Guest Interviews

Rachel speaks with Dunstan Bruce of Chumbawamba this morning about his new documentary 'I Get Knocked Down' which is screening at the Doc Edge Festival. Listen back to hear about the band's anarcho-punk politics, surviving the one-hit-wonder label and finding ways to be hopeful and continue fighting the good fight in an ever-turbulent world. 

Amamelia drops by the studio to chat about her excellent new track of dreams, 'Love Is Useless feat. Junny', and gives us a cheeky first spin. Whakarongo mai nei! 

Doc Edge festival director Alex Lee chats about what audiences can expect from the festival this year. Whakarongo mai nei! 

Rachel and Zoë headed along to independent music's most glitzy night of the year: The Taite Prize! Named after the late great music journalist Dylan Taite, the prize celebrates outstanding New Zealand albums released in the previous calendar year. This year's big winner was Anthonie Tonnon for his gorgeous record 'Leave Love Out Of This' (Slow Time Records). The Auckland Live Best Independent Debut went to Jazmine Mary for their debut album 'The Licking of a Tangerine', while legendary broadcaster Karyn Hay ONZM was awarded the Independent Spirit Award, and RNZ's Tony Stamp took out the inaugural NZ On Air Outstanding Music Journalism award. Whakarongo mai nei for the full scoop and interviews with the winners!