Lost recordings made by Australian rock icon Chrissy Amphlett and New Zealand musician Tim Finn have been uncovered in a garage, BBC News reports. The songs, recorded in 1998, were a previously unknown collaboration between the Divinyls frontwoman and the former Split Enz vocalist.
Amphlett, best known as the charismatic lead singer of Divinyls, rose to fame in the 1980s with hits such as “I Touch Myself.” Tim Finn achieved international recognition as a member of Split Enz, a band that helped shape the new‑wave scene in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Their joint sessions in 1998 produced a set of tracks that remained unreleased for more than two decades.
The discovery was made when a garage, the exact location of which has not been disclosed, was cleared and the tapes were found among other personal belongings. The recordings appear to be the only known material from the Amphlett‑Finn collaboration, and their condition has reportedly been preserved well enough for playback.
Amphlett’s death in 2013 left a lasting impact on Australian music, and the emergence of these lost songs adds a new chapter to her artistic legacy. Music historians note that such finds can offer fresh insight into an artist’s creative process and the musical landscape of the late 1990s.
While no official statement has been made about a potential public release, the recovered tracks are now in the hands of parties who will assess their quality and decide on future steps. The find underscores the enduring interest in Amphlett’s work and the cross‑Tasman collaborations that shaped the era’s rock scene.
<small>Source: BBC News — read the original story there.</small>
