Gang Of Four Show live-to-air from Verona on Karangahape Rd, Auckland; 7-11pm. First 90 minutes w/ (in order) Renee, The Professor, & Phil A. (30 mins set each). Podcast then unfortunately cut-off before Pat did his first set.
For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire host Caeden spoke to Shanan Halbert about the government replacing regional councils with Combined Territories Boards, Labour’s members' bill to repeal the Regulatory Standards Act, and yesterday’s OCR cut.
They spoke to marine microplastics researcher at the University of Auckland, Dr Samantha Ladewig, about the impact of car tyres on microplastic pollution in marine environments and what the potential solutions are.
And they spoke to University of Auckland Associate Professor Dr Kim Mellor about new research that shows gene therapy could reverse a type of heart failure that is associated with diabetes.
Producer Jasmine talked to Councillor Shane Henderson about the government shake-up of local council structures, summer bus routes and the suspicious fire at G.A.Y last weekend
She talked to musician and sound engineer Lora Thompson about the cancellation of One Love and what it means for Aotearoa’s current live music scene
elle spoke to Gabriella of The Femcels about their album released January this year I Have To Get Hotter, produced by Ike Clateman (Bassvictim). Gabriella talks her and Rowan’s first meeting, lying, how to get over a crash out, the hoax of them being stylists and Pitchfork.
The Femcels are an electronic duo based in London, comprised of Gabriella and Rowan (Worldpeace DMT). A raw, unflinching, controversial and playful first outing by the duo speaks to the ugliness and discomfort of the female experience. It’s awesome.
Coming off the back of his self-titled record released September last year, Sof spoke with London-based singer-songwriter mark william lewis ahead of his upcoming Australia and New Zealand tour. Mark talks about balancing solitude and routine on the road, exploring music, art, and poetry in equal measure, and walking the line between vulnerability and ambiguity. Listen back to the long-cut of their interview <3
mark william lewis is playing at Double Whammy on April 6th. Tickets available here.
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Mikey's discovered that Mike Patton just might be the baby whisperer; Jacinda talks trials of the campaign trail; we start not one but two giveaway draws; the sound of turtle copulation; Ange extolling the grand virtues of garlic; and Jenna, Mike and Sarah talk clever-clogs and onion layers in Loose Reads.
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Bobby Womack's got your back; Fabian recommends both Blondes and Sickness; Dr. Zemke brings in a truly grand Fender Rhodes triptych; Sarah floats a yacht rock specialist show (again); and Mikey taxis the tempo to match the weather.
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