SEX! Now that I have your attention, PORN! It's the porn special this week on Universal Harmony, showcasing the steamiest, squelchiest tracks made by and for stars of the naughty screen. With a strong focus on golden-era disco and funk, we hear some deep cuts that nary see the light of radio day - for good reason prehaps? Let's find out!
~ universial harmony ~
A soundtrack for creative minds and those who spread gratitude in a resolute way
Earlier in the week, Jacinda Ardern announced a temporary slash to the regional fuel taxes and public transport costs across the country.
These cuts are intended to ease the cost of living for New Zealanders and will last for a period of three months.
For this week’s fortnightly chat with Auckland city councillor Shane Henderson as part of the regular city councelling segment, Casper and Shane discussed the announcement, what it will do and whether it might play into permanent policy.
They also discussed the Auckland city councelling budget consultation and why it is important that young people submit to it before it closes. Casper first asked Shane how he feels the announcement will affect Aucklanders.
[reflections / instincts: symbolic realities and fluid statics]
Tracklist:
Many Seas, Many Rivers - Actress ft. Sampha
Collect (ft. Diamond Stingily) - Klein
Ayahuasca Binary 010 - Dedekind Cut
Kali Drips - tau contrib
Invocation Of The Wheel - Ahnnu
Fearless - Jon Hassell
III - Yolabmi
Liminal - Priori
Net Negative Still Life - Nick Malkin
And Holy Ghost - James Blake
Die - Thru
Op. 10 - Shuta Hiraki
Universal Floods - Mistareez
Raamat - Vladislav Delay
Plonk X - Huerco S
Wind, Sand & Wind - Emra Grid
Eros - Burning Pyre
IA_AI - Masayoshi Fujita & Jan Jelinek
Hour 1: “reflections/instincts not able to be definitely ascertained or trusted”
Hour 2: Artist profile of Pōneke based multi-disciplinary artist Mo H. Zareei, otherwise known as mHz (@milli_hertz). It includes compositions from Form (2019), Function (2020), sometime after two, somewhere else (2020), and Earth’s Shadow (2021). Recorded for and broadcast on AFM in February, 2021.
Tracklist:
Focusing Fatigue - Delusive Tongue Shifts
THE IMPOSSIBILITY OF LISTENING - VENT
Untiled (To Describe You) - Space Afrika
Fear In Reverse - Dedekind Cut
Depart - Jason Van Wyk
Stay - Jason Van Wyk
Resistor - M. Geddes Gengras
Undefined - Yann Novak & Richard Chartier
Limbo Town - Robert Crouch
On Friday 15th of December, Auckland Councillors discussed the Mayor’s draft proposal for the annual 2023/24 budget.
While the budget proposal passed and was sent for public consultation, it has proved controversial as it includes deep cuts to services and selling Auckland Airport shares.
Mayor Brown also caused controversy when he suggested Auckland Airport would be seeking capital investment before the Airport themselves announced it.
David spoke to Councillor Mike Lee about the topic
This week on Dear Science, Beth and Milly talk to Allan Blackman about all things cutting-edge. New research reveals that too much of a good thing can be bad, with scientists proving that oxygen in high amounts can cause cell damage. A new discovery in the world of insulin has shown that the medicine used to treat type one diabetes could be made even more effective, and finally, scientists edge closer to a new room temperature superconductor - however not without some doubts.
For City Counselling this week Simon spoke with Waitākere City Councillor Shane Henderson. Shane spoke in detail about the issues around selling the council’s shares in the airport, as well as the proposed 400 jobs set to be cut by the Auckland City Council. Simon began by asking Shane about how the extended budget shortfall is affecting the budget consultation process.
For City Counselling this week Simon spoke with Waitākere City Councillor Shane Henderson. Shane spoke about comments the Mayor has made around softening arts cuts but selling airport shares as a trade off, as well as his statements this morning about councillors not being financially literate. Simon began by asking Shane about the recent news that rates could rise above the previously agreed 13.5%.
Rachel speaks to Deputy Mayor of Tāmaki Makaurau, Desley Simpson, about it being the last day of Budget submissions, and Tāmaki leaving Local Government New Zealand. Submit on the Budget before 11pm tonight, and find templates for submissions at Stop The Cuts and A Better Budget For Auckland. The Green Party have also launched a submission guide.
Mark plays his favorite band - features some Andrea Lisa tracks ahead of her gig next month, & ends on a Latin note. Dom plays a couple of classic cuts, features some South African Jazz, & adds 2 extra tracks as a Podcast Only Feature: The Clear Path Ensemble - Solar Eclipse, ahead of their gig in a few weeks - & the new single from The Circling Sun - Bones, post the groups epic, sold-out, album release show on Saturday night.
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