Dave Dobbyn and The Phoenix Foundation

Sam Scott, Ryan Prebble, Dave Dobbyn and Luke Buda Photo: Yadana Saw

It's nearly 10 years since Dave Dobbyn's last full-length release. Now an independent artist on his own label, he's back in the studio - well, two studios, to be precise - as he has enlisted The Phoenix Foundation's Sam Scott and Luke Buda on production duties.  Splitting their time between Dobbyn's Auckland studio and TPF's Wellington homebase, Yadana Saw pops into one of their intensive recording "workshops".

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Colouring in fun:

The Music 101 team invited people to re-imagining Dave Dobbyn’s signature 'Loyal' jersey. Here are some of the contributions.

Davey Rainbow

Dobbyn flag jersey

A tribute

Footrot the jersey.

by Liz Tibbutt.

Golden god jersey.

Golden goddess - tribute jersey

"If this is love I'd like to kick it"

Meta-Dobbo.

NZ Musician Magazine's contribution - with added unicorn and kitten.

Super-Dave!

Jersey homage to Dave Dobbyn - it's a wardrobe lovefest.

Sushi flavoured.

The autumn camo casual look jersey

Who knew Dave Dobbyn went through a seapunk phase?

Tribute jersey.

Now you try...

Music details

Artist: The Phoenix Foundation
Song: Buffalo
Composer: The Phoenix Foundation
Album: Buffalo
Label: EMI

Artist: Lawrence Arabia
Song: Apple Pie Bed
Composer: Milne, Buda
Album: Chant Darling
Label: Honorary Nomad

Artist: Dave Dobbyn
Song: Lap of the Gods
Composer: Dobbyn
Album: Twist
Label: Epic

Artist: Dave Dobbyn
Song: Loyal
Composer: Dobbyn
Album: Loyal
Label: CBS