The Pink Frosts

Give us your attention, or give us death

February the 21st in the year of our Lord 2024! .nz are hosting Melbourne based post-punkers (from our research they're even as cool as their name).
We'll be joining in opening for them!

No promises but we might just debut a lil something something for this one..

Doors at 7pm! $15 at said door. I have it on good authority that all proceeds will be going towards fully reimbursing Countdown's $400 million endeavour to rebrand as Woolworths. God bless people with money but noone else

https://fb.me/e/1DgQNlyed

Jinkies, here we go!
🎉 Our first gig of 2024 !! 🎉

We'll be joining in supporting .fogbrane at !

Noise and punk and liberation from musical convention,

Join uzz

Tickets: https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/ticket/22966/Here-Come-The-Planes---Mudgoose-Single-Release-Show.utr

We here at The Pink Frosts wish you a very serious, and proper silly season. No funny business, no ruddy nonsense, just put your head down and grind like any other day.
But for real we've had a heck of a year! Putting out our latest EP, gigs coming out our gigs, etc. We're so thankful to everyone, as always, who's given our tunes a whirl, come on down to a show, or gone about their life conscientiously. You're all splendid, and kind.
Special thanks to .aus, those last gigs of the year that we did with you were a whole heap of unadulterated fun! And thanks to all the other fantastic performers who have honored us by playing with us. , and being the most frequent posse. We'd love to shake things up in our gigs some more, but we do so love playing with you.

We look forward to bringing you new tunes in 2024! We've got a bunch of stuff up our sleeves, and a bunch of plans in the works.

Whatever this time of the year means to you, we hope it's joyous. We hope that you have good food, and good people around you. And we hope to catch you soon!

Listen up! We are so appreciative of everyone who's made it out to attend any of our recent gigs, there was a bit of a flurry of happenings so it was super to get to enjoy them with you! If you made it out to either of the last two then we hope you enjoyed our latest tune, "Learning Portuguese".
Up NEXT! We're back at .nz supporting .aus! We'll also be making a grand return to in the near future too..

Some little known trivia about the poster depicted: Davo (far left) can be seen wearing a pretty nifty Talking Heads shirt. Of note is that I (Hedley) wanted to buy the same shirt but was unable to as we couldn't have had two band members owning it, and yet I am actually objectively a bigger Talking Heads fan?!?! If you took the time to read this, give us a "huh.. good to know.." in the comments below x

1st & foremost: we r a band
Next week!!
Thursday the 23rd at MOON 1 we are privileged to be opening for 80's punk legends Unrestful Movements, who are celebrating 40 years since the release of their first 2 EP's!

https://www.facebook.com/events/625937499417852

The night prior, Wednesday at Valhalla you can catch us opening for our pals in the hardcore/alternative hardcore scene , and !

Find the finer gig details on Under The Radar, or Facebook

BIG variety between these two shows, we'd be appreciative to anyone attending either. If you happen to attend both, we'll teach you a secret handshake (details for this are still being finalized)

Fact: Our first bass player, .dave.o is now part of Melbourne based Shoegazers .aus

Double fact: We'll be supporting them on their Aotearoa NZ tour for the following events,

Wellington, December 12th at .nz with The Doublejumps https://facebook.com/events/s/oceans-single-launch-valhalla-/307453315466102/

Wellington, December 15th at with Side Eye
https://facebook.com/events/s/oceans-new-zealand-tour-meanwh/1302630363786819/

Auckland, December 16th at with 0800 Belly Up
https://facebook.com/events/s/oceans-new-zealand-tour-casset/286826560996599/

Arm yourselves with knowledge and listen to the bands, please

YyyyyyIIPPEEEEEEEE!!
Our next gig!
A thrilling combination of Post-Punk, Post-Hardcore, and Alternative Hardcore. Featuring our pals , and

https://www.facebook.com/events/251778791240183/

22nd of current month, Valhalla,
$10 that couldn't be better spent either on the door or through Under The Radar

B'zinga innit

Real life anecdote:
A SOLDIER walks up 2 EMINEM and ask for his autograph
Eminem replies: Sure, can I also have yours?
Soldier then says: The Pink Frosts' latest gig! Next Wednesday at accompanied by the excellent , and .band!

$10 for 3 bands (no veterans discounts sorry)

Join us for a night of post punk/alt grunge/all kindsa stuff

Two words for ya,

Don't forget to swing by Thistle Hall on Saturday!

Doors at 8, 15 smelly stinky horrid dollars entry. Tickets at the door, or online (find the event on Facebook, or Under The Radar)
Excited to see ya there!

📸 by , thanks so much for inviting us to perform at your superb gig last week

Can't wait to see you as we open for this Friday!

📸 .nz

We are The Pink Frosts, and we sound like THIS
Unremarkable Product is out NOW!
Available on all music streaming platforms. Link below x

https://open.spotify.com/album/3Cxjsz8eSRcRYOiCwjvipJ?si=aFAw1UogSoCsyH3H37UtJA

We're proud of what we've conjured up. As always, it was a pleasure having our very own (AKA the drummer) producing this at , with help from the beloved .

Zooeymama!
Our next gig supporting , alongside , and

Come check out our very first appearance at

Our intent is to play some music, and it should be a (for lack of a better word) dope af blend of genres and sounds and people

Have YOU pre-saved "Unremarkable Product" yet? (https://distrokid.com/.../thepinkfrosts/unremarkable-product)

We want to thank for reviewing our latest single "A Smile Away", which will also be included in the upcoming EP. Thank you for your kind words!

