{"id":458,"date":"2025-06-26T21:29:42","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T09:29:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/?p=458"},"modified":"2026-03-18T20:14:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T07:14:43","slug":"skank-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/bands\/2025\/06\/skank-attack","title":{"rendered":"Skank Attack"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Skank Attack was a post-punk trio from Wellington, New Zealand, formed in 1985. The band consisted of Steve Cochrane on drums, Jeff Eden on bass and vocals, and Phil Simpson on guitar and vocals. Initially featuring Dave Nendick on lead vocals, the lineup solidified as a trio by the time they began gigging in mid-1986, performing at Wellington venues like <strong>Cafe Pacifique, <a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/05\/clyde-quay-tavern\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"17653\">Clyde Quay Tavern<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2024\/06\/the-terminus\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"12712\">The Terminus<\/a><\/strong>. <\/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:16px\">The band\u2019s early live performances included house parties and local gigs, with their first out-of-town shows at Auckland\u2019s <strong>Windsor Castle<\/strong> in September 1986. That same year, they recorded three tracks at <strong>Frontier Studios<\/strong> with engineer Nick Roughan and nine tracks at CIT Heretaunga, released as a split cassette with fellow Wellington band <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/06\/the-glass\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"528\">The Glass<\/a><\/strong>. Skank Attack closed 1986 with a national tour, playing in Dunedin, Christchurch, and Auckland, culminating in a live recording at <strong>Wakefield Markets<\/strong> on December 13, which appeared on their <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/1987\/04\/skank-attack-skank-attack\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"18881\">self-titled EP<\/a><\/strong>, released in April 1987 on their own <strong>Skank Records <\/strong>label.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">The Skank Attack 12\u201d vinyl EP, featuring five tracks, was supported by a North Island tour, including stops at The Gluepot, Waikato University, and White Hart in New Plymouth. The tour wrapped with two nights at Wellington\u2019s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2024\/07\/cricketers-arms\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14544\">Cricketers<\/a><\/strong>, alongside bands like <strong>Number Nine<\/strong> and <strong>The Wild Poppies<\/strong>, coinciding with the release of the \u201c<em><strong>When The Wind Blows<\/strong><\/em>\u201d compilation, also on Skank Records. Phil Simpson\u2019s weekly <em>Radio Active<\/em> show further amplified the local scene, championing Wellington\u2019s underground acts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">In 1988, Skank Attack played key gigs, including two nights at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2024\/02\/railway-hall\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"12331\">Railway Hall\/Platform 9<\/a><\/strong>, Auckland University Cafe with <strong>Bygone Era<\/strong> and <strong>Fish For Life<\/strong>, and a return to <strong>The Gluepo<\/strong>t. They also supported Australian band <strong>Hunters and Collectors<\/strong> at Victoria University\u2019s Student Union Hall. As members Phil Simpson and Jeff Eden planned to travel overseas, the band decided to record a final album. In 1988, they entered Writhe Studios with Nick Roughan to record seven tracks, but the project was shelved due to time and financial constraints. The master tapes remained in storage for 13 years until the band\u2019s debut album, <em><strong>Here On Out<\/strong><\/em>, was released in 2012. Critically praised, the album was lauded for its timeless post-punk sound, with tracks like \u201c<em>Down Around Our Ears<\/em>\u201d and \u201c<em>Decline<\/em>\u201d showcasing moody, layered melodies and cerebral lyrics. Reviewers noted the band\u2019s confident, driven sound, with Mike Alexander describing its \u201cmoody menace\u201d and James Belfield calling it an \u201cantidote to biodegradable pop.\u201d<\/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:15px\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Origin<\/strong><\/td><td>Upper Hutt, Wellington<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Genre<\/strong><\/td><td>post-punk<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Years Active<\/strong><\/td><td>1985 &#8211; 1988<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Labels<\/strong><\/td><td>Skank Records<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Associated Acts<\/strong><\/td><td>Number Nine, The Glass<br>Wazzo Ghoti<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Past Members<\/strong><\/td><td>Phil Simpson (guitar, vocals, percussion)<br>Steve Cochrane (drums)<br>Jeff Eden (bass, vocals)<br>Dave Nendick (vocals, 1985)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Website<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/skankattacknz.bandcamp.com\/album\/here-on-out\">Skank Attack Bandcamp<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\"><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>100% Wgtn Music<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1986, Nov<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cascade<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">studio\/ live<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">demo tape<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Skank Attack\/ The Glass<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1986<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Miro St Music<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">live split<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">tape<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Skank Attack<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1987, April<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Skank Records<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">EP<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">12&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">When The Wind Blows<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1987, April<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Skank Records<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">compilation<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">12&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Here On Out<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2012, April 27<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">album <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">CD\/ DL<\/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=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/theglass_skankattack_split01.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/theglass_skankattack_split01.jpg?resize=593%2C593&#038;strip=info&#038;ssl=1 593w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"593\" data-id=\"8490\" data-link=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/06\/skank-attack\/theglass_skankattack_split01\" data-url=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/theglass_skankattack_split01.jpg\" data-width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/theglass_skankattack_split01.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=593%2C593\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/skankattack_skankattack_01.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/skankattack_skankattack_01.jpg?resize=595%2C595&#038;strip=info&#038;ssl=1 595w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"595\" data-id=\"8489\" data-link=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/06\/skank-attack\/skankattack_skankattack_01\" data-url=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/skankattack_skankattack_01.jpg\" data-width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/skankattack_skankattack_01.