Singles not enough? Each week a local artist sits down with Zazi to go track-by-track through their recently released album. Part of bFM's new release show Totally Wired with Hunter and thanks to NZOnAir Music.
Reb Fountain speaks to Jess about her brand new album, Iris, a follow up from her 2020 self-titled album. They talk about their last Long Player in the first lockdown of 2020 as they go through several tracks from the album. Written in lockdown, Reb shares feelings, anecdotes and stories that inspired the songs.
Tracklist: Psyche
Foxbright
Invisible Man
Iris
Intermission
Content Warning: This Long Player discusses addiction, abuse and mental health. Listener discretion isadvised.
Nahbo is the solo project of Pōneke-based artist, Taranaki Ah Young-Grace. They've released their debut album, 'Ruptured', and they chat to Jess about several tracks from this release. They share their experience with alcholism, Jazz School, and their enjoyment of Bojack Horseman and Bro'Town.
Tracklist: Figure
Slow Down
Herstory
Wide Eyed
Wrinkle
Ko Jordan Rakei te kaiwaiata, i whānau ia ki Tokoroa, kei Rānana ia e noho ana.
Born in Tokoroa, raised in Australia and now based in London, Jordan Rakei has released his fourth studio album, 'What We Call Life', out now via Ninja Tune. Jordan shares the stories and inspirations behind several tracks, including his love for his wife, Kūki 'Āirani (Cook Island) heritage, and stepping outside of his comfort zone.
Tracklist: Unguarded
Clouds
Runaway
Send My Love
The Flood
Nightmare Honey (Raine) chats to Jess about tracks from her latest release, 'Nightmare Honey II'. They talk about collaborating with other local producers, attempting electronic music, and the Powerpuff Girls' theme song.
Tracklist: Chasing Skylines (Feat. Deepstate)
INEED2PUNCH (Feat. Baby Zionov)
~Yuck~ (Feat. Dj Shitshow)
Just don't care (Feat. Amamelia)
slow (Feat. Morgan Harvester, Dj Shitshow)
Berlin-based trio, No Romance, have released their debut EP, 'Unfold'. Lucy and Joel from the band chat to Jess about each track, finding their sound, working with producer Nick Roughan (Skeptics, Die! Die! Die!).
Proteins of Magic (Kelly Sherrod) joins Jess to chat about tracks from her debut self-titled album. They talk about her life in Nashville, the changes in her voice, and the origin story behind her name.
Tracklist: Hopeful Symphony
The Book
In My Blood
Te Hana
Switchblade LIVE
Thanks to NZ On Air Music
Content warning: This Long Player discusses mass shootings and death. Please listen with caution.
Crystal Choi and Alex Freer from dream-pop band, Phoebe Rings, chat to Jess about each song from their long-awaited self-titled debut EP. They talk about their influences from Stereolab, Studio Ghibli, a 1990s Korean singer-songwriter, and a Slovakian castle.
Tracklist: Cheshire
January Blues
Lazy Universe
Spissky
Oceans (Live At The Powerstation)
Adam Tukiri (FKA dharmarat) chats to Jess about 6 tracks from his latest collaborative release with Hor, 'HARIRŪ'. He talks about the story behind the release title, Scarface, MF Doom, and knowing himself.
Tracklist: w8s4no1
With Me (HATE = FUN)
brotha1/ Act Stupid
Rally Your Troops
Pops
Anzac & Ableton
Steph and Fen from LIPS chat to Jess about their brand-spanking-new album, 'I Don't Know Why I Do Anything'. They talk about their experience composing a film and how that influenced the songs on the album. Heavily inspired by stories, they take us on a journey through several songs on the album.
Tracklist: Heave Ho
Empty Hours
Guilty Talk
Sometimes I'm Afraid
What The Hell
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