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Today on your bFM Breakfast: Mikey DJs a live set from Morning People; Rob and Jack try an Englishman's kombucha; Jules is fizzing for the We Are Twisted Fucking Sister! DVD review; His Worship discusses the future of a notoriously rectangular Waterfront stadium; and another lucky punter joins the fight for 12 months of free internet. Shoutouts Orcon.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: Mikey DJs a live set from Morning People; Rob and Jack try an Englishman's kombucha; Jules is fizzing for the We Are Twisted Fucking Sister! DVD review; His Worship discusses the future of a notoriously rectangular Waterfront stadium; and another lucky punter joins the fight for 12 months of free internet. Shoutouts Orcon.
Kanye West - Power
Kody Nielson - Christopher's Birthday
Wooden Shjips - Already Gone
COOL TAN - Chocolate Dip [Live at 95bFM - 17/05/18]
Anderson .Paak - Bubblin [Clean]
Nightmares On Wax - Deep Shadows [Moodymann Remix] [Edit]
Carb on Carb - Mitimiti
Gorillaz - On Melancholy Hill
Gul Sorgan - Ara Leyli
Eilen Jewell - Somethings Weren't Meant To Be
DJ Shadow - Mashin' On The Motorway
The Black Seeds - Tuk Tuk
DOG Power - Not Human
Tami Neilson - Bury My Body
Unchained XL - What You Said [Live at 95bFM - 15/05/18]
Today on your bFM Breakfast: another ~ controversial ~ season of 13 Reasons Why is upon us and our resident television authority's got the rull review; Nick Borroz joins us to studio to internationalisation and foreign policy on Ready, Steady, Learn; we have passes on passes to giveaway for Courtney Barnett; and Mikey prepares for tomorrow's highly-anticipated morning rave. 6:30 - 8am at Whammy Bar. Party first, work later.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: another ~ controversial ~ season of 13 Reasons Why is upon us and our resident television authority's got the rull review; Nick Borroz joins us to studio to internationalisation and foreign policy on Ready, Steady, Learn; we have passes on passes to giveaway for Courtney Barnett; and Mikey prepares for tomorrow's highly-anticipated morning rave. 6:30 - 8am at Whammy Bar. Party first, work later.
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Mike's got a ripping Metal Memory for your Monday morning; Kiran joins us in studio to discuss Alex Ross' sonic musings in Listen To This; Lachlan teases another riveting Wire; and Mary-Margaret and Natural Ange tag-team a talk on Menstrual Health Day.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: Mike's got a ripping Metal Memory for your Monday morning; Kiran joins us in studio to discuss Alex Ross' sonic musings in Listen To This; Lachlan teases another riveting Wire; and Mary-Margaret and Natural Ange tag-team a talk on Menstrual Health Day.
COOL TAN - Numbers on the Boards [Cool Tan Rip Version] [Live at 95bFM - 17/05/18]
Gul Sorgan - Ara Leyli
M.I.A. - Paper Planes
Miriam Makeba - The Click Song
The Stooges - Down On The Street
Deceptikonz - Elimination (live to air)
The Breeders - Divine Hammer
serpentwithfeet - cherubim
Wolf Alice - Space & Time
Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip - Thou Shalt Always Kill
Pixies - Where Is My Mind?
Hallelujah Picassos - U + I
Jakob - Sines
The Naked And Famous - Young Blood
Boycrush - Song For Alex
BEING. - Lucy
Eilen Jewell - You Know My Love
Peaches - Kick It (ft Iggy Pop)
Spring Break - Kisses
Lawrence Arabia - A Little Hate feat. Heather Mansfield
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Fabian reviews the highly anticipated new addition to the finest space epic of this modern time; Kirsten's dedication to the show leads her to ponder just why the saxophone's so sexy; Jamie and Vanessa talk Morning People - the morning rave for all morning ravers old and new; and we wrap up our final NZ Music Month special. Happy Friday, y'all.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: Fabian reviews the highly anticipated new addition to the finest space epic of this modern time; Kirsten's dedication to the show leads her to ponder just why the saxophone's so sexy; Jamie and Vanessa talk Morning People - the morning rave for all morning ravers old and new; and we wrap up our final NZ Music Month special. Happy Friday, y'all.
