I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: We roll in hot from the 2021 Taite Music Awards with an awesome package with the nominees and winners from last night; Rob Bollix chats shape-shifting, classist ants in the Mind Trench; Tim Batt gives us a rundown on the Samoan election and big ol' funds for journalism in Aotearoa in Mediabatt; and Amelia D'Screte gives us a whole damn history lesson in Word Salad while chatting about conlangs! Whakarongo mai, and a big congrats to everyone involved with the Taites!
Hunter brings you new music from Julien Dyne, Samara Alofa, Yard Act,, Sasami & more! Plus, Tāmaki-based bb gurl chat's to Jess about tracks from 'tytl <3', their debut mixtape for Long Player, thanks to NZ On Air Music!
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After living in London for a few months, Haz Beats is back in Aotearoa and shares insight on the differences between the London and New Zealand music scene as he talks about each track from his latest solo EP, 'E5'. Thanks to NZ On Air Music!
Jess introduces artists from around the country and this week she talks about Tessa Dillon (Wellington), Dummy Bog (Dunedin) and Brian Tamaki and the Kool Aid Kids (Christchurch). Thanks to NZ On Air Music!
This week, Amanda speaks to Jami-Lee Ross for the final time this year. They discuss the recent flood of departures from the National party including Sam Lotu-liga, Hekia Parata, Craig Foss and Murray McCully and Paula Bennett's lack of preparation on a child poverty report when questioned on air on Breakfast.