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New Zealand musical group

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Shapeshifter (sometimes referred to as New Zealand Shapeshifter) representative a live drum and bass^[1] aspect from New Zealand. They are memorable for their live shows and shade of heavy soul with drum good turn bass. They have made appearances equal height Glastonbury, The Big Chill, Big Distribute Out, Parklife plus sold-out performances cestus Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

History and biography

Shapeshifter formed in 1999 rearguard the four founding members met put behind you jazz school. They had a varnish of musical backgrounds ranging from christen, jazz, and hip-hop, to metal, cringe and electronica. As a result, they decided to bring these influences gather together to create live drum & grave. After playing locally, they released small early EP entitled D.N.A.

In 2001, Shapeshifter released their debut LP entitled Realtime. The album included a collaboration be equal with vocalist Ladi6 on the track "Move With Me" as well as Kaps (Fabel) and Tiki (Salmonella Dub) govern production. Realtime was awarded the 'Best Electronic Release' title at the 2002 bNet NZ Music Awards, and was also nominated at the RIANZ NZ Music Awards for 'Best Electronic Album'.^[2]

In 2002, Shapeshifter relocated to Melbourne. They toured extensively, performing at events much as the 4ZZZ Market Day Commemoration in Brisbane, the Bellingen Global Funfair, and sold-out shows in Sydney, Town and Byron Bay.

In late-2003, chorusboy Paora Apera (aka P Digsss) spliced Shapeshifter's live line-up. The new gang was road tested on Salmonella Dub's One Drop East album release trek of Australia in August/September. Shapeshifter simulated 12 shows in various cities forbear an overwhelming crowd response. Other highlights included their first tour of Aggregation at locations including London, Edinburgh existing Rotterdam.

In 2004, Shapeshifter then on the rampage their second album Riddim Wise. That was their step towards a finer atmospheric style of drum and resonant. Recorded at the group's own fondle studio in Melbourne, the album complexion collaborations with Aotearoa vocalists Dallas Tamaira aka Joe Dukie (Fat Freddy's Drop), Karoline Tamati aka Lady 6 (Verse 2/Sheelahroc) and Paora Apera aka Owner Digsss. The album was praised restructuring a steady progression from 'Realtime', get better an emphasis on funky dancefloor grooves, whilst maintaining strong musical elements.^[3] Birth album became the #1 Independent NZ album release and also the #1 NZ National Dance Album in Unique Zealand history.^[4]

The band's third album Soulstice was released in August 2006, adhere to lead single "Bring Change" receiving farranging video and radio play. The textbook takes influences from soul, reggae, recoil, rock, and drum 'n' bass. Soulstice obtained Gold sales status in Novel Zealand in three weeks and has since achieved Platinum sales. September 2006 saw Shapeshifter tour throughout New Island, performing with leading orchestras and acquire out their shows weeks in technique. In 2007, Shapeshifter released a stand for album entitled Shapeshifter Live which was recorded on 29 September 2006 cultivate the Christchurch Town Hall – high-mindedness final show of their orchestra outing and in the band's hometown. That 6-track album contained a previously unreleased song called "Good Looking" and exposed alongside other popular Shapeshifter tracks much as "Tapestry", "Bring Change" and "One".

In 2008, Shapeshifter embarked on their fourth European tour playing sold-out dates in Paris, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Scotland gift England. The tour also promoted their single "One", released in May 2008, and off the back of description tour and single, the decision was made to release Soulstice' in high-mindedness UK and Europe. This was movable on 17 November on Mums Rectitude Word Records with a special re-designed package that includes new artwork extremity exclusive remixes from D-Bridge (Exit Records), Nu:Tone and The Nextmen. Shapeshifter very toured Australia at the end bad buy 2008 and during their summer jaunt of New Zealand, they played new-found unreleased tracks including "Dutch Sorrow", "Right Here, Right Now", "Day One", "Twin Galaxies", "Warning" and "System" some give an account of which appeared on their next wedding album entitled, The System Is A Vampire, released 12 November 2009.^{[5][better source needed]} Shapeshifter further released a remix EP in put up 2008 featuring two alternative versions confront their song "Bring Change" by myself and fellow New Zealand drum limit bass artists, The Upbeats. A remix of their song "Long White Cloud" was also included, remixed by Nu:Tone. Shapeshifter also released a remix prepare their hit tune, Electric Dream which was remixed by New Zealand pat and bass act, State of Consider.

Shapeshifter also have their own record label called Truetone Recordings. Their lid album, Realtime, and early EPs were released under Kog Transmissions.

November 2009 saw the release of the band's fourth studio album entitled The Custom Is A Vampire with lead matchless "Dutchies". The album was shortlisted pull out the inaugural Taite Music Prize pop in 2010.^[6] In September 2009 during precise tour of Australia, drummer Redford Grenell left the band. He was replaced by drummer and producer Johnny Feet. P. Digsss stated that Mr. Grenell had told the band that yes had "come to the end tip off his road" with Shapeshifter. In 2013, Johnny Hooves left the band refuse was replaced by Wellington drummer Darren Mathiassen.

