04|14|09 US Tour: WNUR 89.3FM – Evanston, Chicago, IL (April 8th, Day 6)
Playing live-to-air on WNUR’s airplay show was such a privilege for me, as it’s my alma mater’s own college radio station. During my years at WNUR I was always a tad mad at myself for not getting more involved with the station, but it seemed like a very elitist and mysterious club to me, and, at the time, and I might have just lacked the confidence to approach the people there. Odd really, since I knew numerous people who DJ’d there, such as my friend Nick, and one of my favorite room mates ever, Matthew Teti (what ever happened to you man!?). (Read the rest of this story…)
01|31|09 Recording the new album
All apologies for having neglected my blogging duties over the last month or two. I only have ten days left in New Zealand before I head over to the States. The US tour is shaping up nicely – though, admittedly, I have been a bit slow to book in the final 5-6 dates (I’m aiming for a total of roughly 20 shows). My main focus, aside from some wonderful developments in my personal life, has been to finish the recording of the new album. Although I won’t get it all done in time, I’m still incredibly pleased with the progress we’ve made over the last two months. Pretty much all of the instrumental parts to the twelve songs are now tracked, and what is left to do now is record vocals, mix the album, and get it mastered in the States. Even lyric writing, which traditionally takes me the longest, has been going far better than I had anticipated, with the majority of lyrics being near completion. (Read the rest of this story…)
12|20|08 Elektra performed live at the Dux De Lux, 18.12.2008
I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for coming out to see our last two Christchurch shows! Both, Evan and I, had a wonderful time performing our new set for all of you. So, as a way of saying thank you, I thought it might be nice to share a live recording of a new song with you, called Elektra. The version available for download here was recorded live to two-track on Thursday at our Dux De Lux show. Hope you enjoy it! :)
11|09|08 Acoustic EP Now Available For Free Download
Like the recent Remixes and Collaborations album, our Acoustic EP, too, is now finally available as a free download at bandcamp.mu: (Read the rest of this story…)
10|31|08 Remixes And Collaborations Album: A Free Net Release
Just a quick note about a new internet release that you can download for free and in various formats (mp3, aac, ogg vorbis, flac and apple lossless) here: (Read the rest of this story…)
08|08|08 Kimo – Surrender
My friend Rob is pretty much my hero. He works really hard, writes and produces fantastic music, has run one of New Zealand’s longest running labels (Failsafe Records), is much more himself than I am myself, is in a wonderful relationship, runs his own recording studio, doesn’t drink, doesn’t take drugs, and is more passionate about great music than almost anyone I know. In short, Rob is one of my very best friends, and I’m really proud of that fact. (Read the rest of this story…)
08|05|08 Undertheradar.co.nz give away three copies of our Acoustic EP
One of New Zealand’s raddest online zines has three copies of our Acoustic EP to giveaway – enter here. Speaking of Undertheradar and sweet give-aways, if you haven’t already downloaded last year’s It’s A Sonic Summer compilation, then be sure to grab a copy before the myst of the wired swallows it whole. Aside from our song Scattering The Sun Like Gunshot, the compilation also includes fantastic tracks by Disasteradio, The L.E.D.s, Collapsing Cities, Cue The Sun, White On White, and Sora Shima.
06|08|08 Cat and Bird Split 7″
The Cat and Bird 7″ is a very limited edition split between us and the late Break Mission Kills. This collaboration, however, is more of a marriage than a split, with each of our band’s derelict post-pop aesthetic supporting the other’s. The entire run is limited to 100 copies, though the record (and bonus tracks) can be downloaded for free at www.catandbird.info. (Read the rest of this story…)
02|23|08 Free Remix Package: Darkwave = MC Squared
Would you like to have the opportunity to create a remix of one of our songs and have us share it with others through our website? We promise to post every remix you send us! In fact, after you’re fully satisfied with your own creation, you can even opt to give us permission to release it in some capacity in the future, either as a CD, a free downloadable remix album, as bounes tracks on a USB stick – anything’s possible. However, all these things aside, your number one priority should just be to have a hassle-free and fun time experimenting with music you enjoy and are curious about! This remix package includes everything from samples and loops, to the full vocal and instrument tracks as used on the recording. All samples, loops and tracks are 16 bit, 44.100 kHz, and 107bpm. If and when you’ve downloaded the files, please let us know how your remix is coming along, and be sure to share the results with us and everyone else. Have fun! Get your free remix package here:
The Darkwave Remix Package by The Enright House is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 New Zealand License (full legal code). Based on the song Darkwave Equals MC Squared by The Enright House.
01|14|08 New video: Scattering the sun like gunshot
12|26|07 A day out in the woods
I spent a wonderful day out in our woods and fields yesterday. It’s extremely cold right now, but heartening. The sun is out almost every morning, and I feel very much at home in the vast expanse of the American mid-west. It feels like a lifetime has gone by since I recorded this little idea: [display_podcast]
12|21|07 Lowell, Indiana: A note from home
It’s true, I never thought the time would come, but I am now of an age where I belong to “those of a certain generation”. I guess I always thought that life would just make an exception for me, moving just a bit more slowly maybe, a bit more gently, protecting me, rather lovingly, a bit more kindly. Life, instead, has moved too quickly for my taste – and with more indifference, I might add. The many years have congealed into a single web, thin, and barely wide enough to cover my tracks. I am so grateful to be home. I am so grateful to be home. So grateful… MP3 Download: Theme and Variation 1 (192kb @ 2.5mb)
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Horn and trombone arrangement for a new song, called “Night Sky Textures”. Download the 
