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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.
HALFQUEEN speaks to KT, founding member of Atlanta-based punk band Upchuck, ahead of their much-awaited debut tour of Aotearoa. Alongside tour yarns, they delve into the band's heavy-hitting third album, I'm Nice Now. Catch Upchuck live at Double Whammy on Friday, 13 March.
Laika Rountree joins Matthew for Stage Direction, having been to the dress rehearsal of the upcoming production for Embrace, and the planning of the upcoming production, Before We Begin.
Chris Fowlie joins Joel to discuss, how drug dealing in Aotearoa is still relying on old school methonds, a study suggesting THC concentrations can be unreliable indicators of driving impairment, MPI mulls feeding hemp seeds to animals not just humans, and a study suggesting medical cannibis improves chronic anxeity and depression.
Following the release of Daisy Fever earlier this year, Issey Jean talks her move to Berlin, the writing of the album and recommends some of Wednesday Drive's favourite songs.
Issey's Track Selections:
PJ Harvey - Man Size
Black Sabbath - Planet Caravan
Patti Smith - Free Money
Artist Track: Paper Floor (Live at Ponsonby Social Club)
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