Justin spoke to journalist Nicky Hager on the Brereton report, which alleges 19 Australian Special Air Service soldiers were involved in the unlawful killings of 39 people. They discussed what New Zealand could learn from the report's findings.
Daniel McBride (Sheep, Dog & Wolf) chats to Jess about tracks from his long-awaited sophomore album, 'Two-Minds'. He talks openly about his mental health and discusses the intricasies of the album's production.
Tracklist: Two-Minds
Could've
Fine
Deep Crescents
Feeling
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What happens when you put a filmmaker, classically-trained singer, and an ex-bus driver together in a room? Just listen to this Long Player.
Damian, Billie and Mikey make up Grecco Romank and they all join Jess to talk about their mind-blowing debut album, 'Red Tower'. They talk about the KLF, Greek military tactics, "erotic Marxism", and many more ideas and inspirations behind their tracks.
Tracklist: Greek Fire
Taking the Auspices
Fungal Descent
Get to Work
Worm Regenerate
In addition to the cassette, they have released a special perfume to add to a multisensory experience of the album. Named after one of the tracks, 'Leathery Coward', can be purchased here.
Louis talked to Cawthron Institute freshwater ecologist Dr Roger Young about the Land Air Water Aotearoa report's results for freshwater health and the need for more awareness about waterway pollution.
International Desk reports on the latest cross-strait relations between Taiwan and China, after a record number of Chinese fighter planes entered Taiwan's air defence zone. Justin spoke to Canterbury University's Professor Alex Tan on what the latest developments mean for the region.
Rachel and Zoë headed along to independent music's most glitzy night of the year: The Taite Prize! Named after the late great music journalist Dylan Taite, the prize celebrates outstanding New Zealand albums released in the previous calendar year. This year's big winner was Anthonie Tonnon for his gorgeous record 'Leave Love Out Of This' (Slow Time Records). The Auckland Live Best Independent Debut went to Jazmine Mary for their debut album 'The Licking of a Tangerine', while legendary broadcaster Karyn Hay ONZM was awarded the Independent Spirit Award, and RNZ's Tony Stamp took out the inaugural NZ On Air Outstanding Music Journalism award. Whakarongo mai nei for the full scoop and interviews with the winners!
Dr Mark Baynes and Frances Chan curate a holistic jazz show inspired by the themes of Matariki Maori New Year – reflection, renewal, aspiration, family, celestial bodies and natural wonders. Plus the world premiere of “Te Aranga o Matariki” by Goldsmith Baynes.
Mark’s set list:
Goldsmith Baynes – Te Aranga o Matariki
Space Case – Funk City
Joe Cuba Sextet & Cheo Feliciano – El Raton
Bud Powell – Glass Enclosure
Lennie Tristano – Requiem
Brad Mehldau – Someone to Watch Over Me
Joshua Redman – Summertime
Joe Sample & Randy Crawford – Feeling Good
Goldsmith Baynes – Tipuna
Keith Jarrett – Country
Frances’s set list:
Sun Ra – Images
Quincy Jones – Walking in Space
Alchemy – Nature
Alice Coltrane & Carlos Santana – Angel of Air / Angel of Water
Brooklyn Funk Essentials – The Creator Has a Master Plan
Mike Nock – Kure Atoll
Julee Cruise – The Nightingale
For this week's episode of Dear Science Marcus Jones joined Casper and Emily over the phone to discuss prior Omicron infections protecting against BA.4 and BA.5 variants, Ear fossils revealing the origin of warm-blooded mammals and how cleaner air can contribute to global warming.
Frances and Liam are finally re-united on air! E whai ake nei, on Various Artists today:
Frances talked to Yasmine Ganely, curator of the Resene Design and Architecture Film Festival for 2023.
Liam had a chat with Lindsey Horne, the curator of Artists on Artists at Studio One Toi Tū, as well as Hugo van Dorrserr and Ritchie Adamson. All three contributed portraits and have portraits of themselves as a part of the 24 person exhibition.
Frances found out what’s on at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki by talking with their Head of Curatorial and Learning at Dr Sarah Farrar.
And finally we have your local arts guide for Tāmaki Makaurau over the next week! We also have tunes from Aldous Harding, Car Seat Headrest, and the Jet Set Radio Soundtrack. Autumn's having a weird effect on our brains, soz. Whakarongo mai!
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