James Krivchenia of Big Thief chats to Sof about their sixth studio album together, Double Infinity. Off the back of their 2022 Grammy-nominated record, Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You, Double Infinity is the first record since long-time member and bassist Max Oleartchik left in 2024. Together, James and Sof discuss the collaborative recording process of the album, reconfiguring their approach together as a trio, and the intuitivity that comes from closeness to one another after years of making music together. Listen back to hear Sof geek out about her favourite band x
Today on your bFM Breakfast: All the days might be blurring but it is indeed a Friday and we're happy to be here; Fabian Fanboy gives his top five Paul Verhoeven films; Dr. Kirsten Zemke brings us Neo Soul, and we love it; Vanessa and Ruth chat to Rachel about how you can get your entries in for the 48 hour Film Festival; Zoë brings us some more virutal theatre; and we're happy to bring you a new (old) segment, Sunday Painter!
The Chief Ombudsmen has slammed conditions in Arohata upper Prison after an inspection last year. One of the main criticisms was plan to double bunk, meaning the cells would house two prisoners instead of one, due to the prison not being able to cope with the growing prison population. Lachlan spoke to Victoria university lecturer Dr Liam Martin about the prison, and prison conditions in Aotearoa more generally.
Tinnies to the ready mi amigos for a crash course in all things Shane Embury...literally! This weeks shows only gone and donned itself as a bloody pub quiz, 'ripper'! Get to know the three heckkkkkkkah magnifico bands playing at most likely THE best gig at our home away from home, The Kings Arms, before she closes her doors and becomes yet ANOTHER set of wanky offices and apartments for smug, trust fund, yuppie scooooooom.
The rules are very simple,
- If you get a question correct you have a drink
- If you get a question wrong you have a double drink
- If I say 'Is that someone at the door?' on a decent blast beat you drink
- If SOMEONE PLAYING AT HOME says 'Is that someone at the door?' at any moment throughout the game everyone has to finish their vessels.
DRINK RESPONSIBLY! GO OUT SAFE! GET HOME SAFE! HAVE FUN!
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