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Today on your bFM Breakfast: Studio is packed nice and early this morning, with coffee on tap; Rob's got some research that's made him a little sad, but also, puppies; Carl and Dylan from Loop group join us to talk about their bike makers space being turned into a carpark, ironic; and Chippy's in studio to talk about First Thursday's, a reason to get out of the house in winter. Warm up with Wednesday Breakfast, nice.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: Studio is packed nice and early this morning, with coffee on tap; Rob's got some research that's made him a little sad, but also, puppies; Carl and Dylan from Loop group join us to talk about their bike makers space being turned into a carpark, ironic; and Chippy's in studio to talk about First Thursday's, a reason to get out of the house in winter. Warm up with Wednesday Breakfast, nice.
Primal Scream - Movin' On Up
Wurld Series - Grey Men
Wolf Alice - Space & Time
Lucky Boy^ - Maybe, Listen? feat. Bray Bray
Cat Power - Ruin
The Stooges - I Wanna Be Your Dog
French Vanilla - Joan of Marc by Marc
Scott Mannion - Be Your Mine
Seazoo - Dig
Rizván - GET UP feat. BeNZa
Ounce - Crocodile
laura marling - Nothing, Not Nearly
The Chills - Pink Frost
(Sandy) Alex G - Gretel
Feist - Century
Jordan Rakei - Nerve [Ross From Friends Remix]
Mount Kimbie - Blue Train Lines (feat. King Krule)
Peach Kelli Pop - Dreamphone
Moana and the Tribe - Tū
SPAWTS - Piss in the Wind
The Mauskovic Dance Band - Late Night People
Justin Townes Earle - The Saint of Lost Causes
Suede - Animal Nitrate
The Hives - Hate To Say I Told You So
The B-52's - Give Me Back My Man
Brian Tamaki and the Kool Aid Kids - Tunnel Vision
Today on your bFM Breakfast: It's Tuesday, the day Rachel reckons is a real hump day; Search & Destroy strikes again; His Worship talks a climate emergency, one million trees, and recycling, yikes; Sam comes in for Viewmaster with Tales of the City; and Professor Michael Witbrock talks computer system and AI. Wowee.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: It's Tuesday, the day Rachel reckons is a real hump day; Search & Destroy strikes again; His Worship talks a climate emergency, one million trees, and recycling, yikes; Sam comes in for Viewmaster with Tales of the City; and Professor Michael Witbrock talks computer system and AI. Wowee.
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rachel's two coffees deep, a great start to Monday; an exciting announcement, the bFM merch store is coming back; Kiran reckons short stories are on the rise, with Being Various being her top pick this week; and Natural Ange wants everyone to know now's the time to plant your garlic. Happy Monday.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rachel's two coffees deep, a great start to Monday; an exciting announcement, the bFM merch store is coming back; Kiran reckons short stories are on the rise, with Being Various being her top pick this week; and Natural Ange wants everyone to know now's the time to plant your garlic. Happy Monday.
Garageland - Beelines To Heaven
Molly Burch - To The Boys
Sampa The Great - Final Form
Dehd - Wild
T54 - RETURN OF THE WORM
Allah-Las - Catamaran
Rizvan, Diggy Dupe - Round & Round
Róisín Murphy - Incapable [Edit]
Tirzah - Make it Up
Ha the Unclear - (All of Our Friends Have Moved to) Australia
Rackets - Wash My Brain Out
Soaked Oats - Driftworld
Warpaint - Krimson
Lizzy Mercier Descloux - Wawa
Same Name Confusion - David, What Are You Afraid Of?
Sonic Youth - Bull in the Heather [Live from Battery Park, NYC - 2008]
Four Tet & Burial - Angel Echoes
Liam K. Swiggs - BEFORE 2 DAY
Best Coast - Something in the Way
Kelela - LSDXOXO_TRUTH OR DARE_123 BPM
Jordan Rakei - Rolling into One
Drahla - Pyramid Estate
(Sandy) Alex G - Gretel
Angel Bat Dawid - London
Boy Azooga - Do The Standing Still
Erik Nervous - &&&
Julia Holter - Sea Calls Me Home
The Undertones - Teenage Kicks
BEA1991 - did you feel me slip away?
