"Unbreaking My Heart" added to RDU 98.5 FM Playlist - Super Stoked

http://www.rdu.org.nz/archives/audio/new-to-playlist-75

Stoked to see The Neo-Kalashnikovs "Unbreaking My Heart" added to RDU 98.5 FM playlist alongside tracks from Radiohead The Kills & Unknown Mortal Orchestra so cool!! especially since that particular song was recorded in the back lounge by yours truly haha 

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AWOLNATION - New Single 'Windows'

"Windows" finds AWOLNATION mastermind Aaron Bruno searching for a balance between blissful and abrasive: Over sparse, bass-heavy production, Bruno lets his voice run ragged before jumping into his upper register as a soft piano line tumbles out of nowhere. Bit by bit, the song melds the two sections together until they combine at the end, as Bruno howls over thumping drums and delicately anthemic piano. excerpt courtesy of ROLLING STONE 
LOve this SOng

The Neo-Kalashnikovs - Official Band T-Shirt

Thank you all for your patience! we have good news The Neo-KalashnikovsOfficial Band T-Shirts is now back in Stock! Available here: https://theneokalashnikovs.bandcamp.com
/merch/the-neo-kalashnikovs-official-band-t-shirt P.s - Hope I modelled the T-Shirt ok maybe I could be a part time model like the Flight of the Conchords Song haha smile emoticon

There are two options of either a Black T-Shirt with Red Ink or A White T-shirt with Black Ink
We have a good range of sizes for both Woman and Men. Just let us know which one you want or we will contact you. Thanks for your support!! Just let us know if you want your T-Shirt signed by the Band! 

The Neo-Kalashnikovs - Drama Queen (Live at Debase Studio)

We recorded a live performance of "Drama Queen" at Debase Studio & Music Centre in Morningside, Auckland: www.debasestudio.com/

 They offer two great rehearsal spaces and an awesome atmosphere to practice music in. If your interested check out their website in the link above.

Also we tried to record Volita's vocals live but we couldn't get them loud enough in the mix compared to the other instruments in the recording so we did some over dubbing in our Bathroom the next day! haha 

"Drama Queen" music and lyrics by Volita Bioletti 
Directed and Recorded by Jeremy Bioletti 
Mixed and Edited by Moss Bioletti 

Thanks to Phantom Billstickers and The Fold NZ for helping support The Neos NZ Rock Tour

Picked up a copy of The Fold last week and was super stoked to see The Neo-Kalashnikov and Southies tour poster up in the mix. Big thank you to Phantom for helping support local NZ music and the Fold for being brilliant. Still want to see the image of us that you drew when you were taking the mickey out of us haha gotta have a laugh :) Rock On Moss

Gig Details:
http://www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/40744/The-Neo-kalashnikovs-The-Southies-and-more.utr

The Neo-Kalashnikovs - "Diamond On Your Tongue" South Island Rock Tour

Hey guys just wanted to share with you The Neo-Kalashnikovs official poster for our South Island tour, We will be playing in the main centres of Christchurch and Dunedin this time. We are really stoked to be coming down and rocking out with you and the shows are free so anyone can rock up on the night so bring your friends haha :) We also have two very talented young bands supporting us at each date Born Broken and Sunshine Hotel and are stoked to be rocking out with them in their respective centres!!

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/788023051241828/?ref=22

The set list will be out soon of the songs we will be preforming and if anyone wants any specific song played def get at us via Facebook or theneokalashnikovs@gmail.com  I haven't seen Christchurch since we played their last and really hope the rebuild has being going well. Perhaps if their is a change in government progress will be faster, or maybe the one right now is getting the job done!! hopefully :)

 If you don't know much about the venues we are playing they are really kick-ass and have some great NZ music history. They will also be very intimate shows and we are always keen to chat with people who like our music or just music in general. I listen to heaps of different types of music and always like listening to music that I would never discover if left to my own devices. Anyway hope you like the poster and will fingers crossed have these out across both centres with Phantom postering soon.

Rock On from The Neos

p.s - we will be in the studio finishing off an indie recording of our song "Mean Things" and then sending if of to the states for mastering so stay tuned. It will be available at our shows so come along!

