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/
T E M P O R A R Y – Selections from Dunedin’s Pop Underground 2011-2014
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. Check it out 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 & other ephemera. As well as the LP+zine version there is a CD+ ‘zine version & a LP+CD+zine combo option.
We have combined with Ba Da Bing! Records (New York) to present this special compilation of the Dunedin ‘Pop Underground’ of today in the US as a local release [distributed by Revolver USA].
http://www.badabingrecords.com/store/products/pre-order-temporary-selections-from-dunedins-pop-underground-2011-2014-lp/
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)
“The album boasts no scent of filler, each track its own tightly contained mini-masterpiece... a must-listen for any after musical expansion.” Get Into This (UK)
“This is simply a truly great record, more than a mere sampler. 9/10” Norman Records (UK)
“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. Check it out 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 & other ephemera. As well as the LP+zine version there is a CD+ ‘zine version & a LP+CD+zine combo option.
We have combined with Ba Da Bing! Records (New York) to present this special compilation of the Dunedin ‘Pop Underground’ of today in the US as a local release [distributed by Revolver USA].
http://www.badabingrecords.com/store/products/pre-order-temporary-selections-from-dunedins-pop-underground-2011-2014-lp/
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)
“The album boasts no scent of filler, each track its own tightly contained mini-masterpiece... a must-listen for any after musical expansion.” Get Into This (UK)
“This is simply a truly great record, more than a mere sampler. 9/10” Norman Records (UK)
“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)
Trick Mammoth are a flower cult pop band from Dunedin. Fragile, lucid, but rough around the edges, their songs are unintentionally sincere and bashfully honest, performed with open arms and a soft indifference. Drawing mostly on film, literature and poetry, their music has a shy pretension buried under layers of simplicity. With comparisons ranging from Black Tambourine to The Carpenters, this youthful trio of Adrian, Millie & Sam have crafted a sound saccharine sweet yet doused in death. Gorgeous dream-pop from the margins.
"Floristry" - the debut album from Trick Mammoth - was released in NZ & UK/Europe in 2014. It can be heard & ordered at http://trickmammoth.bandcamp.com/
"Floristry" is available in all good record stores. If it's not in your record store, please tell them they can order it from Rhythmethod (NZ), Cargo (UK/Europe) and Revolver/ Midheaven (USA)... or direct from us if anywhere else.
“Trick Mammoth recall the similarly sunny bands of early-mid 80s – think Orange Juice or The Patsels…but they bring an unassailable energy to proceedings… A quiet gem.” Duncan Grieve, North & South magazine (NZ)
“…elegantly minimal melodic jangle… gentle, intimate.” Sunday Star Times (NZ)
“Trick Mammoth go in search of the perfect feather-light pop song… enchanting.” Otago Daily Times
“truly gorgeous”” Les Inrockuptibles (France)
“Floristry is a good record. A damn good one…. sonic bliss….” Happy (Australia)
“so vibrant it makes you feel like you’re sitting in a field of blossoming flowers.” The Daily Album (USA)
“Immediate but intriguing indiepop, delicate and uplifting.” Bloodbuzzed (Spain)
“classic Dunedin indie pop, from Dunedin… It’s lovely, it really is” Public Address (NZ)
“an effortless collection of sun drenched pop tunes” Under the Radar (NZ)
Trick Mammoth also have a 7" picture disc as part of the 2014 7777777 single club series by UK indie label WIAIWYA. Check it out here: https://wiaiwya.bandcamp.com/album/doll The whole set of 7 7" picture discs is worth getting too: https://wiaiwya.bandcamp.com/album/wiaiwya-7777777-2014
Discover more Fishrider Records releases here! https://fishriderrecords.bandcamp.com/
ABOUT FISHRIDER RECORDS
Fishrider Records started by accident in 2006 to release an album by The Dark Beaks. Albums by former Flying Nun psych-pop legends The Puddle followed, then an accidental masterpiece by Opposite Sex. In 2012, taking a cue from the postpunk era when independent labels collaborated together, Fishrider Records linked hands across the oceans with small UK label Occultation Recordings http://www.occultation.co.uk
WHERE TO FIND FISHRIDER RECORDS
If your local record store doesn't stock the Fishrider release you are looking for tell them about us please! 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.
