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This week’s Local Eye’s video is from Auckland based rap collective 0800, who have just dropped their second single, ‘Instant Simulation’, following their April release ‘Group Call’. A boost of adrenaline surging energy, ‘Instant Stimulation’ is a playful statement on instant gratification, self-fulfillment, and ego. Possessed with invigorating stamina, the song’s bouncy hook speaks to our generation’s […]
‘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!… Poetik – ‘Facts’ Auckland based Samoan MC […]
Auckland Live presents Summer in the Square 11 December 2020 – 27 February 2021 The heart of central city channels the high seas this summer with the return of Auckland Live’s free inner-city festival Summer in the Square! Creating an urban marina within Aotea Square, the world-class programme of music and movies, and digital experiences will […]
TALKING POINTS on Base FM – hosted by Grassmouth Thanks to NZ On Air Music Featured release: Based on a True Story by Fat Freddys Drop Released: 2005 Featured track #1: Roady Featured track #2: Wandering Eye Featured track #3: Del Fuego Over the last two decades, Shapeshifter is a name that has become synonymous with […]
TALKING POINTS on Base FM – hosted by Ian Beatmaster Wright Thanks to @NZOnAirMusic Date: 4th Decemeber 2020 Guest reviewer: Devin Abrams aka Pacific Heights Featured release: Groeni – Nihx Released: 2018 Featured track #1: Warborn Featured track #2: Evergreen Featured track #3: Rest Devin Abrams is undoubtedly one of New Zealand’s most versatile and accomplished […]
This week’s Local Eyes is from Kahika, the kiwi trio (Geo Seato, Trent Ward, Jonathan Hislop) who grew up together and are named after the blossom of the Pohutukawa. Mutual Gathering, while largely instrumental/electronic, has its roots in the idea of people co-existing with and enjoying nature. In the music video, the Polynesian concept of Mana (a […]
This week on Native Tongues!… Featured Artist: Poetik, Raggadat Cris Featured Track: ‘FAME’ Award winning artist Poetik is known for his outspoken opinions on racism, Polynesian culture, mainstream media and for putting Samoan Hip Hop on the map. Raggadat Cris ‘Chris Tongi’ grew up in South Auckland but now resides in Australia where he juggles […]
This week’s Local Eyes video is from solo artist ARIA, with her new track ‘Unravel‘. A driven and unique artist, ARIA has honed her superpowers by adapting and diversifying, whether it was writing and recording the Auckland anthem ‘Friday’, in the shack with Homebrew, belting top Cs in the Festival Garden for Dr Colossus, crooning […]
After a few technical hitches, the Base Stream is Back! FINALLY, we got our Base web-stream back up and running – just in time for summer. Tune in from your batch, favourite beach or while on the road, anytime anywhere: The Base FM APP & WEB-STREAM got you covered! LIVE & crystal clear 24/7 STREAMING Base […]
TALKING POINTS on Base FM – hosted by Ian Beatmaster Wright Thanks to NZ On Air Music Date: 20th November 2020 Guest reviewer: Niko Walters Featured release: Deryk ‘WOMb’ Released: 2020 Featured track #1: MEN Featured track #2: CALL YOU OUT Featured track #3: ONE STAR Madeleine Bradley grew up in Hawke’s Bay and signed a […]