Music News - Coke Launchpad Round Three Announced
21 October 2004 - 2 Comments
Entries are now closed for round three of the Coke Launchpad competition. With a high number of entries from around the country the judging panel had a very tough job narrowing it down to the top three. But narrow it down they did!
The three finalists include an Auckland R&B / Rap Artist, a power pop group from Christchurch and a three piece rock outfit from Auckland.
To read more about these acts and listen to the three final tracks check out http://www.cokefridge.co.nz and vote for your favourite act.
Voting is open until Monday 1st November. The winning act will receive a music video made by Satellite Media for their track, this video will then be debuted on Coke New Releases (TV2 11am on Saturday) it will be playlisted on The Edge radio network. In addition the winning act will open a show at Edgefest 2005, feature in an article in the December/January issue of Rip It Up and appear live on Top Of The Pops.
Round four opens on November 15th.
And the round three finalists are:
Ample Cleavage
Ample Cleavage is a Christchurch based rock band.
The band has seen many changes since its beginning as a three-piece high school band in 1999, but at its core has always been its founder, front man and primary songwriter Liam Muir.
If Liam was to be called the heart of the band, then drummer Dan Perry would certainly be the spine. Holding the group in order and providing a rock-steady rigidity to keep the band ticking on. To carry on the analogy would place the guitarist and Frenchman Jono Lauti as the extremities of the Ample Cleavage body; His continental appeal and searing hooks and licks giving the people something to really grab on to. Finally there comes bassist and backing vocalist Steve King who would provide the liver, pancreas and other necessary organs to keep the body functioning correctly.
Since the boys came together they have been drilling themselves on stage presence, a newer and better set list, and all-round musicianship, resulting in headline acts at the Dux de Lux and the Wunderbar. Also granting them enough credibility to embark on their first tour in early April 2004.
Ample Cleavage's sound has been described as blending elements of Pop, Rock, Punk and Grunge to create a rich tapestry where each woven thread is as intricate as the next. Constantly mutating and expanding with each new song chord to finally land on a sound which can best be described by the words "Power Pop."
N.D.V.J
N.D.V.J (Short for Individual) an up-and-coming R&B / Rap artist.
His ability to conduct the most heart-wrenching ballads and the most enlightening raps with such a 'cuddly' exterior makes N.D.V.J some what of a musical Trojan horse allowing him to get his message across to all ears through a myriad of outlets and genres of music.
Growing up in Henderson, West Auckland, N.D.V.J aka Jamie Leaf has been able to incorporate his Maori upbringing into a Hip Hop environment whilst experiencing some very graphic realities on the street and in the home. N.D.V.J has made himself out to be a spokesperson for everyone like him all over the world, and with over 26 years of life lessons, he's well versed with teachings to provide those who are willing to listen to his words.
Already featured on Fourth Element's "We All In," and with his own solo material, N.D.V.J has created a professional and public fan following eagerly anticipating the time his solo album will reach stores.
Expect to hear big things from N.D.V.J in 2004.
Redmore
Redmore formed in 2001 in Auckland when vocalist Jeremy teamed up with the established three-piece of Jason, Patrick and Bevan. Having known each other in high school, the band quickly gelled and began working on what is now a unique and highly developed sound.
Redmore have supported top New Zealand acts such as Eight, Opshop, 48May and Goodnight Nurse and have quickly garnered the experience necessary to present a polished and entertaining show to their audiences. They now hold a place in the upper echelon of New Zealand rock acts and enjoy success wherever they play.
Redmore create rock songs that focus both on dynamic structures and vocal melody. They endeavour to keep each song unique without their sound becoming eclectic, thus the band's sound can range from being light and moody to rhythmic and heavy.
Redmore's initial years were a developmental time for the band. Writing and recording dominated their time as they finished their tertiary qualifications at which point the band started gigging around the North Island of New Zealand to welcoming crowds.
Redmore hold high ambitions for their craft and expect to carve a niche for themselves in the world of rock music in the not too distant future.
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or just vote for Redmore
they are good too
i have voted for both
shhhhhhhhhhh
the other one sounds lame
Redmore has the potential to make it big nationally and internationally with the likes of Shihad. Ample Cleavage don't....
Don't vote for the same old punk that won't make it anywhere in the music industry because it sounds all the same, don't sell out!!!
I don't know much about Redmore but I've heard them on cokefridge.co.nz and they are exactly what NZ music needs - more rock bands!