Sof caught up with Byllie-jean (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga, Ngāti Pahauwera) about her nomination for the Indie Debut Taite Music Prize for 2025 for her debut EP 'Filter'. They also reflect on her creative process since releasing the EP and Byllie-Jean's latest single, 'Hinekoukou'.
On Morning Glory, Elle spoke to Griffin James about his work under Sans Merit. An intricate genre-bending blend of fuzzy alternative rock, find out about the surprising lore of the album Early Grave and how his background in dance music has influenced this new(ish) endeavour.
From the landscapes of New Mexico, jazz affiocinado Delbert Anderson joins Sofia Kent on 95bFM for the upcoming Auckland Arts Festival Indigenous Music Series.
Anderson describes the intepretation of inherited stories and Diné values into the jazz melodies that simultaneously educate and uplift
"I hope it's more than just good music.. taking those stories away and creating awareness, letting people know the Diné tribe is still around and will be around for a very long time"
Mim Jensencame on Morning Glory to discuss her upcoming EP 'Shadow of a Gift.' They spoke about Jensen's recent performance opening for The Beths, the vulnerability of releasing her honest and raw music and the themes of her new EP.
On Morning Glory, Elle spoke to Noah Learmonth of Radio Free Alice about their latest single, Empty Words. The brash track comments on the feeling of social stagnation felt by young people and those implications on the music industry. Learmonth also spoke to the band's genesis and influences on both musical and otherwise.
On Morning Glory, Elle spoke with Stuart Patterson of The Empty Threats to discuss their latest single 'Phone Call.' Patterson discusses the band's journey from inception, the development of their sound and the hectic recording process of their upcoming album.
Sof spoke to Ms Ray (UK) about her love for the music of the 80s, working with Scenic Route on Scenic Route: Road Less Travelled, Vol. 2, released last year, and Sof's favourite song, 'Signs'.
Lucia chats with Tami Neilson about her upcoming show for The F Word, a feminist country songbook, which takes place tomorrow night in the Town Hall as part of Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki - Auckland Arts Festival. Whakarongo mai nei!
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