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

Labels:

Fabel Music


Low Profile


Kog Transmissions


Truetone Recordings


Hospital Records


Hussle Recordings


BrandNu:X


Salmonella Dub


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