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

I/V w/ Anthonie Tonnon: March 11, 2020

I/V w/ Anthonie Tonnon: March 11, 2020 I/V w/ Anthonie Tonnon: March 11, 2020, 38.07 MB
Wed 11 Mar 2020

Anthonie Tonnon has a new track out ahead of schedule, and we've got him on the phone to tell us why. Mataura Paper Mill is out now and talks about the campaign to remove the dross from Mataura for the safety of the nearby urban community. Go and check out the video here, important stuff.

I/V w/ Luke Courtney & Andrej Radosavljevic: March 6, 2020

I/V w/ Luke Courtney & Andrej Radosavljevic: March 6, 2020 I/V w/ Luke Courtney & Andrej Radosavljevic: March 6, 2020, 38.82 MB
Fri 6 Mar 2020

Luke and Andrej from Same Name Confusion pop into the studio to chat with Rachel about playing at Cross Street Music Festival and if you want to catch them in a more intimate setting, at Galatos tonight. The pair chat about how their music comes about and what we can expect looking in the future. Get your tickets!

I/V w/ Paul Kean & Kaye Woodward: March 6, 2020

I/V w/ Paul Kean & Kaye Woodward: March 6, 2020 I/V w/ Paul Kean & Kaye Woodward: March 6, 2020, 19.96 MB
Fri 6 Mar 2020

Holy smokes, it's The Bats! Paul and Kaye popped into the brekky studio this morning to have a chat about a brand new unreleased track, their contribution to the recent Mansfield compliation, and playing the Cross Street Music Festival this weekend. Whakarongo mai nei!

I/V w/ Disciple Pati: March 5, 2020

I/V w/ Disciple Pati: March 5, 2020 I/V w/ Disciple Pati: March 5, 2020, 16.96 MB
Thu 5 Mar 2020

Disciple Pati has a big weekend coming up: she's playing our Drive Island alongside Dick Move tomorrow evening, and she'll be killing it down at Silo Park on Sunday for Milk & Honey's curated Silo Session. Both those gigs are free so get yerself down there and hear some sick music! 

I/V w/ Anji Sami: March 3, 2020

I/V w/ Anji Sami: March 3, 2020 I/V w/ Anji Sami: March 3, 2020, 25.85 MB
Tue 3 Mar 2020

Anji Sami of She's So Rad (and The Sami Sisters) stops by the studio ahead of their appearance at Milk & Honey's Silo Session, this Sunday. Talking candidly about the gig; how family life interferes with recording; and how her sister bought her too much fizzy wine at Stereolab last night - don't miss She's So Rad this Sunday, playing free for you in an absolutely stacked bill at Silo Park.

I/V w/ Meg Remy: March 2, 2020

I/V w/ Meg Remy: March 2, 2020 I/V w/ Meg Remy: March 2, 2020, 39.13 MB
Mon 2 Mar 2020

Illinois-born, Toronto-based artist Meg Remy, a.k.a. U.S. Girls, has a new album out on Friday. Called 'Heavy Light', the album was recorded live with 20 musicians - a new way of working for Meg who has, prior to her last album 'In A Poem Unlimited', been known for her use of looping and sampling to create tracks. Rachel spoke to Remy about the project, becoming more personal in her writing, revisiting old material, and using collaboration as a political and musical tool.

I/V w/ Makaya McCraven: February 28, 2020

I/V w/ Makaya McCraven: February 28, 2020 I/V w/ Makaya McCraven: February 28, 2020, 26.95 MB
Fri 28 Feb 2020

Contemporary jazz legend and 'Beat Scientist' Makaya McCraven spoke to Rachel all the way from Chicago this week about his re-working of Gil Scott-Heron's final album for it's 10 year anniversary. 'Gil Scott-Heron, We're New Again: A Reimagining by Makaya McCraven' is out now via XL Recordings.

I/V w/ Paloma Schneideman: February 27, 2020

I/V w/ Paloma Schneideman: February 27, 2020 I/V w/ Paloma Schneideman: February 27, 2020, 15.34 MB
Thu 27 Feb 2020

Paloma, aka PollyHill, popped into studio this morning to talk about Summer Fruits: a mint gig happening tomorrow night at Whammy Backroom, featuring the likes of Half.Queen, Disciple Pati and more! 

I/V w/ Ruby White: February 27, 2020

I/V w/ Ruby White: February 27, 2020 I/V w/ Ruby White: February 27, 2020, 13.36 MB
Thu 27 Feb 2020

Former owner of Small Fry Cafe, Ruby White pops into the studio to talk about focaccia, coloured sandwiches and raising money for the Austrailian bushfires with Small Fry Colours. A worthy cause and yummy sammies, why wouldn't you go? Head along to CHAIRS this Sunday to get involved. 

I/V w/ Sarah Mary Chadwick: February 25, 2020

I/V w/ Sarah Mary Chadwick: February 25, 2020 I/V w/ Sarah Mary Chadwick: February 25, 2020, 23.34 MB
Tue 25 Feb 2020

Sarah Mary Chadwick is in Auckland for a very special show this thursday night as part of Fringe Town 2020: she will be performing her album 'The Queen Who Stole The Sky' on the Auckland Town Hall's grand organ. Sarah popped into the studio to chat about the project, and her most recent album 'Please Daddy' that came out in January. Whakarongo mai nei- and don't miss the gig!