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With its diverse range of musical genres, Flying Nun continues to be at the forefront of promoting innovative and groundbreaking music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those interested in exploring the rich catalog of Flying Nun's releases, you can find more information on their official website \u003ci\u003ewww.flyingnun.co.nz\u003c\/i\u003e. Whether you are a long-time fan or new to the label's iconic sound, there is something for everyone within Flying Nun's extensive discography.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"morningside-1","title":"Morningside","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe brainchild of Amelia Murray, Fazerdaze began as a string of bedroom recordings created late in the night, emerging fully-formed in 2014 as her debut eponymous EP. A succinct collection of intimate, beautifully produced dream-pop written, produced and performed by Murray herself. It’s a significant first outing for the young New Zealander with layers of softly crunching guitars swirling over consistently driving drum machines, and sparse electronica. And now here we are with here debut album - \u003ci\u003eMorningside\u003c\/i\u003e - a full set of \"swooning, happy-sad bedroom guitar-pop sunshine\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flying Nun","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50426627653963,"sku":"1009814","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50426627948875,"sku":"1009813","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/8c6b5cac-a972-4697-9c04-7ddd926fbed4_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726814888"},{"product_id":"foothills","title":"Foothills","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bats release their 10th full-length album, \u003ci\u003eFoothills\u003c\/i\u003e. 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Originally released in 1986, the compilation captures the best of the magical early period recordings of The Chills and simply oozes excitement and possibility. The zany brightness of the cover art against the black background only hints at the wonder contained within. Now re-issued again on a deluxe 2xLP and CD set, featuring six bonus, b-sides, demos and live tracks plus an expanded gatefold cover with photos, posters and liner notes from journalist Martin Aston. As Flying Nun label founder Roger Shepherd put it - \u003ci\u003eKaleidoscope World\u003c\/i\u003e is \"complex, varied but simple and direct. Musically sophisticated but joyous, poppy and accessible. Essential.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe world's first look at The Chills came via the 1982 Dunedin Double compilation - featuring four acts (The Chills, The Verlaines, Sneaky Feelings and The Stones) all hailed from the New Zealand city in the deep south. 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Though in fairness there is nothing proper about it, exploring the surreal, the political, the satirical and sometimes simply the crazy, all of which would never been seen on the hit parade. Yet, musically they should have been, packed with brilliantly skewered hooks and humorously scathing lyrics, Seizure is a lo-fi mix of punk, indie rock and pop that works perfectly. With it's DIY recording, wit and melody, Seizure highlights why Knox is considered one of New Zealand's finest songwriters. From fronting early NZ punk band The Enemy to Toy Love and then the Tall Dwarfs through to helping launch Flying Nun Records recording the likes of The Clean, the Dunedin Double and more. It's also near impossible to fit his bio into this space. And, his influence has reached out well beyond these shores inspiring generations of musicians - no better shown than on the benefit album (Stroke: Songs of Chris Knox) released as a fundraiser following his stroke in 2009, which featured the likes of Bill Callahan, Yo La Tengo, Lou Barlow, Stephin Merritt and many more. From the simple pop of \"The Face of Fashion\", through to the driving force of \"Wanna!!\" and the strangely uplifting brood of \"My Dumb Luck\" - all that without even mentioning \"Not Given Lightly\" , the love song to end all love songs - Seizure, despite our dislike of the word, is a legendary release in the Flying Nun catalogue. 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