Why do people still collect vinyl records? Associate Professor Karen Fernandez from the University of Auckland has undertaken research into this to find out what drives people to continue to collect records in an age where streaming is the norm. Reporter Sam Smith spoke to Fernandez about her research.
Joel from Holiday Records (NZ's new vinyl pressing plant) joins Jonny & Big Hungry via the phone to guest select some of his favourite songs by artists they've recently pressed to vinyl.
Joel also chats about the very exciting competition Holiday Records have launched. Musicians have the unique opportunity to be the first 7" vinyl record pressed in New Zealand since 1987!
The Subliminals are celebrating 20 years of United State with a vinyl pressing and a gig at Whammy bar on November the 6th. Whakarongo mai nei to hear from Steve and Brendan!
We're aware that there's no published list of the records on offer - but Jonny and Corey were at hand to select some records that caught their attention. Part two coming next week.
Charlotte Ryan joins us for What's Cooking tonight, picking out a selection from our vinyl collection that will be up for sale on Saturday at the 95bFM vinyl fair on Saturday!
James from Half Hexagon joins Rosetta for a kōrero about the re-release of Half Hexagon's two EPs on vinyl! The new wax is available for pre-order now, and each 12-inch vinyl will include a bonus-track. Whakarongo mai nei!
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