The Clean were a band that formed in Dunedin, New Zealand in 1978. Led through a number of rotating line-ups by brothers Hamish and David Kilgour, the band (usually a trio), forged a distinctive and quirky sound that relied heavily on organ melodies and simple chord progressions.
They carved out a distinctive, noisy but melodic sound, distinguished by David's screeching, distorted guitar.
In 1981, a fan of the Clean founded the Flying Nun label to release their first single, "Tally Ho." A follow-up track off one of their early EPs, "Beatnik", also achieved success, as did the second single, "Getting Older". In the ealry 80s the band released 2 eps and two singles. Tally ho, Boodle Boodle Boode and Great Sounds all charted in the top 20 in NZ.
Since the late 80s the band has occasionally reformed and recorded new material releasing 3 more Lps on Flying Nun in NZ and Merge Records in the USA. The Vehicle Lp was also released in Europe & the USA by Rough Trade.
In April 2007 the band toured NZ and are now considering ways of writing and recording new material over the next 6 months. Touring the world is also a vague idea! Hamish lives in NYC. Robert and David live in Dunedin, NZ. All are active as solo artists (or in Hamish's case , active as a Mad Scene).
This page was created by a fan. But is now fiddled with by the Clean themselves! Thanks to Sam for stting this site up!
Record Companys- Merge Records (USA)- www.mergerecords.com
Flying Nun Records(NZ)- www.flyingnun.co.nz
Alternative contact- winkle@es.co.nz
Hi The Clean, Crash Kelly's CD, "One More Heart Attack" is in stores and on now, please help spread the word and if you haven't already pick up your copy today - for a listing of U.S. store locations, check out the "Where Can I Get My Crash Kelly CD" blog on the MySpace page!!!
Also, get back to your rock roots with Crash Kelly's label mates, Saints Of The Underground in stores and on iTunes now! Please help spread the word and pick up your copies today.
Please check out our new music video about the "Vampire Bankers". The guy who directed Madonna's first video directed this, too. We think it's a pretty funny tune and vid. Thanks for being our friend!
Yes! The rumours are true, FEASTOCK FEST 09 will take place in the beautiful surroundings of number 3 Fea Street in the Pine Hill / Dalmore area of Dunedin on Sat 28th March 09.
In a nut shell it is going to just be a funking good time without having to take your hat off, you can wear steel cap boots if preferred (or if you would like to be intoxicated that is fine & dandy...)
Here is the FEASTOCK FEST 09 line up… (in no particular order)
Tono & The Finance Company Soulseller Irie Eyes Osmium Biff Merchants Left or Right Entropy Trio Oleh Made In China Julian Temple Band (juju crew) MC CR1SPY
The festival will run all day (10am gates open) and is a celebration of current Southern bands & artists. The day will go ahead rain or shine in true festival style… There will be a BYO - BBQ available, no glass, etc so pretty please come prepared for anything. No parking available.
Tickets are $10 (strictly limited pre sales only.) Available from 027 460 5425, hamlo937@student.otago.ac.nz
Churz and thanks for being part of something that might make a difference... Kind Regards, Callum Hampton c/o Fea Stock Fest 09
Thanks for the add. Be sure to click on the photo to check out this super sexy number. get this at our store now and you will be the hottest girl around.
Kurosawa's debut album, 'Your Star Has Fallen Over' is now available from CD Baby as a digital download!
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Kurosawa is a musical collaboration between Paul Cartwright, Adam Spellicy and Karen Vogt. The result is a graceful collision of soaring, ethereal vocals and lushly atmospheric, infectiously melodic acoustic and electronic sounds.
Hi Guys Steve Mahoney here from Wellington. Just got a copy today of the live Mashed cd. Its Brilliant. Bring on the new studio album and lets have a tour please. All the best from Wellingtons , biggest Clean freak.
Fans of one of New Zealand’s most influential bands – The Clean - are in for a double treat over the next few months. First up on 30th of June 2008, Arch Hill will be releasing a live album called “Mashed” featuring cuts taken from their March 07 New Zealand tour. The album was recorded and mixed by the very talented Tex Houston and contains classics like Point That Thing and Anything Could Happen, along with a new song and a surprise cover.
Lol! Ok hes gonna add you,..and Im off the weekend of ur party so we are coming for sure! yay! And Ill let you know after Saturday what I work next week! i been doing good with those paid survey things i found online. its doing alright, about an extra 300 a week, and not too much work. just answering questions and stuff online. anyways, you should try it, it seriously so easy:
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Hi there Cleanos. Ever stayed up too late? Then you will understand. Check out our new song "Morning Man". You can download and listen at your leisure! Cheers, Sandpit.
This Clean site has been hacked and we cant login anymore. So for the time being Ive given up trying to sort it out. Anyway, The Clean hope to complete a new lp over the next 2 months and in the very near future (tentative release date June 08) we are releasing a live LP called Mashed. But for now it will only see a NZ release. Thanks! dk.
