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Welcome to another glorious week, whānau! Emma Jing and Taylor Groves come into the studio to talk about Wedding Show on Fashun.Em is in to talk about her new EP, Tender. On Loose Reads, Jenna reviews Pet, by Catherine Chidgey. Justine gives us the lowdown on employment matters on Red Dead Redemption. Whakarongo mai nei!
We check in for the first time with Candice since she took up the Breakfast hot seat at Radio One on the SRN Breakfast Buffet! On Travelling Tunes we take the name very literally, as Dr Kirsten Zemke unpicks songs about cities. Tom Lark is in the studio to celebrate his album out today, Brave Star. Litia Tuiburelevu is our Viewmaster, reviewing Barry and its polarising final episode. Eden Burns is in the studio for a chat about his gig with Christopher Tubbs tonight. Whakarongo mai nei!
On a big day for council and the electoral system we have a bit of Political Commentary from Rod Oram. Delaney Mes gives us some long weekend sponge cake tips on Breakfast Food. Emmanuelle is in the studio to talk about their upcoming show Last Dance, with Elliot And Vincent, and Franc015. 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. Natural Ange comes in to give you the lowdown on how to cope with seasonal changes and other wellbeing woes. Whakarongo mai nei!
On What's Up with Marama Davidson, Rachel and the co-leader of the Green Party discuss their campaign for renters to submit their experiences, the electoral system review and have a debrief on the government's budget. Rob Bollix dials in for The Mind Trench, chatting about space and the wonders of legonauts. Scalper speaks to Rachel about new records and upcoming shows. Dons from Dead Famous People is in the studio chatting about the origins of their new album, Ballet Boy. 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!
Another short week commences! On Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor of Tāmaki Makaurau speaks to Rachel about the proposed budget from council. Dictaphone Blues (Edward) is in the studio chatting about his new EP, Greetings From Glen Eden, and the accompanying release show this Friday. On Stage Direction, Alice Canton gives us the theatre rundown, and it looks like there's some exciting stuff coming up. Lama Tone, senior lecturer in the School of Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland is on Ready Steady Learn, speaking about his research in transforming Pacific architectural concepts into contemporary structure and spaces. Whakarongo mai nei!
Exciting gig announcements, new releases, farewells to beloved bFM-ers (give your well wishes to Soong on Jukebox Parlour this Saturday!)- this Friday is packed. We beam down to Te Papaioea to chat to Radio Control's Jordan and chat about happening down there on Breakfast Buffet. Dr Kirsten Zemke gives us an insight into broad genre of Bollywood fusion on Travelling Tunes. 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. Johanna Cosgrove is our Viewmaster, reviewing Good Grief, a sitcom from Aotearoa streaming on TVNZ+. 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!
The first day of Gregorian winter arrives. Associate Professor Dr Lara Greaves gives us some Political Commentary on the political footballing and early campaigning prior to this year's election. Delaney Mes chats winter foods on Breakfast Food.DeepState, AKA Jess, is in the studio to talk about her single released today, Won't Let You Down, and its accompanying music video. Penny Ashton speaks to Rachel about her feminist Shakespearean musical called The Tempestuous. Two of the crew from Speck Comics, Liam and Stella, chat to Rachel about their latest issue and the kaupapa of the zine. As always, we wrap up your 95bFM Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!
Welcome to the show on this foggy Rāapa morning! Ce of Synthetic Children, a hardware electronic project from Te Papaioea, dials in to talk about their third album Everything's Perpetual, and upcoming show in Tāmaki Makaurau. Repulsive Woman beams across oceans to chat to Rachel about her latest single 137 Pages, from her inbound EP. 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!
Welcome to the Tuesday show! Rachel and Stella evade Succession spoilers, and gush about the Weyes Blood show last night. On Isthmus’n That with Desley Simpson, 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. Babe Martin is in the studio talking about the release of her debut single, Knocked For Six in BHX. On Stage Direction, Alice Canton speaks to Vivian Hosking-Aue about his combined dance and fashion show, 'ENUA, that will be a part of the Pacific Dance NZ Festival. Drew McMillan is on Ready Steady Learn, speaking to Stella about his PhD in designing bespoke instruments that suit the needs of those with disabilities. Whakarongo mai nei!
100% New Zealand music week has come to a close but the tunes from Aotearoa keep rolling. James from Yon Loader chats to Rachel about the new project and a new release. Jenna reviews Everything Is Beautiful and Everything Hurts on Loose Reads. Salene answers your renting queries on A Room Of One's Own. Whakarongo mai nei!
For our last Travelling Tunes of the year, Kirsten is chatting with Rosetta and Milly about songs that 'tear you up inside' - let's all get in our feelings a little bit ahead of the festive season! Whakarongo mai nei.
Song selections:
Yusuf (Cat Stevens) - Father & Son (1970)
Chet Baker - I get along without you very well (1956)
Sarah McLachlan - When She Loved Me (Toy Story 2) (1999)
It's our last From The Crate of 2025! Cam joins Rosetta and Milly in the studio for a chat about all the wonderful new releases out on the shelves at Southbound today. Just in time for your Xmas shopping - because there's no better gift than some fresh wax! Whakarongo mai nei.
Song selections:
This is Lorelei - Holo Boy
A$AP Rocky - Both Eyes Closed
Viagra Boys - Call of the Wild
Rosetta and Milly phone up our lovely mates down in Te Whanganui a Tara at Radio Active, Sunaina and Emma! They catch up on the Aotearoa Alternative Awards, and what's happening across the Capital and up in Tāmaki. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rosetta and Milly are joined in the studio by the wonderful team behind In The Pitts (aka bFM alumni Rachel, Zoë, Annabel and Callum) - a visual podcast that launched this year to document the Aotearoa indie music scene. They're up in studio to chat about their 2025 Yearbook - which you can pick up in zine-format at Public Bar tonight! Whakarongo mai nei.
For our last catch up of the year, Rosetta and Milly have a kōrero with Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson to chat about the newly announced Te Ara Urutau – Climate and Emergency Ready Fund. They also cover some of the Council's goals for the new year. Whakarongo mai nei!
Ben from the NZ Drug Foundation is up in studio for a chat with Rosetta and Milly about all the ways you can keep yourself and your friends safe this festival season. Big ups to all the mates who go above and beyond to look after their loved ones, test their drugs, and keep the vibes good this raumati! Whakarongo mai nei.
For our monthly catch up with the Labour Party, Rosetta and Milly chat with Chris Hipkins about the party's latest policy announcement; the Family Doctor Loan Scheme. They also chat about the latest in the McSkimming scandal, and what changes are required within the NZ Police moving forward. Whakarongo mai nei!
Milly sits down to chat with Portland-based ambient-folk artist Marisa Anderson about her forthcoming trip to Aotearoa, playing Port Noise festival in Ōhinehou Lyttleton, alongside Jim White! Whakarongo mai nei.
Senior lecturer at the Auckland Law School Dr Katherine Doolin joins Rosetta and Milly for Ready Steady Learn today. They chat about Katherine's mahi at the Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Courts Conference, which took place last week. Whakarongo mai nei!
It's time for another Political Commentary with Lara - today we're covering Scrutiny Week, the latest in the McSkimming scandals and liability, and what's happening with Te Pāti Māori. Whakarongo mai nei!
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