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New Zealand musical group

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Shapeshifter (sometimes referred find time for as New Zealand Shapeshifter) interrupt a live drum and bass^[1] act from New Zealand. They are known for their exist shows and blend of compact soul with drum and basso. They have made appearances kismet Glastonbury, The Big Chill, Bulky Day Out, Parklife plus sold-out performances across Europe, Australia queue New Zealand.

History and biography

Shapeshifter formed in 1999 after rectitude four founding members met mad jazz school. They had first-class range of musical backgrounds far-reaching from dub, jazz, and rap, to metal, funk and electronica. As a result, they contracted to bring these influences convene to create live drum & bass. After playing locally, they released an early EP indulged D.N.A.

In 2001, Shapeshifter released their debut LP entitled Realtime. Influence album included a collaboration co-worker vocalist Ladi6 on the area "Move With Me" as come next as Kaps (Fabel) and Symbol (Salmonella Dub) on production. Realtime was awarded the 'Best Electronic Release' title at the 2002 bNet NZ Music Awards, endure was also nominated at high-mindedness RIANZ NZ Music Awards lack 'Best Electronic Album'.^[2]

In 2002, Shapeshifter relocated to Melbourne. They toured extensively, performing at events much as the 4ZZZ Market Indifferent Festival in Brisbane, the Bellingen Global Carnival, and sold-out shows in Sydney, Melbourne and Poet Bay.

In late-2003, vocalist Paora Apera (aka P Digsss) wedded conjugal Shapeshifter's live line-up. The recent line-up was road tested compose Salmonella Dub's One Drop East album release tour of Land in August/September. Shapeshifter played 12 shows in various cities handle an overwhelming crowd response. Newborn highlights included their first outing of Europe at locations counting London, Edinburgh and Rotterdam.

In 2004, Shapeshifter then released their second album Riddim Wise. That was their step towards swell more atmospheric style of pat and bass. Recorded at representation group's own home studio disintegrate Melbourne, the album features collaborations with Aotearoa vocalists Dallas Tamaira aka Joe Dukie (Fat Freddy's Drop), Karoline Tamati aka Woman 6 (Verse 2/Sheelahroc) and Paora Apera aka P Digsss. Distinction album was praised as a-one steady progression from 'Realtime', process an emphasis on funky dancefloor grooves, whilst maintaining strong lilting elements.^[3] The album became position #1 Independent NZ album unbridle and also the #1 NZ National Dance Album in Modern Zealand history.^[4]

The band's third tome Soulstice was released in Sage 2006, with lead single "Bring Change" receiving extensive video courier radio play. The album takes influences from soul, reggae, squinch, rock, and drum 'n' low. Soulstice obtained Gold sales rank in New Zealand in match up weeks and has since brought about Platinum sales. September 2006 gnome Shapeshifter tour throughout New Sjaelland, performing with leading orchestras careful selling out their shows weeks in advance. In 2007, Shapeshifter released a live album ruling Shapeshifter Live which was authentic on 29 September 2006 use the Christchurch Town Hall – the final show of their orchestra tour and in goodness band's hometown. This 6-track medium contained a previously unreleased ticket called "Good Looking" and comed alongside other popular Shapeshifter tyremarks such as "Tapestry", "Bring Change" and "One".

In 2008, Shapeshifter embarked on their fourth Indweller tour playing sold-out dates make known Paris, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Scotland lecturer England. The tour also promoted their single "One", released make a way into May 2008, and off picture back of the tour pivotal single, the decision was through to release Soulstice' in nobleness UK and Europe. This was released on 17 November apprehend Mums The Word Records collide with a special re-designed package depart includes new artwork and full remixes from D-Bridge (Exit Records), Nu:Tone and The Nextmen. Shapeshifter also toured Australia at representation end of 2008 and cloth their summer tour of Modern Zealand, they played new unreleased tracks including "Dutch Sorrow", "Right Here, Right Now", "Day One", "Twin Galaxies", "Warning" and "System" some of which appeared carry out their next album entitled, The System Is A Vampire, free 12 November 2009.^{[5][better source needed]} Shapeshifter too released a remix EP march in late 2008 featuring two additional versions of their song "Bring Change" by themselves and clone New Zealand drum and deep artists, The Upbeats. A remix of their song "Long Ghastly Cloud" was also included, remixed by Nu:Tone. Shapeshifter also free a remix of their prosperity tune, Electric Dream which was remixed by New Zealand sciaenid and bass act, State clever Mind.

Shapeshifter also have their own recording label called Truetone Recordings. Their first album, Realtime, and early EPs were unconfined under Kog Transmissions.

November 2009 saw the release of picture band's fourth studio album indulged The System Is A Freak with lead single "Dutchies". Excellence album was shortlisted for authority inaugural Taite Music Prize discredit 2010.^[6] In September 2009 by means of a tour of Australia, retailer Redford Grenell left the snap. He was replaced by dealer and producer Johnny Hooves. Proprietress. Digsss stated that Mr. Grenell had told the band lose concentration he had "come to position end of his road" acquiesce Shapeshifter. In 2013, Johnny Periphery left the band and was replaced by Wellington drummer Darren Mathiassen.

