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I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: it's level 2 baby! Penelope Noir is in studio to talk about the iconic Poly Styrene on 'Fashun'; Suri reviews Kazuo Ishiguro's new novel 'Klara and the Sun'; and Justine's got all the answers to your Union questions on 'Red Dead Redemption'. Whakarongo mai nei!
I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: Fabian Fanboy is talking about the masterful film adaptation of Patricia Grace's Cousins; Dr Kirsten Zemke brings us Electroclash on 'Travelling Tunes'; Babyteeth chat to Rachel about their first single 'Poser'; Sam's been watching the M. Night Shyamalan produced show Servant for 'Viewmaster'; and Minnie from There's A Tuesday chats about postponed gigs and hitting the summer festival circuit.
Playlist
Midnight Sister - Escalators
Bathysphere - Window
The Weather Station - Atlantic
Darcy Clay - Jolene
Bicep - Sundial
Bill Callahan & Bonnie Prince Billy - She Is My Everything feat. Sir Richard Bishop [John Prine cover]
I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: Dr Lara Greaves talks about Covid messaging, the University of Auckland's pandemic response and more on 'Political Commentary'; Nat has some excellent recipe's for that can of chickpeas that's been sitting in the pantry since last lockdown; Nadia Reid has a chat with Rachel about her upcoming tour; and Sarah gives us the low-down on the new tunes on the 95bFM Playlist. Whakarongo mai!
Playlist
Laele Neale - Blue Vein
Carnivorous Plant Society - The Baby
Caribou - Odessa
Tangled Shoelaces - The Biggest Movie Ever Made
Raiza Biza - Candles
Kaytranada - Caution
Sonic Boom - On a Summer's Day [Remix]
Chaii - Nobody Know
OPOSSOM - Blue Meanies
Clear Path Ensemble - Inner Space
pickle darling - A Deep Breath
Pop Filter - Romance at The Petrol Station
Gordon Koang - Mal Mi Goa [Ginoli Remix]
Opposite Sex - Shoots Me Like A Knife
Diggy Dupé - Freestyle [Live on 95bFM Drive with J & BH - 06/11/20]
Crap Date - 600 Abs
Donna Summer - I Feel Love
Nadia Reid - Oh Canada
Nadia Reid - Best Thing
The Datsuns - Brain to Brain
DAWN - Bussifame
Skody Banks - Sick
Silas Futura - Compulsion feat. Tei
Rubi Du - LockUp [R. Smith Stepping Dub Mix]
Polaroids of Polarbears - There's No Reasons I Know
I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: Rob's got plenty of weird and wonderful factoids on 'the Mind Trench'; Tim's been keeping his eyes on the news in 'Media Batt'; and Rachel and Sarah completely loose the plot talking about "mondegreens" on 'Word Salad' with Amelia. Whakarongo mai nei!
Playlist
Look Blue Go Purple - I Don't Want You Anyway
Palehound - How Long
Logic1000 - Like My Way
Sugarcubes - Regina
Wurld Series - Distant Business
Femi Kuti - Na Bigmanism Spoil Government
Surf Friends - Good Thing
Maria Minerva - Apology
Japanese Breakfast - Be Sweet
Sonic Youth - Kool Thing
Juno Is - So Hazy
The B-52s - Rock Lobster
Hysterical Love Project - Psychic Nausea
The Breeders - Wait In The Car
King Sweeties - We Are The Bosses
Primal Scream - Slip Inside This House
Phoebe Rings - Lazy Universe [Live at The Wine Cellar 19/12/20]
LEAO - MUSIKA MALIE
Cate Le Bon - Hollow Trees House Hounds
Sampa The Great - Mwana feat. Mwanje Tembo, Theresa Mutale Tembo, Sunburnt Soul Choir
I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: it's Tuesday morning which means another round of 'Second Guessing'; Rachel catches up with the Mayor to talk about Covid; Kōtiro is the artist on this week's 'Short Player'; Zoë gives us a run-down on local and international shows to watch from home in 'Theatre Guide'; and we flex our brains on 'Ready, Steady, Learn'. Whakarongo mai nei!
