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Chris plays a selection of mainly deep cuts from his personal vaults to kick off winter. The best and freshest of Kiwi music — 100% tunes from Aotearoa New Zealand, thanks to NZ On Air Music!
Chris welcomed into the studio Aotearoa NZ heavy metal king Chris Calavrias of Stälker and Razorwyre — who chatted about some of his favourite local tunes plus selections from his own fabled career. The best and freshest of Kiwi music — 100% tunes from Aotearoa New Zealand, thanks to NZ On Air Music!
Chris had a fun and engaging chat with Living Perfection, currently number four on the 95bFM Top Ten with his hit new single 'Late to The Disco' (out via Sunreturn), who also played a selection of dance-igniting tunes LIVE in the studio ✨ The best and freshest of Kiwi music — 100% tunes from Aotearoa New Zealand, thanks to NZ On Air Music!
Chris had a fun and engaging chat with Living Perfection, currently number four on the 95bFM Top Ten with his hit new single 'Late to The Disco' (out via Sunreturn), who also played a selection of dance-igniting tunes LIVE in the studio ✨ The best and freshest of Kiwi music — 100% tunes from Aotearoa New Zealand, thanks to NZ On Air Music!
HALFQUEEN sits down with Tāmaki Makaurau-based artist Hun Lynch to discuss her debut album, Sycophant, out now on local imprint Noa Records. Brought to you by NZ On Air Music
Chris welcomes into the studio Liam, George & Paul from T& M (Productions) — new local independent imprint (Crook, Moon Unit) and driving force behind Tāmaki's Mercury Lane Alleyway gigs. The best and freshest of Kiwi music — 100% tunes from Aotearoa New Zealand, thanks to NZ On Air Music!
Chris welcomes into the studio Liam, George & Paul from T& M (Productions) — new local independent imprint (Crook, Moon Unit) and driving force behind Tāmaki's Mercury Lane Alleyway gigs. The best and freshest of Kiwi music — 100% tunes from Aotearoa New Zealand, thanks to NZ On Air Music!
Chris is back with an all-killer no-filler FTS show, including an exclusive premiere of High Altar's new track 'Mystic Lamb', plus a pondering of the early releases of Bressa Creeting Cake / Breast Secreting Cake. The best and freshest of Kiwi music — 100% tunes from Aotearoa New Zealand, thanks to NZ On Air Music!
Chris is back with an all-killer no-filler FTS show, including an exclusive premiere of High Altar's new track 'Mystic Lamb', plus a pondering of the early releases of Bressa Creeting Cake / Breast Secreting Cake. The best and freshest of Kiwi music — 100% tunes from Aotearoa New Zealand, thanks to NZ On Air Music!
After a hiatus following their first release in 2019, Young Baptist are back with new material. The Tāmaki Makaurau four-piece is comprised of vocalist and guitarist Hugo Collins, drummer Emlyn Williams, Tim Burrows on lead guitar, and Nico Fitzpatrick on bass. Whakarongo mai nei to hear their forthcoming singles, plus a live version of a tune familiar to bFM listeners, Ice Cold Sensation. Keep an ear out for more recorded tunes set for release this year. Brought to you by NZ On Air Music
After a hiatus following their first release in 2019, Young Baptist are back with new material. The Tāmaki Makaurau four-piece is comprised of vocalist and guitarist Hugo Collins, drummer Emlyn Williams, Tim Burrows on lead guitar, and Nico Fitzpatrick on bass. Whakarongo mai nei to hear their forthcoming singles, plus a live version of a tune familiar to bFM listeners, Ice Cold Sensation. Keep an ear out for more recorded tunes set for release this year. Brought to you by NZ On Air Music
Special guests chatting with Chris on FTS this week are STONEHEDGE AOTEAROA (Bek Coogan + Gemma Syme) and then TOOMS (Dorian Noval + Nich Cunningham). The best and freshest of Kiwi music — 100% tunes from Aotearoa New Zealand, thanks to NZ On Air Music!
Chris caught up with Tāmaki Makaurau wine punks TOOMS aka Dorian Noval and Nich Cunningham for a chat about their new single 'AUDREY', recent op shop scores, horror movie tips + lots more. The best and freshest of Kiwi music — 100% tunes from Aotearoa New Zealand, thanks to NZ On Air Music!
STONEHEDGE AOTEAROA's Bek Coogan and Gemma Syme chatted with Chris about their debut single 'Make Your Own Kind Of Music (Mama Cass cover)' from their upcoming Demos EP AD2026, their contributions to dORKWIND's new STRESSED OUT! STRESSED OUT! EP + lots more. The best and freshest of Kiwi music — 100% tunes from Aotearoa New Zealand, thanks to NZ On Air Music!
