The Reduction Agents are a

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band fronted by James Milne, who also records under the name

Lawrence Arabia Lawrence Arabia is the musical guise of New Zealand artist and composer James Milne. In 2006, Lawrence Arabia released his self-titled debut album and the debut album from his band The Reduction Agents, ''The Dance Reduction Agents''. Both al ...

. In 2006 the band released their debut album ''

The Dance Reduction Agents ''The Dance Reduction Agents'' is the debut album from New Zealand band The Reduction Agents. It was written and produced by James Milne, who also creates music under the pseudonym Lawrence Arabia. It was released simultaneously with the debut L ...

''. In the same year, Milne released his debut solo album, ''

''. Both albums were nominated for several bNet awards, New Zealand's public voted alternative radio awards. Milne has been involved in the internationally successful pop group

The Brunettes The Brunettes were an indie pop or twee pop group from New Zealand formed in 1998 to 2009. The band consists of core members Jonathan Bree and Heather Mansfield, with additional contributions from part-time members such as Ryan McPhun and Chel ...

and toured as bass player for American band

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. He has also produced music for film and theater, and two Reduction Agents songs appear in the soundtrack to the film

Eagle vs Shark ''Eagle vs Shark'' is a 2007 New Zealand romantic comedy film written and directed by Taika Waititi (in his directorial debut) and financed by the New Zealand Film Commission. The film had its world premiere at Sundance in the World Cinema Dram ...

Solo discography

External links

The Reduction Agents' MySpace pageLil' Chief Records
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