Bill Direen – Split Seconds [LP] Drone / Minimalism are the “themes” of the

are the “themes” of the 27 short interconnected cells flowing together though this seemingly unified movement

unafraid of the deep political anguish that underpins its intent

mulched until only partially recognisable

Vocals that are fragile yet often laced with a feeling of determination and emotive persuasion

Self-Released

Bill Direen – Split Seconds [LP] Drone / Minimalism are the “themes” of the"Bill Direen is a legend of the New Zealand underground. He has given us poetry, novels and a catalog of important and challenging underground music. Weaned on a garage band youth in the late 60's, Direen started producing 7" records in the early 80's, all of them total stunners. These releases Six Impossible Things, Die Bilder, Soloman's Ball and High Thirties Piano were self financed and distributed through Flying Nun. His debut album, Beatin