Merk (Mark Perkins) chats with Jess about tracks from his sophomore album, 'Infinite Youth', that has themes of adoloscence and adulthood. He discusses the facade of America, heartbreak, time passing by, and working with a co-producer who he met in Montreal.
Tracklist: American Parties
Laps Around The Sun
My Love
But She Loves You
Infinite Youth
'Infinite Youth' is available on cassette, CD and vinyl at Flying Out and other good record stores. Purchase in-store or online here.
Crystal from Phoebe Rings popped in for a chat about what the band is getting up to at the moment ahead of opening for Merk this saturday at Cassette 9.
Amelia Murray from Fazerdaze shares her My Morning Mixtape with Eliza featuring Smashing Pumpkins, Merk, Micachu & The Shapes, Jay Som and Street Chant.
Randa spoke with Rachel about their brand new EP 'Heatwave' which is out today! Made during the APRA songwriting workshop last year, you might recognise the vocals of ol' mate Merk on the title track. Whakarongo mai.
This week's show featured new music from Merk, Coco Solid, Yoko-Zuna, Blood Orange, The Streets and more. Sam also celebrates J Dilla's 44th birthday (RIP) and pays tribute to the Temptations Dennis Edwards.
Estere chats to Jogai about her new double album My Design, On Others' Lives, opening for the legendary Grace Jones, and her upcoming Aotearoa tour (featuring a Casette Nine show this Saturday w/ support from Merk).
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