{"id":334,"date":"2025-07-03T20:18:30","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T08:18:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/?p=334"},"modified":"2026-04-18T11:08:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T23:08:04","slug":"motorsheep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/bands\/2025\/07\/motorsheep","title":{"rendered":"Motorsheep"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Motorsheep was a punk band from the Manawatu region of New Zealand, formed in 1989 in the towns of Levin and Palmerston North. Anchored by Jarrod Love on bass and Kelvin Shearman on guitar, the band cycled through various drummers and vocalists, including Kevin Hunt, who also played alongside Kelvin in Sid Vishnu and with Jarrod in the punk outfit <strong>Slugfarm<\/strong>. Known for their raw, garage punk sound, Motorsheep was a staple of Palmerston North\u2019s vibrant music scene, centred around <strong>The Stomach<\/strong> venue and recording studio.<\/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 kicked off their discography with the self-released \u201c<strong><em>Mot-or-She-EP<\/em><\/strong>\u201d in 1989, a collection of demos on tape. They gained early recognition performing at the televised national charity event Telethon in September 1990 at Palmerston North Memorial Hall. Motorsheep played in Palmerston North and Wellington in the early 1990\u2019s but kept a low profile. A September 1991 gig in Wellington with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2024\/09\/smut\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"477\">SMUT<\/a><\/strong> had them playing under the name \u201c<strong>Feculence<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Motorsheep roared back to life in 1995 with the release of their debut 7\u201d single \u201c<strong><em>Pinochet\/ Moisture<\/em><\/strong>\u201d on striking navy vinyl, blending edgy metal riffs with hardcore punk energy. The single\u2019s fuzzy, sleazy tracks earned praise for their quirky yet powerful delivery. That same year, Jarrod Love and Justus co-founded \u201c<strong>Undercurrent<\/strong>\u201d, a DIY music zine (1995\u20132000) that championed the local scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Motorsheep\u2019s live shows were chaotic and memorable. A notable impromptu gig in November 1995 on the lawn of Jarrod\u2019s flat\u2014after a canceled show by U.S. punk band <strong>All You Can Eat<\/strong>\u2014ended with police intervention and Jarrod\u2019s eviction. In 1996, the band played standout performances, including a high-energy set at the Jeffrey James Theatre in Ponsonby and the first <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/1996\/10\/punkfest-1996\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"16327\">Punkfest<\/a><\/strong> at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2024\/02\/thistle-hall\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"12295\">Thistle Hall<\/a><\/strong>, Wellington. That August, they released their \u201c<strong><em>Incomplete Loser<\/em><\/strong> EP\u201d, followed by the \u201c<strong><em>Unwanted Treasures<\/em><\/strong>\u201d tape in February 1997, compiling their two 7\u201d releases with new tracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">In June 1997, Motorsheep dropped their debut album, \u201c<strong>The Passionless Are Fearless<\/strong>\u201d a raw, urgent collection of anthems capturing their DIY ethos. Tracks like \u201c<em>Alzheimers<\/em>\u201d and \u201c<em>Splash<\/em>\u201d showcased their ability to blend melody with primal noise, earning critical nods for their unpolished yet passionate sound. Over their nine-year run, Motorsheep\u2019s commitment to the punk scene\u2014through their music, zine, and relentless performances\u2014left a lasting mark on New Zealand\u2019s underground music landscape. The band disbanded in 1998, but their legacy endures as a testament to the raw energy of Manawatu punk.<\/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>Palmerston North<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Genre<\/strong><\/td><td>punk, ska, noise, jazz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Years Active<\/strong><\/td><td>1989 &#8211; 1998<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Labels<\/strong><\/td><td>Motorsheep Records<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Associated Acts<\/strong><\/td><td>Sid Vishnu <br>Slug Farm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Past Members<\/strong><\/td><td>Jarrod Love (bass)<br>Kelvin Shearman (guitar, b-vocals)<br>Kevin Hunt (drums, b-vocals 1)<br>Ryskie (drums 2)<br>Scott (vocals 1)<br>Justus (vocals 2)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Website<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/motorsheep\">Soundcloud<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\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=\"424\" height=\"604\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7554\" data-id=\"7554\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/motorsheep16.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/motorsheep16.jpg 424w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/motorsheep16-211x300.jpg 211w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"604\" height=\"411\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7553\" data-id=\"7553\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/motorsheep15.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/motorsheep15.jpg 604w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/motorsheep15-300x204.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=\"604\" height=\"419\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7556\" data-id=\"7556\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/motorsheep18.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/motorsheep18.jpg 604w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/motorsheep18-300x208.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=\"424\" height=\"604\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7555\" data-id=\"7555\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/motorsheep17.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/motorsheep17.jpg 424w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/motorsheep17-211x300.jpg 211w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"427\" height=\"604\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7557\" data-id=\"7557\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/motorsheep19.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/motorsheep19.jpg 427w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/motorsheep19-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 427px) 100vw, 427px\" \/><\/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;\">Releases<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\" style=\"font-size:15px\"><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>Mot-or-She EP<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1989<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">demo<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">tape<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Live In A Coffin<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1991, Sept 14<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">demo<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">tape<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pinochet\/ Moisture<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1995, July 22<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Motorsheep Records<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">single<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">7&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Incomplete Loser<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1996, Aug 24<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Motorsheep