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Today on your bFM Breakfast: Hot coffee and even hotter tunes are essential this morning; Rod Oram gives us his Political Commentary for the week; Ben Stevens chats to us about a new compilation Kiwi Animals: Future/Primitive Aotearoa; Troy's got some groovy picks From The Crate; and Sarah takes us through some of the new playlist tracks on bFM.
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rachel's back but we're still figuring out what day it is; Prime Minsiter Jacinda Ardern dials in to catch up now that we're in Alert Level One; Rob's tells us what's what with crumpets; Tim covers election campaigning and latest in media coverage of the Black Lives Matter movement; and Amelia goes through logy's. Plus, a heavy debate about Vegemite and Marmite.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rachel's back but we're still figuring out what day it is; Prime Minsiter Jacinda Ardern dials in to catch up now that we're in Alert Level One; Rob's tells us what's what with crumpets; Tim covers election campaigning and latest in media coverage of the Black Lives Matter movement; and Amelia goes through logy's. Plus, a heavy debate about Vegemite and Marmite.
Clea Vincent - Tropique ouverture
Alex G - Sarah
Na Noise - Then Who
Jayda G - Both Of Us - Jayda G Sunset Bliss Mix
Jeanines - Things Are Gonna Change
Virtual Shadow Ensemble - Kanohi ki te Kanohi, in a Virtual World feat. Julian Lubin
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Mitch has brought in all his records and is ready to carry you through this Tuesday morning; the Mayor dials in to talk about Level One changes, Council funding cuts and this ongoing drought; another Short Player features Keanu Raves; Sam joins us for a nostalgic review; and Jemaima Tiatia-Seath talks about her research into period poverty in Aotearoa.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: Mitch has brought in all his records and is ready to carry you through this Tuesday morning; the Mayor dials in to talk about Level One changes, Council funding cuts and this ongoing drought; another Short Player features Keanu Raves; Sam joins us for a nostalgic review; and Jemaima Tiatia-Seath talks about her research into period poverty in Aotearoa.
Ike Reiko - I Can't Be An Angel
Gloria Jay - I Know What You Want
Amamelia - Sad and Lonely feat. Junny
Shams Dinn - Shams Dinn
Guy One feat. Florence Adooni - Estre
Alias Funk n Soul - Well Good
Sylvia Striplin - You Can't Turn Me Away
Dee Edwards - I Can Deal With That
Lee Moses - Bad Girl (Part One)
Repairs - Last Chances
Vera Ellen - go 4 a swim
Nuyorican Soul feat. Jocelyn Brown - I Am The Black Gold of the Sun
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rachel's away but never fear, Keria's here; kicking the show off with some financial guidance thanks to Rupert on Home Economics; Penelope Noir talks Fashun, and the history of Donyale Luna; Kiran's got a book that's sure to make you chuckle; and Justine talks four day working weeks on Red Dead Redemption.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rachel's away but never fear, Keria's here; kicking the show off with some financial guidance thanks to Rupert on Home Economics; Penelope Noir talks Fashun, and the history of Donyale Luna; Kiran's got a book that's sure to make you chuckle; and Justine talks four day working weeks on Red Dead Redemption.
Shamir - Feminine Guy
Jayda G - Both Of Us
The Shaggs - Philosophy Of The World
Yasuaki Shimizu - Utsukushiki Tennen
Sleater-Kinney - Fade
The Beths - I'm Not Getting Excited
k2k - sus
Sidney Gish - Mouth Log
pickle darling - mouthful
Moses Sumney - Virile
Shiraz & LSJ - Lean & Rock
Tim Koh - Fall Into Your Dream
Unknown Mortal Orchestra - SB-07 [Full Version]
A.A.L. [Against All Logic] - This Old House Is All I Have
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Nothing like some hot tracks to warm you up on a chilly Friday morning; Fabian Fanboy watched a film he can't stop thinking about; Dr. Kirsten Zemke brings us a genre we're a little less familiar with; Gussie from Mermaidens joins us in studio to chat about their new music video; and Zoë's got a couple of virtual theatre picks for you to watch over the weekend.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: Nothing like some hot tracks to warm you up on a chilly Friday morning; Fabian Fanboy watched a film he can't stop thinking about; Dr. Kirsten Zemke brings us a genre we're a little less familiar with; Gussie from Mermaidens joins us in studio to chat about their new music video; and Zoë's got a couple of virtual theatre picks for you to watch over the weekend.
