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Today on your bFM Breakfast: Always grateful for new music, and there's plenty of that today; Fabian Fanboy runs us through his top picks for the cinema this weekend; Dr. Kirsten Zemke brings us Chip Tunes, no salt and vinegar thanks; Merk pops into the studio to share with us his new track off the forthcoming album; and Zoë talks Theatre with some special guests followed by Culture Club. Setting you up nice and steady for the weekend.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: Always grateful for new music, and there's plenty of that today; Fabian Fanboy runs us through his top picks for the cinema this weekend; Dr. Kirsten Zemke brings us Chip Tunes, no salt and vinegar thanks; Merk pops into the studio to share with us his new track off the forthcoming album; and Zoë talks Theatre with some special guests followed by Culture Club. Setting you up nice and steady for the weekend.
pickle darling - Mouthful
French Concession - End of Time
recycleifpossible - Moodswings Rave Mix
Chelsea Wolfe - 16 Psyche
Stereolab - The Flower Called Nowhere
Moses Sumney - Colouour
Troy Kingi - Ethiopia
A.A.L. [Against All Logic] - Fantasy
Guardian Singles - Can't Stop Moving
Sleaford Mods - B.H.S
Elbow - White Noise White Heat
Brandn Shiraz x Full Slime Seks - Do U Know
Merk - Hang
Sleaford Mods - B.H.S
Stereolab - The Flower Called Nowhere
Giantess - The News
Yves Tumor - Gospel For A New Century
Pixies - Monkey Gone to Heaven
The Seshen - Take It All Away
Tame Impala - Endors Toi
DOG Power - Low Down [Live]
Roy Irwin - Spit
King Krule - Cellular
Jay Som - Can't Sleep
The Orb, Andrew Weatherall - Perpetual Dawn - Ultrabass I
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Another sleep morning, thank goodness we've got some good coffee; Morgan Godfrey gives us some good ol' Political Commentary; Johanna returns to talk about Lust Island; Matthew Crawley and Bob Frisbee pop in for a coffee and a yarn about Outsider Sounds; Troys got some fresh selections From The Crate; and Amelia gives us the lowdown on David Gray and the 95bFM Top Ten.
Playlist
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Another sleep morning, thank goodness we've got some good coffee; Morgan Godfrey gives us some good ol' Political Commentary; Johanna returns to talk about Lust Island; Matthew Crawley and Bob Frisbee pop in for a coffee and a yarn about Outsider Sounds; Troys got some fresh selections From The Crate; and Amelia gives us the lowdown on David Gray and the 95bFM Top Ten.
French Concession - Empress
Lush - Sweetness and Light
Christelle Bofale - U Ouchea
Confidence Man - Does It Make You Feel Good?
Gil Scott-Heron & Makaya McCraven - This Can't Be Real
Jonathan Bree - Kiss My Lips feat. Princess Chelsea
Cut Off Your Hands - Expectations
Connan Mockasin / Devonte Hynes - Feelin' Lovely
Anna Calvi, Charlotte Gainsbourg - Eden- Hunted Version
Caribou - Sun
Sotomayor - Sin control
Pixies - Gigantic
Nicola Cruz - Third Eye Dub feat. Nasiri
Renee-Louise Carafice - A Kick To The Head
The Naenae Express - Dream State
Sarah Mary Chadwick - Anniversary
Kikagaku Moyo/幾何学模様 - Dripping Sun
Alex Cameron - The Chihuahua
Kearney Barton - Introduction
Black On White Affair - Bold Soul Sister, Bold Soul Brother
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Another sleep morning, thank goodness we've got some good coffee; Morgan Godfrey gives us some good ol' Political Commentary; Johanna returns to talk about Lust Island; Matthew Crawley and Bob Frisbee pop in for a coffee and a yarn about Outsider Sounds; Troys got some fresh selections From The Crate; and Amelia gives us the lowdown on David Gray and the 95bFM Top Ten.
