The Adults
The Orchestra Rocks
William Dart looks at the thorny issue of combining rock bands with full symphony orchestras. It can often be dire, but there have been some great successes - one of them, in William's view, happening… Video, Audio
The Sampler: 31 July 2018
Nick Bollinger discusses a personal foray into world music for Adults founder Jon Toogood; agitated offerings from the nominally mellow Dawes; and a journey through the past with Brit-rock veteran… Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 197: Jon Toogood & Josie Moon
In this week's Pocket Edition, Alex Behan finds out how Jon Toogood got his groove back,Tony Stamp hosts Vince HL for a live session and we meet Wellington's Josie Moon. Audio
How love and faith helped Jon Toogood find a new groove
A love story that transcends culture and faith lies behind a new collaborative album from Shihad’s Jon Toogood. Video, Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 192: Jon Toogood/Hellinn/The Chills
In this week's Pocket Edition, Jon Toogood speaks about the inspiration behind his new album Haja, we learn about Finland's quest to be the global capital of metal and The Chills' Martin Phillips… Audio
Jon Toogood - the return of The Adults
Jon Toogood speaks about the incredible genesis of the new Adults record Haja. It features a who's-who of up and coming New Zealand talent. And it's no accident they're mostly female. Video, Audio
VIDEO PREMIERE: The Adults - 'Bloodlines'
Shihad's Jon Toogood is back with his collaboration project The Adults. We're super excited about the new single, which features two of our favourite vocalists right now – Estère and JessB…
Jon Toogood live in session
Jon Toogood, is set to take 25 years of back catalogue on the road for his first solo tour, Planet of Sound. Before the acoustic run, he joins us in session for a pocket-sized version of his show. Video, Audio
The Adults Live with the CSO
The Adults Live with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, performing Up & Gone; Nothing To Lose; Long Way Off; A New Beginning; Middle Of The Universe; Reunite. The final four songs are exclusive to… Audio
Jon Toogood of The Adults
Jon Toogood has been playing and touring with rock band, Shihad (a group he formed while at high school) for more than 20 years. He talks about the ups and downs of his long career, and his new group… Audio
The Adults
The Adults is not the first side project spearheaded by Shihad's Jon Toogood - that honour goes to SML, the dirgy riff-fest of a band that teamed Toogood with Shihad drummer Tom Larkin and Head Like A… Audio