95bFM: Guest Interviews: Recent Episodes
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A simple feed of all the interviews from our many and varied special bFM Breakfast guests. bFM Breakfast, 7-10am Weekdays, thanks to Burgerfuel.
Tora Bombora is BACK for 2027, and the lineup is stacked! Rosetta and Milly chat with festival creator Louis about their grand return. Whakarongo mai nei!
Tāmaki Night Mayor HALFQUEEN phones in for a chat with Rosetta and Milly about her upcoming trip to Berlin to study at Tresor's Academy of Subcultural Understanding, and her fundraisers to get there! Head along to her marathon set at Neck Of The Woods this Friday to support, and keeps your eyes peeled for her Boosted campaign launch this Friday! Whakarongo mai nei.
Just before we closed up shop at the old station, Taite award-winning artist Anthonie Tonnon stopped by for a kōrero with Rosetta about his first new music in three years, brand new track Executive Assistant, and his forthcoming immersive show Cinematographer. Whakarongo mai nei!
Milly chats to Lydia Jenkin, producer of the APRA Silver Scroll Awards about the wonderful artists that are nominated, the voting process, and how important APRA Silver Scroll Awards | Kaitito Kaiaka are.
Milly sat down for a kōrero with Julien Pratt of Show Me The Body, to talk about their new album Alone Together. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rosetta and Milly have a kōrero with Sean and Jordan of THUNDERLIPS - the director duo behind soon-to-be smash hit film Mum. I'm Alien Pregnant. The horror-comedy is set to have it's Aotearoa debut at Whānau Marama NZIFF on August 7, with a special screening at the Civic presented by 95bFM! Pre-sale tickets for multi-pass holders are available now, and general on-sale begins āpōpō! Whakarongo mai nei.
Finn Scholes of Carnivorous Plant Society joins Rosetta and Milly for a chat about their new EP I Am Always Listening, and forthcoming mammoth tour of Aotearoa! Whakarongo mai nei!
AMA Winning electronic duo Caru & Brandn Shiraz join Rosetta and Milly in the studio to chat about their brand new EP Two For Two, share some tracks that inspire them, and jump in the mix! Whakarongo mai nei!
Tom and Kat from Nympho are up in the studio for a kōrero about the Givealittle fundraiser to save beloved venue and club space Neck of The Woods. Whakarongo mai nei!
Saint Etienne has been an incredibly influential UK group, they announced their final studio album in 2025 'International'. After a decade spanning career they are heading down to Aotearoa and Australia for a farewell tour. Milly sat down with Sarah Cracknell from the group, listen back for the tour deets and all the memories!
Junny joins Rosetta and Milly in the studio, to chat about her new EP Kumara Suite! Whakarongo mai nei!
Dbldbl is in the studio for a chat about their show for Matariki this weekend with AUNTY EL, Swizl Jager & Morningsteppa at Whammy bar on Thursday night.
We listen to a conversation between Keria Patterson and Salvia Palth about Salvia Palth’s new surprise album, last chance to see.
Barnie Duncan and Trygve Wakenshaw are in the studio to chat about the return season of Different Party, the show that won the Fred award in the most recent Comedy Festival.
Andy Neill is in the studio to chat about his book When We Was Fab, about the 60th anniversary of the Beatles’ only visit to Aotearoa in late June 1964.
Wiri Donna is chatting about her new single The Gold which is out in the world tomorrow with a new video, and we’re getting an early spin.
Angie McMahon talks to Rachel about her New Zealand show tomorrow night at the Powerstation, as part of the Making It Through Tour. Whakarongo mai nei!
Mads from HŌHĀ chats about their gig this Friday with U R A Tooth and Vegetable Machine Animal at Whammy Backroom.
Aunty Rae is in the studio to chat about her new single Stop Calling Me which also has a new video.
Phoebe Johnson from Revulva phones in to chat with Rachel about their new single 'Bush Bash' - out today! Whakarongo mai nei!
Liam K Swiggs chats about the 2024 Big Fresh Collective’s Footmahi and the his single, Skate Park featuring Young Ghost.
Tessa from Mystery Waitress chats about their new single, Nightbug, out via Flying Nun.
Rachel and Stella share the behind the scenes goss from the Aotearoa Music Awards last night! Listen back for chats with winners and nominees across the evening's celebration.
Semisi from Marlin’s Dreaming is in the studio to chat about the band’s new single with Erny Belle, Earnestly, out today with a music video to go along with it.
Tender Moonlight is dialling in to chat about his single release party this Friday 31st May at Whammy Bar w/ Baby Zionov, Magic Factory, Moppy and Roy Irwin.
Rohan Evans from Wine Cellar is in the studio chatting about the 20 year anniversary of the venue and the week of gigs to celebrate, starting this week.
HOMINID (Benny Jennings) from Te Whanganui a Tara is chatting about his new project INTROVERT/EXTROVERT. Whakarongo mai nei!
Lilly Carron is in to talk about her EP, And The Clouds Came Undone, out today, as well as her performance this evening to celebrate on Drive Live.
DC Maxwell is in the studio chatting about his NZMM cover of the Skeptics track, Agitator, and what he’s up to before he heads to Naarm.
Billy T nominee Advait Kirtikar is in to talk about his Comedy Festival show, New Show Who Dis.
Alec is in the studio to talk about his recent signing to Sunreturn and his new single.
Finn Johansson is in the studio to chat about the release of his single with Ny Oh, We Still Got It which came out on Friday with a music video. Whakarongo mai nei!
Dame Hinewehi Mohi speaks to Rachel about her induction into the Recorded Music NZ 2024 NZ Music Hall of Fame.
Taite Music Prize winner Vera Ellen dials in to chat about her brand new EP, heartbreak for jetlag, out today!
James of Carb on Carb chats about their upcoming album coming out on Friday and their show to celebrate on the same evening.
C. Zukey is in the studio talking about his debut record, Stone Fruut. Whakarongo mai nei!
Troy Kingi is dialling in to talk about his recent documentary on TVNZ+, Troy Kingi’s Desert Hikoi.
Julien Dyne from Half Hexagon is chatting about The Method, the new track with an accompanying video.
Holly Arrowsmith chats about Neon Bright, the second single from her forthcoming album. Whakarongo mai nei!
Geneva AM is in the studio to chat about her new single Pikipiki and the launch for the track this weekend, with an interactive app.
We listen to a conversation with Amedeo Pace of Blonde Redhead about their upcoming show in Aotearoa.
Joseph Harper of the What Now team is dialling in to chat about Lil Gigs,the segment with wonderful Aotearoa musicians performing in kids spaces for New Zealand Music Month.
Anna Coddington is in the studio to have a korero about her new single Kātuarehe from her forthcoming album, out in June.
Tom Lark is in the studio to talk about his new single Dumb Luck and his show this week before he heads off to the UK.
Amiria Grenell speaks to Rachel about her release show this Sunday May 5 at Frieda Margolis for her new album, The Winter Light.
Lily and Beth of Sure Boy are chatting about their show this evening at The Wine Cellar, as part of the Testing If You Like This Tour. Whakarongo mai nei!
Louisa Nicklin chats about her new single, Thick, which is from her forthcoming album. Check out the accompanying music video directed by Ali Burns.
Marlon Williams dials in to chat about his recent multiple nominations in the Aotearoa Music Awards.
The Beths chat about their nominations in the Aotearoa Music Awards and their performances at Coachella.
Big Sur are in the studio to chat about their new single and the Fancy New Band showcase this Friday at The Tuning Fork.
Stella and Nick spent Tuesday evening hooning around Q Theatre, speaking to the wonderful nominees for NZ On Air Outstanding Music Journalist, NZ On Air Outstanding Music Journalist and the Taite Prize, as well as the rest of the alternative music community. Catch a chat with IMNZ Classic Record winners Look Blue Go Purple. Listen back for the behind the scenes to hear all the gossip and glam!
Lola speaks to Rachel about her single and music video, Portal. Whakarongo mai nei!
You can watch the music video here.
Lucy from Beet-wix speaks to Rachel about her new single and music video, slug level standards. Whakarongo mai nei!
Beth Torrance speaks to Rachel about her new single Tiny Flowers, out via Particle Recordings. Whakarongo mai nei!
Martin, James and Nicola from REPAIRS are in the studio to chat about their new album, Disappointing Sequel.
Liam Hoff from Night Lunch is dialling in to chat about their new single, 1 Million Pines.
Dan and Jordan of Khaki Department from Te Papaioea are dialling in to chat about their new single Boogie Boarding.
Cameron Cairnes, one of the directors of Late Night With the Devil is dialling in from Australia to talk about the film starring David Dastmalchian, which explores the satanic panic of the 70s through the format of a late night talk show. Whakarongo mai nei!
Dbldbl is in the studio to talk about their new track Fakey featuring Randa and out via Sunreturn today. Check out the accompanying music video directed by Tāmaki Makaurau's own Sports Team. Whakarongo mai nei!
Savina from Big Fan chats about the launch of Big Fan Live, the programme where they cover venue costs with all ticket sales going to acts and organisers. Whakarongo mai nei!
Steve Reay from Vor-Stellen is in the studio to talk about their album release show this Friday with Guardian Singles and Ducklingmonster, as well as their new track, Grønland from their debut album Parallelograms. Whakarongo mai nei!
Mike from Skilaa is in the studio to talk about the band’s new single Money, featuring Guilty Simpson and their show with Tooms at The Wine Cellar tomorrow night. Whakarongo mai nei!
Leea Lamatoa from Girls Rock Aotearoa is in the studio to talk about the launch of the To The Front programme in Auckland. Whakarongo mai nei!
Raiden Freeman and Power Nap are in the studio talking about their show coming up tomorrow night to celebrate the release of Raiden Freeman’s record Deep Farm 2. Whakarongo mai nei!
Repulsive Woman dials in from Manchester in to talk about her new EP, The Even Hand. Whakarongo mai nei!