Special guests chatting with Chris on FTS this week are STONEHEDGE AOTEAROA (Bek Coogan + Gemma Syme) and then TOOMS (Dorian Noval + Nich Cunningham). The best and freshest of Kiwi music — 100% tunes from Aotearoa New Zealand, thanks to NZ On Air Music!
Chris caught up with Tāmaki Makaurau wine punks TOOMS aka Dorian Noval and Nich Cunningham for a chat about their new single 'AUDREY', recent op shop scores, horror movie tips + lots more. The best and freshest of Kiwi music — 100% tunes from Aotearoa New Zealand, thanks to NZ On Air Music!
STONEHEDGE AOTEAROA's Bek Coogan and Gemma Syme chatted with Chris about their debut single 'Make Your Own Kind Of Music (Mama Cass cover)' from their upcoming Demos EP AD2026, their contributions to dORKWIND's new STRESSED OUT! STRESSED OUT! EP + lots more. The best and freshest of Kiwi music — 100% tunes from Aotearoa New Zealand, thanks to NZ On Air Music!
Two piece band Raru blasted our ears this Morning on Fancy New Band! With just drums, bass and sample pad Raru brought power, angst and emotion. Thanks to NZ On Air Music
Two piece band Raru blasted our ears this Morning on Fancy New Band! With just drums, bass and sample pad Raru brought power, angst and emotion. Thanks to NZ On Air Music
Lou chats with Hasji about their recently released album Pahū. Thanks to NZ On Air Music!
Lou chats with Hasji about their recently released album Pahū. Thanks to NZ On Air Music!
The best and freshest of Kiwi music — 100% tunes from Aotearoa New Zealand, thanks to NZ On Air Music!
Paddy speaks with Hannah from Ōtautahi outfit Moider Mother about their new full-length release M E A T G A L A. Brought to you by NZ On Air Music!
Paddy speaks with Hannah from Ōtautahi outfit Moider Mother about their new full-length release M E A T G A L A. Brought to you by NZ On Air Music!
Amamelia aka 95bFM alum Amelia Berry spoke with Chris Cudby about the newly launched Bananamelia! The Music Archive, a collaboration with The National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa — a project spearheaded by Michael Brown, author of Eyeliner's Buy Now (33 1/3 Oceania Series). Winner of Te Manu Taki Tāhiko o te Tau (Best Electronic Artist) at the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards and the inaugural SRN Award for Favourite Solo Act in 2021, Amamelia also chatted about her new single 'Theme From Living', from her forthcoming album The Joy Of Living, plus a brand new remix of Frau Knotz's 'Victory Dance on ZR3'. Head over to natlib.govt.nz to learn all about and access Bananamelia! The Music Archive. The best and freshest local tunes from Aotearoa New Zealand — thanks to NZ On Air Music!
Amamelia aka 95bFM alum Amelia Berry spoke with Chris Cudby about the newly launched Bananamelia! The Music Archive, a collaboration with The National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa — a project spearheaded by Michael Brown, author of Eyeliner's Buy Now (33 1/3 Oceania Series). Winner of Te Manu Taki Tāhiko o te Tau (Best Electronic Artist) at the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards and the inaugural SRN Award for Favourite Solo Act in 2021, Amamelia also chatted about her new single 'Theme From Living', from her forthcoming album The Joy Of Living, plus a brand new remix of Frau Knotz's 'Victory Dance on ZR3'. Head over to natlib.govt.nz to learn all about and access Bananamelia! The Music Archive. The best and freshest local tunes from Aotearoa New Zealand — thanks to NZ On Air Music!
Lou chats with Mudgoose, Wellingtonian artist, about their album Chasing Horse Thanks to NZ On Air Music!
Chris welcomes Tāmaki Makaurau electronic artist OP Lilypad (playing at this week's Sunreturn Bethells Beach festival) into the studio for a transcendent live-to-air performance & chat — thanks to NZ On Air Music!
Chris welcomes Tāmaki Makaurau electronic artist OP Lilypad (playing at this week's Sunreturn Bethells Beach festival) into the studio for a transcendent live-to-air performance & chat — thanks to NZ On Air Music!
Molly speaks with Ruben Mita and Dominic Ashby of Pōneke / UK-based outfit RABBIT as King of the Ghosts about their debut full-length release The Rabbit's Adivce. Thanks to NZ On Air Music!
Tuva'a plays some nice sunny day tunes, chats to Alan from S.E.I.S.M.I.C. about their current tour, gives away some super big deal prizes and features Friday Live with Jack Bromwich, brought to you by NZ On Air Music, with thanks to our pals at McLeod's Brewery! Thanks to The Beer Spot.
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Ivy from Ōtepoti gave an amazing performance for Friday Live Brought to you by NZ On Air Music, with thanks to McLeod's Brewery. The remaining 2 hours and 45 minutes of epic tunes and bantz by host Oto are brought to you by The Beer Spot!