Rizván - GET UP feat. BeNZa
Justin Townes Earle - Can't Hardly Wait
Mary Lattimore - Never Saw Him Again [Julianna Barwick Remix] [Edit]
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rachel's here and Tess is back from her staycation, oh to be reunited on this foggy morning; Fabian Fanboy's confused by the weather but clear about some good films; a quick chat to Ezra from Earth Tongue about Berlin and their new track; Dr. Kirsten Zemke's here with City Pop, Tess's favourite; Rachel chats to one half od Church & AP about touching down in London and Dandelion; Zoë's studying but she's got theatre that for other people to enjoy; and Miss June dials in to talk to Rachel about their global tour (more international content). Big Breakfast for Friday morning.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rachel's here and Tess is back from her staycation, oh to be reunited on this foggy morning; Fabian Fanboy's confused by the weather but clear about some good films; a quick chat to Ezra from Earth Tongue about Berlin and their new track; Dr. Kirsten Zemke's here with City Pop, Tess's favourite; Rachel chats to one half od Church & AP about touching down in London and Dandelion; Zoë's studying but she's got theatre that for other people to enjoy; and Miss June dials in to talk to Rachel about their global tour (more international content). Big Breakfast for Friday morning.
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Another day, another Breakfast with Rachel and Sarah, aww; Rachel chats to Jennifer about the state care inquiry and Oranga Tamariki; Kermath's at E3 Expo, aka nerd mecca, but makes time to dial in and chat with Rachel about his findings; and Troy brings in three top tunes that Rachel loves. We may have missed Breakfast Food this morning but never fear, Sarah's here to teach us how to make quesadilla's. Nice.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: Another day, another Breakfast with Rachel and Sarah, aww; Rachel chats to Jennifer about the state care inquiry and Oranga Tamariki; Kermath's at E3 Expo, aka nerd mecca, but makes time to dial in and chat with Rachel about his findings; and Troy brings in three top tunes that Rachel loves. We may have missed Breakfast Food this morning but never fear, Sarah's here to teach us how to make quesadilla's. Nice.
Bill Callahan - Diamond Dancer
Primal Scream - Uptown
Róisín Murphy - Incapable [Edit]
The Orielles - 48 Percent
KONK - Baby Dee
Liam K. Swiggs - BEFORE 2 DAY
Jay Reatard - Blood Visions
Same Name Confusion - David, What Are You Afraid Of?
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rachel's here and wait... Is that Sarah? Indeed it is. Lucky for the listeners, Sarah's riding shotgun today while Tess is off on staycation; Rob brings in lemons (as per, thank you Rob) and talks havana syndrome; our Prime Minister dials in a little later than usual to talk to Rachel about Oranga Tamariki, the budget and Iraq; and Randa joins Rachel and Sarah in the studio to give us a sneak peak at a brand new single. Fun times with Rachel and Sarah, aww.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rachel's here and wait... Is that Sarah? Indeed it is. Lucky for the listeners, Sarah's riding shotgun today while Tess is off on staycation; Rob brings in lemons (as per, thank you Rob) and talks havana syndrome; our Prime Minister dials in a little later than usual to talk to Rachel about Oranga Tamariki, the budget and Iraq; and Randa joins Rachel and Sarah in the studio to give us a sneak peak at a brand new single. Fun times with Rachel and Sarah, aww.