Ōtepoti's Neive Strang has a chat about her new singleCould I Reset, produced by Sean Connelly (SJD). It has a lovely music video- check it out here. Whakarongo mai nei!
deepState chats about her new album, Dreamsand the release party on 15th September. Whakarongo mai nei!
Mads Harrop chats about her new single Harmonise, which she released on Friday last week. Whakarongo mai nei!
Brooke Singer, frontwoman of French For Rabbits is in the studio to play us a track and chat about the four-centre tour on 8 September. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rachel speaks to Proteins of Magic about her new single Flesh It Out, which is out in the world today. Whakarongo mai nei!
Sam Flynn Scott and Luke Buda from the Phoenix Foundation talk about the announcement of the 20 year anniversary tour for Horse Power, kicking off in November, as well as the celebratory issuing of the album on vinyl. Whakarongo mai nei!
Ron Gallipoli and Billie Fee are in the studio to talk about An Imposter, a song cycle and a melodrama opening at Basement Theatre tomorrow evening. Whakarongo mai nei!
Theia dials in from LA for a kōrero about her new single, DOLLHOUSE. Whakarongo mai nei!
Salt Water Criminals chats about the incredibly exciting lineup dropped yesterday for The Others Way Festival. Whakarongo mai nei!
Gussie from Mermaidens is dialling in from Germany for a kōrero about the Mermaidens lead single from their forthcoming album,I Like To Be Alone. Whakarongo mai nei!
Don McGlashan is in the studio to talk about the announcement that he’s a 2023 NZ Music Hall of Fame inductee. Whakarongo mai nei!
Brandon De La Cruz dials in from the states to talk about his new album, Two Kilos Of Blue. Whakarongo mai nei!
Pati AF is in the studio to talk about her upcoming gig, ‘The Happy Hour’ this Friday at Casette Nine. Whakarongo mai nei!
Jujulipps is in the studio chatting about her new single Airplane Mode, and its accompanying music video. Whakarongo mai nei!
Monoga.my is in the studio selecting some tracks and chatting about bRave this Friday night where they'll play alongside Hasji, Kieran Tahir, Caru, Left Hand Loz and Birkenthot. Whakarongo mai nei!
Kasper and Macy are in to talk about Making Ends Meet: a benefit show for Auckland City Mission, on the 26th August at St Kevins Arcade, The Underground. Whakarongo mai nei!
D.C. Maxwell is in the studio for a kōrero about his debut album Lone Rider, which is out today. He’s also close to embarking on a release tour across Aotearoa, then heading over the ditch to Australia. Whakarongo mai nei!
Andrew Maitai from The Fuzzies is in the studio talking about the band’s new single Cupid, which is the title track from their forthcoming album, out September 22. Whakarongo mai nei!
JY and Matt Hunter from The Circling Sun are in the studio to talk about their show this Friday night at Whammy Bar, and play us a recording from their last show. Whakarongo mai nei!
AJA dials in to talk about her new single Te Reo ki Whakarongotai, which has a beautiful accompanying music video. Whakarongo mai nei!
David White, director and writer of Far North is in to talk about the stranger than fiction story that airs this evening on TV3 and streams on ThreeNow. Whakarongo mai nei!
Gideon Voon (guitar) and Filiva’a James (vocals/keytar) from Shepherds Reign are in to talk about the band’s new single, Nafanua, from their forthcoming album. Nafanua also has a music video out now, and you can catch them on tour soon. Whakarongo mai nei!
Mim Jensen dials in from Ōtautahi to chat about her EP Emotional Affair, released today. Whakarongo mai nei!
Joshua Worthington-Church from Exploding Rainbow Orchestra is in the studio to talk about their upcoming show and the project as a whole. Whakarongo mai nei!
Violet Hirst is in the studio talking about her new album Donegal, and playing us a couple of songs from the record, live. Whakarongo mai nei!
Fiona McDonald and Paul Casserly from Strawpeople are in the studio to talk about their new record,Knucklebones. Whakarongo mai nei!
Emily Wheatcroft-Snape is in the studio to talk about applications being open for the Record Enable Hardship Award. Whakarongo mai nei!
Hybrid Rose graces the airwaves with her new track and the announcement of her forthcoming album's title. Whakarongo mai nei!
Julien Dyne, Stuckey of Surprise Chef and Horatio Luna from The Lahaar are in the studio to talk about Elemental Jazz. Whakarongo mai nei!
The wonderful Kristin Hersh dials in to talk about her upcoming shows in Aotearoa and forthcoming record. Whakarongo mai nei!
Matthew Crawley and Dave Taylor from Thee Golden Geese are in to talk about their aspirational new single Georgie Pie, which has an accompanying music video. Whakarongo mai nei!
Jeiel, formerly known as Jeivenchy is in to talk about his new single Rain, which centres around loss and grief, as well as upcoming tracks. Whakarongo mai nei!
Haz and Miloux are in the studio talking about their new EP, Brunette. The feature track, March 12 has a gorgheous video directed by CHAII. Whakarongo mai nei!
Jed Parsons talks about his show at Basement Theatre, A Very “Jed Parsons” Christmas, which opens tomorrow night. Whakarongo mai nei!
Dave Borrie of L Hotel dials in from Ōtepoti to yarn about the band's first EP, Ellis. Whakarongo mai nei!
Hobby Goblins wade their way through parking on UoA campus to bring us arguably the highest goblin factor crafts yet- melancholy pom poms. Whakarongo mai nei!
Jono and Callum of Hans Pucket are in to chat about the band's nationwide tour, set to visit Auckland soon. Whakarongo mai nei!
Stephen of Swallow The Rat comes up to talk about the story behind the band's single off their forthcoming album. Whakarongo mai nei!
CHAII is in the studio yarning about her new single, Drippin In Gold. Whakarongo mai nei!
Arabella of Ringlets is in the studio talking about the band's tour, which kicks off this week. Whakarongo mai nei!
Guideropes dials in from the shores of Malta to talk about his new EP, Cascade. Whakarongo mai nei!
Grammy-award-winning producer Tayhana comes in to talk about her show tomorrow night, put on by the good folks at Community Garden. Whakarongo mai nei!
i.e. crazy is in the studio talking about their album, Country Justice, out today. Whakarongo mai nei!
Jen Cloher dials in from Naarm to talk about release shows in Aotearoa for their fifth album I Am The River, The River Is Me. Whakarongo mai nei!
Karl Sölve Steven chats about about the All Of Human Emotion on Microfiche (The Remixes) release show this Friday at The Wine Cellar and Whammy Backroom. Whakarongo mai nei!
Anthony Crum and Bailey Poching are in the studio to talk about their duo comedy show HOT FILTHY GARBAGE. Whakarongo mai nei!
NahBo chats to Annabel about their sophomore album Feelings, Inexplicable.Whakarongo mai nei!
The Hobby Goblins boil and toil (literally), to create pasta art, theme; industrial. The listeners provide even more excellent ideas for their fortnightly crafts, with a high Goblin Factor. Whakarongo mai nei!
PollyHill is in the studio chatting about a new track made in collaboration with Samara Alofa which has an excellent video to go along with it, Alien Sex. Whakarongo mai nei!
Justine weighs in on the listeners' employment and union queries on Red Dead Redemption. Have a look here to get more info about joining a union in your industry. Whakarongo mai nei!
Dena Jacobs, organiser of the Matariki festivities for Auckland Council, comes into the studio to talk about the must-see events beginning today. Whakarongo mai nei!
Nato from Beastwars chats about the band’s new single from a forthcoming covers album Tyranny of Distance. Whakarongo mai nei!
Office Dog is in to talk about their new song Hand In Hand, and announcement of their debut album Spiel. Whakarongo mai nei!
Geneva AM comes into the studio to talk about her new single, IHO, which has a beautiful music video to accompany it. Whakarongo mai nei!
Juno Is dials in from the remote Nelson bush, to talk about her new release, The Highway Song, and its accompanying music video. Whakarongo mai nei!
Abigail Macilquham from Horn dials in to talk about the release of the band’s self-titled debut album. Whakarongo mai nei!
Shayne Carter of Dimmer dials in to talk about the hot-off-the-press announcement that Dimmer will play the Powerstation in Tāmaki Makaurau in December, as part of a tour to celebrate the release of a live double album drawn from last year’s shows at the The Hollywood Avondale. An intermittent, excitable fire alarm chimes in with Rachel and Shayne. Whakarongo mai nei!
Current Bias talks to Rachel about their new EP, Frontal, which articulates experiences of neurodivergence via seven tracks of club experimentation and digital exploration. Whakarongo mai nei!
Sian Montgomery Neutze is talking about the oratory and performance event M9, which is returning on its one-year anniversary this Matariki, spotlighting nine powerful Māori voices from the world of toi Māori. Whakarongo mai nei!
A new segment graces the airwaves- it's the Hobby Goblins (AKA the Top 10's Annabel Kean and Callum Devlin), who competitively craft over a fortnight, and bring their spoils into the studio for Rachel to judge. Losing craft is destroyed live on air- the stakes are high. Whakarongo mai nei!
Hemi Hemingway chats about his forthcoming album, and shows across the motu, including one in Tāmaki Makaurau very soon. Whakarongo mai nei!
SJD dials in from Ōtepoti to chat about his upcoming show in Tāmaki Makaurau as part of The Sweetheart Tour 2023. Whakarongo mai nei!
Elliot and Vincent are in the studio, having a kōrero with Rachel about upcoming gigs and projects. Get tickets to their show this weekend with k m p t, Ballot Box, and Fazed On A Pony here. Whakarongo mai nei!
Sally Woodfield, general manager of the New Zealand International Film Festival, is in to talk about the programme for this year- released just last night. Whakarongo mai nei!
Joel, curator at Eyegum Music Collective chats about Eyegum Scenic Tour #3, coming to Tāmaki Makaurau very soon. Whakarongo mai nei!
Stella chats to Matt Pender from OdESSA about upcoming shows they've got all across the motu. Get tickets to their show in Tāmaki Makaurau here. Whakarongo mai nei!
Gussie has a kōrero about Earth Tongue's upcoming performance at Night Light Festival. Whakarongo mai nei!
