The Adults, which features Jon Toogood (Shihad), Shayne Carter (Dimmer / Straitjacket Fits) and Julia Deans (Fur Patrol), are set to release a special digital download of their debut Self Titled debut album.  

The download features 21 tracks and 11 videos and is a complete collection of the band's entire single and video catalogue. The album also includes the brand new video of the latest sing…

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The Adults have announced they will perform a show in Auckland on Februrary 16th as a special warm up for their performance at the Wellington Homegrown Festival.  

The Adults line-up, consisting of Jon Toogood, Shayne Carter and Julia Deans will be joined for this Auckland show by drummer Gary Sullivan and percussionist Steve Bremner, both of whom also appeared on The Adults' acclaimed debut al…

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Shihad frontman Jon Toogood collaborated with some of the finest NZ musicians around today, with the result being released earlier this week in the form of 'The Adults'.  Toogood enlisted the services of Tiki Taane, Shayne Carter (Straightjacket Fits/Dimmer), Anika Moa, Ladi6, Julia Deans, Gary Sullivan (JPSE/Dimmer), Nick Roughan (Skeptics), Ruban & Kody Nielson (The Mint Chicks), Warren Maxwe…

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Media Release - The faces are familiar but the sounds will be fresh when The Adults hit the stage for their much-anticipated first live shows. Individually, Jon Toogood (Shihad), Shayne Carter (Dimmer, Straitjacket Fits) and Julia Deans (Fur Patrol) are three of New Zealand's most respected musicians.  Collectively they are creating something powerful, passionate and unexpected.

The Adults is…

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Media Release - 22 years at the helm of New Zealand's most loved rock band, Shihad frontman Jon Toogood has built up a treasure trove of musical connections.  Lucky for us they have now collided, resulting in one hell of a project.

With a vast collection of musical ideas and a bit of downtime, Jon began work on a project which has now become The Adults, a celebration of his work with some of Ne…

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