Freak the Sheep is 95bFM's longest running Aotearoa New Zealand Music Show, hosted by Taylor MacGregor & Chris Cudby. Committed to bringing you the latest in homegrown news, tunes and interviews.
Brought to you by NZ On Air Music, with thanks to Drake Street Studios .
Chris caught up with Tāmaki Makaurau wine punks TOOMS aka Dorian Noval and Nich Cunningham for a chat about their new single 'AUDREY', recent op shop scores, horror movie tips + lots more.
The best and freshest of Kiwi music — 100% tunes from Aotearoa New Zealand, thanks to NZ On Air Music!
STONEHEDGE AOTEAROA's Bek Coogan and Gemma Syme chatted with Chris about their debut single 'Make Your Own Kind Of Music (Mama Cass cover)' from their upcoming Demos EP AD2026, their contributions to dORKWIND's new STRESSED OUT! STRESSED OUT! EP + lots more.
The best and freshest of Kiwi music — 100% tunes from Aotearoa New Zealand, thanks to NZ On Air Music!
Amamelia aka 95bFM alum Amelia Berry spoke with Chris Cudby about the newly launched Bananamelia! The Music Archive, a collaboration with The National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa — a project spearheaded by Michael Brown, author of Eyeliner's Buy Now (33 1/3 Oceania Series).
Winner of Te Manu Taki Tāhiko o te Tau (Best Electronic Artist) at the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards and the inaugural SRN Award for Favourite Solo Act in 2021, Amamelia also chatted about her new single 'Theme From Living', from her forthcoming album The Joy Of Living, plus a brand new remix of Frau Knotz's 'Victory Dance on ZR3'.
Head over to natlib.govt.nz to learn all about and access Bananamelia! The Music Archive.
The best and freshest local tunes from Aotearoa New Zealand — thanks to NZ On Air Music!
Amamelia aka 95bFM alum Amelia Berry spoke with Chris Cudby about the newly launched Bananamelia! The Music Archive, a collaboration with The National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa — a project spearheaded by Michael Brown, author of Eyeliner's Buy Now (33 1/3 Oceania Series).
Winner of Te Manu Taki Tāhiko o te Tau (Best Electronic Artist) at the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards and the inaugural SRN Award for Favourite Solo Act in 2021, Amamelia also chatted about her new single 'Theme From Living', from her forthcoming album The Joy Of Living, plus a brand new remix of Frau Knotz's 'Victory Dance on ZR3'.
Head over to natlib.govt.nz to learn all about and access Bananamelia! The Music Archive.
The best and freshest local tunes from Aotearoa New Zealand — thanks to NZ On Air Music!
Playlist
Fuemana - Deep Of The Night (love and bass)
Headless Chickens - Choppers Heli-Bator Mix
Body Beat Ritual - Heaven's Burning
Ripship - Bon Voyage (Amamelia Remix)
Polyester - Strange Emotion
Babyteeth - Poser
Amamelia - Theme from Living
Amamelia - C'est Chic
Frau Knotz - Victory Dance on ZR3 (Amamelia Remix)
frog power - Glued To The Stewd
Earth Tongue - Symmetry Dripper
Infinite Hex - hELL hOLE
Princess Chelsea - Time (Live At Studio Two)
Fourmyula - Hampden Tennis Club
Secret Sorcery - Kel A'Vara the First Kingdom of Hell
Chris welcomes Tāmaki Makaurau electronic artist OP Lilypad (playing at this week's Sunreturn Bethells Beach festival) into the studio for a transcendent live-to-air performance & chat — thanks to NZ On Air Music!
Chris welcomes Tāmaki Makaurau electronic artist OP Lilypad (playing at this week's Sunreturn Bethells Beach festival) into the studio for a transcendent live-to-air performance & chat — thanks to NZ On Air Music!
Playlist
Shona Laing - America
Kimbra - Gush - Remix
Coolies - Ghost Baby
Carnivorous Plant Society - You're Too Much
Tlaotlon - Spetra
Jenny Morris - Mercy
Eveline Breaker - Bishop Girl
Dream Chambers, Hun Lynch - Opening Theme From 'Mum, I'm Alien Pregnant'
Chewy Gum join us for Live and Direct and they throw down a killer set with some rockin' tunes. We chat about their production and recording process, and talk about their killer show they have coming up with Requin. It's truly live and coming direct to you, and YOU have NZ On Air Music to thank ayeee! ~ ~ ~
I'm very excited to have László Reynolds up in the studio for Live and Direct this week. We have a super chill chat about the new album, and hear 3 lovely new tracks live in the lounge. Big double thumbs up to NZ On Air Music for all the love! ~ ~ ~
Jazmine Mary is up for Live and Direct this week. We chat about their take on visual performance within music, as well as their upcoming tour across Australia. Oh, and did I mention they play a killer set live in the bFM lounge?? Cheers to NZ On Air Music! ~ ~ ~
Live and Direct oh yea! Class War On The Dance Floor join us in the bFM studio to talk all about their music, as well as their sweet Synthstrom Deluge they use for music production (it's one of the first ever made as well!!). They perform a sweet set for us too. Cheers to NZ On Air Music! ~ ~ ~
It's the first live and direct for the year, and we have Museum Stork in studio for a wee chat, and a cheeky performance as well. Cheers to NZ On Air Music as always! ~ ~ ~
Lontalius joins us for a breathtaking set on Live and Direct. We didn't have time for a chat, but enjoy these three beautiful (and also new) tracks performed solo. Big whattup to NZ On Air Music! ~ ~ ~
Dick Move join us for Live and Direct this week, and their new single has flown to the #1 slot on the Top 10!! We have a good chat about the group, and then they get down with a ear piercing set in the lounge. Cheers to NZ On Air Music woohoo! ~ ~ ~
We're back with more Live and Direct goodness, and we have tei. up on the show for this week. We have a nice wee chat about new tracks, representation within the industry, as well as a sneak preview of what's to come at Garden of Celebration this Saturday. Check out their live performance of these track as well: Ba$ic, Conversations In My Head, and Python. Big ups to NZ On Air Music ayyy... ~ ~ ~
I feel very privilaged and lucky to have Dons Savage of Dead Famous People in the studio this week for Live and Direct. We chat about the project's early beginnings, and catch a sneak peek of what's to come with the new album, being released by Fire Records. Dons performs three new songs: Clusters, To Be Divine, and Don't Go To Work. Huuuuge cheers to NZ On Air Music... ~ ~ ~
Omg it's time for Live and Direct. This week, we have Heavy Chest in studio for a chat, and they're also playing in The Experiment this Friday! Check out their live tracks: Sunlight, Require, and All The Things. Cheers NZ On Air Music! ~ ~ ~
95bFM 
