10 @ Zen, May 22

nsu Live @ NZ Music Month presents “10 @ Zen”

The next Auckland gig for nsu takes place on Saturday May 22nd – In celebration of 10 years of NZ Music Month, nsu will line up alongside a score of other NZ artists for a big night at Auckland’s Zen (cnr Albert & Wolfe St). If you’ve been there before, you’ll know all about the big sound-system.

Come and see nsu play one of his last AKL shows for a while. Tickets to the event are $10; Click here for full details of the event.

Panic Bells – Single & Video Released, Launch Party Re-cap

The Panic Bells remix single, featuring cuts by AP3X & Bromide Dub, was released in late April and is now available from a variety of digital retailers (click here for details on where to purchase your copy), including the new official nsu Bandcamp page.

Bromide Dub Live @ Panic Bells

The video for “Panic Bells” is also finally out, and has had an incredible response online and is now showing on New Zealand’s JuiceTV & C4TV channels. You can watch the video here and make sure you also check out some pictures from behind-the-scenes of the filming, as well as read a bit of background on how the project came together.

Thank you to everyone who was at the Video Premiere & Single Release party held at Galatos in late April. You can also see some pictures from the night by clicking here and footage may be available at a later date.

Gimme Gimme Shark Treatment

Remix of nsu Track on New Sharkweek Compilation

“Far From Comfort”, an early instrumental version of “Upside Down” has been remixed by Sharkweek, Dunedin’s standout ambient producer. The resulting piece is a psychedelic lounge version, sampling an instructional speech on meditation (in true Sharky style!).

The remix appears on the newly released “Gimme Gimme Shark Treatment” remix album by Sharkweek, also featuring remixes for the likes of Pitch Black, Stray Theories, Sick Cycle and more. Click here to listen to, and purchase the remix album.

nsu Joins Cartoon Beats

Cartoon Beats Reality

nsu has joined the ever-growing roster of artists on Dunedin’s Cartoon Beats label (click here for nsu’s profile). The first release on the schedule will be Haszari‘s “It’s Not Real” backed with nsu’s 2010 version of “Neutron Star”. California’s Snake Charmer will be on remix duties and the release will also see nsu & Haszari swap remixes of the title tracks. Full details announced in the next update.

General Update

Here’s a general run-down on what’s on the horizon for nsu:

• Follow-up to “Panic Bells” remix single in the pipeline – more details in next update
• nsu’s remixes of Sharkweek tracks to be released on forthcoming “Shark & Taties” remix album, also to feature works by other NZ artists
• Remixes for Stray Theories & Squeezer completed and scheduled for release late 2010/early 2011. A couple of other remixes also penciled in (TBC)
• Remix duties on follow-up Cartoon Beats EP confirmed. Full details in the near future
• Follow up to “Escape” EP penciled for late 2011/early 2012
• No more live gigs until at least late 2011

PANIC BELLS - nsu Video Premiere & Single Release Party - Apr 22, Galatos Lounge

To celebrate the release of the “Panic Bells” remix single and the music video (directed by Aleksandar Janev), newclear Music is proud to present:

Panic Bells - Remixes - Out 19.04.10

PANIC BELLS – VIDEO PREMIERE & SINGLE RELEASE PARTY
THU 22.04.10 @ GALATOS LOUNGE, GALATOS ST, AKL

Featuring performances by:

- Bromide Dub (live)
- AP3X
- nsu (live)
- Romantech
- D.I.S.H.A B2B Macros

FREE entry, Doors Open 8pm

We will be showing the music video for “Panic Bells” for the first time on the night – Make sure you’re there to help us celebrate!

Preview the remix single, featuring cuts by AP3X & Bromide Dub (out April 19) by listening here.

SEE. YOU. THERE. (Click here for Facebook Event Invite)

E S C A P E - nsu EP Release Party - Dec 12, Rising Sun

In celebration of the forthcoming “Escape” EP by nsu, newclear Music, Beat Dungeon Radio and UP FM are proud to present:

Escape EP - Out 12.12.09

E S C A P E - EP RELEASE PARTY
SAT 12.12.09 @ RISING SUN, 373 K RD

Featuring performances by:

• nsu (live)
• Bromide Dub (live)
• Soul Science (Romantech B2B Control)
• Stray Theories (live) [Timaru]
• Squeezer (live)
• emu (live) [Melbourne]
• D.I.S.H.A

with special appearances by:

• Shane Hollands (beat poetry)
• Micah D Wolfe (saxophone)

Entry by Koha (Donation)
Free before 10pm, Doors Open 8pm

Copies of the new “Escape” EP will be available for purchase on the door. Preview the EP by listening at this location:

Unique live electronic music line-up; Full spectrum: From breakbeat to downbeat, tech house and drum and bass to dubstep and IDM; Mad jams and improvs; Good vibes;

With thanks to:

• Kurb Promotions
• Winteractiv
• UP FM 107.5

Single Out Now!

Request the new single “Juice of Life” on Radio

It’s finally out, and, as well as buying it from a variety of online retailers (click here for details), you can also support us by requesting it on the airwaves from the following radio stations in New Zealand:

- UP FM 107.5
- 95 bFM
- George FM 96.8
- KFM 106.9
- Base FM 107.3
- Fleet FM 88.3
- Radio One 91 FM (Dunedin)
- RDU 98.5 FM (Christchurch)

A little bit of leg-work by everyone out there will go a long way, and will, of course, be much appreciated!

nsu & Stray Theories Live

South Island Tour

In October, nsu will be touring the South Island and playing live gigs for the first time outside of Auckland, as part of the Shortcircuit crew.

