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Text reads, "Marauders".

9m

Fat Freddy's Drop 2003 debut European tour. Glorious handycam footage from the auspicious tour is the base for this the slow-burn web series.

Made with the support of NZ On Air

7 episodes

Flower Pot Boombox

Fat Freddy’s Drop depart Auckland, bound for London, 2003. Taking up residence for six weeks in Tooting, South London, the band sets up a studio in the lounge, and get straight into rehearsals and making beats.
Season 1/Episode 1
9m

Keep It Real

Band manager Nicole Duckworth shows UK promoter Charles Kirby-Welch the Freddy's EPK. The band meet with Charles, previewing a mock-up for the HOPE vinyl, and discussing the upcoming first show at Fabric, London.
Season 1/Episode 2
9m

Ready to Go

Freddy's gets ready to go at Fabric, London, reuniting with fellow Wellington bands for the Spacific showcase of Aotearoa music & culture. Singing "HOPE for a Generation," just beyond my reach, not beyond my sight.
Season 1/Episode 3
7m

What's the World with No Soul?

Freddy's are guests at the Carbon Record Store launch. Back in Tooting, everyone is beat-making and writing music. Jams include early versions of "Ray Ray." They make an excursion to the local Mitcham Carnival.
Season 1/Episode 4
8m

Sizzler

Dobie Blaze cooks up a BBQ in the backyard. Old school house-party style, the creative energy rolls to late-night jams, including "Ray Ray." Joe Dukie writes lyrics to a "happy song" -- sounds like "Wandering Eye."
Season 1/Episode 5
8m

Just Chillin'

There’s a heatwave in London. Freddy’s play an in-store at newly launched Carbon Record Store in Carnaby, London. Space is tight; crowd is small; time to get lost in the grooves.
Season 1/Episode 6
9m

Full Season 1

Landing in Tooting, South London. Straight into rehearsals, jams, writing beats, networking, and adventuring out for the first shows of the band’s debut European tour, 2003.
Season 1/Episode 7
50m

Trailers & bonus video

Full Series Trailer

Handycam time machine, featuring Fat Freddy's Drop's debut European tour in 2003. Glorious handycam footage from the auspicious tour is the base for MARAUDERS, the slow-burn web series.
Season 1/
1m

Season 1 Trailer

Landing in Tooting, London, the band is straight into rehearsals, jams, writing beats, networking, and adventuring out for the first shows of the band’s debut European tour, 2003. An improvised studio is set up.
Season 1/
1m

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