The Zenmenn is a Berlin-based duo made up of one Norwegian and one New Zealander. They are Magnus and Ben (Ben is the Kiwi ex-pat). They chat to Jess about their album, 'Enter The Zenmenn', which was released through Music From Memory. They talk about the band's origins, their influences and Lord of the Rings.
Tracklist: Stairway to Heaven
The Magic Eye
Flags of the World
Topaz (The Days Of Our Lives)
Bamboo Garden
Lontalius (Eddie Johnston) speaks to Jess about tracks from his newly-released third album, 'Someone Will Be There For You'. He shares what he learned from his time in Los Angeles and how that influenced the album.
Tracklist: Faint
Someone Will Be There For You
Dialtone feat. Quiet Luke
Carousel
I Walked Right Into It
Singer-songwriter, Louisa Nicklin, chats to Jess about tracks from her debut self-titled album, which was recorded at Roundhead Studios. Louisa shares stories that inspired the songs, including coming back home from overseas, her first date with her partner and her father's passing.
Tracklist: Moving Slow
Slicing Through
There Will Be Times Next To Myself
A Place To Share
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You can grab a copy of Louisa Nicklin's album on vinyl at Flying Out in store or online at flyingout.co.nz
Two-thirds of Auckland Flamingo Pier, Brad and Luke, join Jess to chat about their debut self-titled album. They discuss the eclectic sound of the album as they take us through several tracks.
Tracklist: Last Call (feat. Nathan Haines & KÉDU)
Honey
Lost But I'm Leading
Make You Wonder
Deeper Soul
Tāmaki Makaurau rapper, PollyHill, takes us through each track from her latest EP, 'Post Humorous'. She talks to Jess about the story behind the EP title and candidly discusses about being more open and vulnerable with the songs.
Charlotte Forrester from Womb talks to Jess about their new EP, 'Holding a Flame', released via Flying Nun. Charlotte discusses the collection of tracks, being a Gemini twin, and ending a relationship.
Eden Burns takes us through each track from his latest release, 'Big Beat Manifesto Vol.III', released via Public Possession. He talks to Jess about the origin of the Big Beat Manifesto series, Covid-19 lockdowns, and making club music.
Tracklist: Rat's a Rat
Smudge
Yardmaster Pt.1 feat. Nice Girl
Quick Match