I tēnei ata on the Breakfast Show: Professor Jennifer Curtin talks COVID levels and the electoral system review on Political Commentary; Sam teaches us about the extremely old and extremely super kimchi on Breakfast Food; and Marlin's Dreaming bassist Oscar Johns phones up to chat about the band's new LP, 'Hasten'! Whakarongo mai!
Pōneke artist, MĀ, chats to Jess about tracks from her debut album, 'Breakfast With Hades'. As she takes us through album, she shares her influences from Witi Ihimaera, her mother's play, her past relationship, to various soundscapes.
Tracklist: Dreamswimmer
Hikoi
Kitchen
Green feat. Tama
Ata Marie
Kédu, otherwise known as Jess Penson, is an undeniably pivotal artist currently based in Tamaki Makaurau. Kédu has explored many different facets of her musicality throughout the years, starting off in Rnb girl group Techniclr and later finding her way into electronic music as one half of producer, DJ, and live electronic performance duo Kédu Carlö. Influenced by her eclectic taste, Kédu’s sound draws on genres such as Jazz and RnB as well as her love for Chicago/acid house, Left-field, Jersey Club and Breaks.
Johanna touches base on how the theatre and arts communities are doing after 91 days in lockdown. If you wanna check out the article by Sam Brooks she mentions, you can find it here. Also, stay tuned for the really valuable mahi she, Alice Canton, and Sam Snedden have been doing into what it's really like being an independent artist in Tāmaki Makaurau in ~ * ~ these times ~ **~~
Chef Knives! The earliest tool known to humanity. Whakarongo mai nei to hear Sam's take.
** Also, here's a follow-up tip from Sam!
"Every air bnb I’ve ever come across have super dull knives and if you’re lucky they might have a knife sharpener if they don’t, use the under side of a ceramic bowl or mug where the rough unglazed part is exposed and sharpen the knife on that!"
The wonderful Sam is back in studio and today he's all about smell! Whakarongo mai to hear about the much under appreciated sense, and also some good food, coffee, and even book recs.
Knopha is a Xiamen-based deejay and producer. We have been long enamoured by his restorative and uplifting productions, as showcased on the Nothing Nil, Gym, and Millennium Affair EPs. He is also behind BAIHUI 百会, an online radio station that connects diverse music communities through China and beyond. Tonight, he blesses us with an hour of music for midnight. After that, Sam shares sounds that shimmer.
Producer, creative director, teacher and aunty to many in the Tāmaki creative scene, Lucia, phones up for a kōrero about the super anticipated Project Ofa (presented by Pulotu Underworld with Rainbow Youth)! It's on tonight, has an incredible line-up, and is raising funds for the people of Tonga. Whakarongo mai!
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