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Kahvas Jute – ‘Wide Open’ (1970): Antipodean April

Kahvas Jute – ‘Wide Open’ (1970): Antipodean April

If you were to take Southern rock and put it in a blender with British blues rock, then add a dollop of Vegemite, you’d get Kahvas Jute.

Dragon – ‘O Zambezi’ (1978): Antipodean April

Dragon – ‘O Zambezi’ (1978): Antipodean April

If record execs and promoters had any idea what to do with Dragon, this fun, accessible New Zealand power pop band could have been big in America.

Cold Chisel – ‘Cold Chisel’ (1978): Antipodean April

Cold Chisel – ‘Cold Chisel’ (1978): Antipodean April

You simply can’t discuss Aussie pub rock without mentioning Cold Chisel.

Hello Sailor – ‘Hello Sailor’ (1977): Antipodean April

Hello Sailor – ‘Hello Sailor’ (1977): Antipodean April

‘Hello Sailor’ is pure fun ’70s rock through a Kiwi lens, with songs boasting elements of funk, R&B, psychedelic, and even a bit of a Polynesian influence.