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Steve Abel

Steve Abel is a New Zealand born singer songwriter. His songs have been described as elemental, beautiful and haunting. Abel's debut album Little Death (2006) was described as "a hidden treasure in the New Zealand music scene," and Abel was labelled "an extraordinarily good songwriter" by the Alternatui Awards which named Little Death 2006 Album of the Year. His follow up album FLAX HAPPY (2008), which features Texan chanteuse Jolie Holland, was equally well received with on critic labelling Abel as "In a community of poet troubadours" (Nick Bollinger, Radio NZ)

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Kimbra

Kimbra, born and bred in Hamilton, New Zealand has been writing a fusion of jazz and soul for over 5 years, known for her erratic but graceful voice inspired by the likes of Björk and Jeff Buckley. Kimbra's first success was in 2004, receiving Second place in the Smokefree Rockquest along with Best Vocals and Womens Musicianship. Before her debut album, Kimbra released 2 singles: 'Simply On My Lips' and 'Deep For You'. Kimbra's debut album, Vows was released in 2011. Three singles have been released from this album - 'Cameo Lover', 'Settle Down', 'Good Intent'

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The Chills

The Chills story is as much the story of Martin Phillipps. The group was dogged by an ever changing line up, with Phillipps being the only permanent member. At times it seemed that the end of The Chills had finally arrived but Phillipps' strong motivation and ambition for success wouldn't allow this. The Chills achieved the success they deserved and were one of the top bands to emerge from New Zealand.

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Mike Harding

There is more than one folky Mike Harding. One for each hemisphere - that's north and south... and who knows, there could be others. 1. MIKE HARDING - UK-based comedy/folky/broadcaster 1970s/80s/90s folk genre with a comedy bent. These days he is known for his Folk On Two radio programme on BBC. http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/r2music/folk/harding
2. Mike Harding - NZ-based folky Velvet voiced singer-songwriter of folk based songs. "Researching, recording, performing and promoting the folk and popular songs of New Zealand."

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The Lady Killers

Tina, Jackie, Suzie and Taisha met in early 2005 when they shared the stage at a series of benefit concerts. Having admired each other's work from afar for years, they decided to join forces in pursuit of harmony bliss and a jolly good time. The Lady Killers debuted in October 2005 after months of intense rehearsals, vocal arranging, coffee-drinking and gas-bagging. Since then, they've had a very full dance card with stellar engagements at Blackbarn in the Hawks Bay of New Zealand, Millsreef in Tauranga and a series of successful self produced concerts around the country.

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sets

Brandon Sayring known as SETS.
Born & lives in Whanganui, NZ.
"Sets has been many things, many people. After many years, sets has reached the point where it has become completely content with what is being produced - like a dog who eats its own shit." - sets
He likes .snd, Vladislav delay, Albini & Edward De Bono.

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