Ōtepoti band Pearly* were in town for the Eyegum Scenic Tour and made a pitstop in the bFM studio for a killer Friday Live set. Brought to you by NZ On Air Music, with thanks to our mates at McLeod's Brewery.
What the heck! The Beths have new music and play it live-and-direct to you from the 95bFM lounge before jetting off to the U.S. for a massive tour. What a way to hear songs from their new album Straight Line Was A Lieand get gassed up for the release on Friday 29 August!
Hans Pucket are back on tour! They make a quick pitstop in the bFM lounge to get the party started for you on a Friday night before racing up K Road to play at Whammy Bar. Brought to you by NZ On Air Music, with thanks to McLeod's Brewery.
Nicholas and Rosetta are joined by award-winning vocalist, songwriter and producer Geneva AM in the bFM studio for a high energy Friday Live. Performing waiata from her much-awaited new album PIKIPIKI out today! Brought to you by NZ On Air Music, with thanks to McLeod's Brewery!
Your Bosom Selecta today is none other than Taylor MacGregor, one of two exceptional NZ music nerds that host Freak the Sheep! Freak the Sheep showcases the amazing local talent from all across the country thanks to NZ On Air. Catch the show on Wednesday nights from 8-10pm or via the bCasts.
Molly is joined by The Sour for a heavy-hitting live session. The Tāmaki Makaurau band is comprised of four badass wāhine who share a love of all things grungy, punky, loud and heavy. bFMers will recognise former Dirtbag Radio host Tam Matchett on guitar; alongside Jessie Booth on lead guitar, Lani Perkins on bass and Jana Te Nahu Owen on drums. Keep your ears sharp for more music to come from The Sour! Brought to you by NZ On Air Music, with thanks to McLeod's Brewery.
Hunter speaks with Liz Stokes and Jonathan Pearce of The Beths in their home studio about their introspective new album Straight Line was a Lie, which dropped 29 Aug on Antirecords. Recorded and written in Los Angeles and at home in Aotearoa, the album blends the band's signature honest and upfront songwriting with an analysis on the cyclical nature of mental health. Thanks to NZ On Air Music.
Our Beloved Ditch, the Manawatū-renaissance post-folk trio, are releasing their debut EP this Friday 12 Sept 2025! After a couple of years spent developing their sound in live settings, the band have finally captured their unique songwriting in the studio at The Stomach. Austin and Amelia from the band join Rosetta and Milly on air for a kōrero. Whakarongo mai nei!
Taking advantage of recent tours by Te-Whanganui-a-Tara bands, we're stoked to host Goya in the bFM studio to hear a couple tracks from their wicked LP Home Turf before they head up to Whammy Bar.
E.U.G., what does it stand for? Whakarongo mai nei to find out and also catch a blistering set by the Pōneke post-punk quartet before they head up Karangahape Road to support Goya on the Auckland leg of the tour across the motu.