Taebz is in the studio chatting about his new single featuring hanbee, Out Of Touch, as well as his EP, Serum. Whakarongo mai nei!
Brad Walkington from The Situations dials in to talk about the band’s new single,No Plan No Packand upcoming shows across the country, including one in Auckland. Whakarongo mai nei!
Siena and Jasmine from Rockin Relief are in to talk about the all-ages gig this Friday, fundraising for UKRAINIUM. Catch the show on June 23 at The Underground in St Kevin's Arcade with doors opening at 7pm. Tickets on the door for just $15. Whakarongo mai nei!
Sarah Mary Chadwick dials in from Naarm to chat about her new single Shitty Town, and active projects. Whakarongo mai nei!
Jess B chats about her new single Moment, and upcoming shows across the motu. Whakarongo mai nei!
Pickle Darling dials in from Ōtautahi to talk about their new album,Laundromat. Whakarongo mai nei!
The crew from Mānuka Recordings come in with Eo to talk about his singleTell Me, out today!
Dusty and Ghos are in the studio to talk about their project Mokomokai and the second album release from the group of collaborators, WHAKAREHU. Whakarongo mai nei!
K M T P (AKA Keria) is in the studio debuting their single 2:45 (Getting Old) (with an accompanying music video) and talking about their forthcoming album, With Love K M T P. Whakarongo mai nei!
Vincent HL dials in to talk about upcoming live performances and his new track, Pile Of Dirt, and the accompanying music video. Whakarongo mai nei!
cc(tv), AKA Carla, is in the studio to debut her new single Kinnie. Whakarongo mai nei!
Finn Johansson dials in to talk about his Auckland show tonight as part of his 14-date NZ/European tour. Whakarongo mai nei!
Don McGlashan chats to Rachel about his 18-date New Zealand tour Take It To The Bridge, kicking off in August and coming to Auckland on 2 September at the Q Theatre. Whakarongo mai nei!
Tom Lark is in the studio to celebrate his album out today, Brave Star. Whakarongo mai nei!
Eden Burns is in the studio for a chat about his gig with Christopher Tubbs tonight. Whakarongo mai nei!
Emanuelle is in the studio to talk about the upcoming show Last Dance, with Elliot And Vincent, Franc015 – the last live band performance from Emmanuelle for the foreseeable future. Whakarongo mai nei!
Raiden Freeman is in the studio chatting about his most recent record and premiering an unreleased new track Streetsweeper, which has a feature from DalyanRD. Whakarongo mai nei!
Dons from Dead Famous People is in the studio chatting about the origins of their new album, Ballet Boy. Whakarongo mai nei!
Scalper speaks to Rachel about new records and upcoming shows. Get tickets to his gig this Friday at Ponsonby Social Club here. Whakarongo mai nei!
Mia and Kelsi from DAFM dial in to talk about their show this Friday at Whammy Bar with Memory Foam and Lesbian Death Slutz From Hell. Whakarongo mai nei!
Ed of Dictaphone Blues is in the studio to talk about his recent Ep, Greetings From Glen Eden, and the accompanying release show this Friday. Whakarongo mai nei!
Vincent Andrew-Scammell is in the studio talking about his solo theatre show, CLAS 103: Greek Mythology, at Basement Theatre from 6-10 June. Whakarongo mai nei!
Thom from Guardian Singles is dialling in to talk about their new album Feed Me To The Doves, and upcoming gigs to celebrate the record. Whakarongo mai nei!
Penny Ashton speaks to Rachel about her feminist Shakespearean musical called The Tempestuous. Get your tickets via her website. Whakarongo mai nei!
Two of the crew from Speck Comics, Liam Hansen and Stella Roper, chat to Rachel about their latest issue and the kaupapa of the zine. Whakarongo mai nei!
DeepState, AKA Jess, is in the studio to talk about her single released today, Won't Let You Down, and its accompanying music video. Whakarongo mai nei!
Ce of Synthetic Children, a hardware electronic project from Te Papaioea, dials in to talk about their third albumEverything's Perpetual, and upcoming show in Tāmaki Makaurau. Whakarongo mai nei!
Damian Vaughan, a trustee member from MusicHelps, is in the studio wrapping up New Zealand Music Month, and talking about the projects of recent grant recipients. Whakarongo mai nei!
Repulsive Woman beams across oceans to chat to Rachel about her latest single 137 Pages, from her inbound EP. Whakarongo mai nei!
The Deputy Mayor speaks to Rachel about the impacts of central government's budget on local government, discussions around moving Auckland roads in the wake of flooding and Auckland Council's boarding house inspection rates. Whakarongo mai nei!
Babe Martin is in the studio talking about the release of her debut single,Knocked For Six in BHX,released via Sunreturn Records. Check out her single release celebration, with K M T P at NiceGoblins HQ. Whakarongo mai nei!
James from Yon Loader chats to Rachel about the new project and a new release, Another Year.Whakarongo mai nei!
To go out with a bang on 100% NZ music week, Sandy Mill comes into the studio to play some of her tracks, select some favourites from the Aotearoa archives and chat about her upcoming gigs. Whakarongo mai nei!
Bailey Wiley dials in to talk about her recent single Baby Mama, and the experiences behind the track. Whakarongo mai nei!
Billie Rogers and Deb Smith are in the studio talking about the fundraiser screening of Fantastic Mr Fox at The Hollywood Avondale for Cloud Workshop, in memory and celebration of Dr Claire McLinktock. Whakarongo mai nei!
Clementine Valentine dial in to talk about their new singleEndless Night. Whakarongo mai nei!
Model Home's Rachael dials in from Ōtautahi to talk about their new single, Leaky Home Simulator 2031. Whakarongo mai nei!
We have a very special performance from Aotearoa's own Bic Runga, as well as a chat about two decades of Beautiful Collision, and the upcoming shows to celebrate. Stay tuned for the video of Bic's performance and get tickets to her Elemental Nights performance. Whakarongo mai nei!
Ehua is in the studio to talk about her gig this Friday at Whammy Bar, with support from Hasji and AJ Honeysuckle. Get tickets here!
Rachel talks about the happenings of Tāmaki Makaurau on Isthmus’n That with Desley Simpson. Whakarongo mai nei!
Freddy Reynold is in the studio chatting to Rachel about his new single SILVER GREEN AND GOLD. Watch the music video here!
Rachel chats to DC Maxwell about his new single 'The Leading Man' and music video. Whakarongo mai nei!
Tim Batt is in the studio to chat about his comedy festival show Is Climate Change Funny Yet? Get your tickets here! Whakarongo mai nei.
The Fancy New Band showcase is back, and one of the acts, Ballot Box, is in the studio for a chat about the gig. Check out the info for the showcase here. Whakarongo mai nei!
Gareth Shute is in to chat about his NZ Music Month historical walks and tours around the city, including around Queen Street, Karangahape Road and the Auckland Town Hall. Whakarongo mai nei!
Alexa Wilson is in the studio to talk aboutALIEN, 'a surreal satire and an embodied critique of societal control over bodies.' Whakarongo mai nei!
Rita Mae comes up to the studio to chat about her upcoming EP release show for her record Superfeeling. Whakarongo mai nei!
Deputy Mayor of Tāmaki Makaurau, Desley Simpson dials in to talk about the weather warnings for the city and what the council is doing to prepare, as well as the recent numbers on the record-breaking amount of budget submissions. Whakarongo mai nei!
James Mustapic is in the studio to chat about the beginnings of the Comedy Festival (the opening gala is this Friday!) and his show The Multi-Media-Verse. Whakarongo mai nei!
Hollie of Tiny Ruins chats about Ceremony, their new album that's out today. Whakarongo mai nei!
David Parker is in the studio talking about his project hand-making and selling guitars to raise money for Help Auckland. Whakarongo mai nei!
Bridget Van der Zijpp, Artistic Curator of the Auckland Writers Festival comes up to chat about the lineup of thinkers and writers that the upcoming festival has to offer. Whakarongo mai nei!
tei. is in the studio talking about the release of her new singlePRIMAL.Whakarongo mai nei!
Batanai Mashingaidze talks to Rachel about Dakota of the White Flats, a punk anarchic noir play for rangatahi. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rachel chats to Neive Strang about her new single Living In Two, and her upcoming show at Whammy Bar.
Auto Angel and Baby Zionov are in the studio chatting to Rachel about their upcoming show (with Hybrid Rose), Dolls On Tour. Whakarongo mai nei!
Princess Chelsea dials in all the way from New York City to talk to Rachel about her recent Taite Prize win. Whakarongo mai nei!
Flo and Bella Wilson come in to chat about the premier of their dance show, STRUCTURE. Whakarongo mai nei!
The bloodstainedeyes crew, rangatahi from the Ignite programme, come up to tell us about their kaupapa and the gig they're organising (where all profits will go to the Mental Health Foundation). Whakarongo mai nei!
Tuva'a Clifton and Stella Huggins take you on a tour de force through the night of the 2023 Taite Awards. From seeing how the room is feeling, to chatting to the winners, 95bFM listeners can get a glimpse into it all. Whakarongo mai nei!
Reb Fountain visits the studio to chat about her new standalone single, and upcoming show. Whakarongo mai nei!
Julien Dyne chats to Rachel about his projects The Lahaar and The Circling Sun. Whakarongo mai nei!
Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson dials in to chat about the recently released review of council's conduct during the flooding, and a food scrap collection rollout beginning.
Dancers from the New Zealand Dance Company, Katie Rudd and Brydie Colquhoun come up to the studio to talk about Stage Of Being, which premieres this Friday at the ASB Waterfront Theatre. Whakarongo mai nei!
Johanna Cosgrove is in the studio for a kōrero about her comedy festival show Hi, Delusion!.Whakarongo mai nei!
Vera Ellen dials in to chat about her new album Ideal Home Noise, and the accompanying tour that's visiting Tāmaki Makaurau this weekend. Whakarongo mai nei!
CHAII is in the studio to chat about Persian Nights, her upcoming show at The Mothership.