This morning Huia played a mix of rap, rnb and good ol rock. Huia was also joined today by the talented rnb singer-song-writer Imani J for Fancy new band! brought to you by NZ ON AIR MUSIC ! Thanks to the Tuningfork!
Ivy from Ōtepoti gave an amazing performance for Friday Live Brought to you by NZ On Air Music, with thanks to McLeod's Brewery. The remaining 2 hours and 45 minutes of epic tunes and bantz by host Oto are brought to you by The Beer Spot!
It's a chocka Rāmere Drive at 95bFM, first on the show is a live set from beloved Naarm outfit Folk Bitch Trio. Later, Georgia Knight stops in to debut a live-version of a track from her forthcoming debut album Beanpole on Friday Live, brought to you by NZ On Air Music, with thanks to McLeod's Brewery. Thanks to The Beer Spot!
Rāmere drive featured Pōneke 4-piece post-punk outfit Half/Angel playing for Friday live, playing their newest E.P - Boat Ramp + Jitterbug, and witty banter from today's drive host - Oto. Brought to you by NZ On Air Music, with thanks to McLeod's Brewery. Thanks to The Beer Spot!
Oto played 2 hours of punk, grunge and garage rock to make way for this week's Fancy New Band - Rockquest Semi-finalists Glass. Thanks to The Tuning Fork and NZ On Air Music
7-Piece Rockquest semi-finalists Glass came to bFM and played three gnarly tunes for this week's Fancy New Band. Thanks to NZ On Air Music!
Your prayers have been answered, Tuva'a is back in town and back on Rāmere Drive! Featuring a double bill of two bands both by way of Te-Whanganui-a-Tara on Friday Live. First up is Goya who are in town for the release tour of their LP Home Turf. Luckily, E.U.G. are also in town for the same tour and bring you another in-studio set of heavy hitting Welly punk, brought to you by NZ On Air Music, with thanks to McLeod's Brewery. Thanks to The Beer Spot!
Ōtepoti band Pearly* for a meeeeean Friday Live set, thanks to NZ On Air Music and McLeod's Brewery. Later Tuva'a is joined by a rotating crew of bFM guests to discuss their picks for this year's Whānau Mārama | NZ International Film Festival. Thanks to The Beer Spot!
Milly and Tuva'a are back on Rāmere Drive! Featuring Solomon Crook on an acoustic Friday Live, brought to you by NZ On Air Music and McLeod's Brewery. Thanks to The Beer Spot!
Liv and Molly take over Drive before Milly and Tuva'a return from Breakfast! Featuring stunning acoustic versions live-and-direct of My Brilliance and Back of the Bar by Jazmine Mary on Friday Live, brought to you by NZ On Air Music with thanks to McLeod's Brewery. Thanks to The Beer Spot!
It's a Drive Island! Hell yeah! We're stoked to be down at our favourite spot (The Beer Spot) for a mid-winter broadcast outside the studio. Featuring fantastic sets from CINDY and Voom on Friday Live thanks to our mates at McLeod's Brewery and NZ On Air Music. Thanks to everyone who came along, we'll see you next time! Thanks to The Beer Spot!
Molly is joined in the host seat by one of bFM's awesome vollies, Huia! If you loved the show, Huia will be on-air more regularly very soon. Featuring debate on Britpop, great tune selections from Huia and a stunning Friday Live with Pōneke's Deva Mahal singing her new single South Coast - brought to you by NZ On Air Music, with thanks to McLeod's Brewery. Thanks to The Beer Spot!
Rosetta fills in for Milly and Tuva'a on a stacked Drive, featuring a double bill Friday Live brought to you by NZ On Air Music, with thanks to McLeod's Brewery. Up first is Ōtepoti sludge-duo HŌHĀ, then Pōneke rockers Dropper, who are in town for Junk Vol II. Thanks to The Beer Spot!
Join Milly and Tuva'a for a jam-packed show! Featuring a recap of thier jaunt to the Aotearoa Music Awards 2025 the night before plus interviews with nominees and winners at this year's ceremony. Later on in the show, we celebrate the last Friday Live with not one, but two sessions with Arahi and Tusekah! Thanks to NZ On Air Music and McLeod's Brewery for making Friday Live possible. Thanks to The Beer Spot!
It's 100% local tunes on Drive all week long to celebrate NZ Music Month. Whakrongo mai nei to hear Milly and Tuva'a's fave tracks from Aotearoa. This Friday Pōneke artist is in the studio Michael Llewellyn for Friday Live, brought to you by NZ On Air Music with thanks to McLeod's Brewery. Thanks to The Beer Spot!
Featuring Friday Live with RNZŌ to celebrate the release of his debut album 'RNZŌ SZN' and his upcoming set at Laneway. Brought to you by NZ On Air Music, with thanks to McLeod's Brewery! Thanks to The Beer Spot
Featuring a sneak peak of their forthcoming album and new track I Believe In Dog! Brought to you by NZ On Air Music!