http://www.svelte.net.nz/index.htmlNews from New Zealand's Top Bourgeoisie Bandensveltenetnz@yahoo.co.nzCopyright Svelte2008-08-04T13:25:50+12:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 09:35:17 +1200SvelteSveltesveltenetnz@yahoo.co.nzNew Zealand Rockin Soul, ex-Supergroove memberssveltenetnz@yahoo.co.nzNone2008-08-04T13:25:50+12:00http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/grindyourbonesvideo.html#unique-entry-id-32http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/grindyourbonesvideo.html#unique-entry-id-32
AUCKLAND – 'Triumphant and full of themselves' is the only way to describe Svelte this afternoon. 'Bloody idiots' is another other way to describe the 3-peice band - they made a music video using paper and scissors. The band's guitarist, Ben Sciascia, enthusiastically recalls the moment the idea came into being. ]]>sveltenetnz@yahoo.co.nzNone2008-07-18T07:21:01+12:00http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/d6bb48515d5969129e6c3f9e48183f64-31.html#unique-entry-id-31http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/d6bb48515d5969129e6c3f9e48183f64-31.html#unique-entry-id-31
If you've heard Svelte's debut single 'Grind Your Bones' on The Rock's 'Off The Record' and you wish to hear it again, your can listen to it below (may take a few seconds to load). Or if you haven't heard it do us a bloody big favour and request it from The Rock here...



Depending on your internet connection, the song may take a few seconds to start.

If you're new to Svelte, more info below:
Upcoming gigs
More about Svelte
Contact Svelte
MySpace
Facebook
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bFM Breakfast features a live band every Thursday and this week Svelte were stoked to add 'fancy' to their mighty list of descriptors (our favourite description to date being: 'Svelte, it's like being felt up only you enjoyed it').

You can hear Svelte on the bCast page here.
The Fabian Fanboy bCast is also hot! hot! hot!
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AUCKLAND – Bubbly band-boys, Svelte, have announced they'll be appearing on Mike Havoc's 'Fancy New Band'. "The guys are bloody stoked" said Shogun Ham of Pizzaz PR. "I knew the 'Bishop Brian Tamaki/Urge leather party]]>sveltenetnz@yahoo.co.nzNone2008-04-01T06:36:51+13:00http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/bitchthewhammy.html#unique-entry-id-27http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/bitchthewhammy.html#unique-entry-id-27here.

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Maximize your god given assets and take your band's look into the stratosphere. Details here.]]>sveltenetnz@yahoo.co.nzNone2007-12-15T10:47:39+13:00http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/sveltediediedie.html#unique-entry-id-25http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/sveltediediedie.html#unique-entry-id-25here. Special thanks to Nicky for the photos.


