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.
We check in for the first time with Candice since she took up the Breakfast hot seat at Radio One on the SRN Breakfast Buffet! On Travelling Tunes we take the name very literally, as Dr Kirsten Zemke unpicks songs about cities. Tom Lark is in the studio to celebrate his album out today, Brave Star. Litia Tuiburelevu is our Viewmaster, reviewing Barry and its polarising final episode. Eden Burns is in the studio for a chat about his gig with Christopher Tubbs tonight. Whakarongo mai nei!
On a big day for council and the electoral system we have a bit of Political Commentary from Rod Oram. Delaney Mes gives us some long weekend sponge cake tips on Breakfast Food. Emmanuelle is in the studio to talk about their upcoming show Last Dance, with Elliot And Vincent, and Franc015. Raiden Freeman is in the studio chatting about his most recent record and premiering an unreleased new track Streetsweeper, which has a feature from DalyanRD. Natural Ange comes in to give you the lowdown on how to cope with seasonal changes and other wellbeing woes. Whakarongo mai nei!
On What's Up with Marama Davidson, Rachel and the co-leader of the Green Party discuss their campaign for renters to submit their experiences, the electoral system review and have a debrief on the government's budget. Rob Bollix dials in for The Mind Trench, chatting about space and the wonders of legonauts. Scalper speaks to Rachel about new records and upcoming shows. Dons from Dead Famous People is in the studio chatting about the origins of their new album, Ballet Boy. Mia and Kelsi from DAFM dial in to talk about their show this Friday at Whammy Bar with Memory Foam and Lesbian Death Slutz From Hell. Whakarongo mai nei!
Another short week commences! On Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor of Tāmaki Makaurau speaks to Rachel about the proposed budget from council. Dictaphone Blues (Edward) is in the studio chatting about his new EP, Greetings From Glen Eden, and the accompanying release show this Friday. On Stage Direction, Alice Canton gives us the theatre rundown, and it looks like there's some exciting stuff coming up. Lama Tone, senior lecturer in the School of Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland is on Ready Steady Learn, speaking about his research in transforming Pacific architectural concepts into contemporary structure and spaces. Whakarongo mai nei!
Exciting gig announcements, new releases, farewells to beloved bFM-ers (give your well wishes to Soong on Jukebox Parlour this Saturday!)- this Friday is packed. We beam down to Te Papaioea to chat to Radio Control's Jordan and chat about happening down there on Breakfast Buffet. Dr Kirsten Zemke gives us an insight into broad genre of Bollywood fusion on Travelling Tunes. Thom from Guardian Singles is dialling in to talk about their new album Feed Me To The Doves, and upcoming gigs to celebrate the record. Johanna Cosgrove is our Viewmaster, reviewing Good Grief, a sitcom from Aotearoa streaming on TVNZ+. Vincent Andrew-Scammell is in the studio talking about his solo theatre show, CLAS 103: Greek Mythology, at Basement Theatre from 6-10 June. Whakarongo mai nei!
The first day of Gregorian winter arrives. Associate Professor Dr Lara Greaves gives us some Political Commentary on the political footballing and early campaigning prior to this year's election. Delaney Mes chats winter foods on Breakfast Food.DeepState, AKA Jess, is in the studio to talk about her single released today, Won't Let You Down, and its accompanying music video. Penny Ashton speaks to Rachel about her feminist Shakespearean musical called The Tempestuous. Two of the crew from Speck Comics, Liam and Stella, chat to Rachel about their latest issue and the kaupapa of the zine. As always, we wrap up your 95bFM Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!
Welcome to the show on this foggy Rāapa morning! Ce of Synthetic Children, a hardware electronic project from Te Papaioea, dials in to talk about their third album Everything's Perpetual, and upcoming show in Tāmaki Makaurau. Repulsive Woman beams across oceans to chat to Rachel about her latest single 137 Pages, from her inbound EP. Damian Vaughan, a trustee member from MusicHelps, is in the studio wrapping up New Zealand Music Month, and talking about the projects of recent grant recipients. Whakarongo mai nei!
Welcome to the Tuesday show! Rachel and Stella evade Succession spoilers, and gush about the Weyes Blood show last night. On Isthmus’n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor speaks to Rachel about the impacts of central government's budget on local government, discussions around moving Auckland roads in the wake of flooding and Auckland Council's boarding house inspection rates. Babe Martin is in the studio talking about the release of her debut single, Knocked For Six in BHX. On Stage Direction, Alice Canton speaks to Vivian Hosking-Aue about his combined dance and fashion show, 'ENUA, that will be a part of the Pacific Dance NZ Festival. Drew McMillan is on Ready Steady Learn, speaking to Stella about his PhD in designing bespoke instruments that suit the needs of those with disabilities. Whakarongo mai nei!
100% New Zealand music week has come to a close but the tunes from Aotearoa keep rolling. James from Yon Loader chats to Rachel about the new project and a new release. Jenna reviews Everything Is Beautiful and Everything Hurts on Loose Reads. Salene answers your renting queries on A Room Of One's Own. Whakarongo mai nei!
100% NZ music week comes to a close on Breakfast, but rest assured the tunes from Aotearoa will continue to flow for the rest of the year! To go out with a bang, Sandy Mill comes into the studio to play some of her tracks, select some favourites from the Aotearoa archives and chat about her upcoming gigs. Bailey Wiley dials in to talk about her recent single Baby Mama. Saraid de Silva is our Viewmaster, blessing the airwaves with some Succession analysis. Synergy Station is done and dusted, but you can catch all of the chats Stella had with artists (as well as some extended versions) via the bcasts. Whakarongo mai nei!
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!
Rosetta and Milly catch up with Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson, to discuss the recently announced Auckland City Deal, and what it will mean for Tāmaki moving forward. They also chat about the latest on the St James Theatre rennovation. Whakarongo mai nei!
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