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

I/V w/ Matthew Crawley & Reuben Bonner: February 4, 2020

I/V w/ Matthew Crawley & Reuben Bonner: February 4, 2020 I/V w/ Matthew Crawley & Reuben Bonner: February 4, 2020, 28.7 MB
Tue 4 Feb 2020

Matthew Crawley and Reuben Bonner join Oscar and Tess in studio to announce their very exciting upcoming gig, Strange Universe. A collaboration between Strange News and Banished From The Universe / Banished Music presents DIIV, Cut Off Your Hands, Wax Chattels, Imugi 이무기, and DJ Mealy Worm, an absolutely epic line-up and hopefully the first annual Strange Universe gig. You can't miss this one.

I/V w/ Josh Price, Matt Boggis, and Eamon Sandwith: February 3, 2020

I/V w/ Josh Price, Matt Boggis, and Eamon Sandwith: February 3, 2020 I/V w/ Josh Price, Matt Boggis, and Eamon Sandwith: February 3, 2020, 21.66 MB
Mon 3 Feb 2020

Keria was lucky enough to have a quick chat with Josh Price, Matt Boggis, and Eamon Sandwith, aka The Chats, during Laneway, before their exceptional performance last week. Plus a lil' sneak peak into the recording of their set incase you missed it. Look out for their new album, High Risk Behaviour, out next month.

I/V w/ Holly Herndon: January 31, 2020

I/V w/ Holly Herndon: January 31, 2020 I/V w/ Holly Herndon: January 31, 2020, 26.66 MB
Fri 31 Jan 2020

Berlin-based composer and electronic musician Holly Herndon spoke with Rachel ahead of her spectacular set at Laneway Festival about her 2019 album PROTO. For the project Herndon created an "AI baby" called Spawn, that worked with her choral ensemble of human singers to create a body of work which explores the human-technology relationship and our place in the grander scheme of things. Phew! Whakarongo mai nei! 

I/V w/ Luke Buda: January 31, 2020

I/V w/ Luke Buda: January 31, 2020 I/V w/ Luke Buda: January 31, 2020, 16.91 MB
Fri 31 Jan 2020

We've got Luke Buda from the Phoenix Foundation on the line this morning ahead of their first performance in Auckland in 18 months. Rachel catches up with Luke about what the band has been up to, with a few lil' hints about what we can expect. You can catch this special gig on Sunday at the Silo Sessions down at Silo Park.

I/V w/ Tom Sainsbury: January 31, 2020

I/V w/ Tom Sainsbury: January 31, 2020 I/V w/ Tom Sainsbury: January 31, 2020, 15.2 MB
Fri 31 Jan 2020

As Pride month is fast approaching, we've got Tom Sainsbury back in the studio chatting about Auckland Museum and Auckland Pride's panel discussion, Uenuku - Pride at Auckland Museum, with Louisa Wall, Welby Ings, and Ngahuia Te Awekotuku. Tom talks to Rachel about what we can look forward to in the discussion and why it's important to have these conversations. Get your tickets here.

I/V w/ Louisa Nicklin: January 30, 2020

I/V w/ Louisa Nicklin: January 30, 2020 I/V w/ Louisa Nicklin: January 30, 2020, 13.54 MB
Thu 30 Jan 2020

Louisa Nicklin popped into studio today to give us a first spin on her new single 'Pour it Down', the second track we have heard from her forthcoming EP 'When Are You Home'. Whakarongo mai nei! 

I/V w/ Morgan Donoghue & Brent Eccles: January 29, 2020

I/V w/ Morgan Donoghue & Brent Eccles: January 29, 2020 I/V w/ Morgan Donoghue & Brent Eccles: January 29, 2020, 23.29 MB
Wed 29 Jan 2020

Roady for Roadies founders, Morgan and Brent, join Rachel to chat about their 16km walk that's raising money for MusicHelps and the people behind the scenes of the gigs we love. The pair talk about how the event started, and why supporting people in the industry is so important. Put on your walking shoes and grab your tickets here.

I/V w/ Blain Cunneen: January 28, 2020

I/V w/ Blain Cunneen: January 28, 2020 I/V w/ Blain Cunneen: January 28, 2020, 16.58 MB
Tue 28 Jan 2020

You might have seen him shredding guitar for Julia Jacklin at Laneway yesterday- but tonight you can catch him playing his own tunes at Wine Cellar! It's the lovely Blain Cunneen from Sydney up in the brekky studio this morning! 

I/V w/ Danny Rogers: January 27, 2020

I/V w/ Danny Rogers: January 27, 2020 I/V w/ Danny Rogers: January 27, 2020, 12 MB
Mon 27 Jan 2020

Founder of Laneway, Danny Rogers, joins Rachel in the 95bFM Bus, live from Laneway, to chat about how this festival came about. Plus, a couple of favourite tunes from stellar performances over the years. Big excitement in the bus!

I/V w/ Stella Donnelly: January 27, 2020

I/V w/ Stella Donnelly: January 27, 2020 I/V w/ Stella Donnelly: January 27, 2020, 26.78 MB
Mon 27 Jan 2020

Auzzie crooner Stella Donnelly's album 'Beware of the Dogs' rocketed to the top of many a best of 2019 list last year with it's frank approach to topics ranging from shitty pub jobs, to corrupt politicians and sexual assualt. Always empathetic and oftentimes hilarious, Donnelly's earnest songwriting has earnt her a dedicated following around the world- and a lot buzz ahead of her performance at this year's Laneway. Rachel caught up with her ahead of the festival for a chat. Whakarongo mai nei!