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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.

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: 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: 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: 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!

95bFM Drive w/ Oli and James (CAY): Rāpare April 3, 2025

95bFM Drive w/ Oli and James (CAY): Rāpare April 3, 2025 95bFM Drive w/ Oli and James (CAY): Rāpare April 3, 2025, 250.61 MB
Thu 3 Apr 2025

Oli and James (aka. CAY) fill in this Rāpare for HALFQUEEN on Drive. Featuring Marijuana Media thanks to The Hempstore.

Cheers to The Beer Spot!

95bFM Drive w/ Aneeka: Rāapa April 2, 2025

95bFM Drive w/ Aneeka: Rāapa April 2, 2025 95bFM Drive w/ Aneeka: Rāapa April 2, 2025, 249.09 MB
Wed 2 Apr 2025

Featuring Flicks 'n' That with Steve Newall and guest selections on What's Cooking with the Ōtepoti-based Neive Strang. Plus, a bFM first spin of Neive's song Time Of Year off her forthcoming album out this Friday.

Thanks to The Beer Spot!

95bFM Drive w/ Oto: Rāhina March 31, 2025

95bFM Drive w/ Oto: Rāhina March 31, 2025 95bFM Drive w/ Oto: Rāhina March 31, 2025, 249.24 MB
Mon 31 Mar 2025

Featuring That's The Spirit with Peter Lineham and a bunch of epic tune selections from Oto (Matthew Crawley is back next week).

Thanks to The Beer Spot!

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/ 1tbsp: Rātu May 13, 2025

IV w/ 1tbsp: Rātu May 13, 2025 IV w/ 1tbsp: Rātu May 13, 2025, 18.99 MB
Tue 13 May 2025

Nick is joined on the airwaves by Australian house DJ 1tbsp, aka Maxwell Byrne (Golden Vessel), to chat ahead of his show at Neck of The Woods on May 24 - and to talk about his forthcoming 'Hotel Living EP', out on June 12!

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.

That's The Spirit: May 12, 2025

That's The Spirit: May 12, 2025 That's The Spirit: May 12, 2025, 23.21 MB
Mon 12 May 2025

This week Peter Lineham phones in to chat about the topic on everyone's mind (in theological and liturgical circles) - the new pope!

Cocktail Corner w/ Barnie Duncan: May 8, 2025

Cocktail Corner w/ Barnie Duncan: May 8, 2025 Cocktail Corner w/ Barnie Duncan: May 8, 2025, 18.35 MB
Thu 8 May 2025

Barnie Duncan makes a 'Mr. Smithers' and chats to Milly about his upcoming Comedy Festival Show which runs all through May! Head along to Ooky Pooky at Basement to catch the Barnie in action.

Marijuana Media with Chris Fowlie: Thursday 8 May, 2025

Marijuana Media with Chris Fowlie: Thursday 8 May, 2025 Marijuana Media with Chris Fowlie: Thursday 8 May, 2025, 28.69 MB
Thu 8 May 2025

Thanks to The Hempstore!

Flicks 'n' That with Steve Newall: May 7, 2025

Flicks 'n' That with Steve Newall: May 7, 2025 Flicks 'n' That with Steve Newall: May 7, 2025, 19.49 MB
Wed 7 May 2025

The weekly review of what's worth watching by Steve Newall. 

What's Cooking w/ Fèng: May 7, 2025

What's Cooking w/ Fèng: May 7, 2025 What's Cooking w/ Fèng: May 7, 2025, 42.1 MB
Wed 7 May 2025

Guest track selections from Pōneke-based Lucy Beeler, whose most recent release under the alias Fèng has been a a favourite of ours up here at bFM! Lee chats to Fèng about the new album archive for humble stones and emotional music. The What's Cooking tracks this week are:

Cindy Lee - I Don't Want To Fall In Love Again
A.G. Cook - Lifeline
astrobrite - pinkshiny
Fèng - Heaving

 

Guest Interview w/ Michael Brown and Lukas Rowell: May 7, 2025

Guest Interview w/ Michael Brown and Lukas Rowell: May 7, 2025 Guest Interview w/ Michael Brown and Lukas Rowell: May 7, 2025, 38.73 MB
Wed 7 May 2025

Lee is joined on the phone by Michael Brown and Lukas Rowell discuss the book Eyeliner's Buy Now, vaporwave, and Eyeliner's influence here and abroad on internet music. 

Audio Culture with Paul Kennedy: Rātu May 6, 2025

Audio Culture with Paul Kennedy: Rātu May 6, 2025 Audio Culture with Paul Kennedy: Rātu May 6, 2025, 37.53 MB
Tue 6 May 2025

It's the first Audio Culture of Te Marama Pūoro o Aotearoa / New Zealand Music Month, so Rosetta and Nick kicked things off with a kōrero with local legend Paul Kennedy, about all things NZ Charts! To celebrate the Official Aoteaora Music Chart turning 50 this year, the trio took a trip down memory lane to chat about the history of the chart, listen to some chart-topping classics, and learn more about Paul's mahi at Recorded Music NZ

Thanks to Audio Culture