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It's Amelia's Super Special Christmas Day Magic Music Extravaganza! We contemplate Santa's status in the hip scene, we get close and personal with Mae West, and we learn that the true meaning of Christmas is recycling and hybrid cars.
Playlist
Big Star - Jesus Christ
The Wailers - Maybe This Year
John R. Bassette - Every Day is Christmas
Monnone Alone - Everywhere at Once
James White and the Blacks - Christmas with Satan
Linda Cassady - Is Santa Claus a Hippy?
Don Sneed Jr. - Santa's a Hippy
Homer & Jethro - Santa Claus, The Original Hippie
Dee Mullins - Remembering Bethlehem
Elf Cottage Elves - Green Christmas
Stan Freberg - Green Christmas
The Waitresses - Christmas Wrapping
Half Man Half Biscuit - It's Cliched to be Cynical at Christmas
Her - Have a Psychedelic Christmas
Bridge - Christmas Jam
Hitomitoi - Holy Night Tuxedo
Mandy Morton - Ghost of Christmas Past
Denim - I Will Cry at Christmas
The Hit Parade - Christmas Tears (Starring Amelia)
Would Be Goods - Christmas in Haiti
Antena - Noelle a Hawaii
Mikado - Message de Noel
Unknown - Rocking Disco Santa Claus
Jr and His Soulettes - Rock n Roll Santa
Nancy Dupree - Call Baby Jesus
Akim & The Teddy Vann Production Company - Santa Claus is a Black Man
Jimmy Jules and the Nuclear Soul System - Come and Get Your Gift
Mae West - Santa, Come Up and See Me Sometime
Senor Tonto Christmas Combo - Hooray for Santy Claus
Momus - Christmas on Earth
Sy Mann - Tijuana Christmas
Heather Noel - Santa Came on a Nuclear Missile
Rod Rogers & The Librettos - Santa Claus Goes Modern
Danger Woman - Sleigh Ride
Major Bill Smith and Nancy Nolte - Happy Birthday Jesus
Joseph Spence - Santa Claus is Comin' to Town
Gary Wilson - Holiday
FIRED UP! - SANTA CLAUS
Unknown - Irving Oil Christmas 1983
Star Wars Christmas - R2-D2 We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Zoe - Chocolate Christmas
Katie's Kitchen - Holiday Ring Mold
The Sisterhood - Christmas Treat, Peppermint
Red Sovine - Here it Is Christmas
Kimi & Ritz - Merry Christmas Baby
GFOTY - Christmas Day
Gordon Thomas - Merry Christmas
Orange Juice - Holiday Hymn
Margo Guryan - I Don't Intend to Spend Christmas Without You
Today on your bFM Breakfast: it's the final show of the year, which means there's some pretty ropey Christmas music being tabled; Dr. Zemke details the, er, 'mouth harp'; and Mike, Hugh and Sigrid deliver the biggest prizepack in the station's history to a lucky punter in Waterview. 95bFM - "the differentest".
Playlist
Today on your bFM Breakfast: it's the final show of the year, which means there's some pretty ropey Christmas music being tabled; Dr. Zemke details the, er, 'mouth harp'; and Mike, Hugh and Sigrid deliver the biggest prizepack in the station's history to a lucky punter in Waterview. 95bFM - "the differentest".
Aretha Franklin - Bridge Over Troubled Water
John Cale - Child's Christmas in Wales
Orange Juice - Holiday Hymn
LCD Soundsystem - Drunk Girls
Basement Jaxx - Fly Life
Asobi Seksu - Merry Christmas (I Don't Want To Fight Tonight)
Van Halen - Jump
Serge Gainsbourg - Premiers symptomes
Ennio Morricone - For a Few Dollars More
Wang Li - Past Present Future Pt. 1
Charlotte Gainsbourg - Deadly Valentine
Harry Romero - Mother Earth
The Breeders - Wait In The Car
Dead Kennedys - Holiday In Cambodia
Frankie Goes to Hollywood - The Power of Love
The Fall - No Xmas for John Quays
Connan Mockasin - Forever Dolphin Love [Erol Alkan Rework]
BADBADNOTGOOD - Time Moves Slow (feat. Sam Herring)
Today on your bFM Breakfast: David and Mike remind us of the virtues and power of empathy; yr host gets so excited he manages to break the studio mixing desk; Delaney is very tolerant of the surrounding madness; and Troy brings in _literal_ tasty cakes. Delicious.
Playlist
Today on your bFM Breakfast: David and Mike remind us of the virtues and power of empathy; yr host gets so excited he manages to break the studio mixing desk; Delaney is very tolerant of the surrounding madness; and Troy brings in _literal_ tasty cakes. Delicious.
Isaac Hayes - Walk On By
FOREVER PAVOT - THE MOST EXPENSIVE CHOCOLATE EGGS
Bottle - Where Here Is
Clap Clap Riot - Everybody
Kamasi Washington - Integrity
B Boys - Discipline
Wolf Gang - Pieces Of You (demo)
Hallelujah Picassos - Happy Smile
Guy One - Estre (feat. Florence Adooni)
Johnny Marr - The Messenger
Marlon Williams & Dave Khan - Only a Broken Heart [Tom Petty Cover] [Live on 95bFM Breakfast]
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rob presents a potted history of ol' pot belly Saint Nick; Clayton really did have a Good Time; His Worship gives a thorough round up of Auckland's end-of-year concerns; and a rousing, somewhat festive round of Laneway 'What Am I?'.
Playlist
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rob presents a potted history of ol' pot belly Saint Nick; Clayton really did have a Good Time; His Worship gives a thorough round up of Auckland's end-of-year concerns; and a rousing, somewhat festive round of Laneway 'What Am I?'.