Automatic - Calling It
Suburban Reptiles - Saturday Night Stay At Home
Tyler, The Creator - IGOR'S THEME
Jamila Woods - MILES
PJ Harvey - 50 ft Queenie
Aldous Harding - Fixture Picture
Siouxsie and the Banshees - Happy House
Buzzcocks - Noise Annoys
Purple Pilgrims - Two Worlds Apart
Wire - In The Art Of Stopping
Deaton Chris Anthony - 1999 She
Savages - Husbands
Wire - Outdoor Miner
FEELS - Awful Need
Pictureplane - Goth Star
Patti Smith - Redondo Beach
Julia Jacklin - Pressure To Party
Same Name Confusion - Between You and Me
Arthur Ahbez - Free as the Wind
Gee Tee - Hot Rod Juice
Sonic Youth - Bull in the Heather [Live from Battery Park, NYC - 2008]
Today on your bFM Breakfast: The sun is shining and Rachel wants everyone to do their laundry; another round of Search & Destroy keeps the listeners guessing; His Worship, Phil Goff, tackles the big topic, climate change with Rachel; Sam double dips in Black Mirror and Swamp Thing; and Dr. Lisa Darragh talks to Rachel and Tess about an online mathematics programme for our primary school students. Nothing like a sunny day and some U.S Girls to brighten up your Tuesday.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: The sun is shining and Rachel wants everyone to do their laundry; another round of Search & Destroy keeps the listeners guessing; His Worship, Phil Goff, tackles the big topic, climate change with Rachel; Sam double dips in Black Mirror and Swamp Thing; and Dr. Lisa Darragh talks to Rachel and Tess about an online mathematics programme for our primary school students. Nothing like a sunny day and some U.S Girls to brighten up your Tuesday.
Tom Waits - Hold On
Fever Party - Stay Lost
Moon Duo - Creepin'
MAOCHIE FEMCHAIN - To The Oracle
The Gossip - Heavy Cross
Jordan Rakei - Nerve [Ross From Friends Remix]
Peggy Gou - Hungboo
Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood - Some Velvet Morning
Nilüfer Yanya - Paradise
Rolling Blackouts CF - French Press
(Sandy) Alex G - Gretel
The Verlaines - I Am
Harlem - Friendly Ghost
Mount Kimbie, Andrea Balency - You Look Certain (I'm Not So Sure)
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rachel's in awe of the pretty red sky, and Rick Breeze is mythbusting; Penelope Noir brings in Hannah from Dangerous Goods to talk about gems and silver and pretty shiny things; Nadia Reid joins us for a chat about a special show tomorrow night; Jenna reviews the 'creepy' Moby book; and Natural Ange is inundated with requests about their winter wellness.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rachel's in awe of the pretty red sky, and Rick Breeze is mythbusting; Penelope Noir brings in Hannah from Dangerous Goods to talk about gems and silver and pretty shiny things; Nadia Reid joins us for a chat about a special show tomorrow night; Jenna reviews the 'creepy' Moby book; and Natural Ange is inundated with requests about their winter wellness.
The Cure - Just Like Heaven (session version)
Mega Bog - For the Old World
Fanfickk - Stay Shy
SPAWTS - Piss in the Wind
Madonnatron - Superhands
The Specials - Nite Klub
Justin Townes Earle - If I Was the Devil
The Screaming Meemees - See Me Go
Nadia Reid - Call The Days
(Sandy) Alex G - Gretel
Sacred Paws - Is This Real?
Mary Lattimore - Their Faces Streaked with Light and Filled with Pity
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rachel and Tess are here to prepare you for a cosy weekend indoors with some wholesome Breakfast tunes; Fabian's got a few hot takes for all your cinematic desires; Dr. Kirsten Zemke's talking Romo, a genre that gets far too much negativity in our opinion; Alexandre Philippe has jumped off a plane and headed straight to the bFM studio's for a chat about his film in Doc Edge; and Zoë hits us with a few shows you can check out in this gruesome weather. A little rain never hurt anyone, right?
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rachel and Tess are here to prepare you for a cosy weekend indoors with some wholesome Breakfast tunes; Fabian's got a few hot takes for all your cinematic desires; Dr. Kirsten Zemke's talking Romo, a genre that gets far too much negativity in our opinion; Alexandre Philippe has jumped off a plane and headed straight to the bFM studio's for a chat about his film in Doc Edge; and Zoë hits us with a few shows you can check out in this gruesome weather. A little rain never hurt anyone, right?
