The Neo-Kalashnikovs

Three Auckland siblings have made a splash in Britain after using a former Coronation Street actress in their music video Gorgeous Baby.

Volita, Moss and Gabriel Bioletti featured 22-year-old British television star and model Helen Flanagan in the clip for the song they wrote as indie rock band The Neo-Kalashnikovs.

According to the UK's Daily Mail newspaper, the group wanted Flanagan, who played Rosie Webster on the soap, in the video because she inspired the track.

MTV UK said the band approached Flanagan because one of the brothers had a crush on her and on their Facebook page "The Neo's" as they refer to themselves call her their "muse".

The four-minute video features a barely-clad Flanagan lip-syncing the lyrics while drinking and smoking in provocative poses.

Flanagan reportedly said she loved the song and "had to be in it" when she found out she was the inspiration behind it. Initially the British press speculated she was making a bid for pop stardom. The Neo-Kalashnikovs formed in 2007 with older sister Volita as lead singer, songwriter and guitarist, middle brother Moss on drums and youngest brother Gabriel joining on keyboards and bass in 2011.

The trio are based in Los Angeles but returned to Auckland recently with the release of their debut album She's On Heat. Fans lobbied Radio Hauraki to play their latest single Turn the Tables.

The band credits Nirvana, The Black Keys and Smashing Pumpkins among its influences. - The Herald (Biggest Paper in New Zealand)

Three Auckland siblings have made a splash in Britain after using a former Coronation Street actress in their music video Gorgeous Baby.

Volita, Moss and Gabriel Bioletti featured 22-year-old British television star and model Helen Flanagan in the clip for the song they wrote as indie rock band The Neo-Kalashnikovs.

According to the UK's Daily Mail newspaper, the group wanted Flanagan, who played Rosie Webster on the soap, in the video because she inspired the track.

MTV UK said the band approached Flanagan because one of the brothers had a crush on her and on their Facebook page "The Neo's" as they refer to themselves call her their "muse".

The four-minute video features a barely-clad Flanagan lip-syncing the lyrics while drinking and smoking in provocative poses.

Flanagan reportedly said she loved the song and "had to be in it" when she found out she was the inspiration behind it. Initially the British press speculated she was making a bid for pop stardom. The Neo-Kalashnikovs formed in 2007 with older sister Volita as lead singer, songwriter and guitarist, middle brother Moss on drums and youngest brother Gabriel joining on keyboards and bass in 2011.

The trio are based in Los Angeles but returned to Auckland recently with the release of their debut album She's On Heat. Fans lobbied Radio Hauraki to play their latest single Turn the Tables.

The band credits Nirvana, The Black Keys and Smashing Pumpkins among its influences. - The Herald (Biggest Paper in New Zealand)

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Helen Flanagan has stripped to her scanties for a starring role in a new music video by New Zealand indie group the Neo-Kalashnikovs.

The promo for Gorgeous Baby was initially slipped out with no explanation, leading to speculation that it could be H-Flan's debut crack at pop stardom. But the 22-year-old actress and model is lip-syncing to the track by the sibling three-piece, having been approached by them because one of the boys had a crush on her.

She is described by the band as their "rock and roll muse".

The video sees H-Flan awake in bed before floating around her home and garden in not-very-many clothes - occasionally swigging from a vodka bottle and puffing on a cigarette.

H-Flan was recently the victim of a break-in at her home. - MTV U.K

Helen Flanagan has stripped to her scanties for a starring role in a new music video by New Zealand indie group the Neo-Kalashnikovs.

The promo for Gorgeous Baby was initially slipped out with no explanation, leading to speculation that it could be H-Flan's debut crack at pop stardom. But the 22-year-old actress and model is lip-syncing to the track by the sibling three-piece, having been approached by them because one of the boys had a crush on her.

She is described by the band as their "rock and roll muse".

The video sees H-Flan awake in bed before floating around her home and garden in not-very-many clothes - occasionally swigging from a vodka bottle and puffing on a cigarette.

H-Flan was recently the victim of a break-in at her home. - MTV U.K

Aucklanders The Neo-Kalashnikovs know all about keeping it in the family. With their debut album, siblings Volita, Gabriel and Moss Bioletti merrily assault our senses with an uncompromising barrage of serrated guitar riffs and screeching feedback. A raucous throwback to the seminal alternative/grunge sound of the early ’90s, the nine tracks here burst with the growling urgency and garage-rock intensity of bands of that era such as Belly, The Breeders and The Pixies. ‘She’s On Heat’, which was recorded both in NZ and the US, is a refreshingly raw record, packed with catchy tunes with an edge. Capturing the band’s live sound well, this album is a throwback to the days when every messy pick scrape, drumstick crack and noisy breath could be heard on a track, a quirk of analogue recording which helped to breathe life and humanity into the music. The vocals are a definite highlight – lead singer Volita’s angelic tones glide effortlessly over the onslaught of dirty fuzz-laden riffs below, in a smart contrast which works well both musically and lyrically. Standouts include the anthemic Shining Star and the bittersweet Tell You What I Wanna. While there are a couple of filler tracks, overall this is a solid and impressive album. David Kearney - NZ Musician Magazine (Premier Music Journal)

Aucklanders The Neo-Kalashnikovs know all about keeping it in the family. With their debut album, siblings Volita, Gabriel and Moss Bioletti merrily assault our senses with an uncompromising barrage of serrated guitar riffs and screeching feedback. A raucous throwback to the seminal alternative/grunge sound of the early ’90s, the nine tracks here burst with the growling urgency and garage-rock intensity of bands of that era such as Belly, The Breeders and The Pixies. ‘She’s On Heat’, which was recorded both in NZ and the US, is a refreshingly raw record, packed with catchy tunes with an edge. Capturing the band’s live sound well, this album is a throwback to the days when every messy pick scrape, drumstick crack and noisy breath could be heard on a track, a quirk of analogue recording which helped to breathe life and humanity into the music. The vocals are a definite highlight – lead singer Volita’s angelic tones glide effortlessly over the onslaught of dirty fuzz-laden riffs below, in a smart contrast which works well both musically and lyrically. Standouts include the anthemic Shining Star and the bittersweet Tell You What I Wanna. While there are a couple of filler tracks, overall this is a solid and impressive album. David Kearney - NZ Musician Magazine (Premier Music Journal)

Official post for "Gorgeous Baby" music video premier - Noisey.com (Vice)