This week's 'Short Player' is a sneak preview of Church & AP's debut record 'Teeth' which comes out on November 15th! Tune in to hear Danielle chat to the boys about writing bars, wrestlers and their single 'Hello Hello'. Make sure you head along to their release gig tomorrow night at Galatos: be there or be prepared for some serious FOMO!
Tim Batt pops in to talk media with Rachel and Tess. What's happening with TV Three? Do we need all these streaming platforms? Why don't we return to DVD's? And what would we do without Kim Hill?
Beastwars have had one massive year, and Nato from the band has popped into studio to chat to us about it. Hot off the back of their fantatstic record 'IV' they've been nominated for Best Group and Best Rock Album at the VNZMAs tomorrow night. Tune in to hear more about the album and their summer shows happening across the country. Obey the Riff!!!
Old mate Steve Newall is in the studio this morning to talk about the Fraud Film Festival which is happening this week. Covering everything from art fraud to the Panama Papers, and with panel discussions to follow each film, there's plenty of drama and debauchery for everyone!
We've got Forward-shortlisted Scottish poet, Harry Josephine Giles, in studio with us to chat about their upcoming show at The Basement Theatre, Drone. Asking the big questions like 'If a drone could descend to earth to tell you her story, what would she say?' Get yourself along to this slippery and glitchy cabaret spectacular.
Levi from OMG AKL popped by the studio this morning to talk about the organic market garden located on the corner of Symonds Street and Mount Eden road. Tune in to find out more about the project and how you can get involved!
Liz and Jonathan from the Beths popped into studio this morning to chat about what they are up to ahead of the VNZMAs next week, their gigs at The Hollywood Avondale and a new album on the horizon. They are nominated for Album of the Year, Single of the Year, Best Group, Breakthrough Artist, Best Alternative Artist and People's Choice- Phew!!! Whakarongo mai nei!
The annual multi-arts celebration returns to Tāmaki Makaurau in March next year, including the likes of Aldous Harding, Weyes Blood, and Purple Pilgrims (just to name a few). Rachel chats with AAF Artistic Director, Jonathan Bielski, about his personal picks from the programme and returning to the domain for some special shows. Get yourself along to the website here and plan your programme, this is not to be missed.
Angel Olsen is back with a fantatstic new album 'All Mirrors'. Beautifully cinematic and orchestral- the record traverses love, selfhood, and sitting with your emotions. Rachel spoke to her from her tour across America about her writing, Scott Walker, and singing through chaos. Tune in!
It's been a big year for Bailey Wiley with the release of a fantastic self-titled EP, massive tour of the country and a brand new baby! We spoke to her about her nomination for Best Soul/RnB Artist at this year's Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards- whakarongo mai!