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.
Naarm outfit Folk Bitch Trio play live in the bFM lounge ahead of their show at the Tuning Fork. The trio have been touring their brilliant new album Now Would Be A Good Time.
At the top of the show is Marijuana Media with Chris, thanks to The Hempstore. Then, Holly is in the studio for Cocktail Corner, thanks to Decibel Wines. Later, Aidan Fine calls into the studio for a yarn about his album release show at Whammy Bar this Rāmere.
Sofia holds down the fort today for Rāapa Drive! Featuring Flicks 'n' That with Steve Newall, and What's Cooking with Naarm based band Mouseatouille - talking about their album DJ Set.
Featuring Bridie and Dylan discussing It's Alive for Stage Direction, Peter Lineham delves into the priests protesting outside Nicola Willis' office on That's The Spirit, and Matthew speaks with North Carolina band Wednesday about their new album Bleeds.
Rāmere drive featured Pōneke 4-piece post-punk outfit Half/Angel playing for Friday live, playing their newest E.P - Boat Ramp + Jitterbug, and witty banter from today's drive host - Oto.
First up your weekly herbal insights on Marijuana Media with Chris Fowlie, thanks to The Hempstore. GG and Haz from beloved band Womb are on the line to discuss the just-announced Laneway 2026 Lineup. Plus, a 95bFM first spin of Pihe from Whakatū-based artist Droneeater whose EP Ngā Oro Rōriadrops tomorrow. Later, Pollyhill joins HALFQUEEN in the bFM studio to get you hyped for Club Uranus at Whammy tomorrow night. Whakarongo mai nei!
Featuring Stage Direction with Ben Ashby and Nadiyah Akbar discussing Running into the Sun showing at Basement this week. Peter Lineham phones into the studio for That's The Spirit. In the final hour of the show, Matthew is joined by Andrew Wilson aka AW to chat new music and his upcoming show at the Old Folks' Association via No Label / No Venue. Whakarongo mai nei!
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
Former lead vocalist of The Instigators and Kiwi music stalwart - Sonya Waters, shared a number of alternative songs by Kiwi artists that you should know about.
Josh discusses the rescue mission underway for the astronauts stranded at the Tiangong space station, NASA's plans in early 2026 to send a space mission to the moon, and new images of the interstellar comet, 3I/ATLAS.