Another Thursday rolls around and a slightly manic Jenn plays you some slightly manicmusical choices. Hear tracks by the likes of Automatic, Joe Batan, Proc Fiskal and Sports Dreams. Or, just tune in to hear Jenn be generally, slightly confused. It was America all along!
I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: in Political Commentary,Jennifer Curtain phones up to talk us through what's been happening in the political landscape both here and overseas, including the District Health Board overhaul, the Samoan election, and the conviction of Derek Chauvin over the murder of George Floyd in the United States; then onBreakfast Food, culinary student Kirsty Fong chats to us about the wee green vegetable, chokos, which stirs up a lot of memories from the listeners; and we go down a huge spiral about robots and the listeners have a lot of say about it. All in and amongst the usual epic prizes and tasty tunes, hand-picked by Rachel. Whakarongo mai!
This week on the Tuesday Wire, Milly speaks with Dr Lucy Telfar Barnard from the University of Otago department of Public Health regarding flood clean up and advise on how to stay safe in the wake of floods in Auckland. Dr Barnard also speaks on the importance of dry and healthy homes.
It's shaping up to be a big year for Reb Fountain, who has just signed to Flying Nun and is releasing a self-titled album in May. She popped into the studio to chat about her latest single 'Samson', and what's on the horizon for her in 2020.
Reb Fountain has a brand new self-titled album out tomorrow via Flying Nun. This morning she spoke with Rachel about making the record, the latest single 'Don't You Know Who I Am', and beloved local venues that she hopes we can support in these very weird times.
Featuring an interview with Peter Hobbs, Travelling Tunes with Dr Kirsten Zemke discussing Yé-yé, Viewmaster with Litia and the Record Store Day special with Cam on From The Crate, thanks to our mates at Southbound Records.
Savina from Big Fan chats about the launch of Big Fan Live, the programme where they cover venue costs with all ticket sales going to acts and organisers. Whakarongo mai nei!