Poppa Jax has made a name for herself as one of the most talented young selectors to come out of the local scene. She joins Nicholas ahead of her debut WOMAD performance. The pair discuss the origin of her name, her legendary Bolier Room debut and her go-to tracks.

Nicholas speaks to Trinidadian legend Queen Omega. They discuss her origins as a recording artist, the recent success of her "No Love Dubplate," and even try a local delicacy.

Ramzy Suleiman of  the Palestinian/Jordanian band 47Soul joins Nicholas for a discussion at WOMAD 2025. The pair discuss the origin of the band's name, their iconic Tiny Desk stunt and the rise in global Indigenous solidarity.

Nitin Sawhney has had an illustrious career as a composer, musician, producer, cultural advocate, collaborator and patron of the arts. He joins Nick fresh off his gorgeous afternoon set at WOMAD 2025.

Fresh of two stellar performances at WOMAD 2025, Brazilian band Bala Desejo joins Nicholas for a discussion. They discuss the band's origins, their Grammy winning debut album Sim Sim Sim, and the possibility of future music.

Featuring That's The Spirit, a chat with Elliot Dawson about his new album Certain Death, and Keira Wallace phones in to discuss her new single Lambs Aren't Waking Yet. 

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Friday Live this week is Tom Lark who joins Milly and Tuva'a in the bFM studio to play a few tracks from their out-the-gate new LP Moonlight Hotel. Shout out to NZ On Air Music and our friends at McLeod's Brewery for bringing us (and you) great live music every Friday night. Then Melodownz hops on the phone to chat about their new track KAVAFIED. 

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Oli and James (aka. CAY) fill in this Rāpare for HALFQUEEN on Drive. Featuring Marijuana Media thanks to The Hempstore.

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Featuring Flicks 'n' That with Steve Newall and guest selections on What's Cooking with the Ōtepoti-based Neive Strang. Plus, a bFM first spin of Neive's song Time Of Year off her forthcoming album out this Friday.

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Featuring That's The Spirit with Peter Lineham and a bunch of epic tune selections from Oto (Matthew Crawley is back next week).

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