The Enemy (New Zealand band)

The Enemy were a punk rock band from Dunedin, New Zealand, formed in September 1977. Fronted by vocalist Chris Knox, with bassist Mick Dawson, drummer Mike Dooley, and guitarist Alec Bathgate, the band blended influences from glam rock, hard rock, 1960s pop, and proto-punk acts such as Lou Reed and Iggy Pop. They are often regarded as the starting point of the Dunedin sound rock movement.

Despite releasing no official recordings, their entire 20-song repertoire was recorded in Auckland in October 1978, shortly before their split in November. The band popularized an 'original music is crucial' attitude and influenced the development of local music scenes. After the Enemy dissolved, Knox, Bathgate, and Dooley formed Toy Love, which reworked several Enemy songs.