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Whether you're stuck in traffic, on your bike, or just chilling on the couch, 95bFM Drive will get you where you wanna be! Brought to you by The Beer Spot.

95bFM Drive w/ Milly & Tuva'a: Rāmere April 11, 2025

95bFM Drive w/ Milly & Tuva'a: Rāmere April 11, 2025 95bFM Drive w/ Milly & Tuva'a: Rāmere April 11, 2025, 248.05 MB
Fri 11 Apr 2025

Featuring Friday Live with Phoebe Rings, brought to you by NZ On Air Music and McLeod's Brewery

Thanks to The Beer Spot!

95bFM Drive w/ HALFQUEEN: Rāpare April 10, 2025

95bFM Drive w/ HALFQUEEN: Rāpare April 10, 2025 95bFM Drive w/ HALFQUEEN: Rāpare April 10, 2025, 248.8 MB
Thu 10 Apr 2025

Featuring a bFM exclusive of LOLA's new single Spirits off their debut EP Outside World (out tomorrow), Marijuana Media with Chris Fowlie - thanks to The Hempstore, and Weapon of the Week.

Thanks to The Beer Spot!

95bFM Drive w/ Liam: Rāapa April 9, 2025

95bFM Drive w/ Liam: Rāapa April 9, 2025 95bFM Drive w/ Liam: Rāapa April 9, 2025, 244.05 MB
Wed 9 Apr 2025

Featuring Ali's chat with Alex Scharfman about Death of a Unicorn and his directorial debut for A24, plus Flicks 'n' That with Steve and What's Cooking with Chris of local Tāmaki metal outfit Cold Ceiling ahead of their album release next month!

Thanks to The Beer Spot!

WOMAD: Poppa Jax

WOMAD: Poppa Jax WOMAD: Poppa Jax, 27.9 MB
Tue 8 Apr 2025

Poppa Jax has made a name for herself as one of the most talented young selectors to come out of the local scene. She joins Nicholas ahead of her debut WOMAD performance. The pair discuss the origin of her name, her legendary Bolier Room debut and her go-to tracks.

WOMAD: Nitin Sawhney

WOMAD: Nitin Sawhney WOMAD: Nitin Sawhney, 31.39 MB
Tue 8 Apr 2025

Nitin Sawhney has had an illustrious career as a composer, musician, producer, cultural advocate, collaborator and patron of the arts. He joins Nick fresh off his gorgeous afternoon set at WOMAD 2025.

WOMAD: Queen Omega

WOMAD: Queen Omega WOMAD: Queen Omega, 23.49 MB
Tue 8 Apr 2025

Nicholas speaks to Trinidadian legend Queen Omega. They discuss her origins as a recording artist, the recent success of her "No Love Dubplate," and even try a local delicacy.

WOMAD: Bala Desejo

WOMAD: Bala Desejo WOMAD: Bala Desejo, 42.89 MB
Tue 8 Apr 2025

Fresh of two stellar performances at WOMAD 2025, Brazilian band Bala Desejo joins Nicholas for a discussion. They discuss the band's origins, their Grammy winning debut album Sim Sim Sim, and the possibility of future music.

WOMAD: 47Soul

WOMAD: 47Soul WOMAD: 47Soul, 45.26 MB
Tue 8 Apr 2025

Ramzy Suleiman of  the Palestinian/Jordanian band 47Soul joins Nicholas for a discussion at WOMAD 2025. The pair discuss the origin of the band's name, their iconic Tiny Desk stunt and the rise in global Indigenous solidarity.

 

95bFM Drive w/ Matthew Crawley: Rāhina April 7, 2025

95bFM Drive w/ Matthew Crawley: Rāhina April 7, 2025 95bFM Drive w/ Matthew Crawley: Rāhina April 7, 2025, 246.41 MB
Mon 7 Apr 2025

Featuring That's The Spirit, a chat with Elliot Dawson about his new album Certain Death, and Keira Wallace phones in to discuss her new single Lambs Aren't Waking Yet

Thanks to The Beer Spot!

95bFM Drive w/ Milly & Tuva'a: Rāmare April 4, 2025

95bFM Drive w/ Milly & Tuva'a: Rāmare April 4, 2025 95bFM Drive w/ Milly & Tuva'a: Rāmare April 4, 2025, 248.63 MB
Fri 4 Apr 2025

Friday Live this week is Tom Lark who joins Milly and Tuva'a in the bFM studio to play a few tracks from their out-the-gate new LP Moonlight Hotel. Shout out to NZ On Air Music and our friends at McLeod's Brewery for bringing us (and you) great live music every Friday night. Then Melodownz hops on the phone to chat about their new track KAVAFIED

Thanks to The Beer Spot!

Friday Live w/ Swallow the Rat: Friday 16 May, 2025

Friday Live w/ Swallow the Rat: Friday 16 May, 2025 Friday Live w/ Swallow the Rat: Friday 16 May, 2025, 31.4 MB
Fri 16 May 2025

Swallow the Rat live-and-direct from the 95bFM lounge playing tracks from their forthcoming EP Face Unpopular. Brought to you by NZ On Air Music, with thanks to McLeod's Brewery.