Angel Olsen - Never Be Mine
Kurt Vile - One Trick Ponies
A.C. Freazy - The Other Side
David Bowie - Ashes to Ashes
(Sandy) Alex G - Gretel
Justin Townes Earle - Can't Hardly Wait
Amamelia - Give Me Space feat. Junny
Baitercell - Hine Ruru feat. Huia
Uranium Club - Definitely Infrared Radiation Sickness
Empath - Soft Shape
Grace Jones - Pull Up To The Bumper
The Oh Sees - Lupine Dominus
Jordan Rakei - Rolling into One
Purple Pilgrims - Two Worlds Apart
Anemone - Party Theme (Bout De Toi Remix)
The B-52's - Planet Claire
JARV IS... - Must I Evolve [Radio Edit]
Deaton Chris Anthony - 1999 She
Jon Spencer Blues Explosion - Bellbottoms
Mary Lattimore - Their Faces Streaked with Light and Filled with Pity
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rachel's humming after Sharon Van Etten last night; David Slack joins us in studio to talk about the culture of politics and Marilyn Waring's new book; Leisha brings in special snacks, yay! And talks winter fruit; Troy's got a special selection from Record Industry in Holland; and Amelia comes in to say the Queen has lost her crown in the Top Ten recap.
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Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rachel's humming after Sharon Van Etten last night; David Slack joins us in studio to talk about the culture of politics and Marilyn Waring's new book; Leisha brings in special snacks, yay! And talks winter fruit; Troy's got a special selection from Record Industry in Holland; and Amelia comes in to say the Queen has lost her crown in the Top Ten recap.
Björk - Human Behaviour
Purple Pilgrims - Two Worlds Apart
Alphabethead - Eyes Of Nothing
SBTRKT - Wildfire ft Little Dragon
Sharon Van Etten - Every Time The Sun Comes Up
Sacred Paws - Is This Real?
Church & AP - Dandelion
Priests - Suck
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll
Peggy Gou - Hungboo
Caribou - Odessa
Justin Townes Earle - Glory Days [Springsteen Cover]
Rosetta catches up with First Nations Artist Miss Kaninna, who is based out of Naarm in so-called Australia. Following the release of her debut EP Kaninna in 2024, Miss Kaninna has had a huge year of touring with the likes of Amyl And The Sniffers and Kneecap, and is heading back to Aotearoa in February, to play the last ever Splore! Whakarongo mai nei.
For our final catch up with The National Party of 2025, Rosetta and Milly have been declined interview requests by 16 Ministers. Rosetta catches up with Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey to chat about his recent comments regarding whether another hike in the alcohol levy is on the cards for 2026. Whakarongo mai nei!
Ladi6 joins Rosetta in the studio for a kōrero about her NYE House Party - taking over Whammy, Double Whammy and Public Bar to bring in 2026 the right way. The night features an all-star lineup of established icons and fresh talent including: Ladi6, Bailey Wiley, Benny Salvador, Christoph El Truento, DJ Pom, DJ Kerb, DylanBiscuit, Lijah, Mokomokai, and Nganeko. Whakarongo mai nei!
For our last Political Commentary of the year, Rosetta and Milly catch up with Lara to recap 2025 and chat about what to look out for in 2026 - election year! Whakarongo mai nei.
Today on Ready Steady Learn, Rosetta and Milly chat with Kavishan Ranatunga, who is a PhD student at the Faculty of Engineering, and is studying the potential for volcanic rock alternatives to cement, to reduce carbon emissions. Whakarongo mai nei!
It's our last Loose Reads for the year, and Suri's last Loose Reads ever! Rosetta and Milly chat with her about her favourite reads of 2025, whats in her summer reading pile, and her ins and outs for 2026 literature. Whakarongo mai nei!
Christian from eighthirty is up for our final kōrero of the year! This week, we're giving away the boujee new black label Colombian - Sebastian Ramirez beans, so make sure you text in throughout the week to win! Whakarongo mai nei.
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