Listen back to feature interviews and performances from the 95bFM Breakfast Show. Weekly features (such as Loose Reads or Travelling Tunes) all have their own feeds, so to listen or subscribe, pick and choose from the bCasts list on the right.
I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: We kick off the show with a speedy round of Second Guessing; the Mayor is on the line talking about what's what in Tāmaki Makaurau and beyond inSounding Off w/ Phil Goff; the epic Jeremy Eade of Garageland is in the studio to talk about a very exciting tour;Stage Directionpops off with a crazy talented line-up of guests chatting Alice about upcoming street style solo dance festival, The Nest; and we learn about language technology inReady Steady Learn with Jesin James! Whakarongo mai, it's a bloody good one.
I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: Legend Shayne Carter is on the line to chat about the 20th anniversary tour of Dimmer's I Believe You Are A Star; Suri's here forLoose Reads telling us about Sea State, a portrait of the lives of North Sea oil riggers; and Justine phones up to help with all your work worries and how to stick it to the metaphorical and sometimes literal man in Red Dead Redemption! Whakarongo mai!
Playlist
Chicano Batman - Pastel Sunrise
Pond - Toast
Aldous Harding - Old Peel
L'Rain - Blame Me
Luke Buda - Here Comes The Wind
Connan Mockasin - Forever Dolphin Love [Erol Alkan Rework]
Tono & The Finance Company - Tuesday Evening
deepState - Redux
Deb5000 - Wyld Stallyn (Keanu)
Roy Montgomery - Fluked
Lucy Dacus - First Time
Mara TK - Every Hori Is A Star feat. Troy Kingi
Ahmed Ben Ali - Dameek Majeb
Adelaide Cara - Eden
The Bug - Clash feat. Logan_olm
Dimmer - Seed
Unknown Mortal Orchestra - Weekend Run
Soft Plastics - I Love My Wife
Sjunne Ferger - Candlelight- Alternate feat. Exit
Vera Ellen - YOU!
Waajeed - Strength ft. Ideeyah
Dick Move - Blood [Live at Ellen Melville 06/03/20]
Sweet Sebastian - Heart and Spirit
Swindle - LOST feat. Loyle Carner, Kojey Radical & JNR WILLIAMS
I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: Fabian Fanboy is on the line giving us the cinema buzz inFabian's Hollywood; Dr Kirsten Zemke deep dives into the wonderful world of the flute in Travelling Tunes; the crew from Noa Records are in studio chatting about some upcoming gigs, residencies, and some special projects they're cooking up; and the Viewmaster himself, Sam Sinnott tells us what's good and shit in TV! Whakarongo mai.
I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: the Deputy Leader of the Opposition is on the line talking about some heavy stuff in What's Up with Dr Shane Reti; Rob Bollix is here taking us deep into the Mind Trench; the beautifully talented Reb Fountain pops into the studio to chat about her new single 'Beastie' and upcoming album, Iris (very cool); and Tim's here telling us what's what the media in Mediabatt! Whakarongo mai!
Playlist
Japanese Breakfast - Kokomo, IN
Taraua - Puaka
LUMP - We Cannot Resist
Dresser - Post Office
shannengeorgiapetersen - Home Again 4
Helado Negro - Gemini and Leo
milk - MAPLE
New Order - World In Motion
The Bard - Mask [slightly less explicit version]
L'Rain - Suck Teeth
Mara TK - Toroa / The Albatross
Reb Fountain - Heart
Reb Fountain - Beastie
Eden Burns - Rat's a Rat
Adelaide Cara - Moonlit
The Rondelles - T.V. Zombie
Bad Taste [Alphabethead & Young Gho$t] - Laugh It Up
I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: The show kicks off with a speedy and impressive round of Second Guessing; The Mayor is on the line talking about what's happening in Tāmaki Makaurau and beyond for Sounding Off w/ Phil Goff; Durham Fenwick aka Green Grove is in the studio to chat ahead of a cool gig on the weekend; Alice Canton is talking super rad audio theatre this week in Stage Directionwith special guest Scotty Cotter; we've got a Short Player with Womb courtesy of Totally Wired with Jess Fu; and there's some learning to be done with Dr Kris Taylor onReady, Steady, Learn! Whakarongo mai!
Playlist
Zohra - Badala Zamana (Habibi Funk 015)
Vera Ellen - YOU!
Mykki Blanco - Trust A Little Bit - God Colony Version
Lynda Dawn - Fonk Street - Mndsgn Rmx
Womb - Love
Yves Tumor - Jackie
Gary Numan - Cars
The Goon Sax - Psychic
Julia Jacklin - Pressure To Party
La Luz - In The Country
Dry Cleaning - Unsmart Lady
Peggy Gou - Nabi feat. OHHYUK
Green Grove - bubbz [edit]
Green Grove - Mog's House
SPELLLING - Queen of Wands
Marlon Williams - Party Boy
Japanese Breakfast - Be Sweet - Jun Kamoda Disco Mix
PollyHill - Sweepstake feat. Church
Anthonie Tonnon - The Best Ever Death Metal Band in Denton
Kamahumble - Do Ya Thing
Fable - Karakia
Derya Yildrim & Grup Şimşek - Daniz Dalgazis Olmaz
I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: In Fashun, Penelope Noir is here talking about the style of the indescribable Patti Smith; Jenna has a fabulous book recommendation in Loose Reads that'll be perfect for the cozy winter weather; and Salene answers all your tenancy rights questions in A Room of One's Own! Whakarongo mai.
