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Very packed show! Tuva'a chats to the band Dillastrate about their nomination for the Silver Scroll Award Tohu Maioha, D.C Maxwell graces the airwaves for this weeks Friday Live. And finally the legendary UK comedian Bill Bailey comes into the studio to chat about his upcoming tour.
Starting off the show is an update of what's been happening in the cannabis world on Marijuana Media with Chris, thanks to The Hemp Store. Mat returns with another TOMMY liqueur recipe, this time with an apple twist on Cocktail Corner thanks to Thomson Whiskey. To round it off, Silver Scroll finalist JessB is in the studio to chat about her massive year, the story behind the nominated track Power, and 3 Nights In Amsterdam 5th Anniversary Deluxe Edition - out tomorrow!
Weapon of the Week: JessB - BULLSEYE (HalfQueen & Pasquinel Remix)
Featuring Flicks 'n' That with Steve Newall, guest selections from Luke Buda of The Phoenix Foundation for What's Cooking, and an interview with London-based band bar italia about their latest album 'Some Like It Hot' and upcoming show at the Hollywood Avondale.
Matthew Crawley speaks with Barnie and Callum from Captain Morrow and the Sands of Time, a new production over at Q Theatre. Then, Silver Scroll 2025 finalists Mazbou Q and Ch! Nonso are on the line to discuss their nominated track Torque. Later, Fables is in the studio to talk about her recently announced debut album and new track Sundown. Whakarongo mai nei!
Tuva'a plays some nice sunny day tunes, chats to Alan from S.E.I.S.M.I.C. about their current tour, gives away some super big deal prizes and features Friday Live with Jack Bromwich, brought to you by NZ On Air Music, with thanks to our pals at McLeod's Brewery!
On HALFQUEEN's show, Chris discusses the week of cannabis in the news on Marijuana Media, thanks to The Hempstore. Later, Mat is in the studio to make a delicious cocktail utilising a whiskey liqueur on Cocktail Corner, thanks to Thomson Whiskey.
Sofia and Elle had an interesting show today, with some dark, and sometimes funny, recommendations from Steve on Flicks 'n' That. David Coventry of Hail, Meteor! picked some stellar selections for What's Cooking. And finally, we listen back to Elle's interview with Kate Bollinger, ahead of her Aotearoa debut in January 2026. Alongside some cracker tunes from Everything in Psychedelic, WITCH and The Crying Nudes.
Playlist
The Clash - Rock the Casbah (Ranking Roger)
Plastilina Mosh - Aropador
D'Angelo - Spanish Joint
Dutch Inferior - Life (So Crazy)
Horsegirl - In Twos (Demo)
Prewn - It's Only You
The Crying Nudes - greaser
The Breeders - Do You Love Me Now?
Everything Is Psychedelic, Tony Bontana & Psychedelic Ensemble - Letterboxd Men
Troy Kingi - Isn't How I Remember (feat. SWIDT)
Cuticles - Product Of His Time
Lande Hekt - Favourite Pair of Shoes
Joe Kaptein - Herb Alpert
Emma Ruth Rundle - Light Song
Bailter Space - Your Invisible Life
Cocteau Twins - Know Who You Are at Every Age
Mogwai - Cody
Hail, Meteor! - Mountains
CCTV - Dog
Tame Impala - Dracula
Bic Runga - It's Like Summertime
Dry Cleaning - Driver's Story
Danny L Harle - Azimuth (feat Caroline Polachek)
The Beatniks - Niksick
Dogs - The Most Forgotten French Boy
Sonic Youth - Self-Obsessed and Sexxee
Sister Nancy - Bam Bam
ear - Fetish
Melody's Echo Chamber - Daisy (feat. El Michels Affair)
Celebrating the final Stage Direction with thespian and theatre extraordinaire Alice Canton and the cast of Rehab, then Peter discusses the theology and religious beliefs of the Taliban on That's The Spirit. Matthew also plays out the new debut album from O/PUS, Out At Sea, The Water Is Deep.
Castor speaks with NYC-based comedian Gianmarco Soresi about touring, his show Thief of Joy, and perfoming for audiences down under. You can catch Gianmarco in the flesh tomorrow evening, Friday 16 January, at SkyCity Theatre.
Marlon and Ceci from Tāmaki-based art punk trio Model join Sof in the studio to share some track selections ahead of their show at Big Fan this Saturday!
Last month, Jaycee spoke to Australian electronic DJ Ninajirachi ahead of her coming to Aotearoa for SLACKBARN #2 on the 10th of January! Whakarongo mai!
Happy Rāpare! E whai ake nei, coming up on your Thursday Drive with HALFQUEEN; Marajuana Media with Chris thanks to The Hemp Store, and of course, heaps of bangers, new and old! Whakarongo mai nei!
Playlist
Flea - A Plea
Romi Wrights - Shine Your Light
Sword II - Sentry
Horn - Clever
RABBIT as King of the Ghosts - Mt. Maybe
Miles Calder - Go Slow
Martin Sagadin - Daj Mi Bog Sreče
Kelela - Washed Away
Greatsouth - Hellhole of the Pacific
Drifting Clouds - Bawuypawuy
ngaru - Uphill Battle
Troy Kingi - Sudden Dip (feat. Lucky Lance)
Bizimungu Dieudonne - Inzovu Y'lmirindi
bar italia - Nurse!
Upchuck - Tired
CCTV - Watch
Earth Tongue - Dungeon Vision
Steven Julien - CALL ME
Nourished By Time - Daddy
The Knife - Pass This On
Haykal, Julmud, Acamol - Kam Min Janneh | كم من جنة
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