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Studio Stories

Dean Young/Rustle Podcasts

Studio Stories. An award winning podcast that spotlights the people behind some of New Zealand’s best known albums - and the stories behind their creation. We take you into the studio and hear from artists, producers and engineers, who talk inspiration, frustration, elation, and the power of the musical creative process. Winner of 4 Golds and 1 Silver at at the 2023 New Zealand Podcast Awards. Listen, rate and review at studiostoriespodcast.com

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10/21/22 • 1 min

Welcome to Studio Stories, a podcast that exposes the creative process of artists, engineers and producers to reveal the stories behind some of New Zealand's best known albums.


Starting November 2nd, 2022, you'll hear how some classic New Zealand records came to life.


How these albums were initially conceived while sweeping bakery floors, or sweating it out on stages across the country.

How they were recorded in brand new studios with internationally recognised rock stars and producers.

And how they were received. Debuting at number 1 on the national charts, a gold record... 5 times platinum sales and multiple New Zealand Music Awards.


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Troy Kingi's second album Shake That Skinny Ass All The Way To Zygertron solidified his ambitious plan to record 10 albums in 10 genres over 10 years.

The album, recorded at Red Room Studios in Helensville [now rebranded as The Chapel Studio in Puhoi] was Troy at his creative best, weaving an inter-dimensional sci-fi concept into a soul-funk stew, thick with vibe and character.


The band features producer Mara TK on vocals, guitar and backing vocals, Trey Liu on Drums, and J Colbert on bass along with Ed Zuccollo on keys.


Our Guests

Troy Kingi

Ed Zuccollo

Matt TeMatera Smith


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Take two local heavy metal veterans, throw in a teenaged drummer and a generational vocal talent.

Collectively they are Devilskin. And in 2012, Paul Martin, Tony "Nail" Vincent, Nic Martin and Jennie Skulander

gathered in Auckland's York Street Studios with Producer Clint Murphy to put together their crushing opening statement "We Rise".

An album that would go on to debut at number 1 on the national charts and certified platinum 3 years later.


These are the Studio Stories behind one of New Zealand's most successful debut albums ever.


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Guests

Paul Martin is Devilskin's co-founder bassist and songwriter.

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Nic Martin is Devilskin's Drummer and songwriter

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Clint Murphy is a multi-platinum, award-winning producer, engineer, mixer, songwriter and musician.

Now based in his native New Zealand, He has worked on records as diverse as Manic Street Preachers, Enter Shikari,

RØMANS and 50 Cent, racking up hits both in the UK and internationally.


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In Memory of Aaron Tokona, 1975-2020


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Welcome to Studio Stories. This is part 2 of our deep dive into the making of Weta's album Geographica.


In this episode you'll hear breakdowns of the recording of 'Got The Ju', 'Hole' and the emotional black-story behind the writing and recording of 'Conversations' as well as Aaron's struggles with mental health and his decision to leave the band shortly after the album's release. You'll also hear how the band, in Memory of Aaron, remastered the album for it's 20th Anniversary.


Featuring exclusive interviews with Drummer Clinton Den Heyer, Guitarist Gabriel Atkinson, Bassist Clinton 'Tookie' Tokona, Producer Steve James. Additional interview content from Phil Knight. Huge thanks to Lewis Tennant for archival interview content of Aaron Tokona. Check out Lewis' "Verbal Highs" Podcast. www.verbalhighs.com.


Additional interview content of Tom Larkin courtesy of The Rock FM


Follow Weta on Instagram: @wetarock


Purchase or Stream Geographica


Flying Out [Vinyl]: https://flyingout.co.nz/products/weta-geographica

Marbecks [CD] https://www.marbecks.co.nz/detail/106141/Geographica


Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7M20SITvbU2h7UlicNwWnZ?autoplay=true

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/nz/album/geographica/294434006

YouTube: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_n9TC0pACpV6vMJyVgGIuwpQJXBbHbeuG8



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*Season Finale


With "On The Sun", Wellington's The Black Seeds circa 2004 found themselves on the cusp of change. Not only were the band embracing a more funk approach with this record, but post release, would see founding members depart with their blessing for the band to continue.


The album spawned several huge hits, "So True", "Fire" and "Turn It Around" and It reached number 3 on the New Zealand albums chart.


The Black Seeds, of course, have gone on to huge success, and it really began with this - their 3 x Platinum second album, recorded with Lee Prebble at The Surgery Studios in Wellington.


THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF ON THE SUN


To celebrate 20 years since The Black Seeds released their sophomore album “On The Sun”, they have FINALLY pressed it to vinyl for the very first time.


All 11 original Songs have been carefully remastered for this format by Mike Gibson from the original masters by Don Bartley at 301 Sydney way back in 2004, and this delicious NZ made package comes on two 180gm black vinyl with printed inner sleeves.


They have included two bonus tracks in this release with the 2023 Waiata Anthems Te Reo version of So True “Koia Ko Koe”, and a previously unreleased track Rogan Josh, which was favourite live tune The Black Seeds would sometimes jam for 8-9 minutes.


Limited to 1000 copies world-wide.


Includes digital pre-order of On The Sun (20th Anniversary Edition). You get 2 tracks now (streaming via the free Bandcamp app and also available as a high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more), plus the complete album the moment it’s released.


Our Guests


Barnaby Weir

Lee Prebble


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Studio Stories is coming back for season 4! Follow on Instagram for the latest updates: instagram.com/studiostoriespodcast


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Stellar* is Boh Runga, Andrew Maclaren, Chris Van de Geer and Kurt Shanks.


Stellar* set out to create a statement with their debut album, and they did just that. The making of the acclaimed 5 x platinum album Mix is the story of 6 people - all on the same wavelength, collectively pushing the limits of technology to make an album that in 1999 sounded ahead of its time... and today - sounds like it was recorded yesterday.


Released by Sony BMG on 29 July 1999. The album debuted at No. 2 on the RIANZ albums chart, and after seven weeks within the top ten, reached number one. The album was certified 5× platinum, after selling over 75,000 copies in New Zealand.


Mix would go on to win Album of The Year at the 2000 NZ Music Awards.


Our Guests

Andrew Maclaren

Chris Van de Geer

Tom Bailey

Luke Tomes


Special thanks to Audioculture.co.nz


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Opshop in 2005 found themselves in a bit of a flux. "You Are Here" was their platinum selling debut, but line up changes meant the band were feeling the pressure to find their new sound and then, follow up such a successful first outing.


But as you'll hear, pressure creates diamonds. In this episode, Vocalist Jason Kerrison and drummer Bobby Kennedy talk through the band's internal struggles with uncertainty around the albums direction, through to it's ultimate success, and production team Greg Haver and Clint Murphy dive into the detail around crafting the album's sound. Plus special guest - film maker Adam Jones details how he caught the whole thing on film for "Second Hand Planet - The Documentary".


Watch the Documentary Here


Second Hand Planet would go on to win big at the 2008 NZ Music Awards, winning Single of the Year (for "One Day") Highest Selling NZ Album and Highest Selling NZ Single (for "One Day")


Our Guests


Jason Kerrison

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Bobby Kennedy

Check out Bobby's Podcast "Don't Give Up" with Danny McCrum


Greg Haver

Greg Haver is a decorated producer with a diverse background in engineering, programming, and drumming. His illustrious career is marked by collaborations with renowned artists such as the Manic Street Preachers, Melanie C, INME, Opshop, John Cale, Catatonia, Super Furry Animals, and Bullet for my Valentine. His reputation is built on innovative arrangements and versatile production skills.

https://www.record-producers.com/roster/greg-haver/


Clint Murphy

Clint Murphy is a multi-platinum, award-winning producer, engineer, mixer, songwriter and musician. He has worked on records as diverse as Manic Street Preachers, Enter Shikari, RÃ ̃MANS and 50 Cent, racking up hits both in the UK and internationally.

http://www.clintmurphyproductions.com/biography


Adam Jones

Adam is an Auckland based Film Maker.

http://www.adammjones.com


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Special Thanks to Adam Jones for the use of select clips from Second Hand Planet - The Documentary.



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In Part 2 of the Season 3 premiere of Studio Stories, Bassist Karl Kippenberger, Producer Gggarth Richardson and special guests talk us though the making of Shihad's "The General Electric."


Shihad, in mid 1999 were deep into the sessions for what would become The General Electric at the legendary Factory Studios in Vancouver. In this episode you'll hear about the tracking of the guitars, bass and vocals, the surprising cameo who, thanks to an abscessed tooth had to cancel their participation in the record, The General Electric's greatest unsung hero, working UNDER AC/DC and more.


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Special thanks to Karl Kippenberger, Garth Richardson, Fu and Brad King for their contributions to this episode.


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In this - the Season Premiere of Studio Stories, Bassist Karl Kippenberger, Producer Gggarth Richardson and special guests talk us though the making of Shihad's "The General Electric."


Shihad, at the end of the nineties were about to break out of the York Street bubble to record their first full length album outside of New Zealand.


Factory Studios in Vancouver - formerly known as Little Mountain Studios was one of the most revered studios in the world, and Gggarth Richardson - the man who produced THAT Rage Against The Machine album, was the man behind the desk who would help Shihad to carve out their biggest record ever.


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Special thanks to Karl Kippenberger, Garth Richardson, Fu and Brad King for their contributions to this episode.


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Nelson's 'Minuit', 3 friends who - in the early 2000's found their sound and ran with it.


Ruth Carr, Paul Dodge and Ryan Beehre started out as a guitar band, but quickly found themselves at the forefront of NZ breakbeat movement with their debut album, The 88. In this season finale of Studio Stories, you'll hear how the band forged their sound with gear they initially had no idea how to operate, why singer Ruth Carr doesn't actually consider herself a singer, their approach to songwriting, how they recorded their debut album themselves, and where the name "The 88" comes from.


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FAQ

How many episodes does Studio Stories have?

Studio Stories currently has 16 episodes available.

What topics does Studio Stories cover?

The podcast is about Music Production, Music, Music History, Podcasts and Music Interviews.

What is the most popular episode on Studio Stories?

The episode title 'Stellar* - Mix w/Andrew Maclaren, Chris Van de Geer, Tom Bailey and Luke Tomes' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Studio Stories?

The average episode length on Studio Stories is 41 minutes.

How often are episodes of Studio Stories released?

Episodes of Studio Stories are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Studio Stories?

The first episode of Studio Stories was released on Oct 21, 2022.

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