Liv Parker is in the studio to chat about her Comedy Festival show Werewolves, Vampires, and Harry Styles. Whakarongo mai nei!
Melodownz comes up to the studio to talk about his upcoming tour kicking off this weekend, with support from some of the finest names in the Tāmaki Makaurau scene. Whakarongo mai nei!
Grecco Romank's Damian and Billie come up to the studio to chat about the last leg of their Wet Exit tour, and the album itself. Whakarongo mai nei!
Jazmine Mary is in the studio to chat about their new track Seagull,the first single from their upcoming sophmore album Dog.Whakarongo mai nei!
Leaping Tiger dials in all the way from London to chat to Rachel about his new album Godspeed!Whakarongo mai nei!
Harry and Alex from F.A.I.R.Y are in the studio to talk about their gig in Tāmaki Makaurau tomorrow night at Whammy Bar, and their new album It Lives. Whakarongo mai nei!
Eli Matthewson is in the studio talking about Muckaround Comedy and his upcoming comedy fest show Gutterball.Whakarongo mai nei!
Deputy Mayor of Tāmaki Makaurau, Desley Simpson, dials in to chat about what will happen following the Budget submissions closing, leaks in Western Springs Park, and the recent cancellation of co-governance meetings in Mount Eden.
Co-producers Saraid de Silva and Julie Zhu come into the studio to chat about a new season of their podcast Conversations With My Immigrant Parents, being released weekly from today. Whakarongo mai nei!
Nicole of Carb On Carb dials in to yarn about their new single Grounded, which has been released today. Whakarongo mai nei!
The crew from Soft Plastics come up to the studio to chat about their album released this morning, Saturn Return. Whakarongo mai nei!
Bella from Coast Arcade comes into the studio for an acoustic live performance of some tracks, including their new single Surf Club which will be out tomorrow. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rachel speaks to IMNZ Classic Record recipient Micronism (AKA Denver McCarthy) about Inside A Quiet Mind. Whakarongo mai nei!
Vanessa Worm dials in to chat about her upcoming gig this Saturday, and her recently released album Mosaics. Whakarongo mai nei!
Grace Cummings is in the studio for some beautiful live acoustic tracks, and a chat about her debut solo show in Aotearoa. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rachel speaks to Deputy Mayor of Tāmaki Makaurau, Desley Simpson, about it being the last day of Budget submissions, and Tāmaki leaving Local Government New Zealand. Submit on the Budget before 11pm tonight, and find templates for submissions at Stop The Cuts and A Better Budget For Auckland. The Green Party have also launched a submission guide.
Karl Sölve Steven comes up to the studio to talk about All of Human Emotion on Microfiche (The Remixes) which has just been announced, and is set to be released 6 July via Sunreturn.
Neil MacLeod pops up to the studio to talk about his remix album, which is out today. Whakarongo mai nei!
Stinky Jim dials in to chat about his new project for Race Relations Week, and spins us some new tracks. Whakarongo mai nei!
AJA phones up from Pōneke to talk about her new single Feel It, that's just dropped today, and upcoming performances. Whakarongo mai nei!
László from Ringlets dials in from a faraway Hilux ute to chat about their single Sever released on Monday, and their upcoming debut album to be released April 3.
Wairehu from Half Time dials in to chat to Rachel about their fundraising gig to get to FOCUS Wales (Cymru) 2023. Get your tickets for the Friday gig!
The wonderful Jason from Sleaford Mods zooms across the seas to dial in to the show and chat to Rachel about their new album UK Grim, and upcoming Aotearoa shows. Whakarongo mai nei!
Ahi Karunaharan comes up to the studio to chat about his work on Open Stage: A Mixtape For Maladies.Get tickets here. Whakarongo mai nei!
Thom from Guardian Singles dials in about their upcoming album preview show on 1 April to celebrate their second studio release Feed Me To The Doves (which will be out on 26th May). Get tickets here!
Ruby Savage and Shy One come up to the studio and treat us to a whirlwind adventure of sounds you can expect from their sets at this weekend's Beacon Festival. Whakarongo mai nei!
Sam Morgan dials in from Pōneke to chat to Rachel about his podcast Able Audio, which explores the intersection of disability and music technology. Whakarongo mai nei!
Tāmaki-based Māori electro and break-beat producer Mokotron comes up to the studio to have a kōrero about their debut performance as Mokotron in Ōtautahi, and spins some unreleased tracks. Whakarongo mai nei!
Daniel Mateo, a dancer in an Auckland Arts Festival showSandsong: Stories from the Great Sandy Desert,comes into the studio to talk about the group's work. Whakarongo mai nei!
Riot Gull's Madison and Lucy dial in from Ōtepoti to chat to Rachel about their North Island shows, and their upcoming album- and we get an early spin of one of the new album's tracks Umami.
Steve Newall, programmer for the New Zealand International Fraud Film Festival comes up to the studio to chat to Rachel about the event.
UK brotherly duo Ed and Tom Russell (AKA Overmono) phone in to chat to Rachel about their performances in Aotearoa, and upcoming album release.
Jen Cloher comes into the studio and graces our ears with two beautiful waita from their new albumI Am The River, The River Is Me - Ko au te awa, Ko te awa ko au.
Brandn Shiraz comes up to the studio to chat to Rachel about his self-titled EP that dropped today. Whakarongo mai nei.
Pete from Surf Friends comes into the studio to chat to Rachel about their new singleWoohoo ahead of their album's release (Sonic Waves is out next week!)
Pickle Darling chats to Rachel about their upcoming trip to America for South by Southwest, and their new single. Whakarongo tonu mai!
Rachel chats to Billie Rogers and Louisa Nicklin about tomorrow night's screening of Meet Me in the Bathroom at the Hollywood Cinema, accompanied by some incredible musical performances. Get your tickets!
Rachel chats to the Associate Artistic Director (Eric Beauchesne) of Revisor which is a hybrid of contemporary theatre and dance, about their opening night tomorrow.
Jujulipps comes up to the studio to chat about her performance at Cross St Festival this weekend! Whakarongo mai nei!
Rachel speaks to the Deputy Mayor about the regional parks that are still closed, frustrations from Muriwai residents about uncertainty regarding when they’ll be able to return to the settlement, and touches base about the budget now that submissions have opened.
Hybrid Rose comes up to the studio to chat about her upcoming single Planet Intercourse, which has already made its way into the 95bFM Top 10!
Ataahua Papa, Kaihautū Māori of the Auckland Arts Festival, pops up to the studio to break down the extensive events beginning 9 March and ending 26 March. Whakarongo mai nei!
Dylan Pellett from Independent Music NZ Inc. comes up to the studio to announce the finalists for the Taite Music Prize 2023!
Rachel speaks to Murdoch Stephens, author of Rat King Landlord, about the Renter’s United edition being released soon.
Rachel chats to Oscar from Soaked Oats, about the newly-released video for their track Pink Beach, and the upcoming tour.
Rachel chats to Radio Control's Fi, from morris st network about the group'sfelt cute, might delete compilation.
Rachel chats to Esther and Micheline from Pōneke's Housewitches about the band's EP released last week, Toilets For Everyone.
Sam Harmony from Friendly Potential comes into the studio to chat to Rachel about Beacon Festival's lineup (18-19 March, get your tickets now!).
The Deputy Mayor of Tāmaki Makaurau speaks to Rachel about what the budget means for climate, arts and community funding across the city.
Rachel speaks to Billy Bragg about his lifelong activism, generational shifts, and gigs in Aotearoa.
Proteins Of Magic talks to Rachel about new projects (a new single, Divine Physics and an EP, Angel Hieroglyphics), new shows (get tickets to their LOT23 gig!) and the process of writing and producing tracks that tap into elemental spaces, beyond language. We also give Divine Physics a spin, so have a listen!
The wonderful Liam K Swiggs of The Big Fresh Collective phones up to kōrero about FOOTMAHI FOR TĀMAKI MAKAURAU, a non for profit, Footwork & Juke inspired compilation album where artists from all over Aotearoa & the rest of the world have donated tracks in support of The Victims of the recent floods and the people of Tāmaki Makaurau. Whakarongo mai nei!
Comedian, actor, and friend of the show Brynley Stent pops by the studio to let us know all about this year's Billy T Award Nominees, and the Billy T Jams show you can catch at Q on March 3rd! Whakarongo mai nei!
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins phones up for his first kōrero on 95bFM Breakfast, today focussing on Cyclone Gabrielle. Whakarongo mai nei.
The wonderful Hollie Fullbrook of Tiny Ruins phones up for a kōrero about their brand new single 'Dorothy Bay' and upcoming albumCeremony out on April 28th.
The Deputy Mayor of Tāmaki Makaurau, Desley Simpson, phones up to talk about the cyclone recovery plan and the proposed budget. Whakarongo mai.
Some of the crew from the To The Front Pathways Programme, Lucus, Siena, Ava, and CK, pop up to the studio to kōrero about a super cool gig they're putting on at Big Fan on Saturday 4 March! Sick music, all ages, and totally free. Whakarongo mai nei!
Mac from Juno Is had a chat with Rachel about their music, moving from Dunedin to Auckland, and their creative process. Whakarongo mai nei!
Phoebe Johnson from Revulva chats to Rachel about touring and the band's latest single 'This Town'. Whakarongo mai nei!
Princess Chelsea phones in to chat with Rachel about her shows in Aotearoa, her new album and her tour around Europe.
Guy Montgomery beams in via the magic of the internet to talk about his project, The Guy Montgomery Guy Mont Spelling Bee.
Rachel speaks to Lucky Boy^ and Crystal from Phoebe Rings about their new collaborative track 'Burned Out'.
Savina Fountain and Aubrie Mitchel from BIG FAN chat to Rachel about Ignite, a new initiative for rangatahi wanting to enter the music scene in Aotearoa.
Vera Ellen phones up for a kōrero about her latest single 'Carpenter' (with a very cool music video), upcoming album Ideal Home Noise,AND tour! Phew! Whakarongo mai nei!
