Look Blue Go Purple
Flying Nun Nostalgia
William Dart catches up with a couple of Flying Nun favourites: Look Blue Go Purple and the re-release of their early EPs; and Sneaky Feelings with a brand new album, their first for 30 years. Audio
A conversation with Look Blue Go Purple's Francisca Griffin
Francisca Griffin aka Kathy Bull talks to Kirsten Johnstone about the band that stood alongside The Chills, The Clean and The Verlaines in defining the Flying Nun sound. Audio
‘As Does The Sun’ by Look Blue Go Purple
Now we're going to have a look at The Oriental Tavern, just off campus. In the mid-80s this was something of a second home for many of the Dunedin bands. It is a pretty ordinary looking pub but it… Audio
Extended Play: Look Blue Go Purple - LBGPEP2
It seems as though more local women began playing in bands in the early days of Flying Nun than ever before and Look Blue Go Purple were ahead of the game. Band members Kath Webster, Denise Roughan… Audio
Denise Roughan on Musical Chairs
Denise Roughan talks about her about her journey from playing house parties in Dunedin in the '80s, to being lauded by British music media, playing sell-out shows in the UK and USA, and touring with… Audio
Part 5 - Under the Influence
Pop music and its industry have changed almost beyond recognition, but as Flying Nun celebrates its 21st, international success again beckons. Audio
Part 3 - In Love With These Times?
Flying Nun moves from Christchurch to Auckland, and a major-label association. Vinyl gives way to CD. The first artist contracts are signed! Audio
Part 2 - Getting Older
Flying Nun runs as a cooperative, with profits spent on new recordings. Lessons are learned about contracts and initial international forays. Audio