Shapeshifter


Formed in Christchurch in 1999, Shapeshifter’s brand of South Pacific jungle/drum and bass and heavy soul has become an integral part of the tapestry of our live and recorded music scene. Consistently selling gold to platinum and playing sold-out tours across the country and abroad, their influence and impact is undeniable.

During the late 90s, the jungle/drum and bass scene was one of the most interesting, credible, and vibrant dance music cultures in the world. As the decade progressed, the power of this UK-born genre’s furious breakbeat drums, thunderous bass lines and futuristic melodic and textural sensibilities became increasingly crucial to the development and evolution of New Zealand's rave and nightclub scene.

Groove Guide, August 2004
Photo credit: Murray Cammick Collection
Shapeshifter – Rituals release.
Photo credit: Mark Russell
L to R: Nick, Darren, Devin, Sam, P-Digsss
L to R: Sam, Nick, Devin, Darren, P-Digsss
Photo credit: Photo by Oliver Rose
Shapeshifter in a publicity photo for Stars (2016).
Photo credit: Toaki Okano
Shapeshifter - Been Missin
Shapeshifter - Her (2016)
Shapeshifter - The Making of the Vampire - Part 2
Shapeshifter - Endless
Shapeshifter - Stars (2016)
Shapeshifter feat Ladi6 - When I Return
Shapeshifter – Rituals
Shapeshifter - Gravity
Shapeshifter - Rituals (2021)
Shapeshifter - Monarch
Shapeshifter - The Making of the Vampire - Part 1
Shapeshifter, Matakana 2021.
Photo credit: Mark Russell
Shapeshifter 2005 - L to R: Redford, P-Digsss, Devin, Nick, Sam
Shapeshifter performing ‘Stars’ on VNZMAs, November 24, 2016
Shapeshifter, NYE 2020.
Photo credit: Mark Russell
Shapeshifter - Lightspeed (2020)
Shapeshifter – Stars
Shapeshifter - In Colour (2013)
Shapeshifter - The Roxxy (2021)
Shapeshifter - Bring Change
Shapeshifter, 2021.
Photo credit: Tom Grut
Shapeshifter - Electronic Press Kit 2009
L to R: P-Digsss, Nick, Sam, Devin, Redford
Shapeshifter - Twin Galaxies
Shapeshifter - Diamond Trade
Shapeshifter - Found In You (2021)
Shapeshifter - Long White Cloud
Shapeshifter - Electric Dream (2006)
Shapeshifter, 2010 - L to R: P-Digsss, Devin, Nick, Sam, Johnny
Labels:

Fabel Music


Low Profile


Kog Transmissions


Truetone Recordings


Hospital Records


Hussle Recordings


BrandNu:X


Salmonella Dub


A.R.T. Inc

Members:

Sam Trevethick - guitar, keyboards, percussion

P Digsss - vocals

Nick Robinson - bass, keyboards

Dan McGruer - keyboards, synthesiser

Darren Mathiassen - drums, percussion

Johnny Hooves - drums, percussion

Devin Abrams - saxophone, synthesiser

Redford Grenell - drums, percussion

Trivia:

Redford Grenell's father is the New Zealand country music legend John Grenell.

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