Logan a.k.a. Honey phones up for a kōrero about Cxnt Vol. 1, a gorgeous show showing at Basement as part of Pride from 7 - 10 Feb! Whakarongo mai nei!
Andy Mathieson, better known as AndWhan, phones up for a chat about his 'Composure Edits EP', out on The Big Fresh Collective. Whakarongo mai nei!
Playwright and poet Nathan Joe, who is this year's Creative Director for Auckland Pride Festival, phones up for a kōrero about what to expect from this year's festival. Whakarongo mai nei!
Student Radio Network comrade Dave Borrie phones up for a chat from the departure lounge where he is about to board a Tāmaki bound flight to play a gig tonight with L.Hotel. Whakarongo mai nei!
Laura from Soft Plastics phones up for a kōrero about the band's brand new single 'Disembody'. Whakarongo mai nei!
Roy Irwin phones up for a kōrero about their brand new single 'Clover'. Whakarongo mai nei!
Spellbinding powerhouse Theia swings by the studio to share a very gorgeous, early spin of her new track 'Pray 4 Me', officially out tomorrow! She also let's just know about some cool things on her horizon, including playing the Auckland Folk Festival as her reo Māori project, TE KAAHU. Whakarongo mai nei!
Liz and Jon from The Beths drop by to chat about Laneway, their U.S. tour, and plans for 2023! Whakarongo mai nei.
Gussie Larkin(Mermaidens, Earth Tongue)phones up to have a chat about the To The Front gig workshop for young women, trans, intersex, takatāpui, and gender diverse youth aged 16 to 19.
Dbldbl and L V J swing by the studio to chat about their upcoming gig at Whammy Backroom this Saturday with imugi and Caru! Whakarongo mai nei!
Louisa Nicklin comes into the studio for a chat about her gig tonight at the Wine Cellar with Ringlets! Whakarongo mai nei!
Anthony Drent (Ex-Partner) and Damian and Billie from Grecco Romank drop by the studio to chat about their gig at Wine Cellar tonight with Ron Gallipoli and brand new band Sick Bag tonight! Also, we get to spin a very spesh unreleased track from Grecco Romank's upcoming album. Whakarongo mai nei!
Callum and Rae from Tāmaki Makaurau's (and now Te Whanganui-a-tara's) Ripship dial in for a kōrero about their fantastic debut album Fearsome Engine,that came out late 2022. Whakarongo mai nei!
Breakfast's first guest of 2023 (!!), the amazing Chelsea Prastiti from SKILAA, drops by for a kōrero about their upcoming gig at Leigh Sawmill Café this Friday alongside Phoebe Rings and AC Freazy! Whakarongo mai nei!
Absolute pillar of the music scene in Tāmaki Makaurau and beyond, Rohan from The Wine Cellar, phones up for a kōrero about one of our best venues and what you can do to help them out after what's been a very tricky year. One way to do this is head along to their absolutely stacked Xmas Party this Saturday! Whakarongo mai nei, and remember to book a gig there or just go hang out with some good people in a good place in 2023.
Tim Batt phones up to chat about the wrap up event for everyone's favourite conspiracy podcast, Did The Titanic Sink?Tune in to the live-streamed event tonight at 7:30pm to hear from Tim, Carlo Ritchie, and Abby Howels chat about history's most mysterious ship. All happening on the RNZ website. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rose Gray a.k.a. thee Hybrid Rose phones up for a kōrero with Zoë about ULTRAKUNT -the three volume release of her absolutely stunning 5th studio album HyperKunt,featuring remixes galore and a glorious Nightcore E.P.! It's out December 16 - RUN don't walk. Whakarongo mai nei, baby.
James from Best Bets phones up for a chat with Zoë about their companion EP Minor Leagues to their album that was released earlier this year. Also, catch them in Auckland this Saturday, playing a whopping three shows! Find all the tour deets here. Whakarongo mai nei!
Luke Buda phones up to chat about the third edition of his covers project, COVERS 3, which started in 2020. He shares two gorgeous tracks and chats about what they mean to him and what makes a good cover as he and Zoë fight the tech demons (apologies for the weird technical difficulties!). Whakarongo mai nei!
Musician, artist and recipient of both Te Tohu Kōwhitinga Tāngata (People's Choice Award) at the Student Radio Network Awards, and the 2022 Waiata Māori Music Award 'Te Tohu Kaipūoro Rangatahi' (Emerging Artist Under 25 Years), Te KuraHuia phoned up for a kōrero with Zoë about their incredible new single 'UHA'. Check out the music video here, and whakarongo mai nei!
Miles Sutton from Te Whanganui-a-tara's Welcomer phones up for a chat with Zoë about their debut self-titled EP! Whakarongo mai nei!
James Milne a.k.a. Lawrence Arabia phoned up for a chat about his upcoming tour and new track 'The Developed World!' Catch him at the Point Chev RSA this Friday 9 December! Whakarongo mai nei!
Eora/Sydney based rapper Sophiya phones up for a kōrero about their sophomore EP Kween.Whakarongo mai nei!
Rita Mae phones in for a chat about her music and writing process this morning. This weekend she is playing an all-ages show alongside Buzz Moller at the Hollywood Avondale. Whakarongo mai nei to hear all about it and her new single 'Sunny Afternoon'.
Film maker and documentarian Julia Parnell is in the studio to talk about the 9th year of Loading Docs, an initiative that supports short-form documentary storytelling in Aotearoa. Whakarongo mai nei!
Maxine Macaulay, better known as Goodnight My Darling, has a kōrero about her self-titled debut album, her writing process, and touring the motu! Whakarongo mai nei!
CEO and cofounder of Play It Strange, Mike Chunn, and this year's winner of the David Richwhite Lyric Award Chris Rowe drop by for a chat about the award winning song and the gig celebrating all the artists at the Tuning Fork this Wednesday. Whakarongo mai nei!
Actor, artist, and playwright Morgana O'Reilly drops by the studio for a kōrero about the return season of her fantastic show Stories About My Body.Catch it at Q Theatre from the 30th of November until the 3rd of December! Whakarongo mai nei to hear all about it.
Rachel chats to Izzy, Lola, and Halle from LA's Automatic ahead of their show at Whammy on the 15th of January! Whakarongo mai nei!
Live from a café across the ditch in Naarm/ Melbourne, Reuben Hudson phones up for a kōrero about his upcoming EP Cloudhead (out tomorrow) and shares a sneaky first spin of the title track! Whakarongo mai nei!
Buzz Moller's on the line for a chat about Voom's brand new track with Fazerdaze, 'Magic,' and playing the Flying Nun's Beautiful Things gig this Saturday! Plus, there's a special song just for Breakfast. Whakarongo mai nei!
Hans. comes into the studio to chat about his new EP Candy,and all the good stuff happening with ABG at the moment! Whakarongo mai nei!
Rachel has a chat with the absolutely iconic musician, producer, director, performance artist and totally boundary breaking Peaches ahead of her much anticipated shows in Aotearoa in February 2023. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the The Teaches of Peaches, she'll be playing at the Powerstation in Tāmaki Makaurau on Monday 20 February, and two shows in Te Whanganui-a-Tara on 21 and 22 Feb. Whakarongo mai nei! Tickets here.
Conor and Max from Soaked Oats come in to the studio to chat about the very cool new Soaked Oats album, Working Title.Pete the dog listens politely before falling asleep. Whakarongo mai nei!
Xanthe from Recitals phones up to kōrero about their upcoming tour celebrating their debut album Orbit I.Whakarongo mai nei!
Gussie, Lily, and Abe from Mermaidens come in to chat about what's been happening at Mermaidens HQ, including some new music on the horizon and a gig tonight at Big Fan.
Joeli Thacker from the Hobson Street Theatre Company chats about their latest show Dilemma,a choose your own adventure type of theatre, working in partnership with the Auckland City Mission! Catch it this Saturday and Sunday (19 & 20 November) at Homeground. Whakarongo mai nei!
Media composer and sonic artist Thomas Arbor has a kōrero about his gig at the Wine Cellar tomorrow alongside Motte and Household Spirits. Whakarongo mai nei!
Neil Ieremia has a kōrero about Black Grace dance company's latest project The Art of Black Grace.Whakarongo mai nei!
Eamon from the Musical Electronics Library (MEL) comes into the studio to talk about their eighth birthday party, the great gigs they have on this weekend to celebrate, and all the good stuff they've been up to at Audio Foundation over the years! Also, if you have any equipment you'd like to donate to a very worthy cause, don't hesitate to bring them along. Whakarongo mai nei!
Michael Logie pops into the studio to chat about his latest EP FKD NIGHT. Whakarongo mai nei!
Nikolai a.k.a. Brown Boy Magik phones up for a kōrero about his project AHI AHI - an open-source sound sample library for Pasifika Producers and DJs. Support the boosted campaign here! Whakarongo mai nei!
Comedian, actor, published author (!!) Chris Parker comes into the studio to kōrero about his fantastic new series that he's made. with Eli Matthewson, Chris & Eli's Porn Revolution.Whakarongo mai nei!
Vera Ellen comes into the studio fresh from hearing the news about her Aotearoa Music Awards Te Kaipuoro Manohi Toa (Best Alternative Artist) win for her incredible album It’s Your Birthday. Whakarongo mai nei!
Louisa Nicklin comes into the studio to chat about her brand new single 'No Good' with a very beautiful and very unsettling music video (produced and director by Jazmine Mary, shot and edited by Courtney Rodgers). Whakarongo mai nei!
Rachel has a kōrero with Jen Cloher (Ngāpuhi & Ngāti Kahu) about the release of their brand new single 'Mana Takatāpui'; a celebration of takatāpuitanga and the first single of their upcoming album I Am The River, The River Is Me. Whakarongo mai nei!
Diggy Dupé comes into the studio to chat about his latest EP HUESwhich was released this morning! Whakarongo mai nei!
Three quarters of Hans Pucket, Callum, Callum and Jonathan come into the studio to celebrate the release of the band's highly awaited album No Drama! Whakarongo mai nei and catch them at The Tuning Fork on Sunday alongside SKILA and Power Nap!
