Listen back to feature interviews and performances from the 95bFM Breakfast Show. Weekly features (such as Loose Reads or Travelling Tunes) all have their own feeds, so to listen or subscribe, pick and choose from the bCasts list on the right.
Order up for one loaded show at the end of a short week. We head to Ōtepoti to chat with Radio One's Candice, sharing great local tunes and upcoming gigs on Breakfast Buffet. On Travelling Tunes with Dr Kirsten Zemke we play games. Sorry, no, we listen to game soundtracks and explore the illustrious world of ludomusicology. Crystal Choi from Phoebe Rings is in the studio to talk about their upcoming gig this Saturday, as part of Asian (Sound)Scapes, and upcoming releases from the band to get excited about. Our Viewmaster Litia reviews a heckers documentary series called Project Greenlight. Matthew Crawley of Thee Golden Geese comes in to yarn about their album, Bird Of The Year 2023- out today! Whakarongo mai nei.
Marc Daalder gives us some Political Commentary on the recent election, comments on predictions for the formation of government and the statements from parties regarding the conflict in Gaza. We talk chips and fish, fish and chips, and everything in between on Breakfast Food with Lucinda Bennett on Breakfast Food. Yolanda Fagan from Half Hexagon dials in to give us an early spin of their new single Buy The Farm, which is out properly tomorrow. Jim’s chatting about plants that grow on other plants for Greening Out- epiphytes! They love having buddies. Siouxsie Wiles is in the studio talking about the documentary Ms Information, launching in cinemas today. Whakarongo mai nei!
On What's Up with Marama Davidson the co-leader of the Green Party speaks to Rachel about the Green Party's calls for a ceasefire in the Israel/Gaza conflict, and the election results. Rob Bollix takes us to The Mind Trench, discussing the science of hand toes (thumbs). Luke Towart from Wurld Series dials in to talk about new singles and their forthcoming record The Giant’s Lawn, which is out November 17. Whakarongo mai nei!
Welcome to Fake Monday. We announce the exciting full lineup of the Others Way Festival, and chat to Fazerdaze about her upcoming performance at the festival. On Stage Direction, Vincent Andrew-Scammell and Anthony Crum come in to talk about Bullrush's spooky Halloween special; Ghoulrush. Duncan McDonald is on Ready Steady Learn, in the studio to talk about his research looking into improving the resilience of marae during disasters and climate emergencies. Whakarongo mai nei!
We speak silly nonsense on Travelling Tunes with Dr Kirsten Zemke, discussing songs that use gibberish. Ebony Lamb is dialling in to talk about her self titled solo debut album released via Slowtime Records and upcoming tour to celebrate, kicking off October 27 (tickets from Banished Music). Our Viewmaster, Litia Tuiburelevu, reviews the second season of Raised By Refugees. Michael Cathro of Ha The Unclear is chatting about the band’s new single, FISH. Whakarongo mai nei!
Dr Amara Rata is on Political Commentary, speaking about responses from political parties in Aotearoa regarding the situation in Gaza. We talk meatballs on Breakfast Food with Lucinda Bennett. Milk Tooth (from Te Whanganui-A-Tara) are chatting about their debut track Liquid and upcoming show at Neck of the Woods on Saturday October 21st as part of their tour, celebrating the release of their upcoming single, Voyager which we give a sneaky early spin. The Hobby Goblins put on their Sports Team hat to talk about their fundraiser screening of The Beths Auckland Concert Film at the Hollywood Avondale so they can make their very own horror movie this summer! On a related note, under the Goblin Hat, they showcase their horror movie knitting. Erny Belle is in the studio to talk about her new single out today, Pitt Stop, the third single to be released from her forthcoming sophomore album Not Your Cupid which is out Friday 10th November via Flying Nun Records. Whakarongo mai nei!
On The Mind Trench with Rob Bollix, the Bard of Bollix talks Beakhoven's Feather Symphony (AKA classical music for chickens). KMTP is in the studio to chat about their recent album release and the midst of their tour, with an upcoming show in Auckland. Steph from Fake Purr is chatting about their one-off show at Whammy Bar this Saturday. Salene is in for A Room Of One's Own, speaking about renters rights, potential no cause evictions and weird landlord set-ups. Whakarongo mai nei!
On Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor speaks to Rachel about the election results and what they might mean for local government, the Auckland Council’s six demographic advisory panels outline for the next three years and an update on the Tāmaki Makaurau Tauawhi Kaumātua Age-friendly Auckland Action Plan. Buzz Moller from Voom chats about the Save the b fundraising gig, and his time at the station. On Stage Direction, Alice Canton speaks to Louise Jiang and Nuanzhi Zheng are in the studio to talk about their upcoming work, Chick Habit opening 24 October at Basement Theatre. On Ready Steady Learn, Amy Garrett from the Auckland Bioengineering Institute is in the studio to talk about her research into investigating the uterus and how in the end we might be able to help conditions like endometriosis, extreme period pains and pre-term labour. Whakarongo mai nei!
Penelope Noir talks about sneakerheads, and the new TVNZ+ show hosted by Amon Tyson from SWIDT on Fashun. Rachel speaks to Blondshell about the release of her deluxe edition of her self-titled album, and her upcoming performance at Laneway 2024 in Aotearoa. On Loose Reads Suri reviews Doppelganger: A Trip Into The Mirror World, from Naomi Klein. Eamon Edmundson-Wells is speaking about the MEL Sample Library Collection at Audio Foundation Records. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rosetta catches up with Tom Scott, ahead of Home Brew's show at the Auckland Town Hall on May 31st! They'll be performing their 2008 EP Last Week in full, and we're giving away single passes all week on Breakfast. Whakarongo mai nei!
This week on Ready Steady Learn, Rosetta is joined by Kaiārataki (Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor Māori) Michael Steedman at Waipapa Taumata Rau, about new five-year te reo Māori revitalisation strategy has been
launched at Waipapa Taumata Rau, bringing together AI research on a pronunciation tool, a new dictionary, and the redesigned Te Kūaha app to help both Māori and non-Māori navigate tikanga across the University.
Charlie is up in the studio for This Is How We Brew It - chatting with Rosetta and Milly about all things coffee competitions, including the Cup Tasters and Brewers comps next weekend at The Tuesday Club! We're also giving away a bag of the eighthirty Classic Blend on Friday so text in to 5395 for your chance to win. Whakarongo mai nei!
Nate joins Rosetta and Milly in the studio to chat all things pukapuka, on Loose Reads! This week he's reviewing Hannah Lillith Assadi'sParadiso 17 - which is longlisted for the Women’s Prize this year! Whakarongo mai nei.
Your bosom selectas i tēnei wiki were Jude and Sofie of Teenage Frequencies! Tune in to the show every Friday 5-7am, or anytime via the bCasts Whakarongo mai nei!
For a very special Record Store Day edition of From The Crate, Rosetta joins Cam in the shop at Southbound! Whakarongo mai nei, listen back to hear them chat about some of the RSD exclusive titles, and walk around the magical store that is Southbound Records. Get down there tomorrow e te whānau!
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