Blind Mango Chutney showcases local magic with special studio guests Caitlin Smith, Ben McNicoll and Mike Booth from the Auckland Jazz Orchestra ahead of their 30 July concert at Victoria Theatre, Devonport.

Julia Waite joins Theo in studio to talk about Bill Culbert I Slow Wonder, an exhibition Julia has curated at the Auckland Art Gallery. Later on, Fiona Connor calls in from LA to discuss her work in the Physics Room's Light enough to read by, an exhibition springing from the reinstatement of the Physics Room library. 

What happens when you put a filmmaker, classically-trained singer, and an ex-bus driver together in a room? Just listen to this Long Player.

Damian, Billie and Mikey make up Grecco Romank and they all join Jess to talk about their mind-blowing debut album, 'Red Tower'. They talk about the KLF, Greek military tactics, "erotic Marxism", and many more ideas and inspirations behind their tracks.

Tracklist:

In addition to the cassette, they have released a special perfume to add to a multisensory experience of the album.  Named after one of the tracks, 'Leathery Coward', can be purchased here.

Thanks to NZ On Air Music!

This week's show featured new music from Alex Cameron, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings and more. Sam also takes a dive into the new YGB Meditation Mixtape. 

Featuring tracks by badsista, William Parker, t-woc and more.

Emily Bell talks to Auckland University sociology lecturer Ciara Kremin and economic lecturer Dr. Debasis Bandyopadhyay about the success of the Iceland four day work week trial and whether a shorter work week could be implemented in New Zealand.

A recent report on Covid-19 has shown the high rates of vaccination required for Aotearoa to gain herd immunity against Covid-19. Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to one of the authors of the report, Professor Shaun Hendy from the University of Auckland, about how New Zealand is currently faring against Covid and how vaccinations will change that.

They also discussed how other countries such as the UK were doing in their attempt to live with Covid, and whether there are any similarities between the Flu and Covid.

Courtney Barnett is in Aotearoa for a nation-wide tour (thanks travel bubble!) and she's just announced a brand new record 'Things Take Time, Take Time' which will be out on November 12th. Whakarongo mai nei to hear Courtney speak to Rachel about the new single 'Rae Street', writing over lockdown, and her upcoming NZ shows!