]]>sveltenetnz@yahoo.co.nzNone2007-12-20T09:21:27+13:00http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/sveltegigjan2008.html#unique-entry-id-24http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/sveltegigjan2008.html#unique-entry-id-24here.]]>sveltenetnz@yahoo.co.nzNone2007-10-12T08:21:44+13:00http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/1d9d613e6e30b1dea94173e7e0e47185-23.html#unique-entry-id-23http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/1d9d613e6e30b1dea94173e7e0e47185-23.html#unique-entry-id-23
IN BREIF – Sad sulkers, Svelte, have admitted they're losing Myspace friends. "This sucks" the bands lead singer and sensitive song writer, Tim Stewart, howled on Monday."Our guitarist ]]>sveltenetnz@yahoo.co.nzNone2007-08-30T12:19:17+12:00http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteAcquire601MyspaceFriends.html#unique-entry-id-22http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteAcquire601MyspaceFriends.html#unique-entry-id-22
AUCKLAND – Local rockers, Svelte, have announced the acquisition of their 600th Myspace friend. The 600th friend was approved at 12:25pm New Zealand time, and coincided with a reaffirmation of Svelte's values and strategic framework: 'Svelte: In our chosen markets, we are]]>sveltenetnz@yahoo.co.nzNone2007-06-19T09:46:59+12:00http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteForcedToVideoCardboard.html#unique-entry-id-21http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteForcedToVideoCardboard.html#unique-entry-id-21
Luckless local lads, Svelte, have announced a concept for their first video, but nobody is celebrating. The band had hoped to be cruising Auckland's urban landscape in a groovy surf car, finally ending up at a Grey Lynn villa to party with]]>sveltenetnz@yahoo.co.nzNone2007-04-11T08:35:30+12:00http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteBassDrumLogoUpdate.html#unique-entry-id-20http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteBassDrumLogoUpdate.html#unique-entry-id-20
Local lads, Svelte, are hoping a new bass-drum logo will change everything, but can a new logo really take a band to the top? We talk to brand-solutions guru, Miles Niles about turning your band into a brand. Miles Niles is a vision guidance leader for dynamic brand-solutions agency]]>sveltenetnz@yahoo.co.nzNone2007-03-08T08:33:09+13:00http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteTiredOfWebNews.html#unique-entry-id-19http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteTiredOfWebNews.html#unique-entry-id-19
(Where the hell is this story? - ED).]]>sveltenetnz@yahoo.co.nzNone2007-02-14T08:31:12+13:00http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteKeepBlackTShirtsFolded.html#unique-entry-id-18http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteKeepBlackTShirtsFolded.html#unique-entry-id-18
Local band Svelte, have announced a new initiative designed to help emerging artists. The new Svelte Home-Handy-Band Series features hints and tips gained over many years in the bizz.]]>sveltenetnz@yahoo.co.nzNone2007-01-12T08:27:28+13:00http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteiTunes.html#unique-entry-id-17http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteiTunes.html#unique-entry-id-17
Local lads, Svelte, have cemented their worldwide distribution plans with 4 songs on the New Zealand iTunes music store (free download). "We want to be part of the global digital music phenomenon like everyone else" said Svelte's IT Manager, Bernard Manning. "I like to]]>sveltenetnz@yahoo.co.nzNone2006-12-19T08:22:29+13:00http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteMusicSafetyRecall.html#unique-entry-id-16http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteMusicSafetyRecall.html#unique-entry-id-16
AUCKLAND – Rumour sites are abuzz with regard to an "IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL" seen on Svelte's website. Rumours claim the New Zealand band is gearing up for a product recall, despite never having released]]>sveltenetnz@yahoo.co.nzNone2006-11-08T08:19:26+13:00http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteAMPed.html#unique-entry-id-15http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteAMPed.html#unique-entry-id-15
Svelte’s track ‘Cat’s Paw’ has been doing the rounds amongst various Podcasts recently. The latest Podcast to include the track has been AMPed New Music Weekly – The Official Podcast]]>sveltenetnz@yahoo.co.nzNone2006-11-01T08:17:18+13:00http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteDimmer.html#unique-entry-id-14http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteDimmer.html#unique-entry-id-14
Svelte's lovable but often clumsy lead singer, Tim Stewart, has reportedly destroyed a brand new copy of Dimmer's latest album during an interview at Radio Active. The incident occurred during the off-air banter that]]>sveltenetnz@yahoo.co.nzNone2006-10-17T08:15:07+13:00http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteElectricalPodcast.html#unique-entry-id-13http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteElectricalPodcast.html#unique-entry-id-13
Svelte are proud to be included on the Electrical Language Podcast No. 44. The Electrical Language Podcast is free and always includes a wide variety of interesting music from around the globe.]]>sveltenetnz@yahoo.co.nzNone2006-09-12T08:13:06+12:00http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteOutrageousLies.html#unique-entry-id-12http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteOutrageousLies.html#unique-entry-id-12
During the post-orgasmic-haze that follows a blow job, Shogun Ham of Pizzaz PR (Svelte's PR Firm) tried to explain the mess his firm and local band, Svelte are embroiled in. "Svelte aren't the hip-hopin' soul-funksters]]>sveltenetnz@yahoo.co.nzNone2006-08-18T08:10:59+12:00http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteOdESSA.html#unique-entry-id-11http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteOdESSA.html#unique-entry-id-11
Svelte's enigmatic guitar player, Ben Sciascia, is reportedly worried about a gigantic zit currently plaguing his right cheek. In a blithering splutter of half-truths and fictitious angular spin, Svelte's PR firm, Pizazz PR, told]]>sveltenetnz@yahoo.co.nzNone2006-07-17T08:07:34+12:00http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteLoveImplossion.html#unique-entry-id-10http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteLoveImplossion.html#unique-entry-id-10
Tim Stewart, lead singer (and dynamic front man) for local band Svelte, has been described as "a little bit of Nick Cave mixed with Shane McGowan and Tom Waits." The comments were made]]>sveltenetnz@yahoo.co.nzNone2006-06-15T08:05:44+12:00http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteStareDifferentDirections.html#unique-entry-id-9http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteStareDifferentDirections.html#unique-entry-id-9
AUCKLAND—In what many record-industry insiders are calling a bold move, members of Svelte announced Monday, plans to stare in different directions for an upcoming press shot]]>sveltenetnz@yahoo.co.nzNone2006-05-14T08:03:41+12:00http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteShogunHam.html#unique-entry-id-8http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteShogunHam.html#unique-entry-id-8
Local band Svelte, recently announced a strategic alliance that could have far reaching consequences for K' Road's live music scene. Svelte and top-notch Auckland promoter, Shogun Ham, signed a heads]]>sveltenetnz@yahoo.co.nzNone2006-04-10T08:00:36+12:00http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SveltePatternBaldness.html#unique-entry-id-7http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SveltePatternBaldness.html#unique-entry-id-7

