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Exciting gig announcements, new releases, farewells to beloved bFM-ers (give your well wishes to Soong on Jukebox Parlour this Saturday!)- this Friday is packed. We beam down to Te Papaioea to chat to Radio Control's Jordan and chat about happening down there on Breakfast Buffet. Dr Kirsten Zemke gives us an insight into broad genre of Bollywood fusion on Travelling Tunes. Thom from Guardian Singles is dialling in to talk about their new album Feed Me To The Doves, and upcoming gigs to celebrate the record. Johanna Cosgrove is our Viewmaster, reviewing Good Grief, a sitcom from Aotearoa streaming on TVNZ+. Vincent Andrew-Scammell is in the studio talking about his solo theatre show, CLAS 103: Greek Mythology, at Basement Theatre from 6-10 June. Whakarongo mai nei!
The first day of Gregorian winter arrives. Associate Professor Dr Lara Greaves gives us some Political Commentary on the political footballing and early campaigning prior to this year's election. Delaney Mes chats winter foods on Breakfast Food.DeepState, AKA Jess, is in the studio to talk about her single released today, Won't Let You Down, and its accompanying music video. Penny Ashton speaks to Rachel about her feminist Shakespearean musical called The Tempestuous. Two of the crew from Speck Comics, Liam and Stella, chat to Rachel about their latest issue and the kaupapa of the zine. As always, we wrap up your 95bFM Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!
Welcome to the show on this foggy Rāapa morning! Ce of Synthetic Children, a hardware electronic project from Te Papaioea, dials in to talk about their third album Everything's Perpetual, and upcoming show in Tāmaki Makaurau. Repulsive Woman beams across oceans to chat to Rachel about her latest single 137 Pages, from her inbound EP. Damian Vaughan, a trustee member from MusicHelps, is in the studio wrapping up New Zealand Music Month, and talking about the projects of recent grant recipients. Whakarongo mai nei!
Welcome to the Tuesday show! Rachel and Stella evade Succession spoilers, and gush about the Weyes Blood show last night. On Isthmus’n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor speaks to Rachel about the impacts of central government's budget on local government, discussions around moving Auckland roads in the wake of flooding and Auckland Council's boarding house inspection rates. Babe Martin is in the studio talking about the release of her debut single, Knocked For Six in BHX. On Stage Direction, Alice Canton speaks to Vivian Hosking-Aue about his combined dance and fashion show, 'ENUA, that will be a part of the Pacific Dance NZ Festival. Drew McMillan is on Ready Steady Learn, speaking to Stella about his PhD in designing bespoke instruments that suit the needs of those with disabilities. Whakarongo mai nei!
100% New Zealand music week has come to a close but the tunes from Aotearoa keep rolling. James from Yon Loader chats to Rachel about the new project and a new release. Jenna reviews Everything Is Beautiful and Everything Hurts on Loose Reads. Salene answers your renting queries on A Room Of One's Own. Whakarongo mai nei!
100% NZ music week comes to a close on Breakfast, but rest assured the tunes from Aotearoa will continue to flow for the rest of the year! To go out with a bang, Sandy Mill comes into the studio to play some of her tracks, select some favourites from the Aotearoa archives and chat about her upcoming gigs. Bailey Wiley dials in to talk about her recent single Baby Mama. Saraid de Silva is our Viewmaster, blessing the airwaves with some Succession analysis. Synergy Station is done and dusted, but you can catch all of the chats Stella had with artists (as well as some extended versions) via the bcasts. Whakarongo mai nei!
Midway through 100% New Zealand music week and it's still full steam ahead. On What's Up with Nicola Willis, Rachel speaks to the Deputy Leader of the opposition, Nicola Willis, about National's use of AI in campaigning images, the government's budget, and the steel subsidy. Rob Bollix deep dives underwater on The Mind Trench, exploring octopus dreams. Model Home's Rachael dials in from Ōtautahi to talk about their new single, Leaky Home Simulator 2031. We have a very special performance from Aotearoa's own Bic Runga, as well as a chat about two decades of Beautiful Collision, and the upcoming shows to celebrate. Stay tuned for the video of Bic's performance. Whakarongo mai nei!
100% New Zealand music week continues on its mighty quest this Rātu. Synergy Station features Jujulipps and Julien Dyne, and a round of Second Guessing sees some scrumptious lentils donated to the Auckland City Mission (nice work, Andrew!). Rachel talks about the happenings of Tāmaki Makaurau on Isthmus’n That with Desley Simpson. Ehua is in the studio to talk about her gig this Friday at Whammy Bar, with support from Hasji and AJ Honeysuckle. On Stage Direction, Alice Canton chats to Guy Montgomery about his recent win as Best of the Fest at the Sydney Comedy Festival, and his show in the New Zealand Comedy Festival. Ready Steady Learn hosts Alex Sims from the Business School, as she explains ChatGPT's role in academia as it stands today. Whakarongo mai nei!
Welcome to the first day of 100% NZ music at the b! Today we're kicking off Synergy Station, the segment that celebrates the New Zealand Music Month theme of community and collaboration, so stay tuned to Breakfast all week to hear them sprinkled throughout the show. Some of the crew from an alternative fashion show, Rogue Fashion (Kat Aucamp and Billy Blamires) chat to Rachel about the project on Fashun. Freddy Reynold is in the studio chatting about his new single SILVER GREEN AND GOLD. On Loose Reads, Suri reviews a new poetry book, The Artist, by Ruby Solly. Justine gives you the union lowdown on Red Dead Redemption. Whakarongo mai nei!
Today on Ready Steady Learn, Rosetta and Milly are joined by Dr Sarah McLean-Orsborn, to chat about her new paper An apology to my body: Mapping the changing relationship with my fat body, a reflection on childhood & PCOS. Whakarongo mai nei!
David Slack fills in for Lara Greaves once again on Political Commentary - this time with a little recap of attitudes towards Cyclone Vaiunu, and recent political commentary from ultra-rich developers across the country. Whakarongo mai nei!
Artistic Director at the Auckland Writers FestivalLyndsay Fineran joins Rosetta and Milly for a chat about this years program, what to look out for, and how to get your tickets! Whakarongo mai nei!
Charlie is up in the studio, chatting all things kawhe with us for This Is How We Brew It! This week we're giving away a bag of the eighthirty Organic Blend, so text in throughout the week for your chance to win! Whakarongo mai nei.
Georgia Knight joins Rosetta and Milly for a kōrero about her forthcoming tour with a brand new band! Catch her at Whammy Bar this Saturday April 11 - tickets from Banished Music. Whakarongo mai nei!
A Wednesday treat for you all: Loose Reads with Nate! Making up for lost Easter time, Nate chats with Rosetta and Milly about Ali Smith's Glyph. Whakarongo mai nei!