Artist and curator Madeleine Gifford comes into the studio for a kōrero about two beautiful exhibitions on at Corban Estate Arts Centre (opening Friday 4 November). Pop along and see Mā te horo nuku ka tūrangawaewae ai koe, To stand in place of the landscape, a solo exhibition by Perth-based artist Dr Leonie Ngahuia Mansbridge; and Her Heirlooms in my Garden, a group exhibition featuring works by Quishile Charan, Cora-Allan, Debbie Harris, Hollie Ryan, Ashleigh Taupaki and Molly Timmins. Whakarongo mai nei to hear all about it!
Amelia Berry aka Amamelia comes into the studio to celebrate the release of her long awaited sophomore album, Bananamelia!Sugary synth pop goodness and drum breaks galore, it's definitely one for the books! Also, you'll wanna get your hands on one of the extremely limited edition vinyls before they go! Whakarongo mai nei!
DJ, music journalist, bFM extraordinaire Jess Fu comes into the studio to kōrero about Amplified - a new series highlighting artists in Aotearoa who use music to embrace, connect and explore their cultural roots. Produced by Amanda Jane Robinson and hosted by Jess, Amplified features Kōtiro, LEAO, Phodiso, Samara Alofa, Imugi 이무기. The first episode with Ana Chaya Scotney (Kōtiro) is up now! Whakarongo mai nei!
Aimee, better known as Erny Belle, comes into the studio fresh after the news of her signing to Flying Nun to talk about her gig at the gorgeous Hollywood Avondale this Friday! Supported by D.C. Maxwell and her dad, it's definitely not going to be one to miss. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rachel chats to Kraus about his new album 'Fire! Water! Air! Kraus', and subaquatic listening events in early November, in collaboration with Pyramid Club.
Ebony Lamb phones up to kōrero about her new track 'Take My Hands At Night', made with Bic Runga & Kody Nielson, and Gram Antler, along with an excellent video made by Ezra Simons. You can catch Ebony playing at the Wine Cellar with Jess Cornelius and Mikal Cronin on November 9th! Whakarongo mai nei!
James from How Get phones up for a chat about their excellent new and fourth EP Ka Mutuwhich was released yesterday via Papaiti Records! How Get is also nomination for a bunch of awards at the Student Radio Network Awards this November 19th, so mark your calendars!
Edward comes into the studio to chat about the new Dictaphone Blues single, "Soothe The Muse", and upcoming gig at Whammy! Plus, Meadow makes her radio debut. Whakarongo mai nei!
Today Jim helps the listeners out with tomatoes and dog proofing your veggie patch! Whakarongo mai!
Logg Cabin's MC Slave comes into the studio to chat about a brand new street festival Morningside Live Block Party, debuting for the first time ever this coming February! The line-up is stacked, including the likes of headliners Fat Freddy’s Drop, Rubi Du, Team Dynamite’s Lucky Lance with Truant, Reiki Ruawai, Benny Salvador, Dylan Biscuit, Haz & Miloux, AJ Honeysuckle and DJ Dubhead. Oofft! Whakarongo mai nei, grab your tickets from Moshtix, and get keen.
Damian Golfinopoulos, Billie Fee, and Mikey Sperring (the trio that together form thee Grecco Romank) come into the studio to share some sneaky unreleased (very cool) tracks and chat about the upcoming 95bFM Halloween Party whose spooky halls they will be gracing this Saturday night! Grab your tix and whakarongo mai!
Guy Montgomery phones to chat about his You'd Love It series at Capitol Cinema, and Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont-Spelling Bee which is coming to terrestrial TV next year! If you'd like to be a studio audience member, check here for the dates and hit up this email addy: guymontspellingbee@kevinandco.co.nz . Whakarongo mai nei!
James (Jim Nothing) phones up to help you out with all your gardening needs, from starting a garden from scratch to dealing with slugs and snails. Whakarongo mai nei!
Pax Assadi is off on his Handsome Boy tour travelling around the motu, and the handsome boy himself tells us all about it as well as offering an insight into his comedy writing process! Whakarongo mai nei!
Last night Rachel and Zoë were at Spark Arena to bring us the scoop on the 2022 APRA Silver Scroll Awards Kaitito Kaiaka.
The Silver Scrolls has a special place in the calendar of New Zealand music awards as it celebrates the craft of songwriting across genre and medium. Whakarongo mai nei to find out about all the glitz, glamour and showbiz that went down at the ceremony curated by Rob and Cilla Ruha.
Congratulations to all the nominees and winners!
Asher a.k.a. Skymning phoned up for a kōrero about his latest, incredibly sick, singles Exit and Isolation (produced by Welcomer). Whakarongo mai nei!
Marlon Williams dials in for a kōrero live from Dublin about his 'My Boy' tour, the fantastic new album, and being nominated for the 2022 APRA Silver Scroll Award. Whakarongo mai nei!
Amelia a.k.a. Fazerdaze phones up for a kōrero about her first release after a five year hiatus, the new E.P. Break.Whakarongo mai nei to hear all about it, and catch Fazerdaze playing at The Hollywood on November 26.
Sam from Tāmaki Makaurau's Memory Foam dialled in to chat about their ruckus new single, 'Hold My Beer.' Whakarongo mai nei!
Filmmaker, writer, and journalist Dylan Reeve came into the studio to talk about his new book Fake Believe: Conspiracy Theories in Aotearoa which explores the interesting aspects and influence of conspiracy theories on contemporary Aotearoa. Whakarongo mai nei!
Ahead of her much anticipated gig as part of this year's The Others Way festival, Rachel chatted to Sydney based Laura Jean about the beauty and integrity of being an amateur and how it has inspired her upcoming album Amateurswhich is out November 4th. Whakarongo mai nei!
Estère phones up for a kōrero about her super lush new track BPM off her upcoming EP Mākara Peak. Whakarongo mai nei, and check out the music video shot entirely on film in the Auckland Civic Theatre, directed by Shaquille Wasasala (Halfqueen).
Pat and Josh from Soft Bait come into the studio to talk about the band's new track 'Plot Points' (officially out tomorrow), their upcoming debut album, and a tour! Whakarongo mai nei!
Liz and Jon from The Beths come by the studio to chat about paninis, Trade Me, and new album Expert In A Dying Field. Whakarongo mai nei!
Tāmaki Makauraru multi-instrumentalist Emmanuelle comes into the studio to have a chat about their extremely cool new album Daystar.Whakarongo mai nei, and head along to hear it live at Soap this Friday! Details on Emmanuelle's instagram.
Rachel has a chat with extremely cool, certified professional whistler Molly Lewis about her new EP Mirage.Whakarongo mai nei!
Cello Forrester phones up for a kōrero on the release day of Womb's gorgeous new track, "Oceans" and lets us know about their upcoming album Dreaming of the Future Again. Whakarongo mai nei!
hanbee dropped into the studio i tēnei ata to have a kōrero about her totally gorgeous, dreamy, and chill debut album Seashell Cassette.It's out today so definitely go check it out, and keep an eye on the collective hanbee is a part of, ABG (Always Be Grateful), who are up to some pretty awesome stuff right now. Whakarongo mai nei!
Fresh off the Dimmer tour, Kelly a.k.a. Proteins of Magiccomes into the studio to give us an early spin of her brand new track "Lethal" (out tomorrow) and some super exciting things on the horizon like her Aotearoa tour, and playing The Others Way this October! Whakarongo mai nei!
Singer of the Ambitious Vegetables (later The Mockers) Andrew Fagan has a chat about the very exciting, exclusive to vinyl 7 inch release of their early tracks! Whakarongo mai nei!
Senior Creative Producer for Tempo Dance Festival, Carlene, pops by the studio to chat about this year's fest Te Rerenga O Tere!There's heaps of good stuff to get amongst so whakarongo mai nei, and grab some tickets here.
Incredible actor, artist and musician (Kōtiro) Ana Scotney comes in to kōrero about an absolutely relentless and thrilling new film Millie Lies Low,directed by Michelle Savill. It's in cinemas now and you're going to want to go see it. Whakarongo mai nei.
Eden and Sam swing by the studio to chat about Eden's extremely cool all nighter gig at Neck of the Woods tonight, and the very stacked Laneway 2023 lineup! Whakarongo mai nei!
Sean (SJD) phones up for a kōrero about his latest single “You Are The Movement” and his upcoming album Sweetheart! Whakarongo mai nei!
JessB has a kōrero about travelling Europe with Halfqueen, FILTH in London, and her brand new single ‘Can’t Fake It’. Whakarongo mai nei!
Christie from Yumi Zouma phones up for a chat about what the band's been up to, and their gig at the Tuning Fork this Saturday! Whakarongo mai nei!
Anita Clark aka Motte drops in to the studio to have a kōrero about her upcoming tour, celebrating her gorgeous new album Cold + Liquid.
Te Whanganui-a-Tara based musician Elliott Dawson has a kōrero about his quite ruckus, quite dreamy, very cool debut album as a solo project, Hang Low.Whakarongo mai nei to hear about the writing process, collaboration, and saxophones.
Writer and Director of Muru,Tearepa Kahi, phones up to have a kōrero about the response to the 2007 Tūhoe raids. Whakarongo mai nei to hear about the journey to creating this film, and check it out in cinemas from the 1st of September.
The incredible Julia Jacklin has released her third album, PRE PLEASURE, today. Rachel had a kōrero with Julia all about this new, generous, and thoughtful work. Whakarongo mai nei.
Actor, director, and creator Ella Gilbert phones up for a kōrero about her short film Mary Mary,based on her grandmother Annetta's experiences and opening up conversations about bodily autonomy and reproductive justice in Aotearoa. Mary Maryis the first film of the Someday Stories Series 6, and you can check it out from Monday 29 August. Whakarongo mai nei.
Two sevenths of Te Whanganui-a-Tara band Recitals, Carla and Xanthe, have a kōrero about their much awaited debut album Orbit I which happily is out tomorrow! You can also catch Recitals playing at The Wine Cellar tomorrow night to celebrate the release! Whakarongo mai nei!