Playlist
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Another sleep morning, thank goodness we've got some good coffee; Morgan Godfrey gives us some good ol' Political Commentary; Johanna returns to talk about Lust Island; Matthew Crawley and Bob Frisbee pop in for a coffee and a yarn about Outsider Sounds; Troys got some fresh selections From The Crate; and Amelia gives us the lowdown on David Gray and the 95bFM Top Ten.
French Concession - Empress
Lush - Sweetness and Light
Christelle Bofale - U Ouchea
Confidence Man - Does It Make You Feel Good?
Gil Scott-Heron & Makaya McCraven - This Can't Be Real
Jonathan Bree - Kiss My Lips feat. Princess Chelsea
Cut Off Your Hands - Expectations
Connan Mockasin / Devonte Hynes - Feelin' Lovely
Anna Calvi, Charlotte Gainsbourg - Eden- Hunted Version
Caribou - Sun
Sotomayor - Sin control
Pixies - Gigantic
Nicola Cruz - Third Eye Dub feat. Nasiri
Renee-Louise Carafice - A Kick To The Head
The Naenae Express - Dream State
Sarah Mary Chadwick - Anniversary
Kikagaku Moyo/幾何学模様 - Dripping Sun
Alex Cameron - The Chihuahua
Kearney Barton - Introduction
Black On White Affair - Bold Soul Sister, Bold Soul Brother
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Ah, Wednesday, almost the end of the week, right Rach? Close enough; the Prime Minister dials in catch up with Rachel about some important topics in Aotearoa; Rob takes us through the creaky door on The Mind Trench; Charlotte Yates gives us a buzz from State Highway One to talk about Mansfield; another Short Player features bFM faves, Fimo; and Natural Ange is back to help us through the week.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: Ah, Wednesday, almost the end of the week, right Rach? Close enough; the Prime Minister dials in catch up with Rachel about some important topics in Aotearoa; Rob takes us through the creaky door on The Mind Trench; Charlotte Yates gives us a buzz from State Highway One to talk about Mansfield; another Short Player features bFM faves, Fimo; and Natural Ange is back to help us through the week.
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rachel's glad she didn't have a surprise like Tess did from her cat this morning; another round of Second Guessing proves the intelligence of the bFM listeners; His Worship talks electric buses, APEC & Mahurangi Park; Kiel McNaughton pops in to talk about The Legend of Baron T'oa; Rachel chats to Dana from Porridge Radio all the way from the UK; and Neera Jain from talks to us about inclusivity in the medical profession.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rachel's glad she didn't have a surprise like Tess did from her cat this morning; another round of Second Guessing proves the intelligence of the bFM listeners; His Worship talks electric buses, APEC & Mahurangi Park; Kiel McNaughton pops in to talk about The Legend of Baron T'oa; Rachel chats to Dana from Porridge Radio all the way from the UK; and Neera Jain from talks to us about inclusivity in the medical profession.
The Jesus and Mary Chain - April Skies
Hand Habits - can't calm down
Otoboke Beaver - S'il vous plait
Four Tet - Baby
Sufjan Stevens & Lowell Brams - The Unlimited
Pixies - Where Is My Mind?
Alex Cameron - She's Mine
Primal Scream - Loaded- Andy Weatherall Mix
Squirrel Flower - I-80
Sarah Mary Chadwick - I'm Not Allowed In Heaven
DOG Power - Low Down [Live]
Church & AP - Ready Or Not
Swidt - Ric Flair (Wooo!)
Warpaint - The Brakes
The Clean - Getting Older
The Leonard Simpson Duo - Friends
Dateline - If You Want It
Coco Solid - ABC feat. Eric Ultimate
Porridge Radio - Give/Take
Porridge Radio - Sweet
choicevaughan - To Live & Die in AD feat. Tom Scott & Melodownz
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rachel and Tess have reunited and it couldn't be better for your Monday; Penelope pops in for Part II of Perfume; and Kiran returns with a book review, Strange Hotel by Eimear McBride. Take it easy, folks.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rachel and Tess have reunited and it couldn't be better for your Monday; Penelope pops in for Part II of Perfume; and Kiran returns with a book review, Strange Hotel by Eimear McBride. Take it easy, folks.
