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.
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!
Midway through 100% New Zealand music week and it's still full steam ahead. On What's Up with Nicola Willis, Rachel speaks to the Deputy Leader of the opposition, Nicola Willis, about National's use of AI in campaigning images, the government's budget, and the steel subsidy. Rob Bollix deep dives underwater on The Mind Trench, exploring octopus dreams. Model Home's Rachael dials in from Ōtautahi to talk about their new single, Leaky Home Simulator 2031. We have a very special performance from Aotearoa's own Bic Runga, as well as a chat about two decades of Beautiful Collision, and the upcoming shows to celebrate. Stay tuned for the video of Bic's performance. Whakarongo mai nei!
100% New Zealand music week continues on its mighty quest this Rātu. Synergy Station features Jujulipps and Julien Dyne, and a round of Second Guessing sees some scrumptious lentils donated to the Auckland City Mission (nice work, Andrew!). Rachel talks about the happenings of Tāmaki Makaurau on Isthmus’n That with Desley Simpson. Ehua is in the studio to talk about her gig this Friday at Whammy Bar, with support from Hasji and AJ Honeysuckle. On Stage Direction, Alice Canton chats to Guy Montgomery about his recent win as Best of the Fest at the Sydney Comedy Festival, and his show in the New Zealand Comedy Festival. Ready Steady Learn hosts Alex Sims from the Business School, as she explains ChatGPT's role in academia as it stands today. Whakarongo mai nei!
This week Lara Greaves joins the Breakfast team to chat about New Zealand First's proposed referendum on Māori seats in parliment, and The Opportunity Party emerging in local politics, particularly that of the Mount Albert electorate.
Rosetta and Milly are joined by Dr Samuela ‘Ofanoa for Ready Steady Learn today, talking about his new study looking into Tiktok videos about gout which often contain misleading and inconsistent information. Whakarongo mai nei!
Your bosom selectas this morning are the lovely Carlotta and Scarlett from Love Language! Catch their show every Saturday from 9-11pm, and see them at Splore this weekend! Whakarongo mai nei.
Christian is back up in the studio for This Is How We Brew It! Today we chat about the eighthirty standard blend - a reliable and delicious introduction to eighthirty's excellent range of beans. Text in throughout the week to win a bag, or use the code 95bFM to get 10% off your order of beans from their website!
Rosetta had a kōrero with the legendary Bic Runga about her first record of all-original material in 15 years, Red Sunset - out today! You can catch Bic touring across Aotearoa this March, alongside Silicon. Whakarongo mai nei!
Cam is back up in the studio, chatting with Rosetta and Milly about the latest new releases on the shelves at Southbound! Whakarongo mai nei!
Gal Costa - Baby
Ratboys - The World, So Madly
Ranil (Galaxia Tropical) - Pueblo
You can head down to Southbound in person at 132 Symonds street, check out the website at www.southbound.co.nz or even call the store and get yourself a copy put aside.
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