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Today on your bFM Breakfast: Fabian Fanboy's found mates in John Krasinski and Emily Blunt over in Hollywood; Kirsten's realm of ethnomusicology leads us to the berimbau; and John Sutton's in the studio to tell us all about what's on at Silo Park this month. Hint: it's films, food and good times - kicking off tonight with a screening of Taika's mainstream first-born, Thor: Ragnarok.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: Fabian Fanboy's found mates in John Krasinski and Emily Blunt over in Hollywood; Kirsten's realm of ethnomusicology leads us to the berimbau; and John Sutton's in the studio to tell us all about what's on at Silo Park this month. Hint: it's films, food and good times - kicking off tonight with a screening of Taika's mainstream first-born, Thor: Ragnarok.
Wolf Gang - Back To Back
Mr Amish - U GOT IT BABE
The Horrors - Who Can Say
Ween - Take Me Away
Nina Simone - Isn't It A Pity
Tami Neilson - Dynamite
Suckers - It Gets Your Body Movin'
Astrud Gilberto - Berimbau
Head Like A Hole - Faster Hooves
Lithics - Excuse Generator
Womb - Here We Bend (to Smell the Dirt)
Primal Scream - Higher Than The Sun (A Dub Symphony In 2 Parts)
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Bryce comes in hot with some Hirschfeld-fuelled political commentary; Delaney finally confronts Breakfast's saffron fiend; Troy's got another super special secret vinyl track to share; and Pearl bests a three-day bender all so you can have your Top Ten recap. Hope you're happy.
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Today on your bFM breakfast: Bryce comes in hot with some Hirschfeld-fuelled political commentary; Delaney finally confronts Breakfast's saffron fiend; Troy's got another super special secret vinyl track to share; and Pearl bests a three-day bender all so you can have your Top Ten recap. Hope you're happy.
Cornershop - Sleep On The Left Side
Dirty Pixels - On Ice
Lolina - The River
Nirvana - Lounge Act
Yoko-Zuna - January Sun
Lawrence Arabia - Everything's Minimal w/ Tiny Ruins
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rob's going on about transplating brains into computers; Jacinda chats to us about how the health system's looking; Phil discusses the contentious increase on fuel taxes; and Maria introduces us to Madman's flying pig. Foodgasms.
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Today on your bFM breakfast: Rob's going on about transplanting brains into computers; Jacinda chats to us about how the health system's looking; Phil discusses the contentious increase on fuel taxes; and Maria introduces us to Madman's flying pig. Foodgasms.
doubleu - I live on an island in the sea
X-Ray Spex - I Am A Cliche
Yo La Tengo - For You Too
!!! (Chk Chk Chk) - Me And Giuliani Down By The School Yard
Hanz - Clutched
Chemical Brothers - Out Of Control ft Bernard Sumner
Faith No More - Introduce yourself
Shapeshifter - Long White Cloud (feat. Joe Dukie)
Jean Grae & Quelle Chris - Gold Purple Orange
Silicon Soul - Chic O La ( H Foundation Remix)
Rocket from the crypt - Born In '69
DJ Kush Boogie - Get It
Bosnian Rainbows - Eli
Public Service Broadcasting - Inform Educate Entertain
Today on your bFM Breakfast: a Double WHAMWHAM's on the rise; Anthonie Tonnon explains his nautical shirt; Viewmaster Sam's plugging Netflix's new On My Block, and the African Film Festival kicks off in just two days. Oh, and we learn more about National Biomechanics day. Splendid.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: a Double WHAMWHAM's on the rise; Anthonie Tonnon explains his shirt to us; Viewmaster Sam's plugging Netflix's new On My Block, and the African Film Festival kicks off in just two days. Oh, and we learn more about National Biomechanics day. Splendid.
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Mikey and pals are serving up that gooooood breakie live from The Tavern of Power for the very last time. Carnivorous Plant Society and the newly-minted Cool Tan play tunes, and Alison Mau's in to discuss #MeTooNZ. (Supremely) good coffee and prizes also on offer to all lovely patrons. RIP GD, may you rest in power.
Today on your bFM Breakfast: A lot of climate change related music, topical for this beautiful morning in Tāmaki Makaurau; Dr. Kirsten Zemke is swayed by British Lovers Rock; and Johanna comes in with three apocalyptic theatre suggestions. And Mikey reckons you should get your dancing shoes on to have a good weekend. Hot tips.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: A lot of climate change related music, topical for this beautiful morning in Tāmaki Makaurau; Dr. Kirsten Zemke is swayed by British Lovers Rock; and Johanna comes in with three apocalyptic theatre suggestions. And Mikey reckons you should get your dancing shoes on to have a good weekend. Hot tips.
