{"id":413,"date":"2026-01-25T12:28:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T23:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/?p=413"},"modified":"2026-04-28T16:43:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T04:43:11","slug":"poverty-spit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/bands\/2026\/01\/poverty-spit","title":{"rendered":"Poverty &#038; Spit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For lunch, that&#8217;s all you get to taste, poverty and spit, spit, spit. (X)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Poverty &amp; Spit were a short-lived but intense New Zealand punk band known for their monotonous, wall-of-noise guitars, minimalist drumming and raw, ear-piercing vocals. Drawing influence from acts like <strong>Brain Bombs<\/strong> and <strong>Dawn of Humans<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Originally formed in 2015 in Wellington under the name <strong>Whore Pleaser<\/strong>, the band featured vocalist John Dimery performing in a leather gimp mask. They made an early appearance at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2015\/10\/punkfest-2015\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"16906\">Christchurch Punkfest<\/a><\/strong> that October, playing an afternoon show at the Log 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\">In 2016, they rebranded as Poverty &amp; Spit. A name directly inspired by lyrics from &#8220;<em>Nausea<\/em>&#8221; by seminal LA punk band <strong>X<\/strong>. Their own lyrics often delved into grotesque body horror and worldly afflictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">All members were active in the NZ underground scene, which kept Poverty &amp; Spit gigs relatively rare. Bonnie played in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/03\/ayn-randy\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"74\">Ayn Randy<\/a><\/strong>, Lucie and Ben were in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/04\/the-dilfs\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"525\">The Dilfs<\/a><\/strong>, and Dimery drummed in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/06\/downer-buzz\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"226\">Downer Buzz<\/a><\/strong> while pursuing various solo projects. Ben Clausen was also in pop-punk act <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/08\/phone-sex-robots\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"392\">Phone Sex Robots<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">The band played select memorable shows, including a December 2016 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2016\/12\/take-shelter-2016\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"21492\">Take Shelter<\/a><\/strong> gig at the World War II bunkers in Strathmore, an early 2017 appearance at the <strong>Now Festival<\/strong> on the south Wairarapa coast at Flat Point, Dunedin&#8217;s <strong>Onslaught 13<\/strong> festival in August 2017, Double Whammy in Auckland in May 2018, and their final performance at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2018\/11\/neil-roberts-day-2018\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"17614\">Neil Roberts Day<\/a><\/strong> in November 2018 at the Duncan Pavilion, Castlecliff Beach (which also marked the debut gig of Bonnie&#8217;s new misanthropic doom metal project <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/09\/dahtm\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"185\">DAHTM<\/a><\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">In January 2017, they released their self-titled debut EP on Dimery\u2019s label <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/06\/zero-style\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"18822\">Zero Style<\/a><\/strong>. Recorded and mixed by Dan Fraser (<strong>Phone Sex Robots<\/strong>), the eight-track release featured songs with titles like <em>Live Like Trash, Filth, Quivering<\/em> and <em>Ingrown<\/em>. A reviewer at <strong>Six Noises<\/strong> described it as \u201ca squalid, eccentric and ear-piercing racket &#8211; for lovers of mind-melting punk and hardcore that takes a steep dive off the deep end.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">The band quietly disbanded after 2018 with John Dimery going on to front anarcho-punk outfit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/09\/fog\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10314\">Fog<\/a><\/strong>, among other noisy and experimental projects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">\u00a0<\/p>\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>Wellington<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Genre<\/strong><\/td><td>punk, noise<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>AKA<\/strong><\/td><td>Whore Pleaser<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Years Active<\/strong><\/td><td>2015 &#8211; 2018<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Labels<\/strong><\/td><td>Zero Style<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Associated Acts<\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/06\/total-ruin\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"570\">Total Ruin <\/a><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/06\/the-hag\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"534\">The Hag<\/a><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/06\/dahtm\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"185\">DAHTM<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Past Members<\/strong><\/td><td>Lucie Camp (guitar)<br>Ben Clausen (bass)<br>John Dimery (vocals)<br>Chris Hardy-Jones (drums)<br>Bonnie Tonkin (guitar)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\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: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>Whore Pleaser<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2015, Oct<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">EP<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">tape<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2017\/01\/poverty-spit-poverty-spit\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"22041\">Poverty &amp; Spit<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2017, Jan 13<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Zero Style<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">EP<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">tape\/ DL<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=151683800\/size=large\/bgcol=333333\/linkcol=ffffff\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zero-style.bandcamp.com\/album\/ep\">EP by Poverty &amp; Spit<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Timeline<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2015, September 30, Valhalla<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"722\" height=\"960\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2015_09_30_valhalla.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2015_09_30_valhalla.jpg 722w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2015_09_30_valhalla-226x300.jpg 226w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2015, October 24, <a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2015\/10\/punkfest-2015\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"16906\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Punkfest<\/a><\/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=\"680\" height=\"960\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1224\" data-id=\"1224\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_10_23_punkfest.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_10_23_punkfest.jpg 680w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_10_23_punkfest-213x300.jpg 213w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4086\" data-id=\"4086\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_10_23_punkfest_107-1024x684.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_10_23_punkfest_107-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_10_23_punkfest_107-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_10_23_punkfest_107-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_10_23_punkfest_107-1170x781.