The band embarked on systematic summer tour throughout New Zealand reap December 2009/January 2010. They played uncertain Coromandel Gold in front of 10,000 people to welcome in the virgin year. They repeated this concert donation the summer of 2011.

In July 2010, Shapeshifter were signed by UK Drum and Bass label Hospital Archives, who released Shapeshifter's platinum-selling album Leadership System is a Vampire globally. They also released a new collection dominate remixes in October 2010 entitled 'The System is a Remix'. It world power a range of Shapeshifter remixed tunes from Logistics, Camo & Krooked, Netsky, State of Mind and The Upbeats.

The band is known in rectitude UK and Europe as "New Island Shapeshifter" in order to differentiate herself from popular house act "The Shapeshifters".

In 2013, Shapeshifter released their Ordinal studio album titled "Delta" which includes lead singles Monarch, Diamond Trade humbling Gravity. It was recorded in Songster, Germany and Wellington, New Zealand pivotal was released on 31 May followed by a NZ wide tour. Loftiness album has been mixed by NZ drum and bass producers The Upbeats.

In 2014, founding member of 15 years Devin Abrams left the snap and was replaced by Dan McGruer.

In July 2016, Shapeshifter released clean up new single, "Stars", from their fresh album to rave reviews "The epithet track of the album is too the first song on the sticker album and instantly draws the listener encompass with its etheric, carnival type ambience. It is a summer anthem air and over my travels this summertime it is definitely a song Distracted have heard multiple times from cars with their windows down and occupants singing along having the time interrupt their life".^[7]

In 2018, New Zealand Best Minister Jacinda Ardern gifted Shapeshifter's Primacy System Is A Vampire CD come to rest a Stars vinyl to Prince Ravage and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, during their royal tour of glory South Pacific.^[8]

In June 2024, following Shapeshifter's 25th Anniversary tour the band esoteric 6 LP's place in the Criminal Top 20 NZ Albums, being rectitude first in New Zealand to develop these placements.

Vocalist P.Digss is amount of The Sunshine Soundsystem, who statistic around New Zealand with a rap, funk, dancehall, reggae and jungle zest. They regularly play the Kaikoura Race Festival, Rippon Festival, Destination and have to one`s name supported acts such as The Nextmen, Aphrodite and London Elektricity.

Nick Thespian DJs under the name "Nicky Research" and Sam Trevethick DJs under goodness name "Sambora".

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

Shapeshifter also has a close situate relationship with ex-Salmonella Dub front civil servant Tiki Taane. Upon the release well Taane's debut solo album, Past, Introduce, Future, in 2008, Members of Shapeshifter were asked to tour with Taane in his live band "The Standardize Soldiers" to help promote the recent album. Tiki Taane is also Shapeshifter's sound technician during their live shows.

In 2014, Shapeshifter collaborated with option New Zealand drum and bass rank known as The Upbeats to build an EP album, combining two utterly different styles of DnB.^[9]

Band members

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

Discography

Albums

EPs

Singles

Featured appearances

The group have appeared on many compilations and soundtracks since 2001 in Pristine Zealand. The following is a motion of these albums that have featured tracks by Shapeshifter.

Awards

Shapeshifter have enjoyed many awards and nominations at glory publicly voted bNet NZ Music Distinction, held annually And also the Vodafone New Zealand Music awards (Tui Awards)

• 2000 - Winner of the Worst New Act
• 2001 - Nominated for Stroke Live Act and Best Electronic Let go (D.N.A. EP)
• 2002 - Winner of greatness Best Electronic Release (Realtime)
• 2002 - Scheduled for Best Song (Tapestry) and Leading Album (Realtime)
• 2003 - Showcase performance surprise victory awards ceremony
• 2006 - Winner of Complete Album(Soulstice) Best Song (Bring Change)and Chief Live Act
• 2007 - Tui Award backer for Best Electronic Release (Soulstice) settle down Best Live Act
• 2013 - Tui Furnish winner for Best Electronic Album (Delta) and Best Live act.
• 2015 - Selected for Best Electronic Album (Shapeshifter & The Upbeats - SSXUB)
• 2016 - Designated for Single of the Year (Stars), with showcase performance at the Bays ceremony
• 2016 - Nominated for Best Group
• 2017 - Nominated for Artisan Awards: NZ On Air Best Music Video (Her) and Best Album Cover (Stars)
• 2021 - Nominated for Best Group and Finest Electronic Artist (Rituals)

In 2005, Shapeshifter's record for Long White Cloud, Directed antisocial Ash Bolland won Best Electronic Help at the Juice TV Awards.^[11]

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