Playlist
Young Marble Giants - Brand - New - Life
Nana Yamato - The Day Song
Fruit Juice Parade - Metalmorphosis
lau.ra - Don't Waste My Time feat. JessB
Miss Grit - Imposter
Cody Currie - When The Time Is Right
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Pleura
Siouxsie and the Banshees - Cities in Dust
Goat Girl - A-Men
The Weather Station - Heart
pickle darling - Rosary
serpentwithfeet - Same Size Shoe
Opposite Sex - Combine Harvester
Mort Garson - Space Walker feat. The Time Zone
Virginia Wing - 99 North
Navy Blue - Sea Bass
Gallery S & MoMa Ready - Goddess Veil
Julien Baker - Heatwave
Nadia Reid - High & Lonely
Noname - Rainforest
Loma - Ocotillo
Kaytranada - Caution
Grandaddy - Summer Here Kids
Femi Kuti - As We Struggle Everyday
Stereolab - Household Names
Ben Woods - Body Rhyme
Hand Habits - what's the use - Katie Dey Remix
Perfume Genius - Your Body Changes Everything - Boy Harsher Remix
I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: Rachel and Sarah are in studio keeping you company for level 3; Jenna reviews A Crooked Tree by Una Mannion for 'Loose Reads'; and Justine answers all your union and employment questions around Covid for 'Red Dead Redemption'. Whakarongo mai nei!
Playlist
pickle darling - A Deep Breath
PJ Harvey - We Float - Demo
Stereolab - Free Witch and the No Bra Queen
The Datsuns - Waking Up Slow
Opposite Sex - Combine Harvester
Nicola Cruz - Barretto (Tienes Algo)
Mads Harrop - Time
Becca Mancari - Annie
Marlon Williams - I Wonder Why [Live at 95bFM 13/11/2020]
Mourn - Call You Back
The Green Child - Tony Bandana
Sheila Chandra - The Struggle / The Dream
Merk - Laps Around The Sun
Vegyn - I See You Sometimes feat. Jeshi
Blaze The Emperor - H-Town feat. Raiza Biza
Altin Gün - Yüce Dağ Başında
Whisper Dish - Until the Sun
Surf Friends - Good Thing
The Veils - Pan
Geneva Jacuzzi - Do I Sad?
June Jones - Holy Water
Reb Fountain - Faster
CLAMM - Keystone Pols
lau.ra - Don't Waste My Time feat. JessB
Amamelia - LUV
Lava La Rue - Angel feat. Deb Never
Na Noise - Dance With Me
T. G. Shand - The Ease
Troy Kingi - All Your Ships Have Sailed
Bill Callahan & Bonnie Prince Billy - I Want To Go To The Beach feat. Cooper Crain
Today on your bFM Breakfast: It's a big day, because it's Tess's last day on Breakfast; Fabian Fanboy talks us through the latest movie releases of this week; Dr. Kirsten Zemke brings us Nyabingi, a warm way to kick off the weekend; Phil from The Datsuns comes in with a new single to talk about some exciting news; Sam reviews a show that blew his mind; and Lukas, aka pickle darling, dials in for a chat about their new record. A Breakfast full of warm fuzzies, today.
Playlist
Today on your bFM Breakfast: It's a big day, because it's Tess's last day on Breakfast; Fabian Fanboy talks us through the latest movie releases of this week; Dr. Kirsten Zemke brings us Nyabingi, a warm way to kick off the weekend; Phil from The Datsuns comes in with a new single to talk about some exciting news; Sam reviews a show that blew his mind; and Lukas, aka pickle darling, dials in for a chat about their new record. A Breakfast full of warm fuzzies, today.
Today on your bFM Breakfast: A lovely morning in the bFM studios; Rod Oram dials in to talk through two huge topics in the political sphere; Nat brings crossiants (!!!) and roast dinner for Breakfast; Louisa Nicklin pops in to share her new single; Troy's got a bunch of fresh vinyl to share; and Merk joins us to announce an album and share another single.
Playlist
Today on your bFM Breakfast: A lovely morning in the bFM studios; Rod Oram dials in to talk through two huge topics in the political sphere; Nat brings crossiants (!!!) and roast dinner for Breakfast; Louisa Nicklin pops in to share her new single; Troy's got a bunch of fresh vinyl to share; and Merk joins us to announce an album and share another single.
The Phoenix Foundation - Beside Yourself feat. Fazerdaze
Jazmine Mary - Australia
Cory Hanson - Angeles
Altin Gün - Kara Toprak
Rubi Du - LockUp [R. Smith Stepping Dub Mix]
Marlon Williams - Vampire Again [Live at Auckland Town Hall]
David Adison - Knice
Death Valley Girls - I'd Rather Be Dreaming
Polaroids of Polarbears - There's No Reasons I Know
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Straight into politics with the National Party Deputy Leader, Dr. Shane Reti; Rob talks through a story about whales, and a poem about things he *does* like; Director, Ainsley Gardiner, of Cousins pops in for a chat about the film; Tim gives us all the latest in media news; and Amelia's got some hello's and goodbye's.
Playlist
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Straight into politics with the National Party Deputy Leader, Dr. Shane Reti; Rob talks through a story about whales, and a poem about things he *does* like; Director, Ainsley Gardiner, of Cousins pops in for a chat about the film; Tim gives us all the latest in media news; and Amelia's got some hello's and goodbye's.
