Adi Dick

Last updated

Adi Dick (born 5 January 1978 in Wellington, New Zealand) is a singer, songwriter and producer who has been involved in many projects within the New Zealand music scene. [1]

Dick was involved in a roots and blues trio called the Seven Suns (Formerly known as Stylus77) and released a mini album under the name Stylus 77 in 2003 on Capital Recordings, and in Barnaby Weir's, Black Seeds musical collaboration band Fly My Pretties, featuring on the 2005 album, Return of Fly My Pretties. Here he played two songs; 'Get Out' and 'Foresight.' Dick also accompanied Fly My Pretties on their sold out New Zealand tour in July 2006. [2] [3]

In 2005 Dick attended the Red Bull Music Academy in Seattle, U.S., selected from 2000 applicants. Here he collaborated for two weeks with 59 other musicians, producers, singers, MCs, DJs from around the world. Before his excursion to Seattle, Adi Dick released his first solo EP, Noise in Your Stereo. Recorded in his bedroom and released on his own label 'First Take Records,' it is inspired by jazz, hip hop, blues and soul. [4] [5] [6] He has toured the UK and Europe including with the band Fat Freddy's Drop. [6]

Adi Dick also founded the band Sons of Puha, featuring Adi on MPC, guitar and vocals, Doughboy Johnson on bass and Lisa Preston on vocals. On 1 May 2007, Adi Dick released his debut album Our Place, featuring a new version of Get Out which he wrote and performed in Fly My Pretties. He released an EP Spacedust in 2012. [6] [7]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Beatles discography</span>

Worldwide, the British rock band the Beatles released 12 studio albums, 5 live albums, 51 compilation albums, 36 extended plays (EPs), 63 singles, 17 box sets, 22 video albums and 53 music videos. In their native United Kingdom, during their active existence as a band, they released 12 studio albums, 1 compilation album, 13 EPs, and 22 singles. The early albums and singles released from 1962 to March 1968 were originally on Parlophone, and their albums and singles from August 1968 to 1970 were on their subsidiary label Apple. Their output also includes vault items, remixed mash-ups and anniversary box-sets.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shihad</span> New Zealand alternative rock band

Shihad are a rock band formed in Wellington, New Zealand in 1988. The band consists of founders Tom Larkin, Phil Knight and Jon Toogood, who were joined by Karl Kippenberger in 1991. The band were known as Pacifier between 2002 and 2004.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Black Seeds</span> Band

The Black Seeds are a reggae inspired musical group from Wellington, New Zealand. Their rocksteady song "One By One" became an international hit when it was played in top ranked TV series Breaking Bad. Their music is a mixture of big beat funk, dub, afro music, pop, rock, soul, and roots reggae/ragga.

Shapeshifter are a live drum and bass act from New Zealand. They are known for their live shows and blend of heavy soul with drum and bass. They have made appearances at Glastonbury, The Big Chill, Big Day Out, Parklife plus sold-out performances across Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dimmer (band)</span> New Zealand musical group

Dimmer was the name under which New Zealand musician Shayne Carter recorded and played music from 1994. It began as an umbrella name for jam sessions and short-lived band line-ups, then home recordings, then an ensemble with various members and guests. This evolution led to more settled four-piece rock band. At least 41 musicians have been acknowledged as playing a part in Dimmer over 18 years, with Carter the only permanent fixture.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Fly My Pretties</span> Musical artist

Fly My Pretties is a collaboration of musicians originally from Wellington, New Zealand who are known for coming together to record live albums, in various locations in New Zealand. The different musical backgrounds of the members make for an eclectic mix of songs on their releases. Fly My Pretties was the brainchild of Barnaby Weir, front man of the Black Seeds and Mikee Tucker of Loop Recordings Aot(ear)oa. The objective: To meet, exchange ideas, and then perform and record the results in front of a live audience.

Die! Die! Die! is a three-piece New Zealand noise pop/punk/post-punk band. Formed in late 2003, they have released seven albums, all backed with extensive international touring. A number of different bassists have played alongside permanent members Andrew Wilson and Michael Prain (drums). Lachlan Anderson is currently in his second stint with the band.