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_10_23_punkfest_107.jpeg 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=\"684\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4087\" data-id=\"4087\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_10_23_punkfest_113-1024x684.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_10_23_punkfest_113-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_10_23_punkfest_113-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_10_23_punkfest_113-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_10_23_punkfest_113-1170x781.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2015_10_23_punkfest_113.jpeg 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<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\/7QpgbB5TAus?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;\">2016<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2016, April 9, Newtown Bowls Club<\/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=\"671\" height=\"960\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-834\" data-id=\"834\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2016_04_09_newtownbowls.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2016_04_09_newtownbowls.jpg 671w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2016_04_09_newtownbowls-210x300.jpg 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 671px) 100vw, 671px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3965\" data-id=\"3965\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2016_04_09_newtownbowls_034-1024x684.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2016_04_09_newtownbowls_034-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2016_04_09_newtownbowls_034-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2016_04_09_newtownbowls_034-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2016_04_09_newtownbowls_034-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2016_04_09_newtownbowls_034.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=\"684\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3966\" data-id=\"3966\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2016_04_09_newtownbowls_040-1024x684.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2016_04_09_newtownbowls_040-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2016_04_09_newtownbowls_040-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2016_04_09_newtownbowls_040-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2016_04_09_newtownbowls_040-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2016_04_09_newtownbowls_040.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<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\/7JiRVT-DmkY?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\">2016, December 17, <a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2016\/12\/take-shelter-2016\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"21492\">Take Shelter<\/a><\/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=\"679\" height=\"960\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3893\" data-id=\"3893\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2016_12_17_takeshelter.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2016_12_17_takeshelter.jpg 679w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2016_12_17_takeshelter-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3894\" data-id=\"3894\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2016_12_17_takeshelter_111-1024x684.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2016_12_17_takeshelter_111-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2016_12_17_takeshelter_111-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2016_12_17_takeshelter_111-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2016_12_17_takeshelter_111-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2016_12_17_takeshelter_111.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=\"684\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3895\" data-id=\"3895\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2016_12_17_takeshelter_164-1024x684.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2016_12_17_takeshelter_164-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2016_12_17_takeshelter_164-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2016_12_17_takeshelter_164-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2016_12_17_takeshelter_164-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2016_12_17_takeshelter_164.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<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\/BH2pQcymZLw?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;\">2017<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2017, January 6, NOW festival<\/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=\"1024\" height=\"684\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3880\" data-id=\"3880\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2017_01_06_NOW_182-1024x684.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2017_01_06_NOW_182-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2017_01_06_NOW_182-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2017_01_06_NOW_182-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2017_01_06_NOW_182-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2017_01_06_NOW_182.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=\"684\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3881\" data-id=\"3881\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2017_01_06_NOW_236-1024x684.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2017_01_06_NOW_236-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2017_01_06_NOW_236-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2017_01_06_NOW_236-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2017_01_06_NOW_236-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2017_01_06_NOW_236.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=\"684\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3882\" data-id=\"3882\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2017_01_06_NOW_243-1024x684.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2017_01_06_NOW_243-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2017_01_06_NOW_243-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2017_01_06_NOW_243-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2017_01_06_NOW_243-1170x781.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2017_01_06_NOW_243.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 has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\">2017, January 13, <em>Poverty &amp; Spit<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 350px; height: 470px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=151683800\/size=large\/bgcol=333333\/linkcol=ffffff\/tracklist=false\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zero-style.bandcamp.com\/album\/ep\">EP by Poverty &amp; Spit<\/a><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2017, March 31, Whammy<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"960\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2017_03_31_whammy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3843\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2017_03_31_whammy.jpg 660w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2017_03_31_whammy-206x300.jpg 206w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2017, August 25, Onslaught 13<\/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\/06\/2017_08_25_onslaught13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-852\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2017_08_25_onslaught13.jpg 678w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2017_08_25_onslaught13-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2018<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2018 May 12, Whammy<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"707\" height=\"1000\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2018_05_11_whammy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2018_05_11_whammy.jpg 707w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2018_05_11_whammy-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 707px) 100vw, 707px\" \/><\/figure>\n\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; 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