  Stream and Download for free our Rock single "Turn the Tables" as heard on Radio Hauraki FM :) 

PREMIER: The Neo-Kalashnikovs - Rockers go back to school

The Neo-Kalashnikovs go back to school visiting Kadimah School to talk about music and songwriting while promoting the "Make A Wish Foundation NZ' www.makeawish.org.nz. They also taught the kids how to sing their song 'Shining star'. Check them out at: www.facebook.com/TheNeoKalashnikovs or listen to their music on: soundcloud.com/theneokalashnikovs
https://www.facebook.com/TheNeoKalashnikovs

Filmed and edited by : Ruth Bioletti 
twitter: @ruthARTrocks
https://www.facebook.com/ruthbiolettiartist

A Sugarlumps Production

Rocawave Records 2014

Tom Lark's new single "Haircut" (Studio and Unplugged Versions)

Here is the brands new single from the talented Tom Lark called "Haircut". As always the production for the tune is top notch. I also really like the guitar tone and jumpy playing for the intro. It actually reminds me off all the times I jumped around in the seat while getting my haircut. When I was a younger chap I had to have my hair cut because my personality would bounce back into line with societies norms from think reformed rascal/menace to society. Man everything is flashing back into my minds eye listening to this song. One particular bad haircut was a number 1 and 3 on the sides cringe haha.

Highlights from this song are definitely the bass drum, i'd actually be interested to know if it was programmed or live in the studios. It's almost like 1960's rock meets modern electro production. The Beach Boys definitely seems like a solid influence on Mr Lark. I've got to say if this is a hint of whats to come I reckon will all go get a haircut and get Tom Lark's new album.



For music addicts check out this live unplugged version of the song courtesy of The Riff Records :) damn those are some nice looking microphones!!!

Rock band The Neo-Kalashnikovs Achieve 40,000 Downloads in Auckland

 
If you haven't heard of The Neo-Kalashnikovs by now you really are missing out. Their free debut album"She's On Heat" has had over 4000 downloads amassing over 40,000 individually downloaded songs.The albums cover adorned by a flame engulfing the bands logo was released in November 2012 in New Zealand. The rock album has gained an outstanding review from critics and NZ rock fans. It's not hard to see why either as their songs have huge hooks that are lyrically outstanding and do justice to rock 'n' roll in general. If you like Nirvana, The Black Keys or bands like Queens of the Stone Age you will love this band, a lot.

Whats even more electrifying about the Auckland based rock band is that they are all directly related. Lead singer Volita Bioletti is the oldest who also plays electric guitar. The youngest sibling Gabriel Bioletti plays bass and Keyboards while middle child Moss Bioletti smacks the stuffing out of the drums. Im of the opinion that the trio really do know their way around the rock genre. This should come as no surprise either as they have been gigging regularly since they were in their teens. I guess this is one of the main reasons why album "She's On Heat" breathes the flames of veteran tenacity. Perhaps all those dingy bar gigs in L.A and New York that the band has rumored to play in early 2011 have some truth to them. Hands down my favorite songs off the debut are "Diamonds" that sees a guitar screaming out of a Marshall stack. "I Don't Wanna be Your Friend" which is an uber hipster classic rock song and the truly heartfelt beauty of "Shining Star" that is lyrically elegant. 

After listening to the album over and over again there is no doubt in my mind that Olly Harmer played a vital role in making "She's On Heat" as good as it is. His recording prowess that has seen him produce more hit records than you've had hot dinners in Mt Eden is evident. His most recent contribution that proved pivotal was the recording of "The Naked and Famous" album that achieved Gold status in the U.S. Despite all the technicalities of hit records I am going to stop writing this article and go back to listening to "She's On Heat" because this is Kiwi rock at its best. And there is no need to worry If you haven't been lucky enough to download a copy because its available for free at theneokalashnikovs.com. You can also tweet the band at @neokalashnikovs and like them at facebook.com/theneokalashnikovs if you become super-fans to keep up with all their raucous antics, lets hope they stay out of jail. 

A snap shot of The Neo-Kalashnikovs Favourite Rock Albums

I just wanted to share some of The Neo-Kalashnikovs favorite Rock records of recent times. Many of you know that we are into a whole range of artists from Iggy Pop to The Black Keys and our all time favorite Nirvana. The reason I want to share our influences with you for is because I recently read that

"The album is Dead"

The music critics said this was due to the fact that the internet era had destroyed the album economically. Apparently "the album was the only form that the music industry found to monetize music", really?? t-shirts, live shows, endorsements seem to spring to mind. But whatever the case I don't think albums will be going anywhere anytime soon and if anything they well just get better and better. Lets face it a classic album is much better than a hit record because it lasts longer, a hit single is here one day gone tomorrow a classic album lasts forever in every new generation.