Records<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">EP<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">7&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Excommunicated<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1996, Sept<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Celibate Fighting Monks<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">compilation<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">CD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Unwanted Treasures<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1997, Feb 1<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">compilation<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">tape<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>The Passionless Are Fearless<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1997, June 7<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Motorsheep Records<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">album<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">CD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Valve No.9: 10khz of White Piss<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1997<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Yellow Bike Records<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">compilation<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">CD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Intemperance<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1997<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">compilation<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">CD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Swamp Musak<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1998<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Radio Massey<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">compilation <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">CD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">End Corporate Domination <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2000<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Loud Mouth Records<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">compilation<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">CD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Out Of Control: <br>30 Years of Radio Massey<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2010<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Radio Massey<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">compilation<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">CD<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-square\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-3\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><a href=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/motorsheep_moisture_cover.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/motorsheep_moisture_cover.jpg?resize=600,600&#038;strip=info 600w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"603\" data-id=\"7562\" data-link=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/06\/motorsheep\/motorsheep_moisture_cover\" data-url=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/motorsheep_moisture_cover.jpg\" data-width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/motorsheep_moisture_cover.jpg?resize=600%2C600\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><a href=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/motorsheep_incompleteloser_cover.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/motorsheep_incompleteloser_cover.jpg?resize=600,600&#038;strip=info 600w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"601\" data-id=\"7561\" data-link=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/06\/motorsheep\/motorsheep_incompleteloser_cover\" data-url=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/motorsheep_incompleteloser_cover.jpg\" data-width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/motorsheep_incompleteloser_cover.jpg?resize=600%2C600\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><a href=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/motorsheep_thepasionlessarefearless_cover.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/motorsheep_thepasionlessarefearless_cover.jpg?resize=596,596&#038;strip=info 596w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"596\" data-id=\"7558\" data-link=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/06\/motorsheep\/motorsheep_thepasionlessarefearless_cover\" data-url=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/motorsheep_thepasionlessarefearless_cover.jpg\" data-width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/motorsheep_thepasionlessarefearless_cover.jpg?resize=596%2C596\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/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 has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\">1989, <em>Mot or She EP<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1990, September 1, Memorial Hall, PNth<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Motorsheep play Telethon, 1990.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">1991<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1991, September 14, Empire Warehouse<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Motorsheep play as <strong>Feculence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"641\" height=\"900\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1991_09_14_empire.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1991_09_14_empire.jpg 641w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1991_09_14_empire-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">1994<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1994, October 6, The Stomach<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Screaming Orgasms, Wholesale Drainage, Motorsheep, Coming Up For Air<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">1995<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1995, February 27, Massey Uni (P-Nth)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Pumpkinhead, Nixons, Livids, Motorsheep<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1995, April 15, Thistle Hall<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Balance, Motorsheep, Pacecar, Loosehead<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\">1995, July 22,<em> Pinochet\/ Moisture<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"603\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/motorsheep_moisture_cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7562\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/motorsheep_moisture_cover.jpg 600w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/motorsheep_moisture_cover-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1995, July 22, The Wild Horse Saloon<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Motorsheep: Pinochet\/ Moisture 7&#8243; release w\/ Slugfarm and Vandrix<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1995, November 17, Palmerston North<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Motorsheep play a house show on the lawn at Jarrod&#8217;s flat after <strong>All You Can Eat<\/strong> (USA) gig was cancelled. Police attend, Jarrod given an eviction notice by the landlord. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">1996<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1996, January 27, The Stomach<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"645\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1996_01_27_thestomach.