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

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I/V w/ Mac DeMarco: September 10, 2019

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Tue 10 Sep 2019

Rachel had a chat with Mac DeMarco last week about his latest record and his upcoming tour to Aotearoa. They talked about cowboys, his record label, and growing up. Get your tickets here.

I/V w/ Kaaterama Pou: September 9, 2019

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Mon 9 Sep 2019

Ahead of Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland Museum celebrating Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, Kaaterama Pou pops into the studio to talk about her latest EP, being a finalist for the 2019 APRA Maioha Award, her whakapapa, tikanga and her identity. Get your tickets here and bring a cushion.

I/V w/ Sandy Mill: September 5, 2019

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Thu 5 Sep 2019

Sandy Mill pops up to the studio to talk about her love for books and reuniting with the Bellbirds for the opening night of Going West Writers Festival. Rachel and Sandy chat about kindles, poetry and what makes a good song. 

I/V w/ Tania Sawicki Mead: September 4, 2019

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Wed 4 Sep 2019

JustSpeak Director, Tania Sawicki Mead, pops into the studio to talk about the Kōrero Pono Exhibition in Tāmaki tonight. Rachel and Tania chat about restorative justice and whether our current justice system is actually working or not. Head along to the exhibition over the next two weeks and the panel discussion tonight to hear more.

I/V w/ Zahra Killeen-Chance and Cat Ruka: September 4, 2019

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Wed 4 Sep 2019

Zahra Killeen-Chance and Cat Ruka from the Tempo Dance Festival are here to talk contemporary dance, what to expect this year round. Artistic Director, Cat Ruka, talks about going from performing in the festival to now directing the festival itself. And Zahra talks about the NZ Music Double Bill: Dances with Aldous, why Aldous Harding is so inspiring and how that translates into the show itself. Get involved here.

I/V w/ Jen Cloher: September 2, 2019

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Mon 2 Sep 2019

Lucky for us, Jen Cloher brought her guitar into the studio to play us a lovely song, and have a chat about playing in Tāmaki Makaurau. After playing The Others Way on Friday night, Jen and Rachel chat about performing in Hopetoun Alpha, Girls Rock Camp, touring with Tiny Ruins (tickets here) and catching some sunshine.

I/V w/ Jamie Lee Smith and Marcel Bellvé: August 30, 2019

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Fri 30 Aug 2019

In studio this morning we have Jamie Lee and Marcel, aka Crap Date: Auckland's premier "soap-pop" synth band! They have a new song 'Ephemera', complete with a and heckers video, and they are playing the Others Way Festival tonight! Go check them out at the Thirsty Dog. 

I/V w/ Dave Dobbyn and Peter Urlich: August 29, 2019

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Thu 29 Aug 2019

What a morning: we've only gone and got bona fide legends Dave Dobbyn and Peter Urlich in the studio! Th' Dudes are being inducted into the NZ Music Hall of Fame, and will be playing at the VNZMAs in celebration. Peter and Dave spoke to us about the early days of touring pubs, tight pants and shredding gats. Mint!

I/V w/ Mark Easterbrook: August 28, 2019

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Wed 28 Aug 2019

Mark Easterbrook, also 95bFM alumni, pops up to talk Going West Writers Festival, a beautiful celebration of literature and the West Auckland community. Mark talks what's coming up, a few things to catch and opportunities for young poets keen to get involved in the festival. This year marks a wooping 24 years of the festival, so get yourself a ticket and head along.

I/V w/ Durham Fenwick: August 27, 2019

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Tue 27 Aug 2019

Durham Fenwick, aka Green Grove, talked us through his upcoming album 'Machine Music' this morning and brought in his latest single 'Silently'. Taking inspiration from lounge and library music its very lush, and you can check it out live at The Night Before The Others Way!