HALFQUEEN speaks with Meanjin-based singer and rapper Mallrat about her upcoming headline shows at The Tuning Fork and at Meow in Pōneke and about her new album Light Hit My Face Like a Straight Right. Plus we hear Mallrat's just released cover of Lana Del Rey's track Radio.
Rosetta has a kōrero with Geneva AM about her new waiata 'Toitū Te Tiriti' ft. Ngā Whetu Ensemble! The pair chat about what's been a busy Matariki period for Geneva, reconnecting with her whakapapa through releases like 'Urban Planning', and dance music as a vehicle for resistance. Geneva AM's debut album Pikipiki is out August 15, you can pre-order the album HERE.
Ina and HALFQUEEN discuss the Polyfilms Movie Marathon at the Hollywood Avondale on Friday, a maaaaassive 12 hours of films - all entirely free as part of this year's Whau Pasifika Festival!
Sof speaks to Junk Drawer (Ireland) about their latest album Days of Heaven. They chat about the pressures of releasing a sophomore record, their writing process as a band, and the band taking inspiration from Flying Nun in the 80s.
The eclectic influences of the Jazz brother duo Dana and Alden has allowed their music to transcend the boundaries of traditional genre conventions. We just call it really good! Listen along as Nicholas speaks to Dana, Alden and Producer Charif Megarbane about their new record Speedo.
Matthew is joined by members of the Medena Ensemble, the only Bulgarian Folk Choir in Aotearoa, to discuss their upcoming trip to a folk festival in Bulgaria and to perform two pieces live-and-direct from the 95bFM studio.