Rosetta has a kōrero with Tāmaki Makaurau raised, London-based artist Arjuna Oakes - who has just released his debut record While I'm Distracted. The duo had a chat about Arjuna's creative process, the making of his debut album, and translating the songs across Aotearoa and the UK.
GoldTooth chats to HALFQUEEN about FLOSSIN, happening this Saturday at East Street Hall. The gig is in support of ActionStation's campaign Dental For All, which seeks to get free dental care to all those in Aotearoa. Whakarongo mai nei to learn about the kaupapa behind this campaign and all the artists and vendors putting mahi into raising awareness around discrepencies in access to healthcare. GoldTooth also jumps in the mix to get you in the mood for dancing to sets from some of the finest selectors from across Te-Ika-a-Maui. The lineup for FLOSSIN features bFM DJs Leon Aoki, BBYFACEKILLA, and AJ Honeysuckle, as well as Warren Duncan, Tamatha Paul (the MP!), and Kaiviti. Faves of local gastronomers Matua Murupaenga and Pici will be providing kai throughout the day too. Head along!
Ant Timpson chats us through the upcoming 12-hour-marathon of the trash, obscene and cult films playing at the Hollywood Avondale on Saturday 23 May. What is trash cinema? You'll have to head to the Hollywood to decide for yourself and indulge in this year's lineup of flicks at The Incredibly Strange Archive & Vinegar Syndrome Present: TRASHATHON.
Nick is joined on the airwaves by Australian house DJ 1tbsp, aka Maxwell Byrne (Golden Vessel), to chat ahead of his show at Neck of The Woods on May 24 - and to talk about his forthcoming 'Hotel Living EP', out on June 12!
Rosetta caught up with Liam K. Swiggs of The Big Fresh Collective, a group originating from Ōtautahi and made famous through their yearly contribution to Aotearoa Music Month with dance music compilation FOOTMAHI. This year, the 11th edition of FOOTMAHI boasts 44 tracks from DJs and Producers across the motu, offering an exciting cross section of where the scene is at. Rosetta and Liam chat about the origins of BFC and FOOTMAHI, how far it's come, and what feels special about FOOTMAHI 2025.
Lee is joined on the phone by Michael Brown and Lukas Rowell discuss the book Eyeliner's Buy Now, vaporwave, and Eyeliner's influence here and abroad on internet music.
Rosetta and Nick catch up with Theo from Daffodils, who is up in the studio to chat about 'Public Service' - a new, completely free, monthy night of music hosted by Whammy's Public Bar (FKA The Wine Cellar)! The inaugural night of Public Service takes place on Wednesday May 7 at 7:30pm, with performances from Daffodils and Left Hand Loz!
Instant Fantasy phones in to chat to Crawley about the re-issue of The Wet EP on it's 10th anniversary, and the EPs physical release to CD which you can pick up over on Bandcamp!
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