Electronic
Essential NZ Albums: Fat Freddy’s Drop - Based On a True Story
The 2005 studio debut of the Wellington-based soul-reggae collective Fat Freddy's Drop became the year's second-biggest selling album in their homeland and established their worldwide reputation In… Audio
Balancing machines with the natural world
Paul Berrington joins us once again with another helping of delicious electronica. Tonight he takes a look at the work of András, AKA Andrew Wilson, a Melbourne-based DJ and producer. Video, Audio
The Logg Cabin Soul Hour: 7 June , 2021
On a special Logg Cabin Soul Hour Mark Williams, aka MC Slave from Fat Freddy's Drop, presents 60 minutes of the sweetest soul music from Aotearoa and beyond. Audio
Dispelling the myth of the end of the golden age of reading
In her latest book, What We Talk About When We Talk About Books, Harvard Professor Leah Price dispels the myth of the end of the golden age of reading by suggesting that reading might not have been so… Audio
Therapy delivered online more effective than face-to-face
New research out of McMaster University has found that cognitive behavioural therapy delivered electronically to treat people with depression is more effective than face to face. Dr. Zena Samaan is… Audio
Our Current Song: Pitch Black - 'Third Light'
Third Light is the title track from pioneering Kiwi electronic duo Pitch Black's sixth studio album. Michael Hodgson, who is one half of Pitch Black along with Paddy Free joins Jim in studio to… Audio
Love and life in NZ 150 years from now
What do you imagine New Zealand to be in 150 years from now? A new play The Atom Room, performing at Circa Theatre in Wellington explores life, love and the long lasting effects of nuclear accidents… Audio
Salmonella Dub's Andrew Penman on 25 years in the dub-biz
Salmonella Dub celebrate 25 years in the business this year. They've released a 30-track double CD and will play on the Gold Coast at the Commonwealth Games on April 8 as part of Magnifika Pacifika… Audio
Nights' Culture - Paul Berrington
Moritz Von Oswald and Mark Ernestus were two Berlin-based electronic musicians who'd been around the scene for a while, and began making music together in the early 90s. Paul Berrington divulges the… Audio
The artist formerly known as Chet Faker
Nick Murphy, formerly know as Chet Faker, chats to Alex Behan about the name change, new songs, and bringing the full band to Laneway 2017. Audio
Not The Four Seasons
There Are No More Four Seasons! That’s the name of a visionary Swedish duo touring New Zealand. Mattias Petersson and George Kentros make amazing music while recomposing the classics.
There Are No… Audio
Ratatat
Brooklyn-based electronic instrumentalists Ratatat have channelled the guitar histrionics of Queen's resident astrophysicist, Dr Brian May, on their fifth studio LP, Magnifique. Ratatat… Video, Audio
Oscar Key Sung
Zac Arnold catches up with Oscar Key Sung for a lesson in being authentic and laying it bare upon the release of his new EP, Altruism. Audio
Little Dragon at Laneway 2015
Zac Arnold caught up with Yukimi Nagano and Erik Bodin of the Swedish quartet to talk about creating their latest album, Nabuma Rubberband. Audio
The Sampler - Alt J (9.48)
Nick Bollinger reviews the second album from Mercury Music Prize-winning British indie rockers Alt-J. Audio
Doprah
If you've had the opportunity to see Christchurch's Doprah perform live, you'll be familiar with the woman-possessed stage presence and elasticated, cooing vocals of Indi Force, an Auckland native who… Audio
Introducing: Naram
Naram, with his collaboration with Jah Screechy, 'MC Magic', from the album March of the Gremlins on Jatari.org
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