Robert Glasper, Erykah Badu, Phonte, 9th Wonder - Afro Blue
Nina Simone - Backlash Blues - 2005 Remix
Brittany Howard - 13th Century Metal
Frankie Knuckles, Jamie Principle - Your Love feat. Jamie Principle
Tim Koh - Fall Into Your Dream
Jay Knight - OUTRO (RANGI RETURN)
Same Cooke - A Change Is Gonna Come
Kraus - Dish of Silver Full of Blood
Jayda G - Both Of Us
Moodymann - I Think of Saturday
Baby Zionov - Clubbing in the Time of Cholera
Mermaidens - She's Running
Mermaidens - Bastards
Blood Orange - Christopher & 6th
Blood Orange - JUNE 12TH
Repairs - Last Chances
Crap Date - 600 Abs
Mos Def - Mathematics
Earl Sweatshirt - WHOLE WORLD feat. Maxo
Delta 5 - Mind Your Own Business
Curtis Mayfield - Miss Black America - Demo Version
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rachel is here to guide you through this wintery Thursday morning; Morgan Godfrey calls in for Political Commentary to talk about the Black Lives Matter movement; Alexa Casino joins us with a hot new track, Keep Breathing; Troy returns with his favourites From The Crate; and Natural Ange is here to look after us through the year that's been, so far.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rachel is here to guide you through this wintery Thursday morning; Morgan Godfrey calls in for Political Commentary to talk about the Black Lives Matter movement; Alexa Casino joins us with a hot new track, Keep Breathing; Troy returns with his favourites From The Crate; and Natural Ange is here to look after us through the year that's been, so far.
Idris Muhammad - could Heaven Ever Be Like This
Neneh Cherry - Natural Skin Deep [Prod. Four Tet]
Michael Kiwanuka - Light - Edit
Yves Tumor - Dream Palette
Green Grove - Call From Isthmus
Damon Locks, Black Monument Ensemble - The Colors That You Bring
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rob joins us in the studio and it's safe to say he's a touch excited for his coffee; National MP, Nicola Willis chats to Rachel for the first time since the changes to the party; Rob's got a coffee and some stories about golden moles, eyebrows and hayfever; Martin from REPAIRS chats to us about having a spaced out gig; Tim's here with another round of Mediabatt; and Amelia is making sounds out of words. Or is it words out of sounds? Hmm.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rob joins us in the studio and it's safe to say he's a touch excited for his coffee; National MP, Nicola Willis chats to Rachel for the first time since the changes to the party; Rob's got a coffee and some stories about golden moles, eyebrows and hayfever; Martin from REPAIRS chats to us about having a spaced out gig; Tim's here with another round of Mediabatt; and Amelia is making sounds out of words. Or is it words out of sounds? Hmm.
Moses Sumney - Colouour
Katie Von Schleicher - You Remind Me
Crap Date - Too Late
Chronixx - Black Is Beautiful Remix feat. Sampa The Great [Remix]
Mary Lattimore - Dreaming of the Kelly Pool
Cleo Sol - Rewind
CHAII - Trouble
Jamila Woods, Nico Segal - BALDWIN
KRS-One - Sound of da Police
French For Rabbits - The Tunnel
Nina Simone - Mississippi Goddam
Repairs - Breathe (Live at The Wine Cellar 16/02/19)
Repairs - Last Chances
Khruangbin - So We Won't Forget
Smoove - The Revolution Will Be Televised
Vera Ellen - world emotion
Team Dynamite - Who? feat. Diggy Dupé
Bailterspace - Concret Square 3
Gil Scott Heron, Makaya McCraven - I'll Take Care of You
Today on your bFM Breakfast: We're back after the long weekend, finally into the winter months; testing the listeners music knowledge with Second Guessing; the Mayor talks to Rachel after protests for Black Lives Matter yesterday; and Sam's got a show that's almost like Black Mirror mixed with The Good Place but different? Nice.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: We're back after the long weekend, finally into the winter months; testing the listeners music knowledge with Second Guessing; the Mayor talks to Rachel after protests for Black Lives Matter yesterday; and Sam's got a show that's almost like Black Mirror mixed with The Good Place but different? Nice.
