trace / untrace records

12/01/2023

kātahi nā te hīkaka! we are so excited to say we will be a part of this amazing lil (big) event coming up in a few weeks. there w a merch table on opening night and then a few of us (madison josh shlee and i) will be performing an improvised-ish set the next night. so so many other cool things going on there is something for everyone. hei ākuanei xx

Kia ora koutou and happy new year! ✨ We are so happy to be running KSS Koputai Sound School (3rd time lucky!).

KSS 27 JAN - 5 FEB 2023.

Running over two weekends, KSS
Is an artist run project exploring new and experimental ways of listening to, recording and making sound. Workshop participants will engage in practical, creative and theoretical workshops while performances are open to all. The number of participants is limited to please email us to reserve your place.

[email protected]

FRI 27 JAN
Opening Performances with ∆ Rose James ∆ Tess Mckay ∆ ∆ Gate Michael Morley∆ Christopher Schmelz

PART I
SATURDAY 28 JAN, 2023
Contact Mic Club with Rose James
Cassette tape loops with Chris Schmelz

SATURDAY 29 JAN, 7PM
Ōtepoti Label traceuntracerecords.com presents a night of improv and drawing performance.

SUNDAY 29 JAN
KSS Synthesizers: analog synthesis for composition, recording and performance with Michael Morley

PART II
SAT 4 FEB
Exploring a sound object with Kerian Varaine
The Itch Choir with Tess Mackay

SUN 5 FEB
A Republic of Sound: the political economy of fidelity with Forbes Williams

Finale party with the Itch Choir and come as you may

∆ Will keep you posted with details. Look forward to hearing from you. Mā te wā ∆

Image credit: Gilbert May with POINT Offices

Thank you for the financial support:
Dunedin City Council Arts Grants and Otago Community Trust

27/10/2022

he kaupapa mīharo tēnei! tukuna āu rawa ki a rātou e pukumahi ana

Food, radical action, music, art and cooperation in Ōtepoti

02/10/2022

Fazed on a Pony · Single · 2022 · 1 songs.

05/03/2022

go buy this! band camp friday so it all goes to the musos *only* for a few more hours
but then also next month and the month after etc.. two great bands for the price of one

8 track album

10/02/2022

also our very first vinyl!!!!!!!!! holy smokes. go get one from either the koiz or night lunch bandcamp page, they are flying out the kūaha so be quick

10/02/2022

been pretty slack on pukamata recently so here are a few IMPORTANT things to note, firstly we released this incredible EP on tape, made by Human Susan

Our debut EP has been birthed in all its goopy glory!!! Put it in your ears/download it/own it now on Bandcamp (link in comments!) and come to the release show tonight at the Leith Valley Bowls Club! $10 on the door with very stunning and gorgeous guests OHM and Frog Power 🐸 👄✨ Its a CASH ONLY bar but drinks are cheap $5 pints. Bring extra if you’re flush, t-shirts and tapes will be available.

31/12/2021

big year! ngā tino mihi ki a koutou Radio One 91FM - tō mātou aroha e tuku atu ana

06/12/2021

boom baby

Ōtepoti groups celebrate album and single releases throughout Aotearoa this summer.

02/12/2021

long awaited and finally here!! this album is beautiful. have had the songs stuck in my head for days. tapes at the release show on fri

9 track album

26/11/2021

so many of our wee fam nominated here! Dale Kerrigan Night Lunch Adelaide Cara Bathysphere Kane Strang Phoebe Rings 💕💕

The inaugural SRN Awards will be presented on Saturday 11th December.