PNC's Half Kast video!!

The gorgeous new video, directed by Warren Green. Check it out here:

Tomorrow night...

If you're in Auckland there's a couple of live music options for you;

Opensouls conclude their Standing In The Rain tour with the Auckland show at the Kings Arms, doors from 8.30pm. Tickets from Real Groovy, Undertheradar.co.nz or $25 on the door.

If you're more of a hip hop fan, head to this:


Dave is doing a gig before he heads off to CMJ in New York, at PopUp bar at the Birdcage. $10 on the door!

Cern's EP Release!!

A sneaky hint of things to come... on October 17th, Cern will be releasing via all digital platforms his debut EP, Manaiai.

A widespread name around the globe already; Cern's production has seen released and forthcoming tracks on many of the scenes leading European record labels including UK's Renegade Hardware, Critical, Cylon,Syndrome Audio as well as New Zealand's own Samurai Music

Since 2001 Cern have been collectively producing music for the main purpose of having a good time and making use of their creative tendencies. After finishing school both Climate(Jonny) and Omen(Ollie) began work at the then home of underground music in Auckland, Fu Bar. This is where their passion for DJing and production began and they experiences the best of what the world had to offer. After getting recognised for their skills, they soon began to support some of the acts for New Zealand drum and bass pioneers Subtronix and Cyanide Recordings. This is when their attention turned to production, and their skills began to take form.

2006 and 2007 saw collaborations with Bulletproof, Dose, Teknik, Menace, Consequence and Luca, and promotion of both local shows and guests including Noisia, Mayhem, dBridge and Psidream.

2008 saw a tough year for Cern. Sadly and suddenly, Jonny Cern passed away in July leaving behind a bright and fast rising future in the International drum and bass scene, and a huge amount of close friends and family. To this day he is hugely missed and never forgotten.

Ollie Cern toured Europe and Australasia at the end of the year as a tribute, helping to keep his memory and ideas alive and helping to extend their music to everyone who has supported them over the years. Although this tragedy halted production initially, Ollie Cern has opted to continue writing and Djing in honor of his best buddy.

More recently Cern has gone on to collaborate with international artists Loxy, dBridge, Logistics, Sabre, Jubei, Nymfo, Phace & Misanthrop, as well as exciting new local talent Consequence & Tokyo Prose. With another European tour in the works for 09 and a forthcoming album on Concord Dawn's imprint, Uprising, this year is set to be a busy one for Cern.

I Love The Islands

Just announced, go along and support:


After the tragic events in Samoa last week, a group of top New Zealand entertainers have rallied together for a massive benefit concert on Monday 19th October 2009 at the Vector Arena in Auckland.

When the Tsunami hit Samoa last week, it personally affected Scribe and Savage who lost their family villages and family members in the disaster. Along with Dawn Raid, Oscar Kightley and Ole Maiava, they rapidly organized a dream line up of top NZ musicians who had no hesitation in donating their performances to this worthy cause.

All businesses, personnel and artists have given their services for free, therefore 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Samoa.

We urge all New Zealanders to support this event to aid our fellow citizens of Samoa.

Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin dates and line ups to be announced shortly.

‘I LOVE THE ISLANDS’
Samoa Relief Concert

Hosted By:
Oscar Kightley

Featuring performances by:
Neil Finn & Tim Finn
Dave Dobbyn
Bic Runga
Savage
Scribe
Hollie Smith
Elemeno P
Nesian Mystik
Jordan Luck Band
J.Williams
Che-Fu & Kratez
Open Souls
Kirsten Morrell
Sweet & Irie
DJ Sirvere
Aaradhna
PNC
Devolo
Mareko
King Kapisi
Feelstyle
Adeaze
Cydel
Ardijah
Lapi Mariner

Venue: Vector Arena, Mahuhu Crescent, Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand
Date: Monday October 19th, 2009
Tickets: only $25.00 from www.ticketmaster.co.nz
On Sale: midday Friday 9th October 2009