Interview: Chris Matthews on Children's Hour

Children's Hour, with their brief existence (circa 1982 to circa 1984) and lack of recorded material, could almost have been relegated as mere footnote alongside the multitude of great indie New Zealand bands from the 1980s. However, the band's legacy and impact – which included critical acclaim, iconic singles and videos, and re-forming as the Headless Chickens – meant the band have always been hugely regarded as post-punk pioneers in this country. They briefly re-formed for a few live shows in 2005, and they have decided to play once more in the upcoming Laneways Festival.

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