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For the British gothic rock band, see Rhombus (UK band).

Rhombus
Genres
Years active2001–present
Labels
Members
  • Simon Rycroft
  • Thomas Voyce
  • Koa Williams
  • Raashi Malik
  • Lisa Tomlins
  • MC Antsman
  • MC Mana
  • Darren Mathiassen
  • Stephen Gallagher

Rhombus are a dub/drum and bass/roots reggae band from Wellington, New Zealand.

History

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Rhombus was formed in 2001 by Thomas Voyce and Simon Rycroft and has a rotating cast of vocalists and musicians. Apart from the founders, Koa Williams has been one of the mainstays of the band's lineup, acting as DJ and manager.[1]

The band has toured extensively in their native New Zealand along with a few international dates, notably in Japan (2002) and in Australia, playing twice at the Sydney Opera House in November 2004. They also performed at the Big Day Out in 2006.[2]

Rhombus have given their time to a number of causes including Greenpeace, Tsunami Relief, SurfAid International, the Cancer Society, and the Peace Boat. Their travels on the Japanese-based global NGO Peace Boat have taken them through the Caribbean, with the intent of "spreading the values of sustainability, co-operation and peace through music workshops".[3]

In 2003, they won three awards at the bNet NZ Music Awards for "Best Video", "Best Electronic Release", and "Best Album".[4] Their 2003 album Bass Player was their most successful with regard to chart position, peaking at #18 in the New Zealand Top 40 Albums charts.[5]

Discography

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Date of Release Title Label Charted Country Catalog Number Ref.
2002 Bass Player Vitamin #18 NZ 335902 [6][7]
2005 Future Reference Vitamin #19 NZ 82876720402 [8][9]
2006 Onwards: Remixes and Archives Vitamin - - RMA003 [10]
2008 Rhombus Rhombus Music New Zealand #29 NZ RHOM-003 [11][12]
2022 After Party Rhombus Music New Zealand - -

Band members

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Credits obtained from Muzic.NZ[1]

Founders

  • Simon Rycroft – beats, dubs (2001–present)
  • Thomas Voyce – bass, keys (2001–present)

Others

  • Ahmen Mahal (2001–2007)
  • Koa Williams – DJ, manager (2001–present)
  • MC Antsman – vocals
  • MC Mana – vocals
  • Raashi Malik – vocals
  • Lisa Tomlins – vocals
  • Darren 'D' Mathiassen – drums

References

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  1. ^ a b Migration, W. P. (29 August 2024). "Rhombus – Muzic.NZ – Musicians & Bands". Muzic.NZ. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
  2. ^ "Big Day Out Line Up 2006". viewauckland.co.nz. Archived from the original on 29 January 2006. Retrieved 16 November 2009.
  3. ^ "Pinata – presented by Rhombus & Michel Tuffery". nzherald.co.nz. Archived from the original on 17 February 2010. Retrieved 16 November 2009.
  4. ^ "bNet Music Awards". Muzic.net.nz. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
  5. ^ "Bass Player chart listing". charts.nz. Retrieved 20 March 2009.
  6. ^ "charts.org.nz – Rhombus – Bass Player". charts.nz. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
  7. ^ Rhombus - Bass Player, 2002, retrieved 18 April 2025
  8. ^ "Future Reference chart listing". charts.nz. Retrieved 16 November 2009.
  9. ^ Rhombus – Future Reference, 2005, retrieved 18 April 2025
  10. ^ Rhombus – Onwards, 2006, retrieved 18 April 2025
  11. ^ "Rhombus (album) chart listing". charts.nz. Retrieved 16 November 2009.
  12. ^ Rhombus – Rhombus, 2008, retrieved 18 April 2025
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