Guest Mix w/ GoldTooth for FLOSSIN: May 15, 2025

Guest Mix w/ GoldTooth for FLOSSIN: May 15, 2025 Guest Mix w/ GoldTooth for FLOSSIN: May 15, 2025, 52.89 MB
Thu 15 May 2025

GoldTooth chats to HALFQUEEN about FLOSSIN, happening this Saturday at East Street Hall. The gig is in support of ActionStation's campaign Dental For All, which seeks to get free dental care to all those in Aotearoa. Whakarongo mai nei to learn about the kaupapa behind this campaign and all the artists and vendors putting mahi into raising awareness around discrepencies in access to healthcare. GoldTooth also jumps in the mix to get you in the mood for dancing to sets from some of the finest selectors from across Te-Ika-a-Maui. The lineup for FLOSSIN features bFM DJs Leon Aoki, BBYFACEKILLA, and AJ Honeysuckle, as well as Warren Duncan, Tamatha Paul (the MP!), and Kaiviti. Faves of local gastronomers Matua Murupaenga and Pici will be providing kai throughout the day too. Head along!

Marijuana Media with Chris Fowlie: May 15, 2025

Marijuana Media with Chris Fowlie: May 15, 2025 Marijuana Media with Chris Fowlie: May 15, 2025, 24.3 MB
Thu 15 May 2025

Thanks to The Hempstore!

Cocktail Corner w/ Michelle Wiley for NZ Comedy Festival: May 15, 2025

Cocktail Corner w/ Michelle Wiley for NZ Comedy Festival: May 15, 2025 Cocktail Corner w/ Michelle Wiley for NZ Comedy Festival: May 15, 2025, 26.06 MB
Thu 15 May 2025

Michelle Wiley makes up a White Russian with a Best Foods Mayo twist - perfect for sipping on whilst enjoying any of the shows on the stacked lineup for this years' New Zealand International Comedy Festival. Check out Michelle's show Is Who She Says She Is from 20 May over at The Classic Studio.

Live-and-direct w/ Leif Vollebekk: May 14, 2025

Live-and-direct w/ Leif Vollebekk: May 14, 2025 Live-and-direct w/ Leif Vollebekk: May 14, 2025, 16.06 MB
Wed 14 May 2025

Canadian folk-singer Leif Vollebekk is in the studio for an acoustic performance of Moondog ahead of his debut show in Aotearoa at Whammy Bar.

Guest Interview w/ Ant Timpson for TRASHATHON: May 14, 2025

Guest Interview w/ Ant Timpson for TRASHATHON: May 14, 2025 Guest Interview w/ Ant Timpson for TRASHATHON: May 14, 2025, 22.57 MB
Wed 14 May 2025

Ant Timpson chats us through the upcoming 12-hour-marathon of the trash, obscene and cult films playing at the Hollywood Avondale on Saturday 23 May. What is trash cinema? You'll have to head to the Hollywood to decide for yourself and indulge in this year's lineup of flicks at The Incredibly Strange Archive & Vinegar Syndrome Present: TRASHATHON.

What's Cooking w/ Priya of BUB: May 14, 2025

What's Cooking w/ Priya of BUB: May 14, 2025 What's Cooking w/ Priya of BUB: May 14, 2025, 59.13 MB
Wed 14 May 2025

Priya Sami of Tāmaki Makaurau post-punk doo-wop group BUB chats us through track selections and New Amsterdam, the last single to drop from the band's debut album Can't Even. If you missed their album release show last week, no sweat because BUB will be playing this Friday at Real Groovy, and the following day at Urbanaut's 8th Birthday bash at Whammy bar. Whakarongo mai nei!

Featuring music from Stella DonnellyLook Blue Go PurpleThe Indicators, and Princess Chelsea.

Flicks 'n' That with Steve Newall: May 14, 2025

Flicks 'n' That with Steve Newall: May 14, 2025 Flicks 'n' That with Steve Newall: May 14, 2025, 22.13 MB
Wed 14 May 2025

Steve Newall gives us an update on the beginnings of the Cannes Film Festival and the reboot of the Final Destination franchise (it's sillier, gorier, and worth a watch!)

Spaced Out w/ Josh: Rātu May 13, 2025

Spaced Out w/ Josh: Rātu May 13, 2025 Spaced Out w/ Josh: Rātu May 13, 2025, 16.97 MB
Tue 13 May 2025

Today on Spaced Out, Rosetta has a kōrero with Josh about a failed soviet lander that has made its way back to Earth after 50 years in orbit, and Trumps proposed cuts to NASA funding. The pair also discuss what sounds like an exciting shooting star sighting from a beloved bFM texter - and an exciting upcoming event at The Stardome: Sanoi is previewing his new album at Stardome next week, pairing his lush electronic sounds with the cosmic wonders of our solar system!

Thanks to the Stardome Observatory!

IV w/ Liam K. Swiggs (Big Fresh Collective): Rātu May 13, 2025

IV w/ Liam K. Swiggs (Big Fresh Collective): Rātu May 13, 2025 Swiggs (Big Fresh Collective): Rātu May 13, 2025, 25.49 MB
Tue 13 May 2025

Rosetta caught up with Liam K. Swiggs of The Big Fresh Collective, a group originating from Ōtautahi and made famous through their yearly contribution to Aotearoa Music Month with dance music compilation FOOTMAHI. This year, the 11th edition of FOOTMAHI boasts 44 tracks from DJs and Producers across the motu, offering an exciting cross section of where the scene is at. Rosetta and Liam chat about the origins of BFC and FOOTMAHI, how far it's come, and what feels special about FOOTMAHI 2025.