Harry Lilley from First Move phones up for a kōrero about their single release tour celebrating 'One Moment Please.' Whakarongo mai nei!
Stinky Jim had a kōrero about Spacial Awareness, an album years in the making, touching on making the awesome track “Steam Fish” with the incredibly talented, late Nazamba. Whakarongo mai nei!
Actor, writer, comedian, bFM friend, and now soon-to-be published poet Johanna Cosgrove comes into the studio to chat about her debut poetry collection (with gorgeous illustrations by Darien Fisher) Crying on the Phone! The launch party is August 26 at Bruce on Pitt St and you're gonna wanna go along and pick yourself up a copy. Whakarongo mai nei!
Ōtautahi artist Mim Jensen has a kōrero about her debut single, Germaphobe! Whakarongo mai nei!
Michael Llewellyn comes into the studio to play a couple of beautiful tracks live ahead of his gig this evening! Whakarongo mai nei!
Zoe from Naarm/ Melbourne band Eggy dials in from across the ditch to have a chat about their awesome new album With Gusto! Whakarongo mai nei!
I tēnei ata, Arahi phoned up to have a chat about what he's been up to, why he makes music, and his debut 'There's Nothing Like It' piano tour. Whakarongo mai nei!
Gussie and Ezra come into the studio to chat about horror mansions, silver blades and shredding. Check out the video for their new track "Miraculous Death" and catch them at Whammy Bar with Dick Move on August 19th. Whakarongo mai nei!
Ali and Anna drop by the studio to chat about huge event on the film calendar, 48 Hours 2022! There's still time to register if you want to spend this weekend creating your film, but you've got to do it before tomorrow! Check it out here, and whakarongo mai nei!
Violet French dials in to chat about her incredible EP Violet French and The Horrible! It's folky, psychedlic, dark, and lovely. Whakarongo mai nei!
Damian and Billie from dungeon electro madness club banger trio Grecco Romank drop by to kōrero about their upcoming gig this weekend with Kraus and For The Girl Who Has Everything, and also share a sneaky first spin of one of the tracks off their upcoming remix album! Whakarongo mai nei!
Crystal of the magical dream pop Phoebe Ringscomes in to kōrero about their much anticipated EP release show at Basement Theatre (13 August), and also brings in some tracks which are on the mood board for future projects! Whakarongo mai nei.
The uproarious David Correos drops by the studio to kōrero about his very fun, very dumb, delightfully spooky show with Hamish Parkinson, Haha Horror! You can catch it at Basement Theatre as of next week. Whakarongo mai nei!
Director of the Auckland Writers Festival Anne O'Brien comes in to chat us through the treasure trove that is this year's programme, and some tips and tricks to navigate it! Whakarongo mai nei!
Chelsea from incredible neo soul group Skilaa drops by the studio to kōrero about their brand new single 'I Never Knew' as well as their upcoming tour! Catch them at The Wine Cellar this Friday! Whakarongo mai nei.
Tuatara Collective's Jason Te Mete comes into the studio to kōrero about HAU [te Hī me te Hā] - a two week festival celebrating original indigenous, Pasifika and LGBTQi+ stories. Opens 2 August at Basement Theatre and goes until the 12th. You can grab tickets for the two shows, HINE-TE-RĒHIA and KA’A, and their free Garage Party now! Whakarongo mai nei.
Super stunning violinist and composer Motte, aka Anita Clark has a kōrero on the morning of the release of "Plateau,"the second track off her upcoming album!Cold + Liquid will be out on the 12th of August. Whakarongo mai nei!
Ahead of her sold-out show at the Powerstation yesterday, Rachel met British musician Joy Crookes backstage to chat about her breakthrough album 'Skin', touring the world, playing the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury and the special relationship she has with her fans. Whakarongo mai nei!
Ariana Tikao has a kōrero about her waiata ‘Kōtuku’ and an upcoming Tararua gig celebrating Bird Like Men. Whakarongo mai nei!
Bassist from Te Whanganui-a-Tara band Goya, Jono, phones up to chat about their gig celebrating the release of their EP 'Being Earnest'! Whakarongo mai nei!
Very awesome Taite Prize 2022 Finalist Vera Ellen comes into the studio to chat with Zoë about tonight's gig at Whammy celebrating her fantastic album It's Your Birthday, the LA and NZ music scenes, and a stolen, fluffy hat! Whakarongo mai nei.
Ben Woods has a kōrero the day before the release of his beautiful sophomore album, Dispeller,and shares a sneaky early spin of "White Leather Again". Whakarongo mai nei!
Rat World is a new magazine for supporting emerging and underground artists filled with interviews, features, art, essays, comics - basically all the good stuff you crave! Editor in Chief Jennifer and Graphic Designer Aidan dropped by the studio to chat all about it, and also let us know that there's a launch party for Rat World Issue Two this Saturday at Move Space on Dominion Road! If this sounds like something you're into or want to contribute to, you can always hit them up at hello@ratworldmag.com or their insta. Whakarongo mai nei!
Don McGlashan is on the line to announce his much anticipated Aotearoa tour for Bright November Morning! Check out the tickets here. Whakarongo mai nei!
Still Hereis a beautiful four part docu-series about Pasifika families and communities who remain in Central Auckland despite enormous gentrification. Director Litia Tuiburelevu dropped by the studio to kōrero about the series, how it was made, and why the importance of telling these stories. Whakarongo mai nei!
Live from the lounge, Bianca, Elliott, James, and Harry of Wiri Donna treat everyone up at bFM to three incredible tracks off Bianca's debut EP Being Alone.They're off on tour at the moment, and you can catch them at Whammy tomorrow night, and other dates around the motu. Whakarongo mai nei!
Crystal of the dreamy, shimmering Phoebe Rings phones up for a kōrero about what the band's been up to and some cool gigs on the horizon, including the Eastern Women's Refuge Fundraiser which you can head along to this Saturday! Don't forget to get those raffle tickets too! Whakarongo mai nei!
Theo from Daffodils phones up for a chat about their upcoming Stay The Night tour! Catch them at The Hollywood Avondale on Friday 26 August! Whakarongo mai nei.
Danz from Dartz has a kōrero about their freshly announced Hoons tour which will usher in a new tune for us to enjoy! They're kicking it off with all ages show Friday 5 August at the Tuning Fork which you totally don't want to miss, so check out the tickets here.
Oli from Hans Pucket has a chat about their upcoming winter tour 'Confidently Test Out New Material’ ! You can catch them playing with BUB at Whammy Bar this Friday 1 July. Whakarongo mai nei.
Troy Kingi phones up for a kōrero about the release of ‘Pū Whenua Hautapu Eka Mumura’ - a revised and translated version of Holy Colony Burning Acres, a total reworking of the album from a Māori world view. It's out tomorrow, whakarongo mai nei!
Priya (BUB) and Alex (A.C. Freazy) pop in for a kōrero i tēnei ata and give us a sneaky first spin of BUB's new single 'Bored'! Officially out tomorrow. Also, you can catch BUB playing with Hans Pucket at Whammy on the 1st of July. Whakarongo mai nei!
While backstage in Cologne, Marlon Williams has a kōrero about castles, solo sets, and being curious. His album My Boy will be out 9 September and you can check out tickets for the tour here. Whakarongo mai nei!
Xanthe from Recitals has a kōrero about their latest single "Rock Dove", signing to Flying Nun, and their upcoming debut album Orbit 1, out 26 August!
Fresh off the plane Ōtepoti, Richard of Asta Rangu phones up for a chat about the band's gig tonight at Wine Cellar with Space Bats, Attack! Head along to celebrate the release of their debut album ‘ENTRTNMNT’ and Space Bats, Attack!’s sophomore album ‘Oort’. Whakarongo mai nei!
Jess a.k.a. DeepState has a kōrero on the release day of the much awaited EP MMXXI The Remixes! Whakarongo mai nei! 🌴
Organiser of brand new Pathway Festival Tom Rodwell had a kōrero about the twilight event where you encounter musicians spaced out along the hidden and not-so-hidden waterways running from Grey Lynn Park to Cox's Bay / Opoutukeha. Whakarongo mai nei to hear a little more about it!
Petra Naus came into studio to chat about the upcoming Eastern Women's Refuge Fundraiser at Galatos! It's going to be a lovely night with a great line-up and stacked-as raffle you can enter. Whakarongo mai nei to hear all about it, and keep Saturday 9 July free!
Incredible writer, actor, and director Jackie van Beek has a kōrero about the totally fresh, silly, and suprisingly moving Nude Tuesday. In cinemas tomorrow! You definitely have to go see it. Whakarongo mai nei!
I tēnei ata Luke Rowell (Disaster Radio, Eyeliner) had a chat about his super cool and important digital archive project which you can check out, download, and remix, as well as a groovy af new Eyeliner music video for "Drop Shadow". Whakarongo mai!
Sam Harmony has a chat about the insanely stacked series of gigs happening over two weekends, Hollywood Nights! The lineups are so stellar for each night, you'll wanna check them out (June 17, June 23, and June 24). Currently all sold out, but we've got some giveaways up our sleeves so stay tuned to the b, and you never know your luck at the door on the night! All totally free. Whakarongo mai nei!
Māpura Studios is an awesome, inclusive, and local creative space that offers heaps of art classes, art therapy, and exhibitions for any and everyone. Stefan Neville dropped by the studio to chat about their upcoming gig Māpura Music & Friends at The Tuning Fork, with Chris O'Connor (The Phoenix Foundation), Julia Deans, Brave Caitlin Smith’s Imaginary Band, Pumice, Emilia Rubio & Yung Sung Chen
Also, if this sounds like a bit of you or someone you know, you can find their contact details here, or just drop by their studio near Fowlds Park, St Lukes.
Samuel of Memory Foam had a chat about their totally brain-meltingly cool debut album Steel Magnolias. Whakarongo mai nei, and don't miss them playing at Whammy on Saturday 18th June!
Katie from Dateline chats about the band's stellar new single 'Do It Right' and the good things on the horizon. Whakarongo mai nei!
