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Die! Die! Die!

 
Artist: Die! Die! Die!
Die! Die! Die!

Group Members:

Andrew Wilson, Michael Prain, Lachlan Anderson

Similar Artists:

The Scare, Mclusky, The Mint Chicks

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  • Formed: 2004, Auckland, New Zealand
  • Genres: Rock
  • Representative Albums: "Spaceland and Part Time Punks Present

Biography

Originally hailing from Auckland, New Zealand, but now based in the indie hotbed of Dunedin (the heart of the Kiwi pop scene since the early days of Flying Nun Records in the '80s), Die! Die! Die! are an abrasive noise pop trio with hardcore punk roots, as befits their rather antisocial name. However, while singer and guitarist Andrew Wilson's ranting vocal style and dissonant, slashing guitar parts sound directly inspired by Big Black (whose leader, Steve Albini, recorded their self-titled debut) and the New York no wave bands of the late '70s, the ultra-tight rhythm section of bassist Lachlan Anderson and drummer Michael Prain comes from the danceable neo-funk tradition of Gang of Four and A Certain Ratio. The aforementioned debut album, Die! Die! Die!, was released in New Zealand in the fall of 2006, followed shortly thereafter by a four-track EP of all new material, Locust Weeks. Die! Die! Die! was released on the SAF label in the United States in early 2007. ~ Stewart Mason, All Music Guide
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Die! Die! Die!
Origin New Zealand
Genres Punk rock
Post-Punk Revival
Noise Pop
Years active 2003-present
Labels OK!Relax
Etch N Sketch
Capital Recordings
SAF Records
Inertia Distribution
RedEye Distribution
Website www.diediedie.net
Members
Andrew Wilson (vocals/guitar)
Lachlan Anderson (bass)
Michael Prain (drums)
Former members
Henry Oliver (bass)

Die! Die! Die! is a punk three-piece from New Zealand formed in late 2003. Their music has been described as being abrasive, noisy and rough with a strong emphasis on the rhythm section within the band. The band are renowned for incessantly touring internationally since they began, focusing their efforts in New Zealand, Australia, the UK and USA (especially New York), and brief travels through Europe. The band's live shows have become infamous for their energy and front man Andrew Wilson's tendency to use the entire venue, climbing and writhing around the audience, with microphone in hand.

Their self-titled album Die! Die! Die! was released in 2005 in New Zealand, with an international release soon after. It was recorded in Chicago's Electrical Audio by Steve Albini.

2006 saw the release of the four-track EP, Locust Weeks. This EP was included in the British release of the album, released by Pet Piranha Records.

The band have completed their new album, Promises, Promises, which was released in New Zealand in October 2007, and worldwide shortly thereafter.

On March 24, 2008 a show at Atlanta's The Earl was recorded and released for free download through the music blog Have You Heard.

Discography

Date of Release Title Label Country Cat. Number
Albums
2005 Die! Die! Die! Capital Recordings,

Pet Piranha Records

SAF Records

New Zealand, Australia,

UK,

USA

CREC1034
PP020
SAF15
2007 Promises, Promises Tardus Music,

SAF Records

New Zealand,

USA


SAF20
EPs
2005 Die! Die! Die! Unstable Ape Records New Zealand, Australia UAR 041
2006 Locust Weeks Tardus Music New Zealand, Australia TAR 010
2007 At the Echo - April 8th, 2007 Kufala Recordings United States KUF0187

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