Dunedin-based artist Francisca Griffin (formerly known as Kathy Bull of Look Blue Go Purple) recently released her beautiful sophomore record 'The Spaces Between'. She spoke to Danielle about the process of putting together the evocative album, which comes 20 years after her solo debut. Cheers NZ On Air Music!!
Been wondering what Deacon the Vampire has been up to since What We Do In The Shadows? Well we've got the answer for you. And it's in the form of Deacon's solo show, if you've just been just dying to know, you better head down to Garnet Station between Tuesday 19th Feb and Saturday 23rd Feb at 8:30pm so you don't miss out. We hear it's filled with laughs and gore.
This week, Sam pays tribute to the late Scott Walker by taking a look at his 1969 album "Scott 4." Walker began his career as a pop star with the Walker Brothers before becoming undertaking a successful solo career that influenced everyone from Bowie to Jarvis Cocker.
It's NZ Music Month and for our first Fancy New Band for the week, we have Sonar.Suite up in studio. We talk about what it's like to produce a solo album, and listen to three live stonking tracks: Be Coool, Suite Surrender and Flip Side. Cheers to NZ On Air for this one, bloody exciting times this month. Happy NZ Music Month! ~ ~ ~
This week, Sam takes a look at the debut album from New York rapper Nas "Illmatic." Released in 1994, "Illmatic" has gone on to be considered one of the greatest rap albums of all time and helped set the blueprint for male solo rappers in the future.
Wellington musician Michael James Keane (of So Laid Back Country China) talks to Danielle about his solo record 'The Cascade', ahead of his Auckland show this weekend. Cheers NZ On Air Music!
Very excited to have A.C. Freazy up in the studio for Live and Direct this week. We chat about performing in various bands, writing music as a solo artist, plans for the future etc... you know, all that jazz! Have a wee listen to the three stellar tunes he performs, they're not to be missed. Thanks to NZ On Air Music! ~ ~ ~
Lucky for us, Harper Finn pops up to the studio to chat about his newly released singles. Harper talks to Rachel about how it feels to be going solo, whether there's an upcoming album and how it's been to find his own sound. If you want to catch Harper live, get your tickets here.
This week, Sam takes a look at the debut solo album from Brooklyn rapper Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) "Black on Both Sides." Released in 1999, this album came hot on the back of the Black Star record and helped cement Bey's place as one of the most talented up and coming rappers at the turn of the century.
We're joined in studio this week by Dirty Pixels for Live and Direct. They're just about to venture off on tour, so we have a nice wee catch up, and listen to some smooth solo tunes: Julipa, Holly and Spacesuit. Cheers NZ On Air Music! ~ ~ ~
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