{"id":328,"date":"2025-04-06T15:57:09","date_gmt":"2025-04-06T03:57:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/?p=328"},"modified":"2026-04-18T10:46:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T22:46:39","slug":"microwave-babies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/bands\/2025\/04\/microwave-babies","title":{"rendered":"Microwave Babies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Microwave Babies was a hardcore punk band formed in December 1986 in Lower Hutt, New Zealand. The band came together when vocalist Mathew Hyde and bassist Mark McGann met guitarist Jeff Belt at a gig by <strong>The Enz<\/strong> at the Lower Hutt town hall during the first weekend of the school holidays. Hyde recalled noticing Belt\u2019s striking purple mohawk, a bold statement in 1986 Lower Hutt, which sparked a conversation that revealed their shared musical interests. Inspired by bands like <strong>DRI<\/strong>, <strong>Black Flag<\/strong>, and <strong>Rudimentary Peni<\/strong>, Microwave Babies embraced a fast, aggressive punk sound.<\/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\u2019s name, coined by Jeff Belt, was drawn from a grisly news story about a baby killed in a microwave, reflecting the dark, provocative humour of the era and its pervasive fear of nuclear annihilation. Their first gig took place on New Year\u2019s Eve 1986 at a party, after which Andrew Goodchild replaced the original drummer. Rehearsing weekly in tennis clubrooms in Stokes Valley, the band quickly developed their sound, with Belt taking the lead as the primary lyricist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Microwave Babies made waves early in 1987 when they were invited to play an afternoon show in a park outside the Lower Hutt town hall. Their abrasive lyrics proved too much for the organizers, who cut the performance short. The fallout led to a public apology in the local paper, inadvertently boosting the band\u2019s notoriety in Lower Hutt. Still in their teens, the members began organizing their own hall shows across the Hutt Valley to fill the void of youth entertainment. These DIY gigs attracted a diverse crowd\u2014bikers, rugby players, and punks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">In March 1987, the band scored a rare pub gig, sneaking onto the bill with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/06\/flesh-d-vice\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"247\">Flesh D-Vice<\/a><\/strong> at the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2024\/07\/cricketers-arms\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14544\">Cricketers Arms<\/a><\/strong>. That July, they were featured in the <strong>Evening Post<\/strong>, highlighting their punk ethos: anti-violence, opposition to the nuclear arms race, anti-vivisection, and a distrust of authority. Their momentum grew with gigs like <strong>Breakout<\/strong> at the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2024\/02\/railway-hall\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"12331\">Railway Hall<\/a><\/strong> and a show at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2024\/01\/rock-theatre-billy-the-club\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"12202\">Rock Theatre<\/a><\/strong> alongside <strong>Casualty<\/strong> from New Plymouth in August. Microwave Babies became part of a new wave of overtly political punk acts, including <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/03\/acid-reign\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"35\">Acid Reign<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2024\/10\/compos-mentis\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"153\">Compos Mentis<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/06\/avil-retards\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"67\">Avil Retards<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">The band\u2019s peak continued into 1988 with standout performances, such as a wild house party in Rongotai for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2024\/01\/anti-system\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"12176\">Anti-System<\/a><\/strong> publisher Simon Cottle\u2019s birthday and the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/1988\/02\/1986-february-6-lady-of-the-rosary\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"16944\">Dirtcore 3rd birthday thrash bash<\/a><\/strong> at the Lady of the Rosary school hall. However, the latter gig may have cost them their practice space, leaving them without a rehearsal spot for 10 weeks. This setback, detailed in an <strong>Anti-System #12<\/strong> interview, stalled their live shows and marked the beginning of the end. By August 1988, Microwave Babies had disbanded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">After the split, the members pursued new paths. Jeff Belt joined Auckland\u2019s <strong>Spermbank 5<\/strong>, while Andrew Goodchild and Mark McGann formed <strong>This Will Kill That<\/strong>. Mathew Hyde relocated to London, fronting the psych-grunge band <strong>Zengrenade<\/strong> in the 1990s before returning to New Zealand, where he has led the stoner rock outfit <strong>Beastwars<\/strong> since 2009.&nbsp;<\/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-audio aligncenter\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_Interview.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Radio Active interview with Matthew, 1987<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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>Hutt Valley<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Genre<\/strong><\/td><td>hardcore punk, thrash<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Years Active<\/strong><\/td><td>1986 &#8211; 1988<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>AKA<\/strong><\/td><td>Gnomeslayer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Associated Acts<\/strong><\/td><td>Acid Reign<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Past Members<\/strong><\/td><td>Matthew Hyde (vocals)<br>Mark McGann (bass)<br>Jeff Belt (guitar)<br>Andrew Goodchild (drums)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter is-style-rectangular\" data-effect=\"slide\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:calc(1168 \/ 794)\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1168\" height=\"794\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7508\" data-id=\"7508\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1168 \/ 794\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_13.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_13.jpg 1168w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_13-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_13-1024x696.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_13-768x522.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1168px) 100vw, 1168px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"789\" height=\"1163\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7507\" data-id=\"7507\" data-aspect-ratio=\"789 \/ 1163\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_15.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_15.jpg 789w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_15-204x300.jpg 204w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_15-695x1024.jpg 695w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_15-768x1132.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 789px) 100vw, 789px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1176\" height=\"792\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7506\" data-id=\"7506\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1176 \/ 792\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_12.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_12.jpg 1176w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_12-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_12-1024x690.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_12-768x517.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_12-1170x788.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1176px) 100vw, 1176px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Timeline<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1987, February 6, Stokes Valley<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">w\/ Acid Reign<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1987, March 29, Riddiford Gardens<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crooks_01_009_02-1024x795.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crooks_01_009_02-1024x795.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crooks_01_009_02-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crooks_01_009_02-768x596.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crooks_01_009_02-1170x909.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/crooks_01_009_02.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1987, April ?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"691\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7504\" data-id=\"7504\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_19-1024x691.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_19-1024x691.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_19-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_19-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_19-1536x1036.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_19-1170x789.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_19.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7502\" data-id=\"7502\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_17-1024x686.