Fishrider Records is a small Dunedin, New Zealand music arts & crafts record label specialising in literate, melodic psych pop, no wave & whatever other kinds of DIY subversive pop take our fancy.
https://fishriderrecords.bandcamp.com/
https://fishriderrecords.bandcamp.com/
Latest Releases
DEATH AND THE MAIDEN - Death and The Maiden (FISH014 LP/CD/DL)
On their debut album, Death And The Maiden craft a shadowy sound world, filled with drowsy mechanical drums, melancholic synth arpeggios, reverb-drenched guitars, and sighing vocal melodies. The combination is both hypnotic and devastating, exploring themes of love, loss, and decay, wrapped in tactile electro-acoustic languor. A party record for heartbroken romantics.
Released in New Zealand 20 March 2015. UK release - via http://www.occultation.co.uk - 13 April 2015
DEATH AND THE MAIDEN - Death and The Maiden (FISH014 LP/CD/DL)
On their debut album, Death And The Maiden craft a shadowy sound world, filled with drowsy mechanical drums, melancholic synth arpeggios, reverb-drenched guitars, and sighing vocal melodies. The combination is both hypnotic and devastating, exploring themes of love, loss, and decay, wrapped in tactile electro-acoustic languor. A party record for heartbroken romantics.
Released in New Zealand 20 March 2015. UK release - via http://www.occultation.co.uk - 13 April 2015
V/A - T E M P O R A R Y – Selections from Dunedin’s Pop Underground 2011-2014 (FISH013 LP/CD/DL)
A compilation of young Dunedin bands, including new songs from Trick Mammoth, Opposite Sex, Males and The Shifting Sands and a vinyl debut for a song from The Prophet Hens' album. Listen at http://fishriderrecords.bandcamp.com/album/t-e-m-p-o-r-a-r-y
The compilation includes a ‘zine with information on each band, art, writing, posters etc. and comes as LP+zine version, a CD+ ‘zine version & a LP+CD+zine combo option.
We have combined with Ba Da Bing! Records to present this compilation in the US as a local release
http://www.badabingrecords.com/store/products/pre-order-temporary-selections-from-dunedins-pop-underground-2011-2014-lp/ [distributed by Revolver USA].
TEMPORARY is also available in the UK/ Europe from Occultation Recordings: http://www.occultation.co.uk [Distributed by Cargo Records]
“Dunedin’s fleeting music scenes have been well documented in compilation [The Dunedin Double EP, Xpressway Pile=Up etc.]. TEMPORARY, an overview of Dunedin’s lo-fi and melodic post-punk roster, sits comfortably in this canon…Get hold of a copy and keep it safe…” The Listener (NZ)
"every track strong enough to have earned its place... these are bands making startling alternative pop records" Sunday Star Times (NZ)
“We found ourselves wanting to hear more from pretty much every band here, which is a rarity with comps and makes this one, very very recommended!” Aquarius Records, San Francisco
A compilation of young Dunedin bands, including new songs from Trick Mammoth, Opposite Sex, Males and The Shifting Sands and a vinyl debut for a song from The Prophet Hens' album. Listen at http://fishriderrecords.bandcamp.com/album/t-e-m-p-o-r-a-r-y
The compilation includes a ‘zine with information on each band, art, writing, posters etc. and comes as LP+zine version, a CD+ ‘zine version & a LP+CD+zine combo option.
We have combined with Ba Da Bing! Records to present this compilation in the US as a local release
http://www.badabingrecords.com/store/products/pre-order-temporary-selections-from-dunedins-pop-underground-2011-2014-lp/ [distributed by Revolver USA].
TEMPORARY is also available in the UK/ Europe from Occultation Recordings: http://www.occultation.co.uk [Distributed by Cargo Records]
“Dunedin’s fleeting music scenes have been well documented in compilation [The Dunedin Double EP, Xpressway Pile=Up etc.]. TEMPORARY, an overview of Dunedin’s lo-fi and melodic post-punk roster, sits comfortably in this canon…Get hold of a copy and keep it safe…” The Listener (NZ)
"every track strong enough to have earned its place... these are bands making startling alternative pop records" Sunday Star Times (NZ)
“We found ourselves wanting to hear more from pretty much every band here, which is a rarity with comps and makes this one, very very recommended!” Aquarius Records, San Francisco
Recent Releases
Trick Mammoth - Floristry (FISH012 LP/CD/DL)
Trick Mammoth - Floristry (FISH012 LP/CD/DL)
Males - Run Run Run/MalesMalesMales (FISH011 LP/CD/DL)
The Prophet Hens - Popular People Do Popular People (FISH010 CD/DL)
Factory Star - New Sacral (FISH009 10" LP/CD)
The Shifting Sands - Feel (FISH008 CD/DL)
The Puddle - Secret Holiday/ Victory Blues (FISH007 LP/CD/DL)
Opposite Sex - Opposite Sex (FISH006 LP/CD/DL)
Discover more Fishrider Records releases here! https://fishriderrecords.bandcamp.com/
FINDING FISHRIDER RECORDS
Easiest way to find a release is the online shop or https://fishriderrecords.bandcamp.com/
Or e-mail us via the contacts form and we will give you the best local options for your country.
