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Ha the Unclear are an indie rock band from Dunedin, New Zealand. The group is currently comprised of lead vocalist/guitarist Michael Cathro, bassist Paul Cathro, guitarist Theodore Francis, and drummer Stu Harwood. Relocating from Dunedin to Auckland in 2012, the band released full-length albums Bacterium, Look at Your Motor Go (2014) and Invisible Lines (2018) before signing to French imprint Think Zik ! in 2019. This signing resulted in the release of amalgam album A Kingdom in a Cul-de-Sac (2024) receiving critical praise from Rolling Stone, Libération, Le Figaro, and Rock & Folk[1][2][3]

History

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The group was borne after principal songwriter Michael Cathro released several DIY recordings under the pseudonym Baraka & the Finish Hims. During 2011, Cathro was based in Cork, Ireland working odd-jobs including overnight shifts at a bar and hostel and in an Amazon call centre. These experiences would go on to inspire much of the songwriting for Bacterium, Look at Your Motor Go including the songs Mannequins, 85 and Kosmonavt. Joining with his brother, bassist Paul Cathro and drummer Ben Sargeant they performed and toured the songs as a trio under the name Brown. before adding guitarist Theodore Francis to the line up in 2012 and relocating to Auckland.

Discography

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Studio Albums

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Title Details Peak Chart Positions
Bacterium, Look at Your Motor Go Released: 2014

Label: Woollen Records

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Invisible Lines Released: 2018

Label: Woollen Records

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A Kingdom in a Cul-de-Sac Release: 2024

Label: Think Zik !

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EPs

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Singles

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References

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  1. ^ "Le Nuc plus ultra : des Néo-zélandais pop et le retour en grâce d'un rocker français". Le Figaro (in French). 2024-04-20. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
  2. ^ Tannieres, Vincent (2024-05-29). "N°682 : The Beach Boys, Surf and Destroy". Rock&folk (in French). Retrieved 2025-06-11.
  3. ^ Rédaction, La (2023-01-27). "Rolling Stone L'Hebdo N°107 : The Inspector Cluzo". Rolling Stone (in French). Retrieved 2025-06-11.