This morning we had the pleasure of chatting with Shona Laing whose iconic 1987 album 'South' has just been announced as this year's recipient for the Independent Music NZ Classic Record Award through the Taite Music Prize. Featuring the legendary track ‘(Glad I’m) Not A Kennedy’, 'South' has had an indellible impact on New Zealand music and continues to inspire. Whakarongo mai nei to hear Shona talk about making the record.
Louisa Nicklin had a chat with us this morning about her EP 'Live at The Wine Cellar' which she has just released on bandcamp. Mixed, mastered and recorded by legendary Rohan Evans- all of the proceeds of ths record go straight to The Wine Cellar to help support this legendary venue in a tough time. Tune in!
Peter Ruddell, aka Sulfate, has put out a lovely new track called 'Song For Ruth' made on day one of our nation-wide rāhui. We caught up with Peter to hear how isolation is going for him, meet Ruth the cat, and chat about what kind of music we might hear come out of this period.
Randa spoke with Rachel about their brand new EP 'Heatwave' which is out today! Made during the APRA songwriting workshop last year, you might recognise the vocals of ol' mate Merk on the title track. Whakarongo mai.
Something to brighten your day today- it's a brand new track from Grey Lynn's finest Diggy Dupé! Rachel spoke with Diggy about the new track and video: tune in to hear 'Keke Boy' ahead of it's official release tonight.
Oscar (aka guide person #16) had a chat with Femi and TJ Koleoso from the mighty Ezra Collective a couple of weekends ago at WOMAD. Tune in to hear about everything from youth clubs to sold out Nigerian football kits, musical inspirations plenty more!
Chris Cudby, editor-extraordinaire of Undertheradar, has popped into the studio this morning for a chat about what the Covid-19 situation means for the music industry and some of the creative ways artists are keeping a sense of community going.
This morning we spoke with Lukas Mayo- aka Pickle Darling- about upcoming new music, cancelling gigs dude to the blimmin' virus, and where you can cop some sick merch instead. Don't forget that from 8pm tonight until 8pm saturday 21st March there's no fee on Bandcamp so all profits go directly to the artists, a good time to spend your pocket-money on some local music!
Legendary News Director Lillian Hanly spoke with equally legendary musician Troy Kingi ahead of his set at WOMAD festival this weekend just gone. Troy's 2019 record 'Holy Colony Burning Acres' is deservedly up for the Taite Music Prize 2020 and the pair spoke about everything from politics and reggae, to acting. Whakarongo mai nei.
Alice Canton pops into the studio this morning to chat about Year of the Tiger (虎—hǔ), her new show at the Basement theatre. This soft and sensitive show involves a group of strangers who are here and ready to participate in a way like never before, sharing stories and reflecting on a changing world, and all born in the Year of the Tiger. Get your tickets!
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