Episode 150: The Bats

Episode 150 of Look At My Records! features an interview with New Zealand indie rock legends The Bats.  As the band nears their 40th anniversary, they show no signs of slowing down. They just released their tenth full length, Foothills, on Flying Nun Records.  The album, which was recorded entirely in the Canterbury foothills of the Southern Alps of Aotearoa, continues the band’s trend of songs that are reflective and tranquil while still maintaining their signature jangly guitar-driven sound.  Tune in to hear all about their early days flatting together in Christchurch, memories of their first gigs in the States, the evolution of their sound throughout the years, and what it was like recording Foothills in a small cabin in the countryside. You can purchase Foothills on vinyl or compact disc via Bandcamp. You can also purchase it via the Flying Nun website or via Omnian Music Group here in the States. Keep up with the band by liking them on Facebook and following them on Instagram.