This week's show featured new music from NxWorries, Childish Gambino and more. Sam also paid tribute to legendary saxophonist David Sanborn who died last week.
On What's Up with Nicola Willis, the Deputy Leader of the National Party speaks to Rachel about the Pre-Budget Speech and MP David MacLeod being stood down. Alec is in the studio to talk about his recent signing to Sunreturn and his new single. Valere is chatting about her latest EP, Gold Dust. Industry Rider continues, with chats from Matthew Crawley and Geneva AM today. Whakarongo mai nei!
This week's show was exclusively 100% New Zealand music in celebration of NZ Music Month. From Troy Kingi to the Mint Chicks and everything in between, Sam has you covered.
Dr Lara Greaves gives us some Political Commentary about Budget day, and strike action across the motu. Jim chats winter planting on Greening Out. Emily Bateman is in the studio to chat about her new EP, Like I Always Do.
We share the behind the scenes goss from the Aotearoa Music Awards last night! Listen back for chats with winners and nominees across the evening's celebration. Dr Kirsten Zemke chats about the lap steel on Travelling Tunes. Whakarongo mai nei!
On What's Up with Chris Hipkins, Rachel speaks to the leader of the opposition about the recent Budget and action against the Fast Track Approvals Bill. The Bard of Bollix chats Earth Stuff on The Mind Trench. Mads from HŌHĀ chats about their gig this Friday with U R A Tooth and Vegetable Machine Animal at Whammy Backroom. Justine answers your employment and union queries on Red Dead Redemption. Whakarongo mai nei!
LOTS of great tracks today! A bit of CCFX, some Jill Scott, Crystal Waters, andPJ Harvey to start your morning. Sofia spoke with Queer AF's Olivia Coupe about her mahi, the queer scene in Tāmaki Makaurau, and the Queers and Wares Market. Whakarongo mai!
After a dramatic Second Guessing surprise entrant, Dim makes a comeback to take out 10 LPs and a record player and be crowned the Best Second Guesser for 2024! On Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, Rachel speaks to the Deputy Mayor of Auckland about accommodation support being extended for storm recovery, the LTP suggestion to halt earthquake restoration of council buildings and upcoming Matariki events across the city. We listen to a conversation between Keria Patterson and Salvia Palth about Salvia Palth’s new surprise album, last chance to see. Dbldbl is in the studio for a chat about their show for Matariki this weekend with AUNTY EL, Swizl Jager & Morningsteppa at Whammy bar on Thursday night. Kiani Stevenson is on Ready Steady Learn to talk about her research into integrating cultural support into triage services for the mental health of rangatahi. Whakarongo mai nei!
A full show of Aotearoa music for NZ Music Month! Sofia speaks to April, one of the organisers and co-founder of a new queer DJ collective, Sapphic Sounds, about their past and upcoming nightlife events. Whakarongo mai!
This Monday morning Elle kicks off with some Pale Saints, Minnie Riperton and The Velvet Underground. She's joined by a co-pilot for the second hour of the show, with surprise guest Heidi Simpson! They spoke about the current state of pop music, phone addictions and all the music they have been loving lately.
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