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.
Happy Friday, whānau! On Travelling Tunes Rachel speaks to Dr. Zemke about bad pitch, and why it's so enjoyable to some (and detestable to others). Dylan Pellett from Independent Music NZ Inc. comes into the studio to announce the Taite Music Prize finalists for 2023! On Viewmaster, Sam gives us the lowdown on a low-effort superhero watch, Extraordinary. Finally, Rachel speaks to Ataahua Papa, Kaihautū Māori of the Auckland Arts Festival, about the event's triumphant return to Tāmaki Makaurau. Whakarongo mai nei!
Welcome to the Thursday show! On Political Commentary, Rachel speaks to Lara Greaves about climate change discourse, water infrastructure and TEU strikes. Murdoch Stephens, author of Rat King Landlord, chats to Rachel about a Renter's United edition. Oscar from Soaked Oats dials in to talk about the newly released video for Pink Beach, and Fi of morris st network chats about their compilation felt cute, might delete. Whakarongo mai!
The mid-week show is packed and bound to lift spirits! On What's Up, Rachel speaks to Nicola Willis about Cyclone Gabrielle recovery, National's water policy plans, and Maureen Pugh's comments on climate change. Rob Bollix takes us to The Mind Trench, and what on earth are giant pyrosomes? Esther and Micheline from Housewitches dial in from Pōneke to chat about their new EP Toilets For Everyone. Sam Harmony from Friendly Potential chats to Rachel about the upcoming Beacon Festival, and spins a few tracks from artists on the lineup. Whakarongo mai!
Tuesday is bountiful! Rachel chats to Deputy Mayor of Tāmaki Makaurau Desley Simpson about what the budget means for climate, arts and community funding across the city. Billy Bragg talks to Rachel about his lifelong activism, and recent shows in Aotearoa. On Stage Direction, Amber and Popai come up to the studio to talk about Hemo is Home at Te Pou Theatre. Finally, Hēmi Dale joins us on Ready Steady Learn, to talk about pathways for te reo Māori revitalisation. Whakarongo mai!
Proteins Of Magic talks to Rachel about new projects (a new single, Divine Physics and an EP, Angel Hieroglyphics), new shows (get tickets to their LOT23 gig!) and the process of writing and producing tracks that tap into elemental spaces, beyond language. We also give Divine Physics a spin, so have a listen!
Welcome to Monday! To start your week, we bring you Fashun with Penelope Noir where Pennie talks colour matching, and Proteins of Magic comes into the studio to talk about new work and upcoming shows. Jenna graces Loose Reads with a new recommendation, and Justine Sachs gives us the employment lowdown on Red Dead Redemption. Whakarongo mai nei!
It's Zoë's last day as Breakfast Producer today! Whakarongo mai nei for some big feels in the studio, lots of lovely texts from the listeners, the Friday usuals like Breakfast Buffet, Travelling Tunes, and Viewmaster and to send her off. Also, the wonderful Liam K. Swiggs phones up for a chat about the Footmahi for Tāmaki Makaurau compilation! Bye bye Zoë! We will miss you!
Playlist
Unknown Mortal Orchestra - Nadja
Princess Chelsea - Dream Warrior
Caroline Polachek - Butterfly Net
Ladi6 - Whāia Te Māramatanga (Walk Right Up)
Mr. Ho - Angel Number 909 (US BREAKS MIX)
The Umbrellas - Near You
Bill Callahan & Bonnie 'Prince' Billy - Miracles feat. Ty Segall [Johnnie Frierson Cover]
Terrible Sons - Asperatus
RIOT GULL - ROUTINE FOR CHAMPS
BUB - Bored
The Phoenix Foundation - Bright Grey
Pearl & The Oysters - Konami
Barrie - Races
Sleaford Mods - Force 10 From Navarone feat. Florence Shaw
Today's Bosom Selecta is legendary bFM DJ Dubhead! He joins Rosetta and Milly for a kōrero about his time at 95bFM, what to expect for his iconic specialty show The Rhythm Selection (Mondays 9-11pm, replayed Tuesday 5-7am) and pick some tunes!
Selections:
Clifton Gibbs and The Selected Few - Leave Me To Cry
Today on Loose Reads, Suri is up in the studio to chat about Among Friends by Hal Ebbott - A betrayal that should shatter their seemingly perfect lives. But will they let it? Whakarongo mai nei!
Ngāmotu (New Plymouth) based vocalist and producer Frau Knotz has a brand new EP out today, Digital Plastic Surgery - an exciting mesh of club-friendly synths and alternative electronica. Rosetta catches up with Frau Knotz to chat about the release. Whakarongo mai nei!
This week on Viewmaster, Litia catches up with Milly and Rosetta to chat about what she's been watching as part of the New Zealand International Film Festival! Whakarongo mai nei!
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