After disbanding the Mint Chicks, Portland, Oregon's (by way of NZ of course) Ruban Nielson planned to quit music and take on a day job. For a hobby, he started making psychedelic demos in his basement, using samples. Soon, music took over as a career again, and his fun brand of experimental pop ended up in the hands of Fat Possum Records, who released Unknown Mortal Orchestra's self-titled debut …

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Artist:  Weezer

Date / Venue:  Friday 11th January, 2013, Vector Arena, Auckland

In the mid 90's when you went to a teenage party, undoubtedly there would always be a select few albums played. Among them were Green Day's 'Dookie', Offspring's 'Smash', and Weezer's self titled debut 'The Blue Album'.

'The Blue Album' was released in 1994, but took a little longer for it to make its overa…

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It's safe to say that Weezer's first trip to New Zealand in sixteen years was always going to be a momentous party, one that will be all the more extraordinary with the announcement of two very special additions. Chugg Entertainment is thrilled to confirm that Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Cloud Control will be supporting Weezer at their New Zealand show on Friday 11th January at Auckland's Vector …

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Unknown Mortal Orchestra have won the 2012 Taite Music Prize, which was awarded last night in Auckland.  

The announcement took place at The Loft, Q Theatre in Queen Street.  The three piece band, led by ex-Mint Chick Ruban Nielson, accepted the award via video message as the band are currently in Portland.  Talking about how he would spend the prize money of $10,000 Nielson commented "I will …

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The 2012 Big Day Out takes place today from Mt Smart Stadium. and is set to feature - 

Soundgarden, Kasabian, My Chemical Romance, Best Coast, Foster The People, Cut Off Your Hands, Cage The Elephant, Gin Wigmore, Girl Talk, David Dallas, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Battles, Mariachi El Bronx, Ghost Wave, Beastwars, MayaVanya, The Living End, Röyksopp, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Nero (Li…

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