Stream/Download Christchurch Compilation Album - Sickest Smashes from Arson City

Christchurch label Melted Ice Cream have released a free compilation album featuring thirteen acts from the city. Titled Sickest Smashes from Arson City, it includes some known names around these parts such as Transistors, Ipswich, The Dance Asthmatics and Salad Boys amidst an intriguing collection of new discoveries such as X-Ray Charles, (awesomely named) Thrill Collins and '83 Girls. Well worth your ear-time, you can listen to the compilation in full below and/or head to the Melted Ice Cream bandcamp to grab a copy.

We caught up with Christchurch musician and Melted Ice Cream founder Joe Sampson recently over email about the label/compilation, his latest project Salad Boys and Christchurch music generally - click here to read that.