FLYING OUT STORE
We are extending our hours! So come hide away from the madness and buy yourself or someone you love a record for this festive period.
YUMI ZOUMA NEW ZEALAND TOUR
Zoom around New Zealand to find Yumi Zouma playing in a city near you as they finish off the year with a few shows!
OFF THE TUBE: THE BATS - BUSY
The Bats are finishing off the year with the release of a music video for their track Busy.
ONONO Remix of: Mermaidens Sunstone
Mermaidens' Sunstone has been given an electrifying dance-themed remix by friend and Wellington musician ONONO
ALBUM OF THE WEEK: EERA
This week we look at the debut album 'Reflection of Youth' by Norwegian-British artist Eeera
ALBUM OF THE WEEK: MOSES SUMNEY - 'AROMANTICISM'
We spin the poetic debut album 'Aromanticism' by Moses Sumney. Have a read & a listen ahead of his visit to New Zealand in January.
WHO WANTS TO SEE WHAT AT THE OTHERS WAY 2017?
We asked some notable international and local record labels, booking agents, media, businesses and music fans attending The Others Way who are they are looking forward to seeing the most.
FULL ARTIST DETAILS FOR THE OTHERS WAY 2017
Get the low down on all the artists playing at The Others Way here!
THE OTHERS WAY SECOND LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT: TINY RUINS, GRAYSON GILMOUR, DUAL & MORE
The Others Way 2017 is taking place on Friday 1 September. Added to the current lineup are the following artists, in alphabetical order...
YUMI ZOUMA ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM AND SINGLE
Yumi Zouma have announced their sophomore album, Willowbank, coming out October 6th on Cascine. Along with the announcement, they shared the lead single, “December ”
MERMAIDENS ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE “SUNSTONE” & NZ TOUR
To celebrate the release, Mermaidens are taking Perfect Body on tour around Aotearoa. The band’s impressive portfolio of support slots and sold out shows attests to the charm and excellence of their live performance.
THE OTHERS WAY RETURNS - SEPTEMBER 1 2017
For two years running, The Others Way has seen Auckland’s Karangahape Road transform into a paradise of local music, boasting the hottest, freshest, out-of-the-box indie, electronica, pop and more.
What’s better - it's back for another year this spring. Dust off your dancing shoes, because Flying Out is pleased to present The Others Way Festival 2017 - a unique, multi-venue festival across Auckland's K’Road on Friday 1st September 2017.