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_17-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_17-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_17-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_17-1536x1029.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_17-1170x784.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_17.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7482\" data-id=\"7482\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_16-1024x685.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_16-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_16-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_16-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_16-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_16-1170x783.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_16.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7503\" data-id=\"7503\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_18-1024x683.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_18-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_18-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_18-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_18-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_18-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_18.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1987, March 20, Lady Of The Rosary<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Nazgul, Microwave Babies, Acid Reign<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter is-style-rectangular\" data-effect=\"slide\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:calc(1200 \/ 951)\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"951\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7501\" data-id=\"7501\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1200 \/ 951\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_08.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_08.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_08-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_08-1024x812.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_08-768x609.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_08-1170x927.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"410\" height=\"604\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7513\" data-id=\"7513\" data-aspect-ratio=\"410 \/ 604\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_07.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_07.jpg 410w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_07-204x300.jpg 204w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1987, March 21, Cricketers Arms<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Flesh D-Vice, Microwave Babies, Onaweta<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1987, July 13, The Evening Post<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter is-style-rectangular\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"665\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7498\" data-id=\"7498\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1987_07_13_microwavebabies_01-665x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1987_07_13_microwavebabies_01-665x1024.jpg 665w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1987_07_13_microwavebabies_01-195x300.jpg 195w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1987_07_13_microwavebabies_01-768x1183.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1987_07_13_microwavebabies_01.jpg 779w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"991\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7494\" data-id=\"7494\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1987_07_13_paper-1024x991.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1987_07_13_paper-1024x991.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1987_07_13_paper-300x290.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1987_07_13_paper-768x743.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1987_07_13_paper-1536x1486.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1987_07_13_paper-1170x1132.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1987_07_13_paper.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1987, August 8, Railway Hall<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/1987\/08\/1987-august-8-breakout\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"20709\">Breakout<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1987, September 19, Rock Theatre<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1987_09_19_rocktheatre.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3051\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1987_09_19_rocktheatre.jpg 696w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1987_09_19_rocktheatre-232x300.jpg 232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">1988<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1988, January 9, Simon Cottle&#8217;s House<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Microwave Babies, Nazgul, One Less Customer, Acid Reign, Avil Retards, Wazzo Ghoti<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter is-style-rectangular\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7487\" data-id=\"7487\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1988_01_09_simons_01-1024x683.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1988_01_09_simons_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, 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https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1988_01_09_simons_03-1170x1001.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1988_01_09_simons_03.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"813\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-16958\" data-id=\"16958\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1988_01_09_simons_04-1024x813.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1988_01_09_simons_04-1024x813.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1988_01_09_simons_04-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1988_01_09_simons_04-768x610.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1988_01_09_simons_04-1170x929.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1988_01_09_simons_04.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1988, February 6, Lady Of The Rosary<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"644\" height=\"900\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3008\" data-id=\"3008\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1988_02_06_ladyoftherosary.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1988_02_06_ladyoftherosary.jpg 644w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1988_02_06_ladyoftherosary-215x300.jpg 215w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"604\" height=\"419\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7512\" data-id=\"7512\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_03.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_03.jpg 604w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_03-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"695\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7511\" data-id=\"7511\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_02-1024x695.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_02-1024x695.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_02-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_02-768x521.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_02-1170x794.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_02.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"719\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7509\" data-id=\"7509\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_01-719x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_01-719x1024.jpg 719w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_01-211x300.jpg 211w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_01-768x1095.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_01.jpg 842w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"421\" height=\"604\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7510\" data-id=\"7510\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_05.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_05.jpg 421w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/microwavebabies_05-209x300.jpg 209w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1988, February 20, Railway Hall<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/1988\/02\/1988-february-20-railway-hall\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"17021\">Ear-Ache &#8217;88<\/a>: T.A.B, Manson Family, Microwave Babies, Sub-Dominants, Avil Retards, Number Nine, Wazzo Ghoti, The Droogs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter is-style-rectangular\" data-effect=\"slide\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:calc(1200 \/ 831)\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"831\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-17024\" data-id=\"17024\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1200 \/ 831\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1988_02_20_railwayhall_03.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1988_02_20_railwayhall_03.jpg 1200w, 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https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1988_02_20_railwayhall_02-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1988_02_20_railwayhall_02-1024x463.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1988_02_20_railwayhall_02-768x347.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1988_02_20_railwayhall_02-1170x528.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1988, August, <a 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