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IV w/ Troy Kingi: Rātu May 27, 2025

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Tue 27 May 2025

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.

IV w/ Durand Jones & The Indications: Rātu May 27, 2025

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Tue 27 May 2025

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.

Guest Interview w/ JessB: May 22, 2025

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Thu 22 May 2025

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!

IV w/ Arjuna Oakes: Rātu May 20, 2025

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Tue 20 May 2025

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. 

Guest Interview w/ Calla of Ursa: May 19, 2025

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Mon 19 May 2025

Calla of Ursa is in the studio to chat with Matthew Crawley and plays a set live-and-direct! Whakarongo mai nei!

Guest Mix w/ GoldTooth for FLOSSIN: May 15, 2025

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Thu 15 May 2025

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!

Guest Interview w/ Ant Timpson for TRASHATHON: May 14, 2025

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Wed 14 May 2025

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.

Live-and-direct w/ Leif Vollebekk: May 14, 2025

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Wed 14 May 2025

Canadian folk-singer Leif Vollebekk is in the studio for an acoustic performance of Moondog ahead of his debut show in Aotearoa at Whammy Bar.

IV w/ 1tbsp: Rātu May 13, 2025

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Tue 13 May 2025

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!

IV w/ Liam K. Swiggs (Big Fresh Collective): Rātu May 13, 2025

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Tue 13 May 2025

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.