Rock & Roll stars of years gone by dominate this weeks, “This Day in Music History”. On this day in 1976, Fleetwood Mac released the Stevie Nicks penned ‘Rhiannon’, from their eponymous album released in 1975. Nicks discovered the Rhiannon character through a novel called Triad by Mary Bartlet Leader. The novel is about a woman named Branwen […]
‘Breaking Artists’ on Base is a monthly feature where we pick 3 local artists and showcase 3 new tracks we think you should know. All ‘Breaking Artists’ tracks are fresh and featured for the entire month so we can push their music far and wide. This month’s picks… Arjuna Oakes and Serebii – ‘Reset’ Produced, […]
NEXT GEN pt. 2 – Proudly brought to you by Haumako & Base FM, with thanks to Mangere Otahuhu Arts, Mangere Arts Centre, The local board, Auckland UNESCO City of Music, and Mangere Central School for the support. Running from 12-2 PM at the Mangere Art Centre Courtyard is an afternoon of live music entertainment. […]
This week’s Local Eyes video is from Auckland based musician Silas Futura, formally known as Bobandii. Silas hits the pavement running, sharing his first single titled Precious, off upcoming EP Pluto due out in March. The easy carefree vibe of Precious encapsulates the happy confidence of this prolific young artist finding his stride as he embarks on a new musical vision in 2021. Produced by […]
TALKING POINTS on Base FM – hosted by Grassmouth Thanks to @NZOnAirMusic Date: 3rd December 2020 Guest reviewer: Phodiso Featured release: Ngā Mata o te Ariki Tāwhirimātea by Maisey Rika Released: 2020 Featured track #1: Te Waka a Rangi Featured track #2: Te Hautapu Featured track #3: Matariki Tapuapua Now you may not be alone to […]
Base FM, Haumako, UNESCO & Mangere Arts proudly present Next-Gen Series, the first event kicking off on Waitangi day running from 12-2 PM alongside the Mangere markets. Alongside some local emerging talent and as well as established artists, the Next-Gen Series will also be showcasing Base’s very own youth mentees, giving them a chance to […]
This week’s Local Eyes is from Underground Auckland rap duo Shiraz & LSJ, who have penned a poignant tribute track “dedicated to those who have passed on” in ‘Foreva’ which features Ranuimarz of Polynesian rap collective Risera crew. You can also see Ranuimarz in the latest 64 Bars, Created by Aotearoa hip hop veteran David Dallas, Red Bull’s […]
Base FM – 100% DJ’s Choice When Base FM began broadcasting in May 2004 on low power FM frequency, the aim was to bring underground music to Auckland’s inner city fringe suburbs. In May 2008 Base FM became completely independent from any network or other radio station, and within 6 months had launched nationwide on […]
Looking back at some Base FM highlights from the past few years. Here’s a little something about who we are and what we do!
Born in Cairo/Egypt and raised in Herne, a city in West Germany, it only took Jasmin about two decades of travelling the world till she first discovered Aotearoa in 2002 and quickly decided that she likes it here and extend her short holiday into a 6 months stay. Back in Germany, Jazz moved to a […]