30 August 2024 - 0 Comments

August 30th sees Otago based rock band Powder Chutes release their version of Dutchies, an inspired choice of cover that finds the band celebrating their signature riff-driven guitar sound and applying it to the Shapeshifter drum and bass monster; the result is a rock anthem that celebrates all that is great about the original, with a fresh sound that will re-introduce the track to a new audience globally.

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Powder Chutes version of Dutchies has gained support from Shapeshifter, with Sam Trevethick saying: “Wow. I'm blown away! This is so wicked. You guys have put so much work into this, the arrangement, finding ways of playing the textures in the track using your palette. Amazing, I really love it. I'm a big fan of guitar based music and I think this sounds sick. Really well played. Vibing. Tight but raw. Shot boys!” – Sam Trevethick, Shapeshifter

P.Digsss is equally positive: ”Wow lads. Great bloody work. You boys have a bunch of killer tunes to be well and truly proud of, and absolutely love what you have done with Dutchies. Honoured to be honest. Diggy.” – P.Digsss, Shapeshifter

And Tiki Taane, long-time member of the extended Shapeshifter whanau, and certified Kiwi Royalty said: “Holy F*%k this slays! I opened up the file while making breakfast in the kitchen and the first thing I wanted to do was kick the chairs over, jump onto the table, and dive onto the couch like a nuttah. I can’t wait to see you guys play this live, it’s such a sick and fresh version.” – Tiki Taane

A visualiser shot in Central Otago by Nat Warburton of Redpoint Productions accompanies the release.

Powder Chutes / Haast Hunter 2024 Co-Headline tour:

Aug 30 – Last Place, Hamilton w/ Achilles Complex

Aug 31 – Big Fan, Auckland w/ Holloway & Achilles Complex

Sept 6 – A Rolling Stone, Christchurch w/ Red Weekend

Sept 7 – Rhyme & Reason, Wanaka, w/ Cheap Thrills

Nov 30 – Underworld Tavern, Wellington w/ The Bravo Uniform Mikes

Tickets from Under The Radar

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