Roy Irwin - Shine
Julie Stapleton - Where's The Love Gone
Jorge Elbrecht - Leaf Cycle
There's a Tuesday - Amsterdam
L V J - YESS!
LEAO - Siva Masina
T. G. Shand - The Ease
Wet Specimen - The Fly
Ashaye - Dreaming [Jungle Mix]
Massive Attack - Spying Glass
Tim Koh - Not Tonight
Coco Solid - Crop That Back [Prod. Yumgod]
Kōtiro - Force Field
U.S. Girls - Denise, Don't Wait
Wurld Series - Supplication
Eden Burns - Invercargill
Kacy & Clayton and Marlon Williams - Devil's Daughter
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rach and Tess are wading through Auckland's humidity; Second Guessing gets snapped up straight off the bat; the Mayor dials in to talk through some of the issues facing Tāmaki at the moment; Tanya Muagututi'a and Tigilau Ness pop into the studio to talk about 50 years of the Polynesian Panthers, and how that ties into the Auckland Arts Festival; Victoria and Renaye pop in to talk about performing Contractions; Short Player features Jazmine Mary's beautiful new record; and Dr. Zach Carter pops in to talk us through his research around Pest Free 2050.
Playlist
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rach and Tess are wading through Auckland's humidity; Second Guessing gets snapped up straight off the bat; the Mayor dials in to talk through some of the issues facing Tāmaki at the moment; Tanya Muagututi'a and Tigilau Ness pop into the studio to talk about 50 years of the Polynesian Panthers, and how that ties into the Auckland Arts Festival; Victoria and Renaye pop in to talk about performing Contractions; Short Player features Jazmine Mary's beautiful new record; and Dr. Zach Carter pops in to talk us through his research around Pest Free 2050.
Jazmine Mary - Fool
Bressa Creeting Cake - All The Cars
Nana Yamato - Under the Cherry Moon
The Raincoats - No One's Little Girl
June Jones - Remember
Luna Li - cloud castle
Vanessa Worm - Tiny Revolutions
DAWN - Bussifame
Kaytranada - Caution
Anika Pyle - Blame
Pauline Anna Strom - Tropical Rainforest
Merk - GOD
Midnight Sister - Wednesday Baby
Moontype - About You
Anna B Savage - Two
Unity Pacific - Rock Away feat. Che Fu
Hysterical Love Project - Psychic Nausea
Marlon Williams - Party Boy
Virginia Wing - Soft Fruit
The Weather Station - Loss
Polaroids of Polarbears - There's No Reasons I Know
Blaze The Emperor - H-Town feat. Raiza Biza
Brian Tamaki and the Kool Aid Kids - Tunnel Vision
For our last Political Commentary of the year, Rosetta and Milly catch up with Lara to recap 2025 and chat about what to look out for in 2026 - election year! Whakarongo mai nei.
Today on Ready Steady Learn, Rosetta and Milly chat with Kavishan Ranatunga, who is a PhD student at the Faculty of Engineering, and is studying the potential for volcanic rock alternatives to cement, to reduce carbon emissions. Whakarongo mai nei!
Christian from eighthirty is up for our final kōrero of the year! This week, we're giving away the boujee new black label Colombian - Sebastian Ramirez beans, so make sure you text in throughout the week to win! Whakarongo mai nei.
It's our last Loose Reads for the year, and Suri's last Loose Reads ever! Rosetta and Milly chat with her about her favourite reads of 2025, whats in her summer reading pile, and her ins and outs for 2026 literature. Whakarongo mai nei!
The legendary Stinky Jim is your bosom selecta i tēnei rā! Catch his show Stinky Grooves (which has been running for almost 30 years!) every Tuesday from 7 - 10pm, or replayed 4 - 7am on Wednesdays. Whakarongo mai nei!
For our last Travelling Tunes of the year, Kirsten is chatting with Rosetta and Milly about songs that 'tear you up inside' - let's all get in our feelings a little bit ahead of the festive season! Whakarongo mai nei.
Song selections:
Yusuf (Cat Stevens) - Father & Son (1970)
Chet Baker - I get along without you very well (1956)
Sarah McLachlan - When She Loved Me (Toy Story 2) (1999)
It's our last From The Crate of 2025! Cam joins Rosetta and Milly in the studio for a chat about all the wonderful new releases out on the shelves at Southbound today. Just in time for your Xmas shopping - because there's no better gift than some fresh wax! Whakarongo mai nei.
Song selections:
This is Lorelei - Holo Boy
A$AP Rocky - Both Eyes Closed
Viagra Boys - Call of the Wild
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