Ladyhawke - Back Of The Van
Ryan Hendriks - Sirens (feat. Cleophus)
COOL TAN - Teen Age [Live at 95bFM - 17/05/18]
The Stereobus - Thank You
Unknown Mortal Orchestra - So Good At Being In Trouble
Bailter Space - Splat
Phelps & Munro - Ex-exotic Dancer
Mermaidens - Fade
Raiza Biza - Strong Woman [Remix feat. REMI]
A.C. Freazy - Only One
Kody Nielson - Christopher's Birthday
Magic Factory - Sweet Ride
Jakob - Harmonia
The Grow Room - Playa Play The Game (feat. Affsid Kidjhagiffy, Cleophus, Foolish Soto, Hasji, Dave Urso & Edamame)
Today on your bFM Breakfast: David braves the cold winter to give us his hottest takes on #nzpol; we feast on cheese scones with Delaney; Noah Slee's performing live from the bFM lounge ahead of the Pacific Music Awards; South Africa's "king of jazz" makes an appearance via Southbound vinyl; and Pearl drops by for a deliciously New Zealand Top Ten.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: David braves the cold winter to give us his hottest takes on #nzpol; we feast on cheese scones with Delaney; Noah Slee's performing live from the bFM lounge ahead of the Pacific Music Awards; South Africa's "king of jazz" makes an appearance via Southbound vinyl; and Pearl drops by for a deliciously New Zealand Top Ten.
Thought Creature - Talk in Tongues
Ha the Unclear - Wallace Line [Live at 95bFM - 01/05/18]
Girlboss - Body Con
Kora - On My Mind
Unknown Mortal Orchestra - American Guilt
b-lush - Floor
3Ds - Outer Space
Dimmer - Smoke
Alien Weaponry - Raupatu
Akim - Voodoo Drums
Hugh Masekela & Ojah - Afro Beat Blues
Lawrence Arabia - A Little Hate feat. Heather Mansfield
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rob wishes he could bring his own emotional support pet to the studio; Clayton reviews of one of Nic Cage's few good films; the Prime Minister celebrates this holy month of NZ Music with a classic track from Tiny Ruins; and another lucky punter goes in the draw to win 12 months worth of free internet. Thanks Orcon!
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rob wishes he could bring his own emotional support pet to the studio; Clayton reviews of one of Nic Cage's few good films; the Prime Minister celebrates this holy month of NZ Music with a classic track from Tiny Ruins; and another lucky punter goes in the draw to win 12 months worth of free internet. Thanks Orcon!
MELODOWNZ - MeloDownz - The Anthem (Prod. Baccyard)
Street Chant - Hauora Forever
Lawrence Arabia - Travelling Shoes
Ladi6 - Royal Blue [Silent Jay, Sensible J and Leigh Fisher Remix]
A.C. Freazy - Only One
Elroy - The Highest Tree
Toy Love - Bride Of Frankenstein
Aaradhna - Drunken Heart, Smokey Mind
Cut Off Your Hands - Oh Girl
Voom - Beth
DLT - Chains feat. Che Fu
The Brunettes - Cotton Candy (live to air)
The Body Electric - Pulsing
The Mint Chicks - She's A Mod
Ha the Unclear - Battery Farm
Goodshirt - Sophie
Marlon Williams - What's Chasing You
Tiny Ruins - Holes In My Pockets
Shihad - Deb's Night Out
COOL TAN - Numbers on the Boards [Cool Tan Rip Version] [Live at 95bFM - 17/05/18]
P.H.F. - I WAS A KID (feat. Emily Edrosa)
Carnivorous Plant Society - Don't Go Outside feat. Don McGlashan & Tiny Ruins
Today on your bFM Breakfast: our second NZ Music Month special is underway; television extraordinaire Sam Sinnott reviews Netflix docu-series Evil Genius (2017), we learn more about how fear and conflict obstructs Māori land aspirations with Kiri; and the ancient bFM landlines strike again. Oy vey.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: our second NZ Music Month special is underway; television extraordinaire Sam Sinnott reviews Netflix docu-series Evil Genius (2017), we learn more about how fear and conflict obstructs Māori land aspirations with Kiri; and the ancient bFM landlines strike again. Oy vey.
