The Dunedin Sound is a distinctive subgenre of indie pop and rock that emerged in the 1980s from the city of Dunedin, New Zealand. Characterized by jangly guitars, lo-fi production, and melodic, often introspective, songwriting, it reflects a DIY ethos prevalent among the bands associated with the Flying Nun Records label. This sound has a stripped-back aesthetic, with a raw energy that harks back to the garage rock of the 1960s, yet infuses a unique sense of space and isolation that can be attributed to New Zealand's geographic remoteness. Bands like The Clean and The Chills are exemplary, with their music capturing the youthful, rebellious spirit of the time while embedding a sense of the dreamy, melancholic landscapes that surround them.

Whistling In The Darkness / Ritual Hex

The Phoenix Foundation

Single - Released December 13, 2024