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=595%2C595\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/skankattack_hereonout_01.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/skankattack_hereonout_01.jpg?resize=600%2C600&#038;strip=info&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/skankattack_hereonout_01.jpg?resize=709%2C709&#038;strip=info&#038;ssl=1 709w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"709\" data-id=\"8488\" data-link=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/06\/skank-attack\/skankattack_hereonout_01\" data-url=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/skankattack_hereonout_01.jpg\" data-width=\"709\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/skankattack_hereonout_01.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=709%2C709\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\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\">1985, October 24, The Terminus<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Skank Attack<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1985, December 14, Cafe Pacifique<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Skank Attack, Primates<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">1986<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1986, June 26, Frontier Studios<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Recorded: In Time, Harvest Of Shame, Third Law<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1986, July 26, Cafe Pacifique<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Skank Attack + Brothers Gorgonzola + Going To Waste<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1986, August 1, CIT Heretaunga<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Recorded 9 tracks for The Glass split<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1986, August 8-9, Clyde Quay Tavern<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Skank Attack<\/strong> (rec live for s\/t EP),<strong> The Jonahs, Fire-Eater <\/strong>+<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1986, September 17, Clyde Quay Tavern<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"537\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1986_09_17_skankattack.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1986_09_17_skankattack.jpg 537w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1986_09_17_skankattack-300x216.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 537px) 100vw, 537px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1986, September 19-20, Windsor Castle<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Live recording on <em>100% Wgtn Music<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1986, September 27-28, The Terminus<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Skank Attack, Dance With A Stranger<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\">1986, November,<em> 100% Wgtn Music<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\">1986, <em>Skank Attack\/ The Glass<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"593\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/theglass_skankattack_split01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8490\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/theglass_skankattack_split01.jpg 600w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/theglass_skankattack_split01-300x297.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1986, November &#8211; December Tour<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"537\" height=\"377\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1986_11_20_skankattack.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1986_11_20_skankattack.jpg 537w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1986_11_20_skankattack-300x211.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 537px) 100vw, 537px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1986, December 13, Wakefield Markets<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Live recording appears on s\/t EP<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">1987<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\">1987, April: <em>Skank Attack<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"595\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/skankattack_skankattack_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8489\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/skankattack_skankattack_01.jpg 600w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/skankattack_skankattack_01-300x298.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/skankattack_skankattack_01-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1987, April 22 &#8211; 30, North Island Tour<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"704\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1987_04_22_gluepot.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5431\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1987_04_22_gluepot.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1987_04_22_gluepot-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1987_04_22_gluepot-768x541.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\">1987, April 29: <em>When The Wind Blows<\/em> compilation<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/whenthewindblows_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/whenthewindblows_01.jpg 600w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/whenthewindblows_01-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/whenthewindblows_01-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1987, April 29-30, Cricketers Arms<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"537\" height=\"756\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1987_04_29_cricketers.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1987_04_29_cricketers.jpg 537w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1987_04_29_cricketers-213x300.jpg 213w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 537px) 100vw, 537px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1987, June 6, Superliquorman<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"537\" height=\"381\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1987_06_19_superliquorman.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1987_06_19_superliquorman.jpg 537w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1987_06_19_superliquorman-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 537px) 100vw, 537px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1987, August 5, North Island tour<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"537\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1987_08_05_skankattack.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1987_08_05_skankattack.jpg 537w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1987_08_05_skankattack-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 537px) 100vw, 537px\" \/><\/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 29-30, Railway Hall<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"537\" height=\"752\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1988_01_29_railwayhall.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1988_01_29_railwayhall.jpg 537w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1988_01_29_railwayhall-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 537px) 100vw, 537px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1988, February 19, Auckland University<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1988_02_19_akluniversity-730x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1988_02_19_akluniversity-730x1024.jpg 730w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1988_02_19_akluniversity-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1988_02_19_akluniversity-768x1077.jpg 768w, 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