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

I/V w/ Vanessa Patea: June 12, 2020

I/V w/ Vanessa Patea: June 12, 2020 I/V w/ Vanessa Patea: June 12, 2020, 10.62 MB
Fri 12 Jun 2020

The Doc Edge Film Festival is going all online this year, so there's a plethora of good watching to be done. In amongst that is Director Vanessa Patea's film, Tapu Te Ranga Marae, about the beautiful marae in Wellington that was devastated in a fire just recently. Vanessa chats to Rachel about her interest in the marae and what prompted her to make this film. 

I/V w/ Ben Stevens: June 11, 2020

I/V w/ Ben Stevens: June 11, 2020 I/V w/ Ben Stevens: June 11, 2020, 28.78 MB
Thu 11 Jun 2020

Ben Stevens, founder of Strangelove Music, spoke with Rachel this morning about 'Kiwi Animals: Future/ Primitive Aotearoa'. The record is an awesome compilation of hidden gems and rarities from New Zealand in the 1980s. Featuring the likes of Blam Blam Blam, Headless Chickens, Kim Blackburn and Ballare- tune in to hear about how the record came to be. 

I/V w/ Gussie Larkin: June 5, 2020

I/V w/ Gussie Larkin: June 5, 2020 I/V w/ Gussie Larkin: June 5, 2020, 18.85 MB
Fri 5 Jun 2020

Gussie from Mermaidens popped into studio today to have a chat about the flash new video for the band's track 'Bastards'. Tune in to hear about how it was made and what the band have been up to. 

I/V w/ Alexa Casino: June 4, 2020

I/V w/ Alexa Casino: June 4, 2020 I/V w/ Alexa Casino: June 4, 2020, 15.98 MB
Thu 4 Jun 2020

Alexa Casino popped into studio this morning to have a chat about her new song 'Keep Breathing' which comes out tomorrow. Tune in to hear about the track, and a sneaky early spin! 

I/V w/ Martin Phillips: June 3, 2020

I/V w/ Martin Phillips: June 3, 2020 I/V w/ Martin Phillips: June 3, 2020, 14.65 MB
Wed 3 Jun 2020

Martin from Repairs had a chat with Rachel this morning about their come-back gig with TOOMS this friday at the Wine Cellar, plus the latest single and a new album on the horizon! Tune in and grab a ticket to the show before it sells out. 

I/V w/ Baby Zionov: May 28, 2020

I/V w/ Baby Zionov: May 28, 2020 I/V w/ Baby Zionov: May 28, 2020, 17.81 MB
Thu 28 May 2020

Baby Zionov is back with a brand new track 'Clubbing in the Time of Cholera'. It's the first single from her debut EP '...And You Are The Bitch', which is out on June 26th! Tune in to hear about zoom release parties, Sega video games and club bangers for boogying in your kitchen. 

I/V w/ Peter Dickens: May 28, 2020

I/V w/ Peter Dickens: May 28, 2020 I/V w/ Peter Dickens: May 28, 2020, 20.82 MB
Thu 28 May 2020

Peter Dickens, from Music Helps, joins us in studio to chat about the annual NZ Music T-Shirt day, the day where we all get to celebrate our favourite merch from NZ artists. Peter chats to Rachel about the importance of the day this year, and how you can help your favourite bands. Plenty of time to do your laundry before tomorrow.

I/V w/ Jacob Park: May 28, 2020

I/V w/ Jacob Park: May 28, 2020 I/V w/ Jacob Park: May 28, 2020, 21.53 MB
Thu 28 May 2020

Jacob Park from Leaping Tiger joins Rach ahead of their gig tonight with Skilaa. As we start to see the return of gigs at our belived venues, we're getting used to a different way of watching live music. Get ready to be spaced out folks!

I/V w/ Miranda Harcourt: May 27, 2020

I/V w/ Miranda Harcourt: May 27, 2020 I/V w/ Miranda Harcourt: May 27, 2020, 13.68 MB
Wed 27 May 2020

Actress, acting coach and director Miranda Harcourt had a chat with Rachel this morning about what covid is going to mean for New Zealand's flm and television industry. Whakarongo mai nei! 

I/V w/ Stefan Neville: May 25, 2020

I/V w/ Stefan Neville: May 25, 2020 I/V w/ Stefan Neville: May 25, 2020, 27.27 MB
Mon 25 May 2020

Olumpus' 2019 release 'Caucus' is having a small-run pressing made - and the collaborative master himself, Stefan Neville, is on the line to talk to Rachel about the album itself and where you can snatch a copy.