A breezy, music-filled show from Thursday host Emma Gleason, with new tracks from Georgia Knight, old favourites from The Saints (playing at the Powerstation this Friday, presented by 95bFM) and New Order, songs from Aotearoa Alternative Awards finalists Half/Angel and Geneva AM, plus requests from some lovely listeners.
Ata mārie e te whānau! E whai ake nei, coming up on your Rāapa Breakfast show with Rosetta and Milly: What's Up with Steve Abel, Rosetta and Nick's coverage of Twisted Frequency, a kōrero with Hemi Hemingway about his album release show, and What's The Buzz with Emily! Whakarongo mai nei!
This week it was discovered a Belgian brewery brewed a beer in 2015 called Māori tears. Our Wire Worry Week looks at cultural appropriation, and I spoke with Karaitiana Taiuru about this beer, and the use of Maori knowledge and culture by businesses more generally
Jenna joins us with a controversial book this something, the 'creepy' book by Moby, Then It Fell Apart. Jenna was a big fan of Moby's first auto-biography but this one hasn't quite had the same effect, and after causing a stir with Natalie Portman, André 3000 and Lana Del Ray, is this worth a read?
Milly's favourite meme page runner is also an amazing music maker! Join her as she explores the new EP 'Pulled Apart by Horses' from 636174736974746572 - a radio debut. You can check out the full EP here! Also be sure to check out the podcast Bipolar Lofts. We can't wait to hear what comes from you next!
With Level 3 restrictions in place throughout the Auckland region again, Auckland businesses are feeling the pressures of lockdown rules. Jemima Huston speaks to the Chief Executive of Heart of the City Viv Beck about how the new Covid-19 outbreak is impacting our city.
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.
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Rachel's humming after Sharon Van Etten last night; David Slack joins us in studio to talk about the culture of politics and Marilyn Waring's new book; Leisha brings in special snacks, yay! And talks winter fruit; Troy's got a special selection from Record Industry in Holland; and Amelia comes in to say the Queen has lost her crown in the Top Ten recap.
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