{"id":23580,"date":"2026-04-05T15:04:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T03:04:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/?p=23580"},"modified":"2026-04-22T15:03:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T03:03:19","slug":"hollywoodfun-downstairs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/bands\/2026\/04\/hollywoodfun-downstairs","title":{"rendered":"Hollywoodfun Downstairs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Hollywoodfun Downstairs was a high-octane noise-punk band from Wellington, New Zealand. Originally formed in London in 2008 by guitarist and vocalist Kurt Williams, the band relocated to New Zealand when Williams returned to Wellington in 2011. There, he assembled a new lineup featuring Grant Gall on bass and Joe Wright on drums. Drawing inspiration from chaotic international acts like Refused, Future of the Left, and The Blood Brothers, as well as local heroes such as Hamilton\u2019s <strong>This Night Creeps<\/strong>, HFD delivered a frenetic, \u201cspazzed out\u201d style of noize punk. Their sound was defined by jagged, stop-start riffs, percussive mayhem, madcap vocals, and unexpected pop hooks that cut through the noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Read more<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">The band released two full-length albums during their run:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>The Mancunian Swing<\/strong> (2013) \u2014 Issued by Leeds, UK label <strong>Muzai<\/strong>. The debut captured the \u201cgood and the grim\u201d of urban excess, with standout tracks like the anthemic \u201cIs The City?\u201d, the psychedelic robot-rock of \u201cColours of Soho\u201d, and \u201cFuzzy\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Reactions<\/strong> (2015) \u2013 initially issued as a download and cassette, with a vinyl edition following in 2016 via <strong>Press Gang Records<\/strong>. The album was praised as a \u201cdazzling display of hyper-kinetic instrumental prowess, with jagged-edged riffs, percussive insanity, and madcap vocals all sweetened by mesmerizing pop hooks\u201d (Craig Hayes, Six Noises Blog).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Tetris<\/strong> (2017) \u2013 released on vinyl and CD by Polish label <strong>Antena Krzyku<\/strong>. This release showcased the band\u2019s \u201ctrashy noise pop punk\u201d approach, blending face-slapping dissonance, tension, and brutal beauty. Reviewers noted its \u201cjaw-dropping\u201d energy, comparing it to fellow New Zealand acts Die! Die! Die! and early The Mint Chicks. Standout tracks included \u201cHungarian Tremors\u201d and \u201cYour Medium.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">HFD were relentless live performers, touring extensively across Europe with 23 shows in 2015 and a massive 60-date run between March and May 2016, before hitting the summer festival circuit in July.In 2018, following a shift in musical direction toward a heavier black metal sound, the band renamed themselves <strong>Tuscoma<\/strong>. Hollywoodfun Downstairs left behind a short but explosive legacy as one of New Zealand\u2019s most intense and uncompromising noise-punk acts, a whirlwind of agitation, anxiety, and raw sonic assault wrapped in catchy, anarchic hooks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Origin<\/strong><\/td><td>London, Wellington<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Genre<\/strong><\/td><td>noise-punk<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Years Active<\/strong><\/td><td>2008 &#8211; 2018<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Labels<\/strong><\/td><td>Antena Krzyku<br>Muzai Records<br>Press Gang Records<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Associated Acts<\/strong><\/td><td>Tuscoma<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Past Members<\/strong><\/td><td>Grant Gall (bass)<br>Joe Wright (drums)<br>Timothy Ramshakles (drums 2011-2013)<br>Kurt Williams (guitar, vocals)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Web<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Releases<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Title<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Date<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Label<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Type<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Format<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Bangkok Hilton<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2012, Oct 26<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">single<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">DL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Colours of Soho<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2013, May 31<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">single<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">DL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>The Mancunian Swing<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2013, Aug 23<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Muzai Records<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">LP<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">DL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>216<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2014, Nov 10<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">single<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">CD\/ DL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Reactions<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2015, April 23<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Press Gang Records<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">LP<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">12&#8243;\/ tape\/ DL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Tetris<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2017, Feb 3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Antena Krzyku<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">LP<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">12&#8243;, CD, DL<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Timeline<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2011, December 3, Bar Bodega<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.undertheradar.co.nz\/photo\/2656\/Hollywood-Fun-Downstairs.utr#\/16\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Photos on UTR<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2012<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\">2012, October 26: Bangkok Hilton<\/h5>\n\n\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=3688006346\/size=large\/bgcol=333333\/linkcol=4ec5ec\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless><a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodfundownstairs1.bandcamp.com\/album\/bangkok-hilton-single\">Bangkok Hilton Single by Hollywoodfun Downstairs<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zJw_UY2vuNk?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2013<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\">2013, May 31: Colours of Soho<\/h5>\n\n\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=4036921008\/size=large\/bgcol=333333\/linkcol=e32c14\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless><a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodfundownstairs1.bandcamp.com\/album\/colours-of-soho-single\">Colours of Soho (single). by Hollywoodfun Downstairs<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\">2013, August 23: The Mancunian Swing<\/h5>\n\n\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 350px; height: 470px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=3977825698\/size=large\/bgcol=333333\/linkcol=fe7eaf\/tracklist=false\/transparent=true\/\" seamless><a href=\"https:\/\/muzai.bandcamp.com\/album\/the-mancunian-swing\">The Mancunian Swing by Hollywoodfun Downstairs<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2013, Aug 28 &#8211; Sept 28, The Mancunian Swing tour<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"876\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2013_08_28_hollywood.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2013_08_28_hollywood.jpg 620w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2013_08_28_hollywood-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube 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srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2013_12_18_SFBH.jpg 648w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2013_12_18_SFBH-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2014<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2014, March 11-16, SXSW, Austin, Texas<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2014, May 2, Valhalla<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"679\" height=\"960\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2014_05_02_valhalla.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2014_05_02_valhalla.jpg 679w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2014_05_02_valhalla-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\">2014, November 10, 216<\/h5>\n\n\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=641792434\/size=large\/bgcol=333333\/linkcol=fe7eaf\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless><a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodfundownstairs1.bandcamp.com\/album\/216\">216 by Hollywoodfun Downstairs<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2015<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\">2015, April 23: Reactions<\/h5>\n\n\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 350px; height: 470px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=974215135\/size=large\/bgcol=333333\/linkcol=ffffff\/tracklist=false\/transparent=true\/\" seamless><a href=\"https:\/\/hollywoodfundownstairs1.bandcamp.com\/album\/reactions\">REACTIONS by Hollywoodfun Downstairs<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DDVlKSY-iDI?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2015, November 19, Magasin4 (Brussels)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Le 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data-url=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2016_02_19_biddymulligans.jpg\" data-width=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2016_02_19_biddymulligans.jpg\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2016, March 19, Biddy Mulligans<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2016, February 20, Woodcock 2016<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2016_02_20_woodcock.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2016_02_20_woodcock.jpg 620w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2016_02_20_woodcock-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2016, March 18, Hamtown Smakdown<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"960\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2016_03_18_hamtown-smakdown.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2016_03_18_hamtown-smakdown.jpg 678w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2016_03_18_hamtown-smakdown-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2016, August 17-20, North Island Tour<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2016_08_17_poster_PSR_HFD-724x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3945\" 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