Home Brew - Listen To Us feat Tourettes
COOL TAN - Chocolate Dip
TEEKS - Never Be Apart
Aldous Harding - Imagining My Man
The Tutts - K
Toy Love - Bride Of Frankenstein
Dalvanius and The Fascinations - Voodoo Lady (Disco Version)
Buuda - Robot
Ave Teth - Burning Like The Air [Live at 95bFM - 08/05/18]
Voom - B Your Boy
The Principals - I Can't Stop
Doprah - Whatever You Want
Look Blue Go Purple - Cactus Cat
Swidt - No More Parties In Stoneyhunga
ONONO - Office
The D4 - Exit To The City
Milly Tabak - Carlos [Live on bFM Breakfast]
Tami Neilson - Stay Outta My Business
North Shore Pony Club - Sex, Drugs & Drum Machines
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Mikey's off the clock; support for unethical fashun wears thin in France; Saraid and Amelia talk Cult Show at The Basement; Jenna wraps up another successful Writers Fest; and Ange gets a whole lotta questions about that gooooood H2O. Choice.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: Mikey's off the clock; support for unethical fashun wears thin in France; Saraid and Amelia talk Cult Show at The Basement; Jenna wraps up another successful Writers Fest; and Ange gets a whole lotta questions about that gooooood H2O. Choice.
JessB - Set It Off
MELODOWNZ - Butter Chiccen & Naan Bread
Kids Of 88 - My House
Che Fu - Misty Frequencies
The Mint Chicks - The Son
Ha the Unclear - Bacterium, Look at Your Motor Go [Live at 95bFM - 01/05/18]
Alien Weaponry - Kai Tangata
David Dallas - Take A Picture (Radio Version)
Carnivorous Plant Society - Don't Go Outside feat. Don McGlashan & Tiny Ruins
Lawrence Arabia - A Little Hate feat. Heather Mansfield
BEING. - Lucy
Buuda - Robot
Cut Off Your Hands - Turn Cold
Fat Freddy's Drop - Wandering Eye
Toy Love - Bride Of Frankenstein
Ivy Red - Absent
Kimmy - 666 Laps
Mermaidens - Fade
DLT - Chains feat. Che Fu
Bressa Creeting Cake - Wood For Her
Bobandii - Gardens (feat. Pearl McClintock)
Open - Hazards On
Coconut Rough - Sierra Leone
Grayson Gilmour - Blow Back [Borrwed cs Magic Air Remix]
Vincent H.L. - Up All Night [Live at 95bFM - 03/05/18]
Today on your bFM Breakfast: we're broadcasting live from the Ellen Melville Centre!; live sets from Carb on Carb and Bernie Griffen and the Thin Men; coffee and food aplenty thanks to Karajoz and Chuffed; and giveaways galore courtesy of our generous new sponsor. Thanks Orcon!
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: we're broadcasting live from the Ellen Melville Centre!; live sets from Carb on Carb and Bernie Griffen and the Thin Men; coffee and food aplenty thanks to Karajoz and Chuffed; and giveaways galore courtesy of our generous new sponsor. Thanks Orcon!
Jay-Z - '03 Bonnie & Clyde ft Beyonce Knowles
Fela Anikulapo Kuti & Afrika 70 - Zombie
Executive Zone - Upskill All Normies
Skepta - Lyrics (feat. Novelist)
Sylvan Esso - Coffee
Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile - Over Everything
The Strokes - Take It Or Leave It (live)
Goat Girl - Little Liar
The Swingers - One Good Reason
Ha the Unclear - Battery Farm
Yumi Zouma - Dodi
Sola Rosa - Truth feat. Kevin Mark Trail
Sola Rosa - Back To You feat. Noah Slee
Raiza Biza - Strong Woman [Remix feat. REMI]
Goat - Let It Burn [Radio Edit]
COOL TAN - Chocolate Dip
Battles - Ddiamond
Miss June - Twitch
Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood - Some Velvet Morning
Today on your bFM Breakfast: after three failed attempts and one babymaking track, we finally reach Rod Oram live from Budget 2018; what's on the table at the upcoming royal wedding? Delaney ponders your culinary queries; Roberto and Kura talk The Adventures of Suzy Boon; and Troy's brought in some Turkish disco, because why not. Start your Thursday off the right way.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: after three failed attempts and one babymaking track, we finally reach Rod Oram live from Budget 2018; what's on the table at the upcoming royal wedding? Delaney ponders your culinary queries; Roberto and Kura talk The Adventures of Suzy Boon; and Troy's brought in some Turkish disco, because why not. Start your Thursday off the right way.
Idris Elba - Mi Mandela
The Mint Chicks - The Son (live to air)
Miss June - Twitch
Moodymann - Got Me Coming Back Right Now feat. Amp Dog Knights
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.
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!
The legendary Stinky Jim is your bosom selecta i tēnei rā! Catch his show Stinky Grooves (which has been running for almost 30 years!) every Tuesday from 7 - 10pm, or replayed 4 - 7am on Wednesdays. Whakarongo mai nei!
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!
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
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!
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.