Southside of Bombay


Southside of Bombay are a Māori band from New Zealand. They are best known for their single 'What's the Time, Mr Wolf?' which was originally released in 1992. The song was re-released following its appearance in the 1994 film and on the soundtrack of Once Were [Warriors (film)|Once Were Warriors], after which it became second best selling New Zealand single that year.
The band was named to signify that there was another world to music outside of Auckland, New Zealand.

Discography

Albums
YearAlbum
1992All Across the World

Singles
Compilation appearances
YearAlbumSongRecord company
1994Once Were Warriors SoundtrackWhat's the Time, Mr Wolf?Milan Records
1995Kiwi Rock, Vol. 2What's the Time, Mr Wolf?EMI Music
1996In the NeighbourhoodWhat's the Time, Mr Wolf?WEA
2001Pagan GoldWhat's The Time Mr Wolf?Pagan Records

Awards

New Zealand Music Awards
  • 1993 'Best Māori Recording' for "All Across the World"
  • 1996 'Best Polynesian Recording' for "Umbadada"
  • 1996 'Mana Māori Award' for "Kia Mau"
  • 1996 'Mana Reo Award' for "Kia Mau"
  • 1999 'Mana Maori Award' for "Live in Aotearoa"