Rock band Powder Chutes release their version of Shapeshifter’s ‘Dutchies’

30 August 2024

August 30th sees Otago based rock band Powder Chutes release their version of Dutchies, an inspired choice of cover that finds the band celebrating their signature riff-driven guitar sound and applying it to the Shapeshifter drum and bass monster; the result is a rock anthem that celebrates all that is great about the original, with a fresh sound that will re-introduce the track to a new audience globally.

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Powder Chutes version of Dutchies has gained support from Shapeshifter, with Sam Trevethick saying: “Wow. I’m blown away! This is so wicked. You guys have put so much work into this, the arrangement, finding ways of playing the textures in the track using your palette. Amazing, I really love it. I’m a big fan of guitar based music and I think this sounds sick. Really well played. Vibing. Tight but raw. Shot boys!” – Sam Trevethick, Shapeshifter

P.Digsss is equally positive: ”Wow lads. Great bloody work. You boys have a bunch of killer tunes to be well and truly proud of, and absolutely love what you have done with Dutchies. Honoured to be honest. Diggy.” – P.Digsss, Shapeshifter

And Tiki Taane, long-time member of the extended Shapeshifter whanau, and certified Kiwi Royalty said: “Holy F*%k this slays! I opened up the file while making breakfast in the kitchen and the first thing I wanted to do was kick the chairs over, jump onto the table, and dive onto the couch like a nuttah. I can’t wait to see you guys play this live, it’s such a sick and fresh version.” – Tiki Taane

A visualiser shot in Central Otago by Nat Warburton of Redpoint Productions accompanies the release.