Guest Interviews

HALFQUEEN had a kōrero with Nabihah Iqbal ahead of her DJ set at Neck of The Woods this Saturday, as part of Strange Universe Autumn Edition - with Mariam on support. Whakarongo mai nei! 

Strange Universe has begun, and opening the line-up is Norwegian duo Smerz! 

Performing off the back of their 2025 album, Big City Life, Smerz eloquently flit between slower, melancholic tracks and flirtier club numbers, all bound by this thread of romance that runs throughout their work. Blending experimental art pop, electronic, alternative R&B, and even classical elements, their sound embraces the unpredictable, making them impossible to pin down to a single genre.

Listen back to Sof's interview with Catharina Stoltenberg and Henriette Motzfeldt ahead of their Tāmaki debut. 

The 95bFM crew were lucky enough to head along to the last ever Splore at Tāpapakanga Reserve this February, catching up with local and international artists on the bFM bus, and sharing memories of one of Aotearoa's most special festivals over the years.

Whakarongo mai nei, listen back to Nicholas, Liv, Hunter and Rosetta chatting with some of the incredible artists and crew behind Splore 2026; Estère, Hudge, Aroha, Dylan Biscuit and AJ Honeysuckle, C. Frim, Snakelegs and BBYFACEKILLA, Benny Salvador, Goldtooth, HALFQUEEN, Te Kura Huia, JessB, Christoph El Truento and Rubi Du, Spdrtwnbby and TAKATAPUNANI, Russel Brown, Dick Move, and Romi Wrights. 

Matthew Crawley had a kōrero with Black Country, New Road ahead of their show at the Powerstation on Tuesday March 3! They're touring their 2025 album Forever Howlong, and tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Whakarongo mai nei!