Here they are:
The Black Keys: "Brothers" (Soul drenched Swamp Rock)http://youtu.be/8oIleJxHTN0

This album is so sick and it's not just because it was recorded at Muscle Shoals studio were The Rolling Stones recorded "Goat's Head Soup" & Lynyrd Syynrd recorded "Freebird". It's wicked because of the super groovy drum feels, rocktastic guitar tones and powerful lyrics, the vocals are also distorted to perfection vocals. The ethos of Patrick Carney the bands drummer is right on as well he says if in doubt play the drums as hard as you can!!!.

The Silversun Pickups - Swoon (L.A Rock at its Best)http://youtu.be/C9lEkiKP8LM

I remember when I heard this record I was impressed I listened to it constantly on repeat for quite a while. Seeing the lead singer at a tiny gig in at Echo Park in Cali also springs not mind such good vibes surround this record. They are such a veteran band the lead singer said that if he played to 7 people and made a connection that was the best thing ever. They played around L.A for almost 10 years a lot of people thought they were rubbish.
The album is just pure symbol of perseverance in the face of adversity. The Silversun Pickups name also comes from the local liquor store they youse to frequent a lot!!. Apparently they lived on Miller's Beer for a couple of months lol. My favorite tracks on this record are "The Royal We", "Growing Old is Getting Old" and "Panic Switch".

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers (Road Worn Battle Rock)http://youtu.be/uElD3acEdsQ

Well this album is an older album but you can't really top it. The album can be best described as a "F&%kin Fighter". Tom Petty's emotion in this album is spellbinding. I'm surprised this album doesn't punch you in the face when you put it on it has so much attitude. I love the drumming on this album because even though the drummer was a maniac and everyone wanted to get rid of him he just had that swag. I reckon if hadn't been on the album this record would have been rubbish. As it were though he made the cut and drummed this record into rock history. You can also really hear that this album was recorded on tape by pros. The musicianship on every song is spectacular. I really can't say enough good stuff about this record.

Nirvana - Nevermind (GRUNGE)http://youtu.be/olLrLsPsSZk

This album is amazing and It really annoys me to hear how Butch Vig was the guy who made this record a rock milestone. Without Kurt Cobian, Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic this album wouldn't even exist. One of the most important people outside the band that made this record the utter business was Andy Wallace who fixed up the whole record after Butch Vig did a lame ass job mixing the album. Kurt Cobain apparently went into the studio and told Mr Vig to give up because all he heard was treble. Anyway Wallace delivered the bass and compression in the mixes that made "Nevermind" well "Nevermind". "In The Bloom", "Come As You Are" and "Smell's Like Teen Spirit" are my favourites. This is a sick album if not the sickest album ever!!!.

The Neo-Kalashnikovs New Music video for "Take It Or Leave It" (In a Mustang)

Here is the official music video for "Take It Or Leave It" by The Neo-Kalashnikovs.
Moss Bioletti and Katie Oh directed the video for the band. Owen Harris supplied the American Muscle of the red 66' Mustang and they all took it for a spin down Queen St. It was a wild video this one and it was a very spur of the moment endeavour. Volita the singer of The Neo-Kalashnikovs managed to hire an awesome red light for the video that really brought it everything together. The video was shot on an Iphone 5 and Samsung Galaxy camera. Charlie Bioletti and Alister Spelter manned the lights with Jack over from the United States. The song "Take it Or Leave It" was recorded with award winning recording engineer Olly "Magic" Harmer at the iconic Lab Studios in a day which produced the singles "Turn The Tables" and "Gorgeous Baby"too. The album "Gorgeous Baby" is available as a free instant download here. And you can stream "Take it Or Leave It" below. The Bioletti siblings will be getting to work on their next release "Urban Warfare" very soon all the songs are written and just need to be rehearsed and recorded.