Le Couleur - Concorde
Peel Dream Magazine - Pill
Daughter of Swords - Prairie Winter Wasteland
Sidiku Buari - Disco Soccer
Grrrl Gang - Guys Don't Read Sylvia Plath
Four Tet - Baby
Moses Boyd, Obongjayar - Dancing in the Dark
Tame Impala - Endors Toi
Against All Logic - If Loving You Is Wrong
Jenny Hval, Laura Jean, Vivian Wang - The Practice of Love
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rachel and Mary-Margaret’s sleeplessness is starting to show… can the excitement of a jam packed show wake them? Fabian Fanboy is recapping the Oscars live from Tinsel Town; Dr. Kirsten Zemke gets glam (rock) in Travelling Tunes; Mazbou Q talks his new name, new single, new music video, new baby daughter... new everything; and Zoë brings two whole Auckland Fringe shows in Stage Direction. TGIF, baby.
Playlist
The Marias - Dejate Llevar
Chastity Belt - The Process
Laurie Anderson - O Superman
Norma Tanega - Treat Me Right
Shopping - All Or Nothing
P.H.F. - I WAS A KID (feat. Emily Edrosa)
Khruangbin - Mr White
The Mauskovic Dance Band - Theorie Amerikaan
DOG Power - Low Down [Live]
JPSE - I Like Rain
Tami Neilson - Queenie, Queenie
Obongjayar - 10K
Mazbou Q - To The Gates
Emily Edrosa - Jesuss
Antibalas - Koto Pt.1
Crapdate - 600 Abs
LEAO - PUA MALIU
Pickle Darling - Even Pinker
David Bowie - The Jean Genie
DIIV - Blankenship
Anna Calvi - Don’t Beat The Girl out of My Boy [Hunted Version] feat. Courtney Barnett
The Schizophonics - Make It Last
Gil Scott-Heron & Makaya McCraven - This Can't Be Real
The Delfonics, Adrian Younge - Stop and Look (And You Have Found Love)
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rachel’s joined by her human sting bank Mary-Margaret. Are your ears ready? Dr. Bryce Edwards talks plans for RNZ, and how possible corruption could impact the election in Political Commentary; Troy’s back with an ol’ classic and some very new releases From The Crate; and Amelia recaps last night’s Top 10 once again. Loves a sunny Thursday.
Playlist
Peggy Gou - It Makes You Forget (Itgehane)
Sneaky Feelings - Stardust Magical
ESG - You Make No Sense
Big Thief - Masterpiece
Son LIttle - neve give up
Squirrel Flower - I-80
Use No Hooks - Do the Job
Kikagaku Moyo/幾何学模様 - Majupose
Cate Le Bon - Love Is Not Love
clairo - Sofia
The Leonard Simpson Duo - Friends
U.S. Girls - 4 American Dollars
wednesday - Fate Is...
choicevaughan - To Live & Die in AD feat. Tom Scott & Melodownz
Today on your bFM Breakfast: We're packed to the rafters with music, politics and a cheeky bit of theatre. Deputy leader of the opposition, Paula Bennett, phones in; Rob's talking Saint Valentine and bugs with braids, LEAO is this week's 'Short Player', Amos from Index records and Fray Mysterio swing by for a chat, Tim's got some thoughts on 'yoof' media, and Michael Hurst pops in to talk about his play at the Fringe festival.
