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At Orcon we are suckers for good music. In fact we can count DJ's, guitarists and singers amongst our multi-talented staff. That's why we made the Orcon Radio player on our website, so that we could get all our favourite independent radio stations in one place.

This month is extra special being NZ Music month, and we thought we would take the opportunity to profile some of our favourite NZ bands.

The Upbeats

The Upbeats are a Wellington-based drum and bass duo, Jeremy Glenn and Dylan Jones who have been playing together for over 7 years. Their diverse style ranges from dark and moody to funky and energetic. They have recently been taking the world by storm alongside established stars of the scene, and are about to release their second album.

Check out the Upbeats at myspace.com/theupbeatsnz

Shows:

Date	Time	Location	City
19 May 2007	10:00 p	Dunedin SBK	Dunedin
13 Jul 2007	10:00 p	Sandwiches	Wellington
3 Aug 2007	10:00 p	The Civic	Christchurch
5 Aug 2007	10:00 p	Subculture	Queenstown

Kimbra

Hard day at work? Still have to cook dinner? Need something to get through? Put on a bit of Kimbra to get you through. Kimbra has a soul/jazz sound and a great voice. If you are in Hamilton make sure you get to one of her shows.

More Kimbra at myspace.com/kimbramusic

Shows:

Date	Time	Location	City
25 May 2007	8:00 a	Radiator (Album Release!)	Hamilton
25 May 2007	1:30 p	Waikato University	Hamilton
26 May 2007	8:00 p	Circle Jerk	Hamilton

The Aviators

Funk? Oh no I couldn't. Well you should try, and if you go to an Aviators concert you will. No one has ever stood through an Aviators gig without funking, it's impossible. The Aviators have been on the Wellington music scene for a while releasing their debut EP in 2004. Since then their sound has really developed to give you one of the best funk experiences in the country.

Check out the Aviators at theaviators.co.nz or myspace.com/aviatorsnz

Shows

Date	Time	Location	City
26 May 2007	9:00 p	The Cross	Wellington
16 June 2007	9:00 p	Might Mighty	Wellington

Midnight Youth

Midnight Youth have been tearing up the NZ music scene since they toured with INXS. Although they have only been together since 2004 they punch above their age. Their accolades include Best Song Award for 'Home' at the 2005 Smoke Free Awards, and as of last night they just broke onto the C4 Top 40.

Get more Midnight Youth at myspace.com/themidnightyouth

Shows

Date	Time	Location	City
25 May 2007	8:00 p	Schooner Tavern	Auckland
15 Jun 2007	8:00 p	Kings Arms	Auckland

Whatever your taste, make May the month to get out and catch some live, local music in your town.