Irish singer and rapper of the London art scene, Biig Piig, dials in for a chat ahead of her much anticipated Auckland show as part of Elemental Nights. Whakarongo mai nei to hear about what she's been up to, her music process, and how it feels to be performing her 2021 The Sky Is Bleeding EP live again. Whakarongo mai!
PollyHill popped in for a chat with Rachel today about her brand new track Pulse which she has created with Dera Meelan. Whakarongo mai nei to hear all about the song and the excellent new video.
Rachel speaks with Dunstan Bruce of Chumbawamba this morning about his new documentary 'I Get Knocked Down' which is screening at the Doc Edge Festival. Listen back to hear about the band's anarcho-punk politics, surviving the one-hit-wonder label and finding ways to be hopeful and continue fighting the good fight in an ever-turbulent world.
Rachel talked to Asheville-based musician Angel Olsen about her Americana inspired new album 'Big Time' out today via Jagjaguwar. Olsen spoke about the contexts of grief and joy that shaped the record and what shifting her sound has meant for her as a performing artist.
Lucia Taylor spoke with American songsmith Lucy Dacus ahead of her shows this week at the Hollywood Avondale. The pair spoke about Lucy's 2021 album 'Home Video', novels, touring in covid and plenty more. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rachel had a kōrero with the mighty Cate Le Bon about her latest album Pompeii and upcoming tour of Aotearoa. You can catch Cate and band at Tāmaki Makaurau's Hollywood Avondale and Pōneke's Meow, supported by the incredible Taite Prize 2022 nominee Vera Ellen. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rachel and Zoë headed along to independent music's most glitzy night of the year: The Taite Prize! Named after the late great music journalist Dylan Taite, the prize celebrates outstanding New Zealand albums released in the previous calendar year. This year's big winner was Anthonie Tonnon for his gorgeous record 'Leave Love Out Of This' (Slow Time Records). The Auckland Live Best Independent Debut went to Jazmine Mary for their debut album 'The Licking of a Tangerine', while legendary broadcaster Karyn Hay ONZM was awarded the Independent Spirit Award, and RNZ's Tony Stamp took out the inaugural NZ On Air Outstanding Music Journalism award. Whakarongo mai nei for the full scoop and interviews with the winners!
Flo Wilson phones up to kōrero about their stunning release Prelude to a Requiem. Whakarongo mai nei!
Phoebe Johnson phones up to talk about the release of Revulva's debut EP Girls Gotta Eat.Whakarongo mai nei!
Reb Fountain comes into the studio with Dave Khan to perform the opening track from Iris and chat about the upcoming tour. Whakarongo mai nei.
Bianca (Wiri Donna) radios in from Pōneke to share some sneaky previews off her upcoming EP Being Alone, out tomorrow! Whakarongo mai nei!
Jazmine Mary's in the studio playing some gorgeous live tracks and having a chat about their upcoming album and going on tour with Reb Fountain. Whakarongo mai nei.
Diggy Dupé phones up to chat about working on The Panthers soundtrack and his upcoming gig as part of Elemental Nights, Diggy Dupé & Friends Present The Panthers. Whakarongo mai!
The master minds behind your favourite local music videos and Wednesday evening entertainment, Annabel and Callum (Sports Team, 95bFM Top 10), pop into the studio to chat about Under The Radar's Trash Recital season 2! They're back and better than ever, baby! Whakarongo mai.
Dave and Ginny have a kōrero about the 2022 FromThePit music photography exhibition! Check it out online here, or find a location to see the exhibition AV. Whakarongo mai!
Psychedelic digital music legend Kraus phones up to chat about his very cool upcoming "The Mommy Returns" New Zealand Tour
Gareth Shute (writer, musician, general cool guy about town) chats about his historical walking tour uncovering the secrets and long lost fables of the city's most iconic music venues. Whakarongo mai!
Noah Slee radios in from Berlin to kōrero about his sophomore album 'it takes a village'. Whakarongo mai!
Laura of Te Whanganui-a-Tara's trio Soft Plastics phones up for a kōrero about their new single 'Day Job' and some very cool stuff on the horizon. Whakarongo mai!
Nadia Reid is on the line talking about her upcoming tour with NZTrio and performing with the APO as part of Elemental Nights. Whakarongo mai!
Anthonie Tonnon phones up for a kōrero about his latest track 'Lockheed Bomber' and the Leave Love Out Of This album release tour. You can catch up and a full band playing at The Hollywood Avondale on May 14th. Whakarongo mai!
Chelsea Jade dials in from NYC on the release day of her highly anticipated album, Soft Spot.Whakarongo mai!
Toro y Moi, a.k.a Chaz Bear has released his seventh studio album MAHAL, and Rachel had a chat with him to find out all about it. Whakarongo mai.
Leith from the brand new Tāmaki band Ringlets chats about their first single "Feeling of the Body." You can catch them playing at The Wine Cellar on the 6th of May with Sweet Pea. Whakarongo mai!
Theia, with her project TE KAAHU, comes in for a kōrero and plays a beautiful unrelease track ’Taupiri’ with her band, Amy Boroevich (Hina) and Jol Mulholland. They also play 'Kiwi Weka'. TE KAAHU's album Te Kaahu O Rangi is out May 6, and you can also catch her playing her Matariki show at the Tuning Fork on June 24th. Whakarongo mai!
Ben Woods chats about his latest release "Hovering At Home," upcoming LP Dispeller, and a supernatural experience. Whakarongo mai!
Incredible rapper from Naarm/Melbourne SOPHIYA dialed in for a chat about their latest release 'KWEEN ENERGY' feat. Jess B. Whakarongo mai!
Elijah (Church of Church & AP) phones up to chat about their new track 'Church On A Sunday'. Whakarongo mai!
Rachel chats to Bela, Eloise, Lucia, and Mila of the already iconic Los Angeles-based punk band, The Linda Lindas. Whakarongo mai!
Liam aka Atarangi has a kōrero about moving up to Tāmaki and playing b2b with bbyfacekilla this Saturday at WHAMMY2ORANGE 🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊 Whakarongo mai!
Chelsea of SKILAA phones to chat about their gig at the Tuning Fork tomorrow, and what the group's been up to. Whakarongo mai!
Aaliyah aka Baby Zionov phones up for a chat about her highly anticipated upcoming album, (the deliciously camp) Henrietta, and a spin of her brand new track "PJ Princess feat. Moody V". Whakarongo mai!
Tami Neilson phones up for a chat about her beautiful new song with none other than Willie Nelson, 'Beyond The Stars'. Whakarongo mai!
Local legend and champion of local music, Rohan Evans, phones up to chat about Wine Cellar's 18th Birthday Party. Whakarongo mai!
Erin aka Local Tourist buzzes in from the States for a kōrero about her debut album Other Ways of Living.Whakarongo mai.
Keria aka k m t p has a kōrero about their upcoming gig with Louisa Nicklin and a general what's-been-happening. Whakarongo mai!
The incredible Em Walker phones up to kōrero about her beautiful new TE KAAHU single, 'Waikato' and her upcoming album. Whakarongo mai nei!
Callum and Eva, the duo behind Ripship, phone up to chat about what they've been up to and a gig they're playing tonight at the Tuning Fork alongside Lips and Louisa Nicklin. Whakarongo mai nei!
Parquet Courts' bassit Sean caught up with Rachel to chat about the band's album 'Sympathy for Life' ahead of playing in Aotearoa as part of Strange Universe in July. Whakarongo mai nei!
Jess and Liam (deepState and Dbldbl) dial in for a kōrero about the upcoming deepState remix album 'MMXXI The Remixes'.Whakarongo mai, and check out the first remix on offer thanks to Dbldbl 🌻
Martin Sagadin phones up for a chat about their wonderful music videos and film making. You can check out their latest work with Aldous Harding here. Whakarongo mai!
Don McGlashan spoke with Rachel this morning about his new (and now number one in Aotearoa) album 'Bright November Morning'. Whakarongo mai nei!
Michael James Keane phones up to chat about his new album 'Wandering Bull', stonemasonry, and whole bunch of other stuff. Whakarongo mai!
Dudley Benson phones up to chat about the stunning Totems remix of his track 'It's Ōtepoti's Fault'. Whakarongo mai 🌺
Artist extraordinaire Alexa phones up to chat about her very cool and covid-era show, 'Rituals of Destruction.' Whakarongo mai!
Liz and Tristan from The Beths popped in to spin their brand new single 'A Real Thing' and chat about their tour in America. Whakarongo mai nei!
Karl Steven spoke with Rachel this morning about his new album All of Human Emotion on Microfiche which just came out on friday via Sunreturn. Whakarongo mai nei to hear about how the project came to be!
Mousey (aka Serena Close) has a new album on the way and a brand new single out this morning! She spoke with Rachel about the project, writing for her friends and more! Whakarongo mai
Look no further for your Saturday night plans 'cause professional funny guy Tim Batt has sussed a sweet line-up of laughs at Whammy Bar. Whakarongo mai!
Courtney phones up to chat about a poetry evening next week at Dung Beetle. Whakarongo mai and reserve your spot here 🌿
Sherry and Hazel pop into the studio to chat about Āhua Collective's late night gallery opening at Studio One Toi Tū. Whakarongo mai and go check out the collection over the next week!
I tēnei ata Matthew Lumber popped in for a chat about his new project blue mt lumber and the two singles he has released into the world so far. Whakarongo mai nei!
Officially the Student Radio Network's Favourite Group of 2021, Dartz are back in Tāmaki tomorrow night and playing at Whammy Bar! Danz spoke with Rachel from the back seat of the mighty Toyota Corolla as the band makes their way up the North Island. Whakarongo mai nei to hear about what they have been up to and their new music video.
Escape the nuts summer heat and chill out watching some good movies at the In The Shade film festival. Whakarongo mai to hear Courntey Mayhew tell you all about it!
Samara Alofa and BUB's Priya Sami pop into the studio for a chat about their gig at Whammy on Friday with a sick line up. Whakarongo mai and get your tix!