What Was That Thing? Live Music Videos — What Was That Thing

Sure Boy are a Wellington indie pop four member band who cite artists such as The Beths and Ladyhawke as influences, but also wouldn't sound out of place on a Dazed and Confused soundtrack. In other words, hints of late 70's roller-skate glam rock - think the Runaways, Joan Jett and cool bell bottom glittery stuff like that. Sure Boy are central to the local Wellington music scene, preforming regularly around the city, as well as notably performing at Rhythm and Vines and notably opening for the aforementioned Beths. Check them here.

Hummucide is a modern jazz collective that continues to push the boundaries of post-noodle music with its unique soundscape. Drawing influence from progressive jazz acts such as BadBadNotGood, ambient/electronic experimentalists like Aphex Twin or Yussef Kamaal, Hummucide have crafted a signature style that blends elements of jazz minimalism with a distinct fuzzy ambience. Their music excites with its experimental leanings, while their live performances are renowned for imbuing audiences with an invigorating sense of moustache twiddling beard stroking cool. Fresh. 

Watch a live performance of Ingrid and the Ministers, where they will be playing the song Jacks House, live at Flying Nun record store. Led by the talented Ingrid, this band delivers an intense, captivating and possibly terrifying performance. Whoever Jack is - they better watch out. Lock the door of that house because Ingrid is coming after you! With James Morgan on guitar, Scott Maynard on bass, and Kim Andrews on drums, this group rocks, producing a sound that is both organic, gritty and right down the barrel. Jump in. 

This weeks session is by Rachel Andie. Regulars may be familiar with Rachel for reasons other than her music (clue, she works at the Nun). But first and foremost she is an excellent artist and musician in her own right - one who has also previously appeared on this Spectre Collective WWTT? session. Being raised between the US and Japan (Philadelphia/Nagano) – her music reflects her background as a Japanese American; with its uniquely ethereal style and spacious sound - as heard on this session. More recently, Rachel has embedded herself in the Aotearoa music scene playing woodwinds, guitar, percussion, and drums and...