If your local record store doesn't stock the Fishrider release you are looking for tell them about us please!
UK or Europe - Fishrider releases are available directly from Occultation Recordings http://www.occultation.co.uk and are distributed by Cargo Records
North America - Fishrider releases are available from RevolverUSA/Midheaven https://midheaven.com/
FINDING FISHRIDER RECORDS
Easiest way to find a release is the online shop or https://fishriderrecords.bandcamp.com/
Or e-mail us via the contacts form and we will give you the best local options for your country.
If your local record store doesn't stock the Fishrider release you are looking for tell them about us please!
UK or Europe - Fishrider releases are available directly from Occultation Recordings http://www.occultation.co.uk and are distributed by Cargo Records
North America - Fishrider releases are available from RevolverUSA/Midheaven https://midheaven.com/
Links to other New Zealand independent music labels we recommend:
Muzai Records - home of noisier guitar pop and electronic experimentalism: http://muzairecords.com/
The Attic - Dunedin recording & performance space & fledgling cassette/CDR label of young Dunedin talent http://www.theattic.co.nz/
Melted Ice Cream - A DIY label from Christchurch with Salad Boys & X-Ray Charles etc. http://meltedicecream.co.nz/
Powertool Records - an extensive eclectic roster of underground artists http://www.powertoolrecords.co.nz/
Epic Sweep Records - leftfield experimental pop and noise, limited releases on cassettes, lathe-cuts, vinyl etc. http://epicsweeprecords.com/
Li'l Chief Records - consistently released great indiepop for 10 years: http://www.lilchiefrecords.com/
Arch Hill Records - took over from Flying Nun Records in the past decade as the great NZ alternative music label. http://www.archhill.co.nz/
Flying Nun Records - no introduction required. Currently re-inventing itself for the new millenium http://www.flyingnun.co.nz/
Links to New Zealand independent self-released artists we recommend:
Dear Time's Waste - haunting, epic, beautiful, fragile, literate cinematic dream-pop http://deartimeswaste.bandcamp.com/
Strange Harvest - Icy electronic pop with desert-twang guitar, an angel voice & beating hearts. http://strangeharvest.bandcamp.com/
Astro Children - Space-gaze vs. agit-punk two-piece featuring Millie from Trick Mammoth http://astrochildrenmusic.bandcamp.com/
Fazerdaze - DIY fuzzy guitar pop awesomeness for dreamers https://fazerdaze.bandcamp.com/
Kilmog - Spooky-themed jangling Dunedin powerpop involving ghosts, serial killers, spiders & madness http://kilmogs.bandcamp.com/album/i-dont-know
Misfit Mod - minimalist electronica & perfect crystalline pop goodness http://misfitmod.bandcamp.com/
Death & the Maiden - Dunedin post-something-or-other slow-wave garage-trance dance-pop http://deathandthemaiden1.bandcamp.com/
Otoitu in Flood - Archival 4 CD compilation of a fabulous defunct Dunedin recording studio and music art space http://otoitu.implectic.org/
You can also find Fishrider records information at our wordpress blog site http://fishriderrecords.wordpress.com/
The Attic - Dunedin recording & performance space & fledgling cassette/CDR label of young Dunedin talent http://www.theattic.co.nz/
Melted Ice Cream - A DIY label from Christchurch with Salad Boys & X-Ray Charles etc. http://meltedicecream.co.nz/
Powertool Records - an extensive eclectic roster of underground artists http://www.powertoolrecords.co.nz/
Epic Sweep Records - leftfield experimental pop and noise, limited releases on cassettes, lathe-cuts, vinyl etc. http://epicsweeprecords.com/
Li'l Chief Records - consistently released great indiepop for 10 years: http://www.lilchiefrecords.com/
Arch Hill Records - took over from Flying Nun Records in the past decade as the great NZ alternative music label. http://www.archhill.co.nz/
Flying Nun Records - no introduction required. Currently re-inventing itself for the new millenium http://www.flyingnun.co.nz/
Links to New Zealand independent self-released artists we recommend:
Dear Time's Waste - haunting, epic, beautiful, fragile, literate cinematic dream-pop http://deartimeswaste.bandcamp.com/
Strange Harvest - Icy electronic pop with desert-twang guitar, an angel voice & beating hearts. http://strangeharvest.bandcamp.com/
Astro Children - Space-gaze vs. agit-punk two-piece featuring Millie from Trick Mammoth http://astrochildrenmusic.bandcamp.com/
Fazerdaze - DIY fuzzy guitar pop awesomeness for dreamers https://fazerdaze.bandcamp.com/
Kilmog - Spooky-themed jangling Dunedin powerpop involving ghosts, serial killers, spiders & madness http://kilmogs.bandcamp.com/album/i-dont-know
Misfit Mod - minimalist electronica & perfect crystalline pop goodness http://misfitmod.bandcamp.com/
Death & the Maiden - Dunedin post-something-or-other slow-wave garage-trance dance-pop http://deathandthemaiden1.bandcamp.com/
Otoitu in Flood - Archival 4 CD compilation of a fabulous defunct Dunedin recording studio and music art space http://otoitu.implectic.org/
You can also find Fishrider records information at our wordpress blog site http://fishriderrecords.wordpress.com/