The following dates  and venues are confirmed:

- Fri 16th Oct – QUEENSTOWN – The Dux
with Cure Motel, Stray Theories, Romantech
- Sat 17th Oct – WANAKA – Red Rocks
with Cure Motel, Stray Theories, Romantech
- Sat 24th Oct – DUNEDIN – Sammy’s
with Haszari, SoNic Smith, Sharkweek, Symbiont, Cure Motel, Stray Theories, Romantech

More dates likely to be added to the schedule – keep checking back for updates, and make sure you catch us in your area!

The Great Hoax - Shapes EP

nsu Remix of The Great Hoax now released

nsu’s remix of “Insufficient Funds” by The Great Hoax has been released on their debut “Shapes” EP. The EP, made up of original works by the Wellington band, has an eclectic mix of styles ranging from psychedelic and experimental to gritty jazzy blues and electronic funk from various influences of music and philosophy.

Shapes EP on Amplifier.co.nz

“Panic Bells” Video Shoot complete

All shooting of the video for “Panic Bells” (taken from the forthcoming Escape EP and featuring Wellington’s Siknik) has now been completed, and the music is now in post-production stages.

You can see some behind the scenes photos (without spoilers!) in the following photo album:

Panic Bells Video: Behind the scenes

Panic Bells Video Photos

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Thanks to everyone for their massive support!

If you missed nsu’s live performance on UP FM’s Sonic Drive show in late August, you can now listen to the 27-minute set, which features some new numbers, some of which haven’t even been finished as studio versions:

nsu playing live to air from UP FM Studios.

Thanks to DJ Shay and the crew at UP FM for their support!

nsu Caps

The latest shipment of nsu caps is in. If you wanna be part of the amazing team and support the cause, here’s what we’ve got:

Standard (with velcro strap @ back) – $15NZD:
- White with black logo
- “Tan” with black logo
- Black with white logo

Standard Caps - white, "tan", and black - $15 NZD

Flexi – $20NZD:
- Black with white logo
- Navy with white logo

Flexi (with flat peak) – $20NZD:
- Black with white logo

If you’re interested in snapping one up, please get in touch with via email:

info AT newclearmusic DOT com

Any proceeds will be invested back into new studio/live gear or production costs.

Flexi Caps - Black with flat peak, and Navy (or Black) with standard peak - $20 NZD

Do you already have an nsu cap?

Would love to see you wearing it! Take a picture and post in the following photo album:

nsu Facebook Page – Fan Photos

Thank You

A big thanks to all radio stations, DJ’s, fans and supporters out there. I’ve had some amazing encouragement from everyone recently, and things are moving faster and faster! The Juice of Life / West Coast Dub single with Squeezer Project is just around the corner! Hold tight!

Cosmic Journey

This Friday, August 28th, nsu will be joining DJ Shay on the Sonic Drive Show as this week’s featured UP FM DJ. As well as being interviewed on air, nsu will be playing his first live set in several months live to air, so make sure you’re tuned in to UP FM – 107.5 FM Auckland or stream live from around the world via the UP FM Website. The feature will run from 5pm NZT, on Friday August 28th.

As well as guesting on the show, nsu has compiled “Cosmic Journey”, this week’s free UP FM mini-mix, which you can grab by registering on the UP FM Website and signing up for the newsletter. The mix is 30 minutes long and features some recent works by Sharkweek, Nikolozi, Haszari, Stray Theories, SoNic Smith, Future World Resort, Bromide Dub, The Compressor Kid and nsu, and will be delivered in this week’s newsletter (out on Wednesday!), so be quick to sign up! A huge thanks to all of the above artists for their contributions.

Have you got an nsu cap?

Opposite-sex-magnets

Then we want to see you with it! Take a picture of yourself wearing it, and post it in the following photo album on nsu’s Facebook page:

Click here for the nsu fan photo album on Facebook

If you haven’t managed to score one yet, a new shipment should be arriving to the newclear HQ soon, and we will let you know in the next update how to grab one.

Free Downloads

As you would have noticed by now, free downloads have been appearing almost every week. Six are available right now, and two more retrospective releases are due to appear over the next couple of weeks, so make sure you call back to newclearmusic.com to grab them. New releases will start appearing from mid-September.

Neutron Star / The Last Sunrise (Live) - NCMF005DD

We take a break from remixes and original studio versions, for a glimpse into the sound of nsu live.

The recording in this free download comes from near the end of the set of one of the very first live public performances by nsu, the Short:Circuit 5.5 gig at Fordes Bar, in December of 2008.

Click here to download Neutron Star / The Last Sunrise (Live) (24MB zip)

nsu – Neutron Star / The Last Sunrise (Live) – NCMF005DD
1. Neutron Star / The Last Sunrise (Live @ Short:Circuit 5.5, Dec ’08) 10:19

Look out for another two free download packages in the next two weeks.

Also available for free download:

– NCMF001DD – Neutron Star – Remixes
- NCMF002DD – The Last Sunrise / Spiritual Adrenalin – Remixes
- NCMF003DD – Sensitivity – Remixes
- NCMF004DD – Darkness