Playlist
Unknown Mortal Orchestra - Weekend Run
This Is The Kit - Found Out - Horns Version
Peggy Gou - Nabi feat. OHHYUK
Sault - Trap Life
Lucy Dacus - Going Going Gone
Mega Bog - Crumb Back
Helado Negro - Gemini and Leo
M.I.A. - Boyz
Pillcutter - Silt
Tiny Ruins - Sparklers
School Damage - Tall Poppies
Khruangbin - Pelota [Quantic Cut a Rug Mix]
Patti Smith - Gloria: In Excelsis Deo
SPELLLING - Legacy
Nice Girl - Way With Fantasy
Faye Webster - A Stranger
The Fuzzy Robes - Kyrie Eleison
Aldous Harding - Old Peel
Shonen Knife - Catnip Dream
Proteins of Magic - One More Thing
Molly Lewis - Balcony for Two
The Go-Betweens - Streets Of Your Town
Louisa Nicklin - Water Around Her
Wax Chattels - Cede
DATA ANIMAL - DEATH RACER
Loraine James - Insecure Behaviour and Fuckery feat. Nova
I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: Dr. Kirsten Zemke is in the studio for Travelling Tunesfilling the airwaves with crooners; Keegan Fepuleai A.K.A. DJ Forrest Gump comes in to talk about what's happening this weekend at Te Karanga ā Hape; Sam's here with another fabulous TV recommendation for us on Viewmaster; and Womb are on the line chatting about their new EP and upcoming gig! Whakarongo mai.
Playlist
Aldous Harding - Old Peel
Mazzy Star - Bells Ring
Helado Negro - Gemini and Leo
Khruangbin - Pelota [Quantic Cut a Rug Mix]
Flamingo Pier - Honey
LIPS - Heave Ho
Bill Callahan - Ry Cooder
Lucy Dacus - Partner in Crime
Yves Tumor - Jackie
Japanese Breakfast - Sit
Unknown Mortal Orchestra - Weekend Run
Wax Chattels - Cede
Mara TK - Every Hori Is A Star feat. Troy Kingi
He Waka Kōtuia - Huia Te Aroha
shannengeorgiapetersen - Home Again 4
Gordons - Adults and Children
Geoffrey O'Connor - For As Long As I Can Remember feat. Jonnine
Tirzah - Tectonic
Loraine James - Insecure Behaviour and Fuckery feat. Nova
I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: Dr. Lara Greaves is on the line for a Political Commentary; Sam explains how to elevate your humble plunger coffee inBreakfast Food; the ineffable Grecco Romank are in the studio; Sarah brings some of her hot picks from the bFM Playlist but is interrupted by a dramatic fire alarm; and after a brief pause and we chat to Vera Ellen live from L.A. about her new single 'YOU!' and upcoming coming album. Whakarongo mai!
I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: the Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson phones up for a chat about ~~important things~~ inWhat's Up w/ Marama Davidson; Rob's here blowing our brains inthe Mind Trenchonce more; HALFQUEEN and Taylor MacGregor are in studio talking about Deep Dive Festival and its epic lineup; Tim Batt lets us know what's happening in the media world onMediabatt; and inWord Salad, Amelia D'Screte teaches us about words we can thank the ye olde textiles industry for! Whakarongo mai.
Listen back to Milly and Rosetta chatting with all the winners at the IMNZ Taite Music Prize 2026! They sat down after the awards with KOMMI on behalf of Marlon Williams, winner of the Taite Award for Te Whare Tīwekaweka, Geneva AM winner of Best Independent Debut for PIKIPIKI, Carmel Bennett winner of the Independent Spirit Award, and Newzician winners of the Outstanding Music Journalism award. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rosetta and Milly catch up with Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson to chat about changes to the legal loophole through which illegal boarding houses are operating in Tāmaki Makaurau, and the large amounts of reports of illegal dumping across the city. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rosetta and Milly catch up with Penelope Noir after the Taite Awards last night - to chat about all the best looks from the evening! Whakarongo mai nei!
As a little mid-week treat for you, Jenna is up in the studio chatting pukapuka for Loose Reads - after the long weekend! She chats with Rosetta and Milly about Lily King, who Jenna is chatting to at the Auckland Writers Festival on Sunday May 17! Whakarongo mai nei.
Gab Vincent joins Rosetta and Milly in the studio for a chat about some of her mahi with the Auckland Writers Festival this year - including Streetside and Plot Twist, the latest addition to the lineup on May 17 which features a takeover at Q Theatre aimed at rangatahi! Whakarongo mai nei!
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