Kamasi Washington - Fists of Fury
Tim Koh - Fall Into Your Dream
Nina Simone - I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free
Ryan Hendriks - ROUNDABOUT
Upper Hutt Posse - E Tu
Sudan Archives - Black Vivaldi Sonata
Ripship - Plume on Europa
Coco Solid - Narratives feat. Brown Boy Magik [Prod. Haz Beats]
Sampa The Great - Final Form
Miss Chastity Ranch - Cops and Robbers
Herbs - Whistling In The Dark
Molly Nilsson - Gun Control
Angel Bat Dawid - What Shall I Tell My Children Who Are Black (Dr. Margaret Burroughs)
Quelle Chris & Chris Keys - Black Twitter feat. MosEL & Nelson Bandela
SPELLLING - Under the Sun
Mazbou Q - To The Gates
Daniel Johnston - Capser The Friendly Ghost
Rotary Connection, Minnie Riperton - I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun
Today on your bFM Breakfast: We made it to NZ Music T-Shirt Day, Rach is sporting her Na Noise tee and we're stoked to be supporting our talents kiwi musicians; Fabian Fanboy gives us the lowdown on some quality movies on the streaming platforms; Dr. Kirsten Zemke gets into shoegaze; and Zoë's got her usual lockdown theatre specials as well as an actual live show. Wowee.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: We made it to NZ Music T-Shirt Day, Rach is sporting her Na Noise tee and we're stoked to be supporting our talents kiwi musicians; Fabian Fanboy gives us the lowdown on some quality movies on the streaming platforms; Dr. Kirsten Zemke gets into shoegaze; and Zoë's got her usual lockdown theatre specials as well as an actual live show. Wowee.
Sweet Whirl - Something I Do
Tim Koh - Fall Into Your Dream
Baby Zionov - Clubbing in the Time of Cholera
PAPLOCO - SPILLIN'
Dick Diver - Lime Green Shirt
The Dum Dum Boys - Idiot Boy
Toy Love - Toy Love Song
Kate NV - Plans
Ripship - Lube the Cube
My Bloody Valentine - Sometimes
Team Dynamite - Who? feat. Diggy Dupé
JessB - Warrior [Prod. Tia Drumma]
Leaping Tiger - Screw Face feat Church & AP, JY Lee, Disciple Pati
The Datsuns - Harmonic Generator
3Ds - Outer Space
Skeptics - AFFCO
Giantess - Home
Amamelia - Sad and Lonely feat. Junny
MELODOWNZ - Peace $igns, Gang $igns (Live at Drive Island 16/11/18)
End Boss - Queen of the Sky
Troy Kingi - First Nation
Hoisin Sauce - Back Heavy
MELODOWNZ - The Anthem (Intro) {feat Bailey Wiley} [Live at Drive Island 16/11/18]
Today on your bFM Breakfast: You could be mistaken for thinking this was a round of bingo but we're definitely awake now; David Slack joins us for a coffee and a chinwag about politics; Peter Dickens is in the studio to remind us about NZ Music T-shirt Day tomorrow; Baby Zionov has a new track out and is ready for her zoom club night; Leaping Tiger chats to us about having gigs again ahead of playing tonight; and Programme Director, Sarah, gives us three new tracks to sink our teeth into.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: You could be mistaken for thinking this was a round of bingo but we're definitely awake now; David Slack joins us for a coffee and a chinwag about politics; Peter Dickens is in the studio to remind us about NZ Music T-shirt Day tomorrow; Baby Zionov has a new track out and is ready for her zoom club night; Leaping Tiger chats to us about having gigs again ahead of playing tonight; and Programme Director, Sarah, gives us three new tracks to sink our teeth into.
For our last Travelling Tunes of the year, Kirsten is chatting with Rosetta and Milly about songs that 'tear you up inside' - let's all get in our feelings a little bit ahead of the festive season! Whakarongo mai nei.
Song selections:
Yusuf (Cat Stevens) - Father & Son (1970)
Chet Baker - I get along without you very well (1956)
Sarah McLachlan - When She Loved Me (Toy Story 2) (1999)
It's our last From The Crate of 2025! Cam joins Rosetta and Milly in the studio for a chat about all the wonderful new releases out on the shelves at Southbound today. Just in time for your Xmas shopping - because there's no better gift than some fresh wax! Whakarongo mai nei.
Song selections:
This is Lorelei - Holo Boy
A$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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