It's a solo mission for real this morning. Speaking of which, Solo: A Star Wars Story was a great success and everyone can breathe a sigh of relief! There's a bit of wonder, a bit of adventure, some endearing character dynamics, and a whole lot of nostalgia. Something for everyone! You all owe an apology to Ehrenreich, you fiends.
One third of Wax Chattels, Peter Ruddell, pops up to talk about his new solo project, Sulfate. Peter chats to Rachel about producing and mixing his own songs, living in Japan and his upcoming tour and what it's like to go out on a solo endeavour. Check out his new track 'Speaking For Others' and grab your tickets to his gig at the Wine Cellar on July 26th.
After many years singing in Electric Wire Hustle and featuring on other people's projects, Mara TK has finally ventured into releasing his solo debut album, 'Bad Meditation'. He talks to Jess about his experience of creating his first solo release, while sharing some insight into several tracks from the album.
Tracklist: Highly Medicated
Te Kete Aronui
Bad Meditation
Grew Up Inna Chaos feat. 2MY
Toroa / The Albatross
Stand Up Stand Out is an annual competition that nurtures and showcases music and dance talent from secondary schools across Auckland. The winners were announced last weekend at a sold-out Auckland Town Hall, showcasing 26 diverse acts across five categories: dance, solo instrumental, group vocal, solo vocal and bands. To hear about the competition, its unique beginnings and what it means for Rangatahi, Frances caught up with Gene Rivers, Auckland Council Arts and Culture Programmer.
Joel had a chat with National MP Matt Doocey about his views on the latest Green party Policy to ramp up social spending in a plan they say will lift 360,000 individuals out of poverty. They also discussed Metiria Turei recently admiting she lied whilst on the benefit in order to feed her child, and whether systemic problems led to this.
Medical Students are finding it increasingly difficult to finish their degrees if the government doesn't lift the EFTS cap. Postgraduate students can spend up to eight years completeing their degree, with many unable to find the money to pay their fees once their EFTS have run out. Spokesperson for the 'Let us Finish Campaign' Kera May spoke to Lachlan about the group's petition and wider goals.
This week we continue our weekly chat with National Party MP, Jami-Lee Ross. Kelly asks him to explain the error Treasury made in relation to the numbers of children forecast to be lifted out of poverty. They also discussed the transport projects National would like to see the government commit to in the coming year. And finally, Jami-Lee goves his congrats to Prime Minister Ardern after her pregnancy announcement!
What are the battles and the changes arriving from the so-called disrupters such as Uber, Lift, and Airbnb? Maria Armoudian talks to Sarah Kaine who has been studying the so-called sharing economy and its effects.
Today on your 95bFM Breakfast: Jennifer Curtin lifts the curtain on all the political happenings of the past week; Mikey announced the Ace lineup for this years Wondergarden Festival; Troy dug deep into the crates and came out with some vinyl gems; Pearl recapped the bFM Top 10 from last night, all NZ tunes yo.
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