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2904\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1996_01_27_thestomach.jpg 645w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1996_01_27_thestomach-215x300.jpg 215w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1996, March 3, Wildhorse Saloon<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">with<strong> Dead Moon<\/strong>, Shoeshine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1996, May 4, Wild Horse Saloon (P-North)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1996, May 17, Wild Horse Saloon (P-North)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Hideously Disfigured, State of Hate, Motorsheep<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1996, May 31, Jeffrey James Theatre (AKL)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Applicators, Balance, Motorsheep, Quickslide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1996, June 21, Leisure Lounge (AKL)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">w\/ Nothing At All, Snuff<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1996, June 27, Wildhorse Saloon<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"440\" height=\"899\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1996_06_26_citizenfish.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2896\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1996_06_26_citizenfish.jpg 440w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1996_06_26_citizenfish-147x300.jpg 147w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1996, July 6, Thistle Hall<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"753\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1996_07_06_thistlehall-1024x753.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1996_07_06_thistlehall-1024x753.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1996_07_06_thistlehall-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1996_07_06_thistlehall-768x565.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1996_07_06_thistlehall-1170x861.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1996_07_06_thistlehall.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1996, July 7, The Stomach<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"690\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1996_07_07_stomach.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1996_07_07_stomach.jpg 960w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1996_07_07_stomach-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1996_07_07_stomach-768x552.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\">1996, August 24, <em>Incomplete Loser<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"601\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/motorsheep_incompleteloser_cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7561\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/motorsheep_incompleteloser_cover.jpg 600w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/motorsheep_incompleteloser_cover-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/motorsheep_incompleteloser_cover-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1996, August 24, Thistle Hall<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"634\" height=\"900\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1996_08_24_thistlehall.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7543\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1996_08_24_thistlehall.jpg 634w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1996_08_24_thistlehall-211x300.jpg 211w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1996, September 13, The Stomach<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"723\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1996_09_13_thestomach-1024x723.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1996_09_13_thestomach-1024x723.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1996_09_13_thestomach-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1996_09_13_thestomach-768x542.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1996_09_13_thestomach.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1996, October 26-27, Punkfest<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"636\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1996_10_26_punkfest.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2892\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1996_10_26_punkfest.jpg 636w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1996_10_26_punkfest-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1996, November 15, Pacifica Cafe<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"758\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1996_11_15_pacificacafe_2-1024x758.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1996_11_15_pacificacafe_2-1024x758.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1996_11_15_pacificacafe_2-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1996_11_15_pacificacafe_2-768x568.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1996_11_15_pacificacafe_2-1536x1136.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1996_11_15_pacificacafe_2-1170x866.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1996_11_15_pacificacafe_2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">1997<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\">1997, February 1, Motorsheep: <em>Unwanted Treasures<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1997, February 1, Thistle Hall<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"629\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1997_02_01_thistlehall.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2881\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1997_02_01_thistlehall.jpg 629w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1997_02_01_thistlehall-210x300.jpg 210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 629px) 100vw, 629px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\">1997, June: <em>The Passionless Are Fearless<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"596\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/motorsheep_thepasionlessarefearless_cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/motorsheep_thepasionlessarefearless_cover.jpg 600w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/motorsheep_thepasionlessarefearless_cover-300x298.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/motorsheep_thepasionlessarefearless_cover-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1997, June 21, Thistle Hall<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"715\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1997_06_21_thistlehall-1024x715.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2871\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1997_06_21_thistlehall-1024x715.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1997_06_21_thistlehall-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1997_06_21_thistlehall-768x536.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1997_06_21_thistlehall-1536x1072.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1997_06_21_thistlehall-1170x817.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1997_06_21_thistlehall.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1997, July 5, Nelson Skate-Fest<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Muckhole, Inchworm, Motorsheep, Druid, Nadir, Bloody Hell. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1997, September 6, Thistle Hall<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"625\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1997_09_06_thistelhall.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2852\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1997_09_06_thistelhall.jpg 625w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1997_09_06_thistelhall-208x300.jpg 208w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">1998<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1998, January 15, Thistle Hall<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"477\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1998_01_12_yourmother-477x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2814\" 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