The girlfriend of a local guitarist is worried about the emergence of pattern baldness. "I’m worried he’s left his run a bit late, we’ve spent a fortune on guitar equipment and I only agreed to spend that sort of money]]>sveltenetnz@yahoo.co.nzNone2006-03-16T17:39:18+13:00http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteNZOA.html#unique-entry-id-5http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteNZOA.html#unique-entry-id-5
Unknown local band, Svelte, are reportedly pissed at missing out on a New Zealand On Air grant (again). “It’s clear a great injustice has occurred.” says a source]]>sveltenetnz@yahoo.co.nzNone2006-02-08T20:05:51+13:00http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteStarving.html#unique-entry-id-4http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteStarving.html#unique-entry-id-4
Rock band U2, is well-known for its human-rights advocacy, particularly its ongoing campaign to eradicate poverty in Africa. Lesser known to music fans, local band Svelte, say they’re perfectly okay with the dismal]]>sveltenetnz@yahoo.co.nzNone2006-01-22T19:37:29+13:00http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteENews.html#unique-entry-id-2http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteENews.html#unique-entry-id-2
Accusations are flying today as a local band’s attempts at generating publicity have come under fire from people who really know their stuff. Auckland band, Svelte have launched a new website which]]>sveltenetnz@yahoo.co.nzNone2005-12-01T19:31:29+13:00http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteBandUnity.html#unique-entry-id-1http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteBandUnity.html#unique-entry-id-1
Local band, Svelte may be in deep trouble just two weeks after announcing their formation. According to a covers band who rehearse immediately after Svelte, the reasons for this trouble may lie in a bout of hangover flatulence (or]]>sveltenetnz@yahoo.co.nzNone2005-11-03T17:42:42+13:00http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteSupergroove.html#unique-entry-id-0http://www.svelte.net.nz/news/files/SvelteSupergroove.html#unique-entry-id-0
Two ex-Supergroove members announced Monday the formation of a new band with drummer Jamie Woolright (cousin to the infamous Shelton Woolright of Blindspot-Nikki Watson-New Idea-Woman's Weekly fame). Although]]>