Listen back to Lucia's interview with Rich Peppiatt, director of the KNEECAPbiopic set for release in New Zealand on 24 October. The semi-fictitious film chronicles the origin of Belfast's riotous Gaelic rap trio KNEECAP. Fans of the Irish lads rejoice because they'll be making their Aotearoa debut next year at the Powerstation. Whakarongo mai nei to hear about how the film came to be and behind-the-scenes insights.
Tuva'a chats to director Miki Magasiva about his latest film Tinā, the excitement surrounding the trailer for the film which dropped today, and film's world premiere at the Hawai’i International Film Festival earlier this month. Tinā is set for release on 27th February 2025 and you can read more about the film on Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga - NZ Film Commission.
Featuring an interview with Hot Water Music, Flicks 'n' That with Steve Newall, Tāmaki Makaurau Jazz outfit Midnight Green are up for What's Cooking, and then Kaitlyn chats to Djo about his forthcoming album and his set at Laneway the next day.
Queer Autumn - an alternative/queer punk gig, is set to come to Whammy Bar on the 22nd as a part of Auckland Pride festivities, which has been organised by Misheard Records
Radio Mother Host, Joel, spoke to Liam Hansen from Misheard Records and CLEMENTINE, who will be performing, about the gig, and what to expect
Baby Gorgeous: Build Ups is set to head to Te Whanganui-a-tara Wellington at the Gryphon Theatre from the 26th to the 28th this month.
Radio Mother Host, Joel, spoke to Baby Gorgeous himself, Marshall Lorenzo, about Build Ups, and reflecting on what has changed since Marshall was last on the show in September 2024.
You can get tickets to Baby Gorgeous: Build Ups here.
Hey there be-boppers. Blind Mango Chutney in the chair for a cracking 95bFM Jazz Show showcasing hard bop, be-bop, acoustic jazz, and even (gasp!) yacht rock.
Band leader and drummer Taylor Griffin drops in the studio on his way to play Music in Parks at the Auckland Domain band rotunda, to talk about inspiration, influences and recent projects—including his new EP ‘In Green’ (featuring Nathan Haines). And Blind Mango finishes up (perhaps?) his stories about the Dave Pike Set.
And of course don’t miss the Gig Guide, for all your upcoming jazz news and grooves around town.
Mammalien are in the studio for a taster of their set next weekend at Cross Street Music Festival and a live preview of their new singleI Don't Want to Live on This Planet Anymore! Listen back to check out their out-of-this-world sound. Brought to you by NZ On Air Music, with thanks to McLeod's Brewery.
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