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Guest Interviews

A simple feed of all the interviews from our many and varied special bFM Breakfast guests.

I/V w/ Ana Chaya Scotney: September 16, 2020

I/V w/ Ana Chaya Scotney: September 16, 2020 I/V w/ Ana Chaya Scotney: September 16, 2020, 20.13 MB
Wed 16 Sep 2020

Kōtiro is the new project from experimental artist, musician and actor Ana Chaya Scotney. Whakarongo mai nei to hear about the audio-visual track 'Force Field', claiming identity, Hine Titama and Hine Nui Te Pō, and more! 

I/V w/ Persimmon: August 15, 2020

I/V w/ Persimmon: August 15, 2020 I/V w/ Persimmon: August 15, 2020, 17.76 MB
Tue 15 Sep 2020

I tēnei ata Austin and Felix from Persimmon, Te Papaioea's jangliest new pop group, phoned in for a chat about their band and brand new single 'Landscapes'. Whakarongo mai nei to hear what's been going on in Palmerston North and how the band came to be. 

I/V w/ Em Walker: September 14, 2020

I/V w/ Em Walker: September 14, 2020 I/V w/ Em Walker: September 14, 2020, 21.47 MB
Mon 14 Sep 2020

Em Walker, aka Theia, has a brand waiata reo Māori project called TE KAAHU. She popped in for a chat about singing in te reo Māori, her Kuia, Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori and more. Whakarongo mai nei! 

I/V w/ Justin & Lucy: September 11, 2020

I/V w/ Justin & Lucy: September 11, 2020 I/V w/ Justin & Lucy: September 11, 2020, 20.18 MB
Fri 11 Sep 2020

Very excitingly we've got Lucy & Justin from Dick Move in the studio announcing their debut album, Chop! and we're here for it. Rachel chats to the band members about how the record came to be and what we can look forward to hearing, pre-order your copy here.

I/V w/ Paloma Schneideman: September 11, 2020

I/V w/ Paloma Schneideman: September 11, 2020 I/V w/ Paloma Schneideman: September 11, 2020, 26.48 MB
Fri 11 Sep 2020

Paloma pops in for a coffee with her new track, 'Spooky' and the beautiful video that accompanies it. Rachel chats to Paloma about the new single, what she's been up to during lockdown and filming on a vintage super 8 camera with Freya Finch.

I/V w/ Crystal Choi: September 9, 2020

I/V w/ Crystal Choi: September 9, 2020 I/V w/ Crystal Choi: September 9, 2020, 16.59 MB
Wed 9 Sep 2020

Crystal Choi (SKILAA, A.C. Freazy, Skogkatt and more) has a new project called Phoebe Rings for us to wrap our ears around. Whakarongo mai nei to hear about the band and their first single 'Cheshire'. 

I/V w/ JessB: September 8, 2020

I/V w/ JessB: September 8, 2020 I/V w/ JessB: September 8, 2020, 23.36 MB
Tue 8 Sep 2020

JessB has a stellar new mixtape out now, and she popped in to have a chat about it this morning. As the name suggests '3 Nights In Amsterdam' was recorded in one creative burst while Jess was visiting the city last year. Whakarongo mai nei to find out more! 

I/V w/ Julia Deans: September 2, 2020

I/V w/ Julia Deans: September 2, 2020 I/V w/ Julia Deans: September 2, 2020, 20.51 MB
Wed 2 Sep 2020

Julia Deans has just been announced as the Music Director for this year's Silver Scroll Awards- making her the person in charge of organising one of the most highly anticipated parts of the night: the reinterpretations of the five finalists' songs. In previous years this has led to the likes of Ron Gallipolli covering Lorde, SoccerPractise covering Moana Maniapoto and many more. Tune in to hear Julia's thoughts on the role! 

I/V w/ Diggy Dupé: August 28, 2020

I/V w/ Diggy Dupé: August 28, 2020 I/V w/ Diggy Dupé: August 28, 2020, 24.2 MB
Fri 28 Aug 2020

Ol' mate Diggy Dupé has a brand new album, and it's fully awesome. 'That's Me, That's Team' is out today and we caught up with Diggy to hear about it. Whakarongo mai nei! 

I/V w/ Mike Lowry, William Cashion & Gerrit Welmers: August 28, 2020

I/V w/ Mike Lowry, William Cashion & Gerrit Welmers: August 28, 2020 I/V w/ Mike Lowry, William Cashion & Gerrit Welmers: August 28, 2020, 29.3 MB
Fri 28 Aug 2020

Mike, William and Gerrit from Future Islands dial in for a chat with Rach about the exciting news of their new album, As Long As You Are. After releasing the singles Thrill, and For Sure, the band catch up with us about what we can expect from the new record and how 2020 has been for them. Chuck October 9th in your diaries, you don't want to miss this release!