<i>Our Place</i> (album) 2007 studio album by Adi Dick

Our Place is the debut album from acclaimed Fly My Pretties band member, Adi Dick. It was recorded in his bedroom and released by Loop Recordings Aotearoa in 2007.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mika Horiuchi</span> American bassist (born 1986)

Mika Horiuchi is an American musician. He is the bassist for the bands Cellador, Falling in Reverse, Rob the Cartel, and NOISE.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Age Pryor</span>

Age Pryor is a New Zealand musician and songwriter. He records and performs solo, he plays many instruments and is a founding member of the Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra, The Woolshed Sessions, and Congress of Animals, and is also a contributing artist to the group Fly My Pretties.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gin Wigmore</span> New Zealand singer

Virginia Claire Wigmore is a New Zealand singer and songwriter. Featured on the Smashproof single "Brother" in 2009, Wigmore went on to release five albums Holy Smoke (2009), Gravel & Wine (2011), Blood to Bone (2015) and Ivory (2018), with the first three having been chart-toppers on the New Zealand Albums Chart. She is known for her high pitched and raspy voice.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Stan Walker</span> Australian-born New Zealand singer

Stan Walker is an Australian-born New Zealand singer, actor, and television personality. In 2009, Walker was the winner of the seventh season of Australian Idol. He subsequently signed a recording contract with Sony Music Australia. In December 2009, Walker released his debut studio album, Introducing Stan Walker, which included the hit single, "Black Box". The album debuted at number three on the Australian ARIA Albums Chart and was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). It also appeared on the New Zealand Albums Chart at number two and was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kurt Vile</span> American musician (born 1980)

Kurt Samuel Vile is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. He is known for his solo work and as the former lead guitarist of rock band the War on Drugs. Both in the studio and during live performances, Vile is accompanied by his backing band, the Violators, which currently includes Jesse Trbovich, Kyle Spence (drums) and Adam Langellotti.

Zoe Fleury,better known by her stage name Zowie, is a singer-songwriter and drummer from New Zealand. Zowie has toured with artists Katy Perry, Mark Ronson, The Kills and Peaches. She was previously called Bionic Pixie. She later changed her name to Zowie, and released her debut single "Broken Machine", which entered the Top 10 on the Official New Zealand Music Chart. Her debut album, Love Demolition, peaked at number 31 on the New Zealand Top 40 Album chart. Fleury is also one half of the duo 'The Bengal Lights', playing the drums.

Joel Little is a New Zealand record producer, musician and Grammy Award-winning songwriter. He is best known for his work as a writer and producer with artists Lorde, Taylor Swift, Broods, Sam Smith, Imagine Dragons, Ellie Goulding, Khalid, Elliphant, Jarryd James, Shawn Mendes, Marina Diamandis, Amy Shark, Goodnight Nurse, Noah Kahan, Years & Years, the Jonas Brothers, and Niall Horan.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Broods</span> New Zealand musical duo

Broods are a musical duo from Nelson, New Zealand, composed of Georgia Josiena Nott on lead vocals, with older brother and multi-instrumentalist Caleb Allan Joseph Nott on production and backing vocals.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Alien Weaponry</span> New Zealand Maori metal band

Alien Weaponry is a New Zealand metal band from Waipu, formed in Auckland in 2010. The band consists of drummer Henry de Jong, guitarist Lewis de Jong, and since August 2020, bass player Tūranga Morgan-Edmonds. All three members have Māori ancestry and a number of their songs are written and performed in the Māori language.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cairo Knife Fight</span>

Cairo Knife Fight (CKF) is a rock band originating from New Zealand, founded in 2007 by musical artist Nick Gaffaney, featuring a drum and guitar duo incorporating real-time layered loops.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mel Parsons</span> Musical artist

Mel Parsons is an indie folk and alternative country singer/songwriter from New Zealand.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Drax Project</span> New Zealand pop band

Drax Project is a New Zealand pop and R&B band that formed in Te Aro, Wellington in 2014. Recording a mix of jazz, R&B and pop music, the band came to prominence in 2017 with the single "Woke Up Late", which was certified triple platinum by RIANZ while the 2019 version featuring Hailee Steinfeld was certified triple platinum in Australia.

References

  1. ↑ Macgregor, Jody. "Biography: Adi Dick". AllMusic . Retrieved 9 April 2010.
  2. ↑ "Fly My Pretties - AudioCulture". Audio culture. Archived from the original on 18 November 2013. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  3. ↑ "The Return of... Fly My Pretties". Loop. Archived from the original on 25 June 2013. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  4. ↑ "Adi Dick". Loop. Archived from the original on 25 June 2013. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  5. ↑ "Noise In Your Stereo, by Adi Dick". bandcamp. Archived from the original on 10 July 2009. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  6. 1 2 3 "Adi Dick tickets, concerts, tour dates, upcoming gigs - Stuff Events". Stuff. Archived from the original on 12 September 2015. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  7. ↑ "Adi Dick - New Zealand Musicians & Bands". Music Net NZ. Archived from the original on 17 May 2010. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.