Oto interviewed Gussie from the Berlin-based Pōneke psychedelic doom-fuzz outfit, Earth Tongue, about their nationwide tour set to begin this week, and the secret opener joining them for their Tāmaki Makaurau show at Double Whammy on the 14th of June.
Oto had a kōrero with Geneva AM (Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa, Aitutaki, Palmerston) to talk about her latest single 'Urban Planning,' an homage to her tīpuna and the second track off her forthcoming album 'Pikipiki'
Nick catches up with Benny Salvador to chat all things Aunty Records, and get the scoop on their upcoming gig this Friday June 6 at Whammy Bar! Featuring an all star lineup of Benny, Borrowed CS, Goldtooth, Zi!, and Surly - you can get your tickets from UTR.
Whakarongo mai nei to HALFQUEEN's kōrero with Aniva Artist in Residence Moe Laga about the upcoming show Fetū x Fetu'u, part of this year's F.O.L.A. programme.
Callum and Annabel chat to brothers and directing duo Danny and Michael Philippou about their new film, the suburban, quintessentially Aussie, and absolutely terrifying Bring Her Back, which releases tomorrow in New Zealand cinemas!
Nick has a kōrero with Aaron Frazer and Blake Rhein from Durand Jones & The Indications, about their new album Flowers - out June 27! The trio reflect on the bands' recent touring escursions through Aotearoa and Australia, the creative process behind the album, and the group's journey so far.
Trailblazer in the Aotearoa dance music scene, Lady Shaka's indigenous electronic music collective is set to take over the Shangri-La Nomad Stage at Glastonbury this June! The takeover will feature a powerful showcase of Māori and Pacific DJs, dancers, and musicians. Today on Drive, Nick has a kōrero with legendary local DJs Poppa Jax and DJ K-Swizz, who are heading to the festival, and on the lineup for a fundraiser showcase, taking place this Friday May 30 at Neck of The Woods! Tickets and more info from UTR.
The legendary Troy Kingi phones in for a chat about his AMA nominations, before the ceremony on Thursday night! Troy is nominated for three awards; Album of The Year for Leatherman and The Mojave Green, Single of The Year for Silcone Booby Trap, and Best Rock Artist. Troy also let's us in on a sneak peak of what's on the horizon, for the next chapters of his 10:10:10 series! Tune into Friday Drive with Milly and Tuva'a this week, as they share their coverage of the night.
HALFQUEEN is joined by JessB for a kōrero on the nomination of Power as Best Single of the Year at the 2025 Aotearoa Music Awards, plus JessB selects some of her fave local tunes to celebrate NZMM!