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Amplifier Newsletter #147 - 30 November 2004

Amplifier Newsletter #147 - 30 November 2004

Tena koe .

Check the Xmas hamper that's up for grabs thanks to Flying Nun. Scribe
goes gold in Aussie and The WBC will be starting there tour this week -
check the dates.
http://www.amplifier.co.nz/wbctour
amplifier

New Material

VIDEO

SAKE BOMB - THE D4

And now, for your listening and dancing pleasure the D4 have compressed
those special moments and many more subsequent ‘business’ meetings across
the world into one and a half torrid minutes of SAKE BOMB fury. You know
it makes no sense!

http://www.amplifier.co.nz/amp/view?item_id=9724


ALBUM
SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT - FAST CREW
Local hip-hop artists the Fast Crew are off to a flying start with this
great debut album. Set The Record Straight includes the big hits I Got &
It's The Incredible.
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http://www.amplifier.co.nz/amp/view?item_id=9727

ARTIST
THE ACCELERANTS
The Accelerants are from Wellington and there are not many bands around
that have the ability to get the dance floor moving like The Accelerants.
With their highly anticipated debut album coming out on Wildside Records
in February, they are charging. If you are in Auckland this Sat 5th Dec,
catch them live at the PR Bar.

http://www.amplifier.co.nz/amp/view?item_id=9456


TRACK
FROM HELL TO HEAVEN - OPTYMUS RIME
A journey thru the eyes of Optymus rime, his family travels from the Bay
of Islands to West Auckland, and an insight into his world. Over a banging
beat from Kinetic of Kritical Methods, Optymus Rime delivers 2003's
underground anthem. Taken from the West Steez compilation album.

http://www.amplifier.co.nz/amp/view?item_id=9602

COMPETITION
FLYING NUN CHRISTMAS HAMPER
Amplifier.co.nz in conjunction with Flying Nun are giving you the chance
to win a Christmas hamper with a difference. The pack contains music from
The D4, The Verlaines, The Chills, Tall Dwarfs, HDU, The Clean, PanAm,
Garageland and many many more. ENTER DRAW

http://www.amplifier.co.nz/amp/view?item_id=9710


STAFF SELECTA

MARK K
Southern Lights - SJD
http://www.amplifier.co.nz/amp/view?item_id=8569

STEPHEN
Celebrate - Farmer Pimp
http://www.amplifier.co.nz/amp/view?item_id=9726

MARK G
Simple Hello - 4th Element
http://www.amplifier.co.nz/amp/view?item_id=9503

ENDS

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