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I/V w/ Disciple Pati: March 5, 2020

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Thu 5 Mar 2020

Disciple Pati has a big weekend coming up: she's playing our Drive Island alongside Dick Move tomorrow evening, and she'll be killing it down at Silo Park on Sunday for Milk & Honey's curated Silo Session. Both those gigs are free so get yerself down there and hear some sick music! 

I/V w/ Anji Sami: March 3, 2020

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Tue 3 Mar 2020

Anji Sami of She's So Rad (and The Sami Sisters) stops by the studio ahead of their appearance at Milk & Honey's Silo Session, this Sunday. Talking candidly about the gig; how family life interferes with recording; and how her sister bought her too much fizzy wine at Stereolab last night - don't miss She's So Rad this Sunday, playing free for you in an absolutely stacked bill at Silo Park.

I/V w/ Meg Remy: March 2, 2020

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Mon 2 Mar 2020

Illinois-born, Toronto-based artist Meg Remy, a.k.a. U.S. Girls, has a new album out on Friday. Called 'Heavy Light', the album was recorded live with 20 musicians - a new way of working for Meg who has, prior to her last album 'In A Poem Unlimited', been known for her use of looping and sampling to create tracks. Rachel spoke to Remy about the project, becoming more personal in her writing, revisiting old material, and using collaboration as a political and musical tool.

I/V w/ Makaya McCraven: February 28, 2020

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Fri 28 Feb 2020

Contemporary jazz legend and 'Beat Scientist' Makaya McCraven spoke to Rachel all the way from Chicago this week about his re-working of Gil Scott-Heron's final album for it's 10 year anniversary. 'Gil Scott-Heron, We're New Again: A Reimagining by Makaya McCraven' is out now via XL Recordings.

I/V w/ Paloma Schneideman: February 27, 2020

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Thu 27 Feb 2020

Paloma, aka PollyHill, popped into studio this morning to talk about Summer Fruits: a mint gig happening tomorrow night at Whammy Backroom, featuring the likes of Half.Queen, Disciple Pati and more! 

I/V w/ Ruby White: February 27, 2020

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Thu 27 Feb 2020

Former owner of Small Fry Cafe, Ruby White pops into the studio to talk about focaccia, coloured sandwiches and raising money for the Austrailian bushfires with Small Fry Colours. A worthy cause and yummy sammies, why wouldn't you go? Head along to CHAIRS this Sunday to get involved. 

I/V w/ Sarah Mary Chadwick: February 25, 2020

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Tue 25 Feb 2020

Sarah Mary Chadwick is in Auckland for a very special show this thursday night as part of Fringe Town 2020: she will be performing her album 'The Queen Who Stole The Sky' on the Auckland Town Hall's grand organ. Sarah popped into the studio to chat about the project, and her most recent album 'Please Daddy' that came out in January. Whakarongo mai nei- and don't miss the gig!

I/V w/ Reb Fountain: February 24, 2020

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Mon 24 Feb 2020

It's shaping up to be a big year for Reb Fountain, who has just signed to Flying Nun and is releasing a self-titled album in May. She popped into the studio to chat about her latest single 'Samson', and what's on the horizon for her in 2020. 

I/V w/ Merk: February 21, 2020

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Fri 21 Feb 2020

Mark Perkins, aka Merk, has been quietly chipping away at a brand new album- and this morning he has the first single to share with us! 'H.N.Y.B' is out today, and has a great video co-directed by Merk himself and Martin Sagadin. Whakarongo mai nei and head along to Merk's SXSW Fundraiser show on March 11.

I/V w/ Matthew Crawley and Bob Frisbee: February 20, 2020

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Thu 20 Feb 2020

Matthew Crawley and Bob Frisbee are the brains behind Outsider Sounds, the fringey-est fringe of the Fringe arts festival: bringing you free and very cool music all of next week, live from a cosy alcove in the Auckland Town Hall. Tune in to find out more.