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Guest Interviews

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

I/V w/ Leaping Tiger: November 1, 2021

I/V w/ Leaping Tiger: November 1, 2021 I/V w/ Leaping Tiger: November 1, 2021, 23.42 MB
Mon 1 Nov 2021

Jacob, aka leaping Tiger, spoke with Rachel this morning about his brand new album 'Soulsleep', singing on a track for the first time, collaborating with friends and looking forward to live shows. Whakarongo mai nei! 

I/V w/ Helado Negro: October 22, 2021

I/V w/ Helado Negro: October 22, 2021 I/V w/ Helado Negro: October 22, 2021, 31.58 MB
Fri 22 Oct 2021

This morning Rachel spoke with Roberto Carlo Lange, aka Helado Negro, about his lush new album 'Far In' (4AD). Helado Negro's sound is impressionistic, thoughtful and joyous and his songs explore themes of climate anxiety, memory and love. Whakarongo mai nei to hear Roberto chat about making the record, writing in the Texan desert, and the influence of the pandemic on the album. 

I/V w/ Kody Nielson: October 21, 2021

I/V w/ Kody Nielson: October 21, 2021 I/V w/ Kody Nielson: October 21, 2021, 25.9 MB
Thu 21 Oct 2021

Live from Palm Springs, where is he busy recording the new Unknown Mortal Orchestra album, Kody Nielson spoke with Rachel this morning about his upcoming solo project 'Birthday Suite Vol. II'. Whakarongo mai nei to learn all about it! 

I/V w/ Freddy Reynold: October 18, 2021

I/V w/ Freddy Reynold: October 18, 2021 I/V w/ Freddy Reynold: October 18, 2021, 22 MB
Mon 18 Oct 2021

Freddy Reynold caught up with Rachel today to chat about his brand new EP 'Southside Run It'. Whakarongo mai nei! 

I/V w/ Madison Van Staden: October 15, 2021

I/V w/ Madison Van Staden: October 15, 2021 I/V w/ Madison Van Staden: October 15, 2021, 20.76 MB
Fri 15 Oct 2021

Madison Van Staden of Moody V. and the Mentrual Cycle caught up with us this morning to chat about their latest EP 'New Madonnas' and what the band has been working on!

I/V w/ Kelsi Stroud: October 13, 2021

I/V w/ Kelsi Stroud: October 13, 2021 I/V w/ Kelsi Stroud: October 13, 2021, 13.88 MB
Wed 13 Oct 2021

Kelsi from Lilith phones up to chat about the band's fresh new single, Gardener. Whakarongo mai! 

I/V w/ Che Ebrahim: October 12, 2021

I/V w/ Che Ebrahim: October 12, 2021 I/V w/ Che Ebrahim: October 12, 2021, 16.76 MB
Tue 12 Oct 2021

Che, aka bb gurl, spoke to us this morning about the brand new single 'Spring bb' which features Hans. and Theia. Whakarongo mai nei to hear abou the mixtape Che has been working on! 

I/V w/ Vera Ellen: October 8, 2021

I/V w/ Vera Ellen: October 8, 2021 I/V w/ Vera Ellen: October 8, 2021, 22.76 MB
Fri 8 Oct 2021

Vera Ellen's record 'It's Your Birthday' is finally out via Flying Nun! Whakarongo mai nei to hear from Vera over in L.A. about making the album and the possibility of touring back in Aotearoa in the summer (get your vaccine!)

I/V w/ Oscar Johns: October 7, 2021

I/V w/ Oscar Johns: October 7, 2021 I/V w/ Oscar Johns: October 7, 2021, 20.8 MB
Thu 7 Oct 2021

Oscar from Marlin's Dreaming spoke with us this morning about the new album 'Hasten' which the band has just released. Whakarongo mai nei to hear about returning to dunedin, writing over lockdown and recording in different locations around the motu. 

I/V w/ Vox Dawn: October 6, 2021

I/V w/ Vox Dawn: October 6, 2021 I/V w/ Vox Dawn: October 6, 2021, 20.66 MB
Wed 6 Oct 2021

Vox Dawn spoke with us this morning about the new single 'Carry On The Walk' from the collective Oceans Before Me. The track is part of a new album 'Daughters of the Dawn' which is out next month and reflects on the impact of the Dawn Raids as part of an ongoing education and activism project. Whakarongo mai nei to hear all about it!