Kiwi band close to record deal

New Zealand punk-rock trio Die! Die! Die! are close to locking in label and agency deals for the United States and Europe while on tour.

"We've been talking to about 10 labels," guitarist and singer Andrew Wilson said. "So far, they haven't given us exactly what we want." The Auckland-based band is self-managed, but Wilson says they hopes to sign a co-management deal during this month's US jaunt.