It's a jam-packed Swap Meet this week with DJ/Musician/Author Peter McLennan AKA @dubdotdash poppoing thru to spruik his new book Deepgrooves: A Record Label Deep in the Pacific of Bass, and the People Who Gave It a Voice, and we have a kōrero about all things and people related to the label, and spin some faves. In hours 2 & 3 we have a treat in the form of a tag-team selection from Zara sharing some Amapiano essentials, and Chapters transmuting boogie to Ama, to UK Funky and Dancehall-infused ital goodness to keep the room rocking. Braap
First up your weekly herbal insights on Marijuana Media with Chris Fowlie, thanks to The Hempstore. GG and Haz from beloved band Womb are on the line to discuss the just-announced Laneway 2026 Lineup. Plus, a 95bFM first spin of Pihe from Whakatū-based artist Droneeater whose EP Ngā Oro Rōriadrops tomorrow. Later, Pollyhill joins HALFQUEEN in the bFM studio to get you hyped for Club Uranus at Whammy tomorrow night. Whakarongo mai nei!
With music by Segun Adewale, Vanilla Deep, Fela Kuti, Chazzy Chaz, Frnt Bznzz, Maya Jane Coles, Bootsy Collins, Kuniyuki Takahashi, Lone, Kerri Chandler, Dirty Shitty Bear, Andy Mac & Ossia, Fulgeance, Duke Hugh, Lilacs & Champagne and Fred Buscaglione.
Feature: Sound of Sydney Checking in with our man Carlos to hear what the vibe sounds like in our slightly bigger sister city...
Craig McWhinney - Penance (Andy Hart Remix)
D-Rail - Bring It On Down (Dub)
Delano Smith - Wires
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rachel gives you Coffee for your Wake Up Call, this morning; Search & Destroy! strikes again; our second installment of bMovies features Director, Justin Pemberton talking economics and Amanda Jane Robinson shares some love for Agnès Varda and her special feature in NZIFF this year; and Ready, Steady, Learn brings in Craig Sutherland to talk about robots.
Today on your bFM Breakfast: It's the start of a short week, and the end of a sunny long weekend; a tough Second Guessing to get your brain started, this morning; His Worship talks the Sky City fire, Tuia 250, and the City Light Rail; Sam pops up to review Living With Yourself; and Professor Nikki Harre shares some hopeful takes on the pyschology of co-creation. We're all in the same boat, folks.
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Sarah's in the drivers seat while we're being swamped by exciting upcoming gigs; Leisha Jones brings in two recommendations for top notch cookbooks and sparks a sandwich debate; Anthonie Tonnon's in the studio chatting forgotten trains and his very own Rail Land; Troy brings in his selections with some thrilling news about Black Friday; and Amelia wraps up the 95bFM Top Ten from last night.
Today on your bFM Breakfast: It's the day after Laneway, things are a little dusty; His Worship dials in to talk Ihumātao, Fuller's ferries, and the City Rail Link; Blain Cunneen joins us after playing guitar for Julia Jacklin, and ahead of his own gig tonight; Sam gives us a review of a show he's been keeping secret for a bit; and Chris Bainbridge chats to us about 3D printing. Happy recovery day.
Hello lovely people! Dishing out the usual selection of ambient electronica this morning, including a couple of tracks from Alex Albrecht's lush new EP, Allambie – out on Analogue Attic.
Shout out Tom for adopting a piece of Hip Hop history for our new segment For The Record – De La Soul's 'This Is A Recording 4 Living In A Full Time Era'.
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