Millions came out in the weekend all around the world for the Women’s March to show their opposition to President Trump. Many showed their support for the cause with sex-organ-based imagery - for example, there were signs & slogans that referenced vaginas & uteruses, and there were also a number of people wearing pink pussy hats. But some have come out criticising such symbolism for being exclusionary. Ximena speaks to Dunedin student who identifies as takatāpui, Scout Barbour-Evans, about the issue.
Kiran's brought in a rock-infused number this week. Vinyl. Album. Cover. Art: The Complete Hipgnosis Catalogue is exactly what the title suggests: a full feature of design collective Hipgnosis, showcasing groundbreaking cover art created for iconic rock 'n' roll giants including Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, and Pink Floyd to name a few.
Kirsten googled what makes the saxophone so sexy and it didn't lead her to any bad sites. A win for all! This week we're looking at David Bowie's Young Americans, Pink Floyd's Us and Them, and In A Sentimental Mood by the jazz icon himself, John Coltrane.
DisasterRadio and Tim Batt join Rachel in the studio to talk about their pink couch that comes from outta space, Space Couch. Inviting special guests to join them on the couch for a live comedy chat, guest include Chlöe Swarbrick, and Paula Bennett. Join DisasterRadio and Tim Batt while they live out their dreams.
A genre that the bFM listeners are very familiar with, Dr. Kirsten Zemke brings us Prog Rock this morning and wowee, do the listeners have something to say about it. Featuring King Crimson's Red, Jethro Tull's Thick as a Brick, and Pink Floyd's Echoes.
We kick off with Pink and White Terraces, the project of NZ-via-Berlin artist PAWS+ (Aporia, The Tarts). Their first hour drips with Sehnsucht, as they dive into the influences behind their debut album. After that, we hear from Elfy, the moniker of Will Rattray (Full Moon Fiasco, Thought Creature, Cosmic Palms). Drift through an hour of kosmische house, in the vein of his recent contribution to the Zauberstab V.A. for Alicia Carrera's Lío Press.
Welcome to the Thursday show! On Political Commentary, Rachel speaks to Lara Greaves about climate change discourse, water infrastructure and TEU strikes. Murdoch Stephens, author of Rat King Landlord, chats to Rachel about a Renter's United edition. Oscar from Soaked Oats dials in to talk about the newly released video for Pink Beach, and Fi of morris st network chats about their compilation felt cute, might delete. Whakarongo mai!
It's the end of the week, and we have a great show for you. On Travelling Tunes, Dr Kirsten Zemke takes us through the tunes of trying times- yes, it's failure. The Fancy New Band showcase is back, and one of the acts, Ballot Box, is in the studio for a chat about the gig. The Viewmaster reviews Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, the television prequel to the film which you can watch on TVNZ+. Whakarongo mai nei!
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