Aside from my work with the band GONE WILD, I am also a co-founder of Polar Music New Zealand, which was initially formed to release solo albums by my partner in crime the genius Rob Smith.

Over the course of time we have had many opportunities come our way with which we have formed many friendships and alliances with other creative minds (and also with people who have great taste in music obviously).

Our proudest achievements have been the release of both Rob Smith solo releases - Be Careful What You Wish For (2005) &
Actions Speak Louder Than Words (2006) and of course ......GONE WILD (2007)

Currently we are in the midst of our most creative year to date...with projects soon to be release including:

Rob Smith & Nils-Ole Finbak - "Atmospheres", for a long time i had wanted to work with someone with the piano-playing ability as our Nowergian pal Nilsy, couple that with Rob's vocal talents (and even some guitar in places) and you will hear some of our most heartfelt songs yet....showing that even though we are WILD boys we can still show we have hearts LOL

Carol Smith - "Tranquility", for me it is an honour to have co-written and also recorded with Carol in the past, helping out with this project is my way of giving back to someone who i deem to be a remarkable lady with a kind heart, and she always there to raise ones spirits when it is so well needed.

I have also been fortunate to have worked with various people on soundclick and hope do more soon.

GONE WILD II - OUT NOW: Finally after 2 years of writing and recording - GONE WILD II has finally been released on 13th May 2009.

"GONE WILD II" is the double album follow-up to 2007's "GONE WILD" album. Comprosing 29 original songs this album packs more punch to its predecessor in places, whilst retaining the bands sound, GONE WILD have yet again tapped into their classic rock and blues roots and gotten back to shaking things up a bit.

GONE WILD are:
Rob Smith - Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards, Drums, Programming & Production
Richard Anderson - Lead Vocals
Matt Sturgess - Bass, Keyboards

Songs range from the blues tinged "Is It Real?" to the hard rockers "I Caught You Out" to the downright asskickers "Obliv...

Hayley Oliver, Rob Smith & Richard Anderson - Something To Remember : Available on CD now!!!
for ordering info: breakfree74@hotmail.com

Hayley Oliver, Rob Smith & Richard Anderson
SOMETHING TO REMEMBER

Produced by Rob Smith @ Polar Music New Zealand Studio's, Ratapiko, Taranaki, New Zealand

1. Drifting Away (R.Smith) (4:07)
2. I Can't Help But Feel The Way I Do (R. Anderson, R. Smith) (4:03)
3. Something To Remember (R. Anderson, R. Smith) (3:36)
4. The Silence Of It All (R. Smith) (5:00)
5. Let's Get To The Heart Of The Matter (R. Anderson, R. Smith) (4:33)
6. Love You Forever (R. Anderson, R Smith) (4:05)
7. Through The Heart (R. Anderson, R Smith) (4:09)
8. How Many Ways (R. Smith) (4:23)
9. I Believe In Angels (R. Smith) (4:06)
10. The...

GONE WILD - Bourbon Blues: Hey Folks....
We thought it was high-time we unveiled a track from our upcoming follow-up album "GONE WILD II".

Given that we're in Summer-mode at the moment, I think you'll agree we chose an apt song for the season.

Special thanks go out to our pal Chris Szkup who provided some rather awesome (as always) string-benders there in the guitar swinging department, the perfect companion to Rob's guitar playing.

Any feedback would be most appreciated....and for those wanting to purchase our first album "GONE WILD", this is definitely still available (drop us a line and we'll hook you up)

"GONE WILD II" will be released either March or April 2009 (this ain't no Chinese Dem...

Rob Smith, Hayley Oliver & Richard Anderson present...: As a special treat, we'll be releasing the title track off this collection as a free download and will also be sending "Something To Remember" (written by Rob Smith & Richard Anderson, recorded by Rob Smith & Hayley Oliver) to country radio both here in New Zealand and overseas. A video for this song will be filmed soon.

The 12 track "Something To Remember" album will be released early in 2009.

Special thanks to Lucretia Dorey who has helped out with the artwork for this collection, your help has been invaluable and we look forward to working with you on other projects in the near future (if you'll have us :-)

This project has been a delight to have worked on for all 3 of us, initia...

New Releases - November 2008: Destiny, The Candles, In The Stars - Now Available


Polar Music New Zealand is pleased to announce the release of the following collections:

Rob Smith - Destiny (The Archives Recordings)
- a collection of outtakes from the 'Be Careful What You Wish For' sessions.

The Candles - The Best Of The Candles
- a 2CD collection of both studio and live recordings of
The Candles, one of Waikato & Taranaki's, top rock bands of the 80's.

Rob Smith & Friends - In The Stars
- Now finally this 8 track album of studio recordings is available for the first time

For more info please check out Rob Smith & Polar Music New Zealand at:
http://www.geocities.com/robsmithmuso/
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