"Gripping. Captivating. This gorgeous number will grab you, albeit gently, and whirl you around in a jolly dance, various aspects of your life whizzing in watercolour, leaving you in soft focus with a handful of flowers and a heaful of fondness. That is at least the general vibe emanating from 'A Smile Away', an affirmation of a song by Wellington-based New Zealanders, The Pink Frosts.
Optimism brims from the beginning, a propulsive and purposeful stride on the drums (Peter Molteno), the bass (Neale Willis) stepping carefully, softly upwards, the backdrop to a simple sun-glint of a guitar melody (Oliver Gaskell) and dreamy synth (Hedley Dew), married in musical harmony like a dawn chorus played out in post-punk. Things get distinctly more noisy with crashing cymbals and tumbling snares and swooshing guitar distortion, a welcome dynamic, joy bursting in sonic form.

It's on this alternating backdrop that Dew pours out his earnest baritone vocals, a kind of cross between Ian Curtis and Jack Steadman (Bombay Bicycle Club), conjuring tableaux so bundled with emotion yet honest and low-key they bring pre-tears heat to the eyes. I mean, "Wake up one morning with a smile on / You slept well and you don't feel worn / Breakfast of choice and the coffee's warm / The high couldn't be more lovely"? This song couldn't be more lovely."

Link to review: http://www.yes-no-music.com/2023/09/the-pink-frosts-smile-away.html

Photo by .nz

1 year and 1 day since our first ever release, Mr Big

"Mr Big", alongside our follow up single "White Picket Fences", and the entirety of our debut album "Faux Pax" were recorded, produced, and mastered over a hectic but wholesome period of 2 days

Thanks for 2000+ Spotify streams of our debut single!

BEHOLD, a call to action!
Here's a link to pre-save our upcoming EP through Spotify
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/thepinkfrosts/unremarkable-product
Prithee action this, Google says it's good for us.

Unremarkable Product releases Friday the 29th of September.

2nd slide is in celebration of throwback-Thursday

Photo by .nz

We're remorselessly THRILLED to announce our latest EP, "Unremarkable Product" is scheduled for release on Friday the 29th of September across all major streaming platforms! Cover art on 2nd slide.

Dates of note:
Friday 29 September - Unremarkable Product release!

Friday 6th October - gig at Thistle Hall opening for some fine folks..

Saturday 14th October - Thistle Hall gig to celebrate the EP launch!

Wednesday 1st November - gig at Meow, details to come..

Wednesday 22nd November - gig at Valhalla, details en route..

More gigs in the works to be announced, some very cool things on the horizon, so watch this space

Originally referred to as ‘new musick’ and driven by a desire to push the boundaries of punk, and rock music. Post-punk has become one of most defining genres in alternative music since its beginnings in the late 70's.
Continuing in that legacy, Wellington’s The Pink Frosts have sought to channel their varied musical influences, such as new wave, alternative rock, and shoegaze under the guise of idealistic and experimental post-punk.
Inspired by classic acts such as Gang of Four, Joy Division, Public Image Ltd, and The Cure as well as modern groups like Fontaines DC, and Sleaford Mods – The Pink Frosts create contemporary music for troubled times, both in touch with the past and showing a relentless pursuit of challenging, and new ideas.

Formed in early 2022 and made up of drummer/producer Peter Molteno, bassist Neale Willis, guitarist Oliver Gaskell and lead vocalist/keyboardist Hedley Dew - The Pink Frosts have become a staple of the Wellington music scene, gracing the stages of iconic local venues such as San Fran, Meow, Moon, and Valhalla.

In October 2022 they released their debut album ‘Faux Pas’ – recorded and produced by drummer Molteno at Sandbox Studios in Central Wellington and featuring contributions from former bassist David Escott.
Featuring brash, and witty social commentary and lyricism, driving bass, biting and articulate guitar lines, and dynamic and powerful percussion - ‘Faux Pas’ has been described as a “quintessentially Kiwi debut” showcasing an “intriguing sound, solid songwriting and the potential of great things to come” (NZ Musician).

Now in late 2023 with further shows lined up across Aotearoa, the group prepare the release of their upcoming EP entitled ‘Unremarkable Product’. Featuring the lead single ‘A Smile Away’ - a melancholic ballad “for fans of the jangly post-punk sensibilities of Echo & the Bunnymen, The Sound and The Cure” (Jangle Pop Hub) – ‘Unremarkable Product’ shows The Pink Frosts bringing new sounds, ideas, and themes into their repertoire.

📸 .nz

September 29
October 6
November 1
November 22
One more to be confirmed

THIS is a series of dates. We aren't saying what they mean yet.

THAT'S ALL the neewwsssss

- The Pink Frosts

📸 Brookie Wilton

Kia ora darlings,

Made it on to Dunedin Radio One 91FM's top 11 list! This is a big, and flattering moment for us! If you fancy, you can vote for our latest single "A Smile Away" here: r1.co.nz/top-11
We're just lil guys, and the exposure (and moreso the thought) means a lot to us!

Thank you very much to everyone who's taken the time to tune in to our creations, we have more coming SOON

"A Smile Away" is now LIVE

We're very excited about the release, and would be chuffed beyond comprehension if YOU took the time to check it out!

https://open.spotify.com/track/73gL1JQHhpDwnMgJcxoP8j?si=MIoWpLc1RXy9VSviSjNPgg

Our next single, "A Smile Away" drops in 2 sleeps! Taken from out upcoming EP, "Unremarkable Product"

Come celebrate with us at Valhalla on Wednesday! $10 at the door, doors at 7