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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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Arahi is in the bFM studio to provide you with a sample of what's to come when they perform at one of Tāmaki's most beloved festivals, The Others Way on 29th November 2025. Brought to you by NZ On Air Music, with thanks to McLeod's Brewery.
Tusekah is in the studio to perform an acoustic version of her brand new track Always! Brought to you by NZ On Air Music, with thanks to McLeod's Brewery!
Whakarongo mai nei to HALFQUEEN's kōrero with Aniva Artist in Residence Moe Laga about the upcoming show Fetū x Fetu'u, part of this year's F.O.L.A. programme.
Callum and Annabel chat to brothers and directing duo Danny and Michael Philippou about their new film, the suburban, quintessentially Aussie, and absolutely terrifying Bring Her Back, which releases tomorrow in New Zealand cinemas!
This week Steve recaps and highly recommends the just-released surburban horror movie from the Philippou brothers Bring Her Back, and a new film from the director of Succession titled Mountainhead that focuses on the machinations of tech billionaires.
Jude and Celina of Manawatū super-group either eyether jump on the phone with Lou to share some of their favourite tracks and discuss their forthcoming EP The Dog's Gone. The band's track selections include:
The Breeders - No Aloha The Muffs - Lucky Guy Marty Robbins - Doggone Cowboy Aegis - Fouler
The legendary Troy Kingi phones in for a chat about his AMA nominations, before the ceremony on Thursday night! Troy is nominated for three awards; Album of The Year for Leatherman and The Mojave Green, Single of The Year for Silcone Booby Trap, and Best Rock Artist. Troy also let's us in on a sneak peak of what's on the horizon, for the next chapters of his 10:10:10 series! Tune into Friday Drive with Milly and Tuva'a this week, as they share their coverage of the night.
Trailblazer in the Aotearoa dance music scene, Lady Shaka's indigenous electronic music collective is set to take over the Shangri-La Nomad Stage at Glastonbury this June! The takeover will feature a powerful showcase of Māori and Pacific DJs, dancers, and musicians. Today on Drive, Nick has a kōrero with legendary local DJs Poppa Jax and DJ K-Swizz, who are heading to the festival, and on the lineup for a fundraiser showcase, taking place this Friday May 30 at Neck of The Woods! Tickets and more info from UTR.
Nick has a kōrero with Aaron Frazer and Blake Rhein from Durand Jones & The Indications, about their new album Flowers - out June 27! The trio reflect on the bands' recent touring escursions through Aotearoa and Australia, the creative process behind the album, and the group's journey so far.
On a very special edition of Spaced Out, Rosetta and Nick share their experience at The Silk Collective's listening party of Sanoi's unreleased album - which took place at The Stardome last week! The immersive experience allowed fans a unique opportunity to listen to the entire new album in The Stardome's planiterium. Nick and Rosetta share some interviews with the Silk Collective organisers, and some of the crowd who were there on the night. Our resident space-enthusiast and expert Josh also phones in to chat about the latest space news - including a newly discovered dwarf planet, and some amazing footage of Jupiter's aurora!