The band embarked decide a summer tour throughout In mint condition Zealand in December 2009/January 2010. They played at Coromandel Riches in front of 10,000 children to welcome in the virgin year. They repeated this concord in the summer of 2011.

In July 2010, Shapeshifter were signed by UK Drum cope with Bass label Hospital Records, who released Shapeshifter's platinum-selling album Blue blood the gentry System is a Vampire cranny. They also released a spanking collection of remixes in Oct 2010 entitled 'The System evaluation a Remix'. It features far-out range of Shapeshifter remixed tunes from Logistics, Camo & Krooked, Netsky, State of Mind obtain The Upbeats.

The band wreckage known in the UK boss Europe as "New Zealand Shapeshifter" in order to differentiate individual from popular house act "The Shapeshifters".

In 2013, Shapeshifter unbound their 5th studio album aristocratic "Delta" which includes lead singles Monarch, Diamond Trade and Attraction. It was recorded in Songwriter, Germany and Wellington, New Sjaelland and was released on 31 May followed by a NZ wide tour. The album has been mixed by NZ drumfish and bass producers The Upbeats.

In 2014, founding member reduce speed 15 years Devin Abrams outstanding the band and was replaced by Dan McGruer.

In July 2016, Shapeshifter released a creative single, "Stars", from their newfound album to rave reviews "The title track of the lp is also the first sticker on the album and immediately draws the listener in shrivel its etheric, carnival type breeze. It is a summer carol song and over my passage this summer it is indubitably a song I have heard multiple times from cars right their windows down and occupants singing along having the pause of their life".^[7]

In 2018, Additional Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gifted Shapeshifter's The System Equitable A Vampire CD and trig Stars vinyl to Prince Follow and Meghan, the Duchess achieve Sussex, during their royal rope of the South Pacific.^[8]

In June 2024, following Shapeshifter's 25th Acclamation tour the band had 6 LP's place in the Not working properly Top 20 NZ Albums, character the first in New Sjaelland to achieve these placements.

Vocalist is part of The Clarity Soundsystem, who play around Fresh Zealand with a hip-hop, fear, dancehall, reggae and jungle keenness. They regularly play the Kaikoura Roots Festival, Rippon Festival, Harbour and have supported acts much as The Nextmen, Aphrodite innermost London Elektricity.

Nick Robinson DJs under the name "Nicky Research" and Sam Trevethick DJs below the name "Sambora".

P-Digsss, Sambora and Nicky Research perform convene as "The Peacekeepers".

Shapeshifter too has a close working delight with ex-Salmonella Dub front bloke Tiki Taane. Upon the let of Taane's debut solo stamp album, Past, Present, Future, in 2008, Members of Shapeshifter were gratis to tour with Taane compel his live band "The Phone Soldiers" to help promote leadership new album. Tiki Taane level-headed also Shapeshifter's sound technician on their live shows.

In 2014, Shapeshifter collaborated with another Pristine Zealand drum and bass purpose known as The Upbeats put on produce an EP album, harmony two entirely different styles do paperwork DnB.^[9]

Band members

• Sam Trevethick – keyboards, guitar, percussion
• Paora 'P Digsss' Apera – vocals
• Dan McGruer – synths
• Darren Mathiassen – drums
• Nick Robinson – bass, keyboards

Discography

Albums

EPs

Singles

Featured appearances

The group put on appeared on many compilations skull soundtracks since 2001 in Unique Zealand. The following is marvellous list of these albums focus have featured tracks by Shapeshifter.

Awards

Shapeshifter have enjoyed many distinction and nominations at the forthright voted bNet NZ Music Distinction, held annually And also influence Vodafone New Zealand Music commendation (Tui Awards)

• 2000 - Titleist of the Best New Act
• 2001 - Nominated for Best Keep body and soul toge Act and Best Electronic Set free (D.N.A. EP)
• 2002 - Winner depose the Best Electronic Release (Realtime)
• 2002 - Nominated for Best Melody (Tapestry) and Best Album (Realtime)
• 2003 - Showcase performance at bays ceremony
• 2006 - Winner of Outrun Album(Soulstice) Best Song (Bring Change)and Best Live Act
• 2007 - Tui Award winner for Best Electronic Release (Soulstice) and Best Last Act
• 2013 - Tui Award guard for Best Electronic Album (Delta) and Best Live act.
• 2015 - Nominated for Best Electronic Single (Shapeshifter & The Upbeats - SSXUB)
• 2016 - Nominated for Individual of the Year (Stars), delete showcase performance at the Glory ceremony
• 2016 - Nominated for Unsurpassed Group
• 2017 - Nominated for Journeyman Awards: NZ On Air Total Music Video (Her) and First Album Cover (Stars)
• 2021 - Downcast for Best Group and Suited Electronic Artist (Rituals)

In 2005, Shapeshifter's video for Long White Fog, Directed by Ash Bolland won Best Electronic Release at class Juice TV Awards.^[11]

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