Last week it was announced that Auckland is now a UNESCO city of music, joining the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. The Creative Cities Network was started in 2004 to promote social, economic and cultural development among cities who have identified creativity as a strategic factor and enabler for sustainable urban development. Auckland will join the 180 members from 72 countries around the world covering seven creative fields and becomes just the 31st city of music. Sam Smith spoke to Recorded Music NZ’s Mark Roach about the news and what it means for the local music scene.
New music from Anna Calvi, Reb Fountain, Peggy Gou, NNAMDI, Strangelove, King Krule and more. On the Long Player, Roy Irwin talks to Danielle about their beautiful new self-titled record.
Lots of gret tnew music this week, including tunes from Peach Milk, Yves Tumor, Reb Fountain, Injury Reserve, Protomartyr, and Deradoorian. On the Long Player we hear from Hannah and Mary of Christchurch band PGX about their debut EP, Naïve.
bFM broadcasts live from Real Groovy! Mikey chats to Fabian Fanboy about Transparent; Dr. Kirsten Zemke explores the soothing world of bagpipes. And we have live performances from Reb Fountain & Randa.
Q. What happens when you get members from Reb Fountain, Tom Cunliffe, The Miltones, Eb & Sparrow, The Bads, Dianne Swann, and Dead Little Penny in a room together?
Friday Morning Glory host Danielle nabbed a few minutes with Connan Mockasin and his dad Ade right after their outstanding set on the Fountain Stage at Laneway for a quick chat about Connan's countrywide tour, his upcoming concept album, and good times in Te Awanga.
Jonny & Big Hungry go deep into the zone with a sweet mix after 5pm. Reb Fountain gets trapped at the Tuning fork & can't make the Friday Live session... so the boys plays Tom Cunliffe's classic Dylan cover and Justin Townes Earl's live session from last year.
Liquid gold, fountain of youth, dream elixirs... All ways to describe the delectable cocktails brought to you by Jonny and Big Hungry on this week's Cocktail Corner. Oh, and let's not forget his royal highness, the Liquor King, who makes this all possible. Drink the cool-aid? Nah bro, drink the cocktail.
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