Arrrrrrr - talkin' sea shanties aren't we? Ahoy to Drake Street Studios!

Kirsten breaks the cardinal rule of 95bFM (according to Jonny) and plays emo on-air. Kirsten runs us through the history of the emo genre and it's origin in the hardcore punk scene in D.C during the 1980s. Whakarongo mai nei!

Kirsten and Jonny talk about hype man, rapper and radio DJ Fat Man Scoop and his discography in the wake of his passing this week. 

Dr Kirsten Zemke talks the genre of Phonk, including its origins in chopped and screwed '90s Memphis hip-hop and evolution into Drift Phonk and Brazillian Phonk.

Thanks to Drake Street Studios.

Kirsten Zemke chats Californian "Souldies". Tracks include:

The Altons “When You Go (That's When You'll Know)” 2020

Thee Sacred Souls “Can I Call You Rose?” 2020

Adrian Carmine “Listen To My Heart Speak” 2021

Kirsten Zemke on break dancing!

Dr Kirsten Zemke looks into the work of Adam Schlesinger! Songs include.

Fountains of Wayne "Stacy's Mom"

Dr Kirsten Zemke chats Japanese pop. The tracks included:

"Plastic Love" Mariya Takeuchi 1984

“Say Goodbye”  Hiroshi Sato 1982

“4:00 A.M.” Taeko Onuki 1978

Thanks to Drake St Studios!

The excellent Amelia Berry takes care of Travelling Tunes in Dr Kirsten Zemke's absence, talking about twee (and setting the record straight). Thanks to Drake Street Studios!

This week on Travelling Tunes we chat to Dr Kirsten Zemke about all things Acapella - whakarongo mai nei!