Playlist
Ha the Unclear - Wallace Line
Hamerkop - We Can Wing
Sega Bodega - Salv Goes To Hollywood
U.S. Girls - Overtime
The Cure - Boys Don't Cry
Mitski - Cop Car
The Tacks - One Last Goodbye
Merk - Hang
LEAO - 1000 FANTOMS
Amamelia - Unshelter Me
Fray Mysterio - H° (g° f)
Alex Cameron - Stepdad
The Leonard Simpson Duo - Friends
Alien Nosejob - Spin Cycle
choicevaughan - To Live & Die in AD feat. Tom Scott & Melodownz
Today on your bFM Breakfast: The whole team is back together this morning! Isn't it wonderful; Rachel had a chat with Kaiit at Laneway; Second Guessing is back and listeners flexed their music reflexes; His Worship the Mayor is back this week for Sounding Off with Phil Goff; Chelsea Jade popped into the studio before her Valentine's Day gig; Sam Sinnott wasn't impressed with his latest viewing; and Joanna Chu talks to Rachel and Tess about parenting. Chuggin' along on a Tuesday.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: The whole team is back together this morning! Isn't it wonderful; Rachel had a chat with Kaiit at Laneway; Second Guessing is back and listeners flexed their music reflexes; His Worship the Mayor is back this week for Sounding Off with Phil Goff; Chelsea Jade popped into the studio before her Valentine's Day gig; Sam Sinnott wasn't impressed with his latest viewing; and Joanna Chu talks to Rachel and Tess about parenting. Chuggin' along on a Tuesday.
The Breeders - Divine Hammer
violent femmes - Please Do Not Go
The Schizophonics - In Mono
Thundercat - Black Qualls feat. Steve Lacy & Steve Arrington
DIIV - Under The Sun
The Tacks - One Last Goodbye
Sidiku Buari - Keep The Rhythm Goin
SPELLLING - Golden Numbers
Roy Irwin - Warm
Chelsea Jade - Laugh It Off
Chelsea Jade - Life Of The Party
Deerhunter - Nothing Ever Happened
Peel Dream Magazine - Pill
Fimo - Talking Now
Allah-Las - Ferus Gallery
Vagabon - The Wild
Ann Peebles - If This Is Heaven
The Mint Chicks - Crazy? Yes! Dumb? No!
Thee Golden Geese - Point Break (Remake) feat. Vincent H.L
Rosetta catches up with First Nations Artist Miss Kaninna, who is based out of Naarm in so-called Australia. Following the release of her debut EP Kaninna in 2024, Miss Kaninna has had a huge year of touring with the likes of Amyl And The Sniffers and Kneecap, and is heading back to Aotearoa in February, to play the last ever Splore! Whakarongo mai nei.
For our final catch up with The National Party of 2025, Rosetta and Milly have been declined interview requests by 16 Ministers. Rosetta catches up with Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey to chat about his recent comments regarding whether another hike in the alcohol levy is on the cards for 2026. Whakarongo mai nei!
Ladi6 joins Rosetta in the studio for a kōrero about her NYE House Party - taking over Whammy, Double Whammy and Public Bar to bring in 2026 the right way. The night features an all-star lineup of established icons and fresh talent including: Ladi6, Bailey Wiley, Benny Salvador, Christoph El Truento, DJ Pom, DJ Kerb, DylanBiscuit, Lijah, Mokomokai, and Nganeko. Whakarongo mai nei!
For our last Political Commentary of the year, Rosetta and Milly catch up with Lara to recap 2025 and chat about what to look out for in 2026 - election year! Whakarongo mai nei.
Today on Ready Steady Learn, Rosetta and Milly chat with Kavishan Ranatunga, who is a PhD student at the Faculty of Engineering, and is studying the potential for volcanic rock alternatives to cement, to reduce carbon emissions. Whakarongo mai nei!
It's our last Loose Reads for the year, and Suri's last Loose Reads ever! Rosetta and Milly chat with her about her favourite reads of 2025, whats in her summer reading pile, and her ins and outs for 2026 literature. Whakarongo mai nei!
Christian from eighthirty is up for our final kōrero of the year! This week, we're giving away the boujee new black label Colombian - Sebastian Ramirez beans, so make sure you text in throughout the week to win! Whakarongo mai nei.
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