Spunkrat Records will feature an eclectic mix of original music by Tokerau, Big Fat Raro, Bluebear and friends from 1994 to 2009.
In future we will be offering a no-risk, no money upfront service for unsigned musicians.
Genres include alternative, folk, hiphop, reggae, jungle and electronica.
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East Coast rap from the bottom of the planet! This debut album from Big Fat Raro (see also Tokerau) features eclectic beats and vocals – from soothing triphop to scathing breaks. ‘Otepoti Unnaground’ features a diverse collective of Dunedin hiphop artists. In a city famous for the Dunedin Sound this is a different flava of ‘the sound’ (yet still uniquely Dunedin).
100% New Zealand music.
PARENTAL WARNING: Explicit lyrics. Strong Kiwi accents.
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The debut album from Tokerau. Recorded at The Regent in 1999 and released in 2000. Until now this rare album was only available through good timing. Warpholez of thA mind (as the title suggests) is an exploration of Tokerau’s inner thoughts, with poetic lyrics which tell a story and take you on a journey. Full of gems with input from friends, transients and urban legends from the legendary Dunedin city and hinterland.
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From Tokerau. A heartfelt eclectic mix of reggae, dub, love songs and a lion-rocking political anthem. First released in 2004 and now available beyond the hills of Dunedin.