We wrap up this year of Dear Science with AUT's Allan Blackman and some day drinking in the studio. Also on the menu: talks about the late soviet military officer who saved us from nuclear war, whether or not you should water down your whisky (spoiler alert: yes), the consequences of handing the responsibility of a university research to the wrong people, and how the gold of the ring on your finger came about. Finally, we mention all the great scientists who unfortunately passed away in 2017.
Polyester have been on come up for a while. They have an album in the works, and have recently they’ve been riding high on the Top 10 with their latest track ‘Different For A Boy’. They join Zac in studio for a live performance ahead of their appearance at St Jerome's Laneway Festival.
A new year but another night on the peaceful Graveyard airwaves. In his first show of 2018, Sam plays new tracks by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Car Seat Headrest, BROCKHAMPTON, N.E.R.D, Jeff Rosenstock and more. He also pays tribute to the late founder of FAME Studios and legendary Muscle Shoals producer Rick Hall.
This week Sam takes a look at the 6th studio album from David Bowie "Aladdin Sane." Released in 1973 during the height of his popularity, this album is considered to be Ziggy Stardust part two and was his most successful album commercially at that point.
Chlöe came in studio to have a chat about spending her summer in Spain, reading Bernie Sanders book, upcoming politics in 2018, and what her thoughts are on The National Party's bill which would enforce compulsory second language teaching in school.
Painter John Hodgson comes up to the studio to chat to Rachel about his show Kirikopuni on at Krd's Mokopōpaki. Plus Bryce Galloway rings in to talk about his new publication Incredibly Hot Sex with Hideous People, the Diary Comics. Meri Kirihimete koutou!
A special long show for Artbank this week! Sound artist Sarah Callesen came up to studio to chat about her art practice, and play some of her recent sound project Open Circuit Potential. You can check out more of her work at https://sarahcallesen.com Plus we take a look at the BBC's infamous Radiophonics workshop, how Bowie recorded Heroes, review the film Call Me By Your Name, and listen back to one of our favourite interviews with FAFSWAG members from 2017. Arohanui!
Whyfi and Brandn Shiraz and the two halves of the new duo Babyface. Their debut 'Dirty South Pacific' is a dense and rewarding listen and they join Zac in studio for a live performance.
Auckland MC Meer (who is also one half of Heavy) dropped their debut EP Kushari late last year. Zac's had it on repeat since last year and was stoked to have Meer in studio for a live performance.
Got any 'drinkables'? Apparently cold coffee is the buzz across Asia, while creamed corn seems to be the buzz across the studio. The mighty creamed corn fritter for Delaney, the sturdy cheese + corn toastie for Sarah, and for Mike? Erm... just a bowl of it, thanks.
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