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The Base crew headed down to New Plymouth for what might have been the last big gathering for a while, our favourite World of Music and Dance festival WOMAD New Zealand, for 3 exciting days of music and culture. One of our Base DJs, Wendy Douglas spoke to Destyn Maloya (Réunion), Blind Boys of Alabama […]
Base FM HQ in terms of the office & studio will be closed during lockdown however the ‘lights’ will still be on. We will be broadcasting the Breakfast show LIVE from Ian Beatmaster’s isolation station (a.k.a his house) and our trusty team of amazing Base DJ’s will be pre-recording their shows which we’ll play during […]
This week’s Local Eyes is a posse cut that hopes to inspire the next generation of African-New Zealanders to chase their dreams in Aotearoa. AmmoNation’s Raiza Biza has partnered with Blaze The Emperor, JessB, Mo Muse and Abdul Kay for ‘Funds Pt. II’, a powerful tune depicting unity between African-New Zealander. The visuals are directed […]
Breaking Artists is a new monthly feature showcasing three local artists brand new tunes. SWISS – Homebound Swiss returns with a song about heartache and longing. The track is accompanied by a video directed by Mohamad F. Mustapha of QUESTion. VILLETTE – Bye After a brief hiatus, Villette comes back strong with the bonus […]
This week’s Local Eyes is from South-Auckland raised songwriter songstress Tree. ‘In My Life’ is a very personal love letter to her partner singer-songwriter and producer Swiss. Raised in the church her whole life, performing and singing become second nature to Katerina better known by her artist name, Tree. From singing covers as part of a […]
This week’s Local Eyes is the latest visual offering from Fat Freddy’s Drop. Throw your hands in the air, ‘OneFourteen’ music video pays homage to the tune evolving on stages around the world with. The video features footage from shows at Black Barn Vineyards, Western Springs and Avalon Studio/Club 121 in Aotearoa NZ, Melbourne, Australia […]
In our latest BASE HQ Live video bKIDD performs his latest single ‘Can’t Take This’ featuