The Stumps (WGTN), White Saucer

GENRES: drone, noise-rock, prog rock, psychedelic

The Stumps

is a supergroup of some of Wellington's most prominent sound artists and musicians. Featuring Antony Milton (Sunken/NetherDawn/Glory Fckn Sun and also boss of the PseudoArcana label), James Kirk (Sandoz Lab Technicians, Black Boned Angel) and Stephen Clover (Seht). Their sound moves from slowly evolving drones to noise prog rock, mixing in "free jazz drum splatter" and psych-noise. Their initial LP, Split Fleet Dodge, was released to critical acclaim overseas, and even made it to #18 in Thurston Moore and Byron Coley's best of 2006 list. This will be the first Stumps show in Auckland.

White Saucer

is an avant-rock duo comprised of guitarist Alan Holt and drummer Stella Corkery. Inspired by the triple threat freedoms of free jazz, 20th century avant-garde and psychedelic/improvised rock music, White Saucer have been flying their unique "freak flag" since the mid-90s. They have released a number of records and have appeared on several compilations, most recently with a remix of "Marz Attax" for the Coco Solid remix album Denim & Leisure. While primarily a drums and guitar band, they also broaden their palette with electronics and acoustic percussion.


DJ support on the night from...

DJ Tanner (garage-rock/psych/doo-wop)

DJ Seht (unknown/known/awesome music)

Wyatt Riot (freshly burnt CDs of music that you probably don't know about yet)