This week’s Local Eyes is from New Zealand born Sāmoan rapper, musician and songwriter ‘SNARE’. “Leasing Lingos”(feat. Hamokane, Tha Feelstyle & G-Fes) is taken from his debut EP ‘SĒKI‘. Snare and producer Anonymouz met through Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra’s international award winning programme “APO Remix” in 2015, where SNARE was a participant and Faiumu was the programme’s Music Director. Both born […]
TALKING POINTS on Base FM – hosted by Ian Beatmaster Wright Thanks to NZ On Air Music Date: January 2019 Guest reviewer: H (Dillastrate) Featured release: Katchafire – Revival Released: 2003 https://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/revival/650640171 Featured track #1: Redemption Song Featured track #2: Bounce Featured track #3: Who You With H is one half of hip hop […]
This week’s Local Eyes video is from Wellington’s very own soulful singer/songwriter Louis Baker. Louis Baker has written a hearty anthem ‘The People‘ which was released alongside a video directed by a long-time friend, Shae Sterling in a heartfelt shout out to Wellington as a special and diverse city. Here is a little quote from Louis about the […]
Hosted by: Max Oldfield Guest reviewer: Church (Church & AP) Featured release: Lorde – The Love Club EP Released: 2013 Featured track #1: Royals Featured track #2: Bravado Featured track #3: The Love Club Church Leon is one half of rapidly rising Auckland hip hop duo Church & AP whose recent single ‘Ready or Not” […]
‘Celebrating 15 years of Pacific musical excellence’ Last night, the finalists for the 2019 Pacific Music Awards were announced at the Otara Music Arts Centre in Auckland, marking the 15th anniversary of the celebrated event. Base FM NZ and Island Base FM Samoa are thrilled to announce that we are the new sponsor for newest […]
Local Eyes this week is an edit and rendition of the YCee and Maleek Berry 2017 hit ‘Juice’, by Ethiopian born/Auckland based artist Pharaoh Swami titled ‘Yene Nefsie’. Drawing inspiration from the original African artists, Pharoah has created his version of the track which is about celebrating love and happiness. ‘Yene Nefsie’ translates to My Soul in […]
Hosted by: Max Oldfield Guest reviewer: ENO (ENO x DIRTY) Featured release: Rizvan – Neverland Released: 2017 Featured track #1: Bill$ Featured track #2: Lotus feat. LaCoco & Lion Dixon Featured track #3: Can I Get A Light? ENO is an Auckland based hip hop producer, known for his work with Supervillains (RMC), Bailey Wiley, […]
This week’s Local eye’s video is from former Hipstamatics vocalist Lou’ana who is stepping out on her own with debut single Eye To Eye. Not only has Lou’ana got a new single for us to hear, but there is a striking new video to go with it and tour dates! Here’s the record company blurb with more details: The powerful visuals are crafted by visionary […]
The Sawmill ‘New Era’ Party marks an exciting time of transition for the Leigh Sawmill Cafe, having recently undergone new management from 22 years of the Guinness brothers. To capture it’s celebrated history and impact, ‘Sawblade’ the Leigh Sawmill Cafe Documentary is in production. All proceeds made by the Sawmill ‘New Era’ Fundraiser Party will […]
This week’s Local Eyes is from LEISURE, directed by Jordan Arts of The LEISURE Collective. The video stars a man practising Tai Chi while the world accelerates around him. “This song is a reminder to not get sucked into the vortex of bullshit and false motives. Inhale, exhale and keep things LEISURE. The visual for The […]