The Neo-Kalashnikovs New Rock Video "Bohemia"

The Neo-Kalashnikovs have just released their latest music video for rock song 'Bohemia'
off 'She's On Heat'. The Music video for 'Bohemia' is all about playing rock for everyone who has died and can't do so anymore. The main message of the song and video is to keep playing rock for everyone that you want to remember who is gone. The passion for living life and withstanding the trials and tribulations is what 'Bohemia" stands for. The band Metallica and they're song "Nothing Else Matters" was an influence on this track. Stream the Video Below:

The Neo-Kalashnikovs New Music Video "Rock 'N' Roll Friend" Out Now

The Neo-Kalashnikovs new music video "Rock N Roll Friend" is out now. The all family rock
band from Auckland, New Zealand recorded and mixed the song in their hometown. This song is a direct flip of the hat to The Go-Betweens an amazing rock band. They were introduced to their music by Greg Franco in Los Angeles a veteran of the Echo Park Music scene. Both Volita and Greg preformed this song at the Tribal Cafe in L.A a year and a half ago. The tribal cafe was the frequent local haunt of some of the most critically acclaimed artists in modern times. You can also stream and download the song below of Soundcloud. Keep rocking in the freeworld.

The Neo-Kalashnikovs: "She's On Heat" - Wave Download (Super Good Cd Quaility)

   Download "She's On Heat" as a HQ Wave Download:

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?09y94otnd31pr2u

This is for everyone who wants to hear everything on the recording in High Fidelity. Or stream the album below on soundcloud.

David Dallas' New Music Video: "Don't Want The World" Off His Mixtape Buffalo Man

I'm so glad to see David Dallas dropping his chronic new video

for the killer track "Don't Want The World" off his free mixture

Buffalo Man available here for free:

http://www.daviddallas.co.nz/buffaloman.html

It's also totally awesome to see Dallas blazing in his fur coat 

and Adidas track-suit. I'm really amping for his new album 

that should coming out really soon called "Falling into Place"

last time I heard the noise about his release in the rap game.

I was also well impressed with the grueling U.S tour the 

homie took last year. Good stuff Bro can't wait for the next

video can I shoot it :). Also really glad to say that 

David Dallas tweets back when he gets the chance so

if your a fan get at him.

The Neo-Kalashnikovs - I Don't Wanna Be Your Friend (Chronphonium 2012) LIVE

Download the studio recording of "I Don't Wanna Be Your Friend" 

here instantly for free :

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?ex11q6etwa1so54

Or Stream it Below:

Like Us At:  https://www.facebook.com/TheNeoKalashnikovs

The Neo-Kalashnikovs - Run my Way (Live and Unplugged)

Download the studio recording of "Run My Way" 

here instantly for free: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?ex11q6etwa1so54

Like Us At:  https://www.facebook.com/TheNeoKalashnikovs

The Neo-Kalashnikovs - On Las Vegas Strip

Man walking around Las Vegas is such a trip. We had our personal buddy Marko Gregetti rolling around with us when we were their. The really great thing about Vegas in The Neo's opinion is the ability to drink on any street. They actually sell drinks directly on the street, we all each got a huge long island that was insane to celebrate such lenience. Although I was slightly nervous as there were cops around and I wasn't 21 but all was sweet.

After checking out all of the lights we went back to our hotel the "El Cortez" and gambled away some dollars .Marko almost lost all his money but I stepped into the breach and put some cash on the line and we clambered our way back to break even, winning.
It was a pity the 3 million dollar machine only spat out $15 for us like 5 times instead of a mill haha. If you ever get to Las Vegas you won't regret it but man it's hot in the desert.

Moss

The Neo-Kalashnikovs debut rock album "She's On Heat" is available Below as a free download:
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?ex11q6etwa1so54

The Neo-Kalashnikovs Play Juice Bar March 22nd 2013

The Neo-Kalashnikovs will playing one hell of a Rock N Roll Show in Parnell at the Iconic Juice Bar.
The gang actually played a gig of sorts their for an Orcon advertising campaign which was a hoot.
The band is really looking forward to meeting all the other bands and as usually kicking out the jams.

This show is the week after our show at Leigh Sawmill on the 16th of March so be sure to catch us live if you are curious or a fan that has downloaded our rock album "She's On Heat" available here for free instantly:             http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?ex11q6etwa1so54       (click the link :)

The Neo-Kalashnikovs play UFO Rock Club (Live Video Footage)

This was a gig The Neo-Kalashnikovs played early 2012 in an industrial warehouse turned Rock N Roll Club called UFO. 
It was a very relaxed short set. We were extremely behind on time due to some other bands playing their whole back catalogue. So we got everything back on track with our very short set lol. I don't think there is anything more rock than a two song set laughs.
We've changed our ways though and now average a whole album
of songs per show.

Download both "Diamonds and Paranoia" off our free instant download album "She's On Heat" (click on the link below):  

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?ex11q6etwa1so54