Jess was able to catch up with Wellington-based musician, Cave Circles (Riki Gooch), while he was up in Auckland. He shares some insight and background on several tracks from his new album, 'Ships', out via Secret Angels. He talks about working with Seven Davis Jr., maturing as a musician, and collaborating with his son.
Tracklist:
Maze Polar
Ships feat. Silka
Mōrena, birdy pies
Dan Dan
Disco Saviour
Benzo
Yery and Carl from Imugi 이무기 chat to Jess about tracks from their sophomore EP, 'Dragonfruit'. They talk about guided meditations, annoying exes, collaborating with Church & AP and being broke.
Tracklist: Portals
y u always acting like a fool? (Feat. Church & AP)
Reflections
Greensmoke
Somebody Else
Lapis (Akim Heinicke Waengler) races from Anawhata to join Jess in the studio to talk about his debut album, 'Third Person You'. Released through Fresh Selects, the album has been a long time in the making.
Tracklist: Blue In Orange
Why Am I Still Scared To Share?
So
Andalusia feat. Nikolai
Freshly returned from LA, Emily Edrosa chats to Jess about several tracks from her new album, 'Another Wave Is Coming'. She talks about her experience living in America, working for tips, crappy public transport and her music career.
Tracklist: Hollywood Dream Trip
NCEA
She Agreed
Springtimes Stranger In A Strange Place
A New Career
Dom Nola, former bFM Programme & Music Director, discusses her time at 95bFM from the mid-80s to early 90s. During her time at 95bFM Dom was also the manager of Flying Nun's NRA and later The Jean Paul Sartre Experience. She was the co-producer of the first syndicated New Zealand music radio programme called Crashhot, which aired on the B.Net, & on College Radio Stations throughout the U.S.A. Currently, Dom owns an indie label - & since 2013 became one of the Co-Hosts of the 95 BFM Jazz Show. Dom also enjoys DJing around town, & babysitting visiting rockstars. (Episode 1)
Tāmaki-based artist, Samara Alofa, talks to Jess about their stunning debut album, 'Earth Punk !'. They explain what it means to be an "earth punk", while discussing the complex layers and meanings behind several songs.
Marlon Williams chats to Jess about tracks from his new collaborative album, 'Plastic Bouquet', with Canadian duo, Kacy & Clayton. Marlon shares how he discovered Kacy & Clayton and how this album came to be.
Marlon takes us through these tracks: Your Mind's Walking Out
Arahura
Light of Love
Isn't it
Devil's Daughter
Brown Boy Magik chats to Jess about tracks from his debut album, 'Trans Pacific Time'. They explore the background behind the album as Brown Boy Magik discusses his Trans-Pasifika identity, being a "cowboy" and working with his musical idols.
Tracklist: bby girl feat. imugi이무기
Touch feat. Coco Solid
Dark Places feat. Teremoana Rapley
Dont Call Me
Trust Me Darling
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