“From the smooth salsa of Oscar D’Leon to the rolling guaracha of Celia Cruz and the groove of Jorge Ben, Latinaotearoa is all about our influences. The artists playing on the radio while growing up in South America inspired us to embark upon our musical journey. Today, these unique rhythms fuel us – in the studio, on […]
ORIKoL and BaseFM, in association with Albert Eden presents: MoZaic – Promoting Collaboration, Inclusion & Diversity through Art. Saturday 28th July, 4-8pm @ Empire Studios, 2 Bond St, Absolutely Free & family friendly Picture an old warehouse turned into a hip dance studio right in the middle of Kingsland & Grey Lynn… MoZaic is a cultural event […]
This week’s Local Eyes video of the week is taken from OLD ZEALAND the debut album from Ryan Hendriks, a founding member of Auckland’s Grown Room collective. ‘Gangsterdam’ filmed in Amsterdam. Check out and download the album here: Old Zealand by Ryan Hendriks Find out more about Ryan Hendriks: FACEBOOK |BANDCAMP| SOUNDCLOUD |INSTAGRAM Local Eyes is a weekly segment on BaseFM […]
Getting high on hope, Fat Freddy’s Drop are releasing a brand new single ‘Trickle Down’ on July 20. Freddy’s annual summer roady around New Zealand in January 2019 gets a super-charged tune up with the addition of some incredible tour bus buddies; DJ legend Norman Jay MBE direct from London plus local super stars Ladi6, […]
TALKING POINTS on Base FM – hosted by Ian Beatmaster Wright Thanks to NZ On Air Music Date: July 2018 Guest reviewer: Daniel Weetman (The Black Seeds) Featured release: Dimmer – I Believe You Are A Star Released: 2001 https://dimmer-new-zealand.bandcamp.com/album/i-believe-you-are-a-star Featured track #1: Seed Featured track #2: Evolution Featured track #3: Drift DANIEL WEETMAN is […]
TALKING POINTS on Base FM – hosted by Murry Sweetpants Thanks to NZ On Air Music Date: May 2018 Guest reviewer: SCOTT TOWERS Featured release: LORD ECHO ‘Melodies (1st Album)’ Released: 2010 https://lordecho.bandcamp.com/album/melodies-1st-album Featured track #1: RHYTHM 77 Featured track #2: THAT’S RIGHT Featured track #3: SWORD CANE SCOTT TOWERS is a sax player for […]
This week’s Local eyes is the latest from Unchained XL and was filmed over in the UK, in Liverpool, Leeds, and Cardiff. Describing the track as “Afrofunk Meets Grime” The song depicts Unchained XL confronting an unnamed friend/associate about their persistent failure to follow up on their promises and resolutions. ‘What You Said‘ is taken from Unchained XL’s debut […]
Base FM has teamed up with our good friends at Carmen Jones Eatery & Bar to bring you An Old School Record Swap on Tue 24th July. You know that rare vinyl you’ve always wanted… Or some of those records you used to thrash but are now ready to trade… Well, bring them – swap them […]
Dropping in on a leftfield tip this week is a fresh upload from Raglan-based DJ/Producer/Singer/Instrumentalist Sweep, with a psychedelic surf-meets-triphip-meets-jungle track which is all vibes. ‘Surfing The Song Of The Sun’ sets the scene with the sound of the sea and as the music swells into view, with a narrative reminiscent of 60s psychedelia layered over […]
TALKING POINTS on Base FM – hosted by Murry Sweetpants Thanks to NZ On Air Music Date: May 2018 Guest reviewer: GENE RIVERS Featured release: SORCERESS (Funkommunity) ‘Chequered Thoughts’ Released: 2012 https://sorceressmusic.bandcamp.com/album/chequered-thoughts-funkommunity Featured track #1: THE LIGHT Featured track #2: DANDILLION Featured track #3: START AGAIN GENE RIVERS is a veteran DJ, beatmaker, former radio […]