UK or Europe - Fishrider releases are available directly from Occultation Recordings http://www.occultation.co.uk
You can obtain our catalogue (LPs and CDs) in America from http://www.tediumhouse.com/labels/fishrider
Some CDs and digital albums are also available in North America from CDBaby
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/ThePuddle
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/OppositeSex
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/TheShiftingSands
http://www.cdbaby.com/artist/TheProphetHens
Trick Mammoth are a flower cult pop band from Dunedin. Fragile, lucid, but rough around the edges, their songs are unintentionally sincere and bashfully honest, performed with open arms and a soft indifference. Drawing mostly on film, literature and poetry, their music has a shy pretension buried under layers of simplicity. With comparisons ranging from Black Tambourine to The Carpenters, this youthful trio of Adrian, Millie & Sam have crafted a sound saccharine sweet yet doused in death. Gorgeous dream-pop from the margins.
"Floristry" - the debut album from Trick Mammoth - was released in NZ & UK/Europe in 2014. It can be heard & ordered at http://trickmammoth.bandcamp.com/
"Floristry" is available in all good record stores. If it's not in your record store, please tell them they can order it from Rhythmethod (NZ), Cargo (UK/Europe) and Revolver/ Midheaven (USA)... or direct from us if anywhere else.
“Trick Mammoth recall the similarly sunny bands of early-mid 80s – think Orange Juice or The Patsels…but they bring an unassailable energy to proceedings… A quiet gem.” Duncan Grieve, North & South magazine (NZ)
“…elegantly minimal melodic jangle… gentle, intimate.” Sunday Star Times (NZ)
“Trick Mammoth go in search of the perfect feather-light pop song… enchanting.” Otago Daily Times
“truly gorgeous”” Les Inrockuptibles (France)
“Floristry is a good record. A damn good one…. sonic bliss….” Happy (Australia)
“so vibrant it makes you feel like you’re sitting in a field of blossoming flowers.” The Daily Album (USA)
“Immediate but intriguing indiepop, delicate and uplifting.” Bloodbuzzed (Spain)
“classic Dunedin indie pop, from Dunedin… It’s lovely, it really is” Public Address (NZ)
“an effortless collection of sun drenched pop tunes” Under the Radar (NZ)
Trick Mammoth also have a 7" picture disc as part of the 2014 7777777 single club series by UK indie label WIAIWYA. Check it out here: https://wiaiwya.bandcamp.com/album/doll The whole set of 7 7" picture discs is worth getting too: https://wiaiwya.bandcamp.com/album/wiaiwya-7777777-2014
Discover more Fishrider Records releases here! https://fishriderrecords.bandcamp.com/
ABOUT FISHRIDER RECORDS
Fishrider Records started by accident in 2006 to release an album by The Dark Beaks. Albums by former Flying Nun psych-pop legends The Puddle followed, then an accidental masterpiece by Opposite Sex. In 2012, taking a cue from the postpunk era when independent labels collaborated together, Fishrider Records linked hands across the oceans with small UK label Occultation Recordings http://www.occultation.co.uk
WHERE TO FIND FISHRIDER RECORDS
If your local record store doesn't stock the Fishrider release you are looking for tell them about us please! 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.
UK or Europe - Fishrider releases are available directly from Occultation Recordings http://www.occultation.co.uk
You can obtain our catalogue (LPs and CDs) in America from http://www.tediumhouse.com/labels/fishrider
Some CDs and digital albums are also available in North America from CDBaby
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/ThePuddle
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/OppositeSex
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/TheShiftingSands
http://www.cdbaby.com/artist/TheProphetHens
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/