Gimme Little Sign - Brenton Wood
Noname - Sunny Duet (feat. The Mind)
Beat Connection - SIlver Screen
Quelle Chris - Straight Shot feat. Cavalier, Bilal Salaam & Eldar Djangirov
Stephen Malkmus - Come Get Me
CHAII - Digebasse (Enough)
Led Zeppelin - The Rain Song
Sun Kil Moon - Floating
Roidz - Potluck
Justus Proffit - Split Into
Yuval Noah Hariri - Homo Deus
Sharon Van Etten - Seventeen
Kari Faux - LEAVE ME ALONE
Parliament - P-Funk (Wants To Get Funked Up)
New Order - True Faith
Ounce - Crocodile
Public Enemy - Bring the Noise
Helado Negro - Fantasma Vaga
Fela Anikulapo Kuti & Afrika 70 - Zombie
MacKindly Sandifer - Rare Back And stretch (Part 1)
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rob's found so much info this week it'll have to be a two-parter; Clayton has a Mountain meditation; Mayor Goff thinks a _little_ knowledge can be a dangerous thing; Empress Stah's got light shining out from within her ...but from which part?; and ..."hoop, there it is." Apparently.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rob's found so much info this week it'll have to be a two-parter; Clayton has a Mountain meditation; Mayor Goff thinks a _little_ knowledge can be a dangerous thing; Empress Stah's got light shining out from within her ...but from which part?; and ..."hoop, there it is." Apparently.
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Pennie and guests solve your sartorial riddles; a new poll boosted PM Ardern focuses on Fletcher's fallout; Alex has some opinions on the new Alan Ball; and Albert's embarking on some pretty heavy weaving.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: Pennie and guests solve your sartorial riddles; a new poll boosted PM Ardern focuses on Fletcher's fallout; Alex has some opinions on the new Alan Ball; and Albert's embarking on some pretty heavy weaving.
A Place To Bury Strangers - Never Coming Back
UNKLE - Money and Run ft Nick Cave
Mudhoney - Here Comes Sickness
The Desert Sessions - I Wanna Make It Wit Chu
The Inbetweens - Mr Funky
ShitKid - Favourite Thing
deelite - Groove Is In The Heart
Queen Neptune - The Queen's Speech
FREUR - Doot-Doot
Khruangbin - Maria También
Racing - Misbehaving
Death Grips - Billy Not Really
White Stripes - My Doorbell
Jack White - Corporation
Joe Cuba - El Pito (I'll Never Go Back To Georgia)
EPMD - Strictly Business
The Mint Chicks - This Is Your Last Chance To Be Famous, My Love
Today on your bFM Breakfast: we have some exciting news with regards to commiserating/celebrating the Kings Arms; Mike asks 'What Am I?'; Jenna's been hanging out in the graveyard; and Ange is on the iodine.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: we have some exciting news with regards to commiserating/celebrating the Kings Arms; Mike asks 'What Am I?'; Jenna's been hanging out in the graveyard; and Ange is on the iodine.
Orange Juice - Rip It Up
The Cure - A Forest (Tree Mix)
Savages - Husbands
The Roots - Dynamite!
Hookworms - Negative Space
Motorhead - Motorhead
Jonathan Bree - Valentine
Voom - B Your Boy
Unknown Mortal Orchestra - American Guilt
John Cooper Clarke - The It Man
Lawrence Arabia - Solitary Guys
Foals - Mountain at My Gates [Jono Ma (Jagwar Ma) Mix]
Marlon Williams - Party Boy
Mick Jenkins - Pineapple Trainwreck
Future Islands - Seasons (Waiting on You) [BADBADNOTGOOD Reinterpretation]
Today on your bFM Breakfast Club, live from Coffee Supreme HQ: _heaps_ of track premieres; Fabian's torn between superheroes and hero women; Brad and Isaac brought some mates 'round; Tei. straight kills it; and Mike's hiding prizes in Western Springs while eating all yr toast.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast Club, live from Coffee Supreme HQ: _heaps_ of track premieres; Fabian's torn between superheroes and hero women; Brad and Isaac brought some mates 'round; Tei. straight kills it; and Mike's hiding prizes in Western Springs while eating all yr toast.
Grace Jones - Walking In The Rain (12" version)
Boycrush - Holy Water feat. Chelsea Jade
James Blake - Life Round Here ft Chance The Rapper
Alex Cameron - Runnin' Outta Luck
The Beths - Whatever
Everything Is Recorded - Everything Is Recorded feat. Sampha & Owen Pallett
Hard Proof - Stinger
Bill Callahan - America!
Dbldbl x Trapjaw Kelpie - Christmas Day at the Breakfast Buffet
Rosetta catches up with First Nations Artist Miss Kaninna, who is based out of Naarm in so-called Australia. Following the release of her debut EP Kaninna in 2024, Miss Kaninna has had a huge year of touring with the likes of Amyl And The Sniffers and Kneecap, and is heading back to Aotearoa in February, to play the last ever Splore! Whakarongo mai nei.
For our final catch up with The National Party of 2025, Rosetta and Milly have been declined interview requests by 16 Ministers. Rosetta catches up with Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey to chat about his recent comments regarding whether another hike in the alcohol levy is on the cards for 2026. Whakarongo mai nei!
Ladi6 joins Rosetta in the studio for a kōrero about her NYE House Party - taking over Whammy, Double Whammy and Public Bar to bring in 2026 the right way. The night features an all-star lineup of established icons and fresh talent including: Ladi6, Bailey Wiley, Benny Salvador, Christoph El Truento, DJ Pom, DJ Kerb, DylanBiscuit, Lijah, Mokomokai, and Nganeko. Whakarongo mai nei!
For our last Political Commentary of the year, Rosetta and Milly catch up with Lara to recap 2025 and chat about what to look out for in 2026 - election year! Whakarongo mai nei.
Today on Ready Steady Learn, Rosetta and Milly chat with Kavishan Ranatunga, who is a PhD student at the Faculty of Engineering, and is studying the potential for volcanic rock alternatives to cement, to reduce carbon emissions. 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!
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.