Deerhunter - Nothing Ever Happened
Mermaidens - Sunstone (ONONO Remix)
Charlotte Gainsbourg - Deadly Valentine
Prince - KISS
Lion Dixon - love react
Oneohtrix Point Never - The Pure and the Damned (feat. Iggy Pop)
Alex Cameron - Stranger's Kiss (with Angel Olsen)
Jack Ladder & The Dreamlanders - Susan
Dalvanius and The Fascinations - Voodoo Lady (Disco Version)
BADBADNOTGOOD - Time Moves Slow (feat. Sam Herring)
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Pennie reminds us of the ghosts of Christmas sweater past, present and future; Alex asks us to sit up / simmer down for this year's prizegiving; Lillian reminds us to be wary of reporting bias; and Lena wonders how all those screens are affecting your productivity.
Playlist
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Pennie reminds us of the ghosts of Christmas sweater past, present and future; Alex asks us to sit up / simmer down for this year's prizegiving; Lillian reminds us to be wary of reporting bias; and Lena wonders how all those screens are affecting your productivity.
Today on your bFM Breakfast: our last Prime Ministerial chat of the year; if you wanted Marlon Williams for Christmas, it's gone and come early; Kiran phones it in under holiday duress; the hottest summer ticket giveaways; and a rare live-to-air Natural Ange consultation.
Playlist
Today on your bFM Breakfast: our last Prime Ministerial chat of the year; if you wanted Marlon Williams for Christmas, it's gone and come early; Kiran phones it in under holiday duress; the hottest summer ticket giveaways; and a rare live-to-air Natural Ange consultation.
The Beths - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas [Live at 95bFM Breakfast Club]
Voom - B Your Boy
Beastie Boys - Flute Loop
Troughman - Le Saucier
Soundgarden - Hands All Over
Jane's Addiction - Obvious
The Rakes - That's The Reason
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Jesus Alone
Kamasi Washington - Malcolm's Theme
Happy Mondays - Step On
Ramones - Merry Christmas (I Don't Wanna Fight Tonight)
Rage Against The Machine - Bombtrack
Cigarettes After Sex - Nothing's Gonna Hurt You Baby
The XX - Angels
Marlon Williams - Nobody Gets What They Want Anymore (with Aldous Harding)
The Kills - Last Day of Magic [James Rutledge Remix]
Today on your bFM Breakfast Club, live from Real Groovy Records: straight off a plane, Fabian turns up in person - surprise!; delicious, delicious deli breakfast treats; Hans Pucket bring the bass-walk dance moves; Dr. Zemke and Mike search for missing clarinet; The Beths make everyone goddamn swoon; and the Real Groovy staff field an insane number of noise complaints. Legends.
Playlist
Today on your bFM Breakfast Club, live from Real Groovy Records: straight off a plane, Fabian turns up in person - surprise!; delicious, delicious deli breakfast treats; Hans Pucket bring the bass-walk dance moves; Dr. Zemke and Mike search for missing clarinet; The Beths make everyone goddamn swoon; and the Real Groovy staff field an insane number of noise complaints. Legends.
Connan Mockasin - Forever Dolphin Love [Erol Alkan Rework]
The Naenae Express - Dream State
Funeral Party - NYC Moves To The Beat Of LA
Charlotte Gainsbourg - Les oxalis
The Rapture - House Of Jealous Lovers
U.S. Girls - Velvet 4 Sale
Fletcher Valentine - Veteran Boy
SoccerPractise - Amene
Folk Implosion - Natural One
Fugazi - Version
玛啡因 [Maffine] - 与自己共舞 [Self-Dance]
Kid Creole & The Coconuts - I'm A Wonderful Thing, Baby
Surrey Boudit - Gold Rush
The Features - City Scenes
JessB - Soul Free
Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti - Can't Hear My Eyes
Today on your bFM Breakfast: exciting Laneway sideshow info; Delaney can't get a word in; we talk to an underwater camera operator from Mike's favourite show of the moment (hint: it's Blue Planet II); Troy teases a Southbound sale; and Pearl's had a clean flush.
Playlist
Today on your bFM Breakfast: exciting Laneway sideshow info; Delaney can't get a word in; we talk to a cinematographer from Mike's favourite show of the moment (hint: it's Blue Planet II); Troy teases a Southbound sale; and Pearl's had a clean flush.
The Church - The Unguarded Moment
Swidt - Ric Flair (Wooo!)
Pixies - Bone Machine
40 Thieves - Theme From Nutrider
Lindstrom - BUNGL (LIKE A GHOST) (feat. Jenny Hval)
The Beths - Whatever
John Cooper Clarke - I Wanna Be Yours
Dalvanius and The Fascinations - Voodoo Lady (Disco Version)
Suicidal Tendencies - Possessed to Skate
Kaytranada - Weight Off ft Badbadnotgood
Pixies - Wave Of Mutilation (UK Surf Mix)
Connan Mockasin - Forever Dolphin Love [Erol Alkan Rework]
Today on your bFM Breakfast: can you hear 'The Hum'?; Maria educates Mike on what 'Winterbottom' means; Mayor Goff reminds us that a world class city costs world cla$$ money; Neil Barnes of Leftfield phones in to tell us a few secrets; and _someone_ really ruined themselves at !!! (Chk-Chk-Chk) last night.
Playlist
Today on your bFM Breakfast: can you hear 'The Hum'?; Maria educates Mike on what 'Winterbottom' means; Mayor Goff reminds us that a world class city costs world cla$$ money; Neil Barnes of Leftfield phones in to tell us a few secrets; and _someone_ really ruined themselves at !!! (Chk-Chk-Chk).
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.