In a special two-for-one edition of Fancy New Band, experimental practioners S.L (aka Sam Longmore) and Eeling (aka Alex Brown) come up to play a combined set and talk about recently-formed local label mf/mp. Cheers NZ On Air Music!!
Ryan Murphy (American Horror Story, American Crime Story, Feud) is a busy man. His latest series,Pose, a musical drama set in the New York City of 1987, highlighting the untold interplay between the vogue/ball scene, Trump-era yo-pros and the Western AIDS epidemic.
Climate Change Minister James Shaw joins Reuben again this week to discuss the Declaration for Ambition on climate change signed by 23 nations, including New Zealand, promising to boost climate targets by 2020 and calling on other nations to follow suit. They also talk about the country wide roadshow set up by the Ministry for the Environment to discuss the Zero Carbon BIll with the public and to take submissions.
Clayton and Mike are excited about another Elizabeth Moss performance, and rightly so. The Square portrays when personal and professional turmoil strikes as an art curator sets out on a new endeavour and Claytons reckons it's worth a watch if you're in the ~art~ world.
Eli joins Jenna and Mikey to review Munmunby Jesse Andrews, it's what the kids are reading these days. From the author of 'Me and Earl and the Dying Girl', this novel is set in a dystopian land where your size represents your wealth. Is this just and horrifying as the Stephen King novels Mikey read growing up? Sounds like it.
If the Historical Society had a Higher Hall of Fame, Jude Anaru would be a guaranteed inductee. In the 1980s, Jude was pivotal to radio b becoming bFM and finally getting a proper 24-7 365 days of the year licence from the RBA, and also for setting in place guarantees that meant bFM still exists today. (Episode 9, Parts 1-3 of 3)
Yeah we might've mentioned Christmas, which is just around the corner, but what's just after Christmas? The next best thing? Oh, Laneway! And what do ya know, Jon Hopkins dials in to catch up with Mikey about his upcoming late night set at the festival and the spirtuality of electronic music. Woaaah, this is not something you wanna miss.
Amanda helps Mikey and Tess set their goals for 2019 with some hot tips to make them achievable and hold yourself accountable. Oh and Amanda reckons Tess's new anklet was a sensible purchase and absolutely worth those $12, great news.
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