Freak the Sheep is 95bFM's longest running Aotearoa New Zealand Music Show, hosted by Taylor MacGregor, and 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 .
Oliver Johnston is one third of the dance collective Inky Waves, he’s also one and half of the duo DJ Kush Boogie and has released music under the Hugo Jay moniker. Now he goes it alone again with a new project called Storage Media. He joins Zac to expand on his new project.
This episode of Freak the Sheep features a performance by Seth Frightening for Live and Direct, an interview with Storage Media and a run down of artists performing at NZ Psych Fest.
Playlist
Anthonie Tonnon - Bird Brains
Elan Vital - Hologram
Sexx Haus - Jzamo Taru
Storage Media - 003
Alastair Galbraith - Trees
sere - Hazy
Wax Chattels - Stay Disappointed
Queen Neptune - Co Unum
WhyFi. - Little Puppy Blue
Motte - New Wanders
Kraus - Ghost of Jodie Foster
ENT - T.H.L.
Earth Tongue - Portable Shrine
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Professionalism is for Amateurs side 1a
This episode of Freak the Sheep features a performance by Nāda Labyrinth for Live and Direct, and interviews with Noel Meek of End Of The Alphabet Records and Sara Rose of Hamtown Smackdown.
Hamtown Smakdown is New Zealand’s premiere hardcore festival. Zac caught up with festival organiser Sara Rose to find out how the festival is curated and how strong the scene is in 2017.
This interview features the following songs:
Wizz Kids - Possessed
MARKDOWN - FREE PIZZA
Contenders - One Flew Over
Sick Old Man - IV. The Sick Old Man
End Of The Alphabet Records is a Wellington label that have become known for curating a catalog of musical weirdness from New Zealand and other places. Label head Noel Meek has just announced a triple album Friends and Meek, and joins Zac to explain further.
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! ~ ~ ~
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