Shocking Advance

Auckland pop band the Shocking Pinks have signed a four-album deal with New York label DFA Records, which also represents LCD Soundsystem and Hercules & Love Affair. Founder and ex-Brunettes member, Nick Harte says the band had just signed with Flying Nun when they were offered the deal. “But living in New Zealand and having a New York label offering you advances, I just wished it was the other way around, but it turned out well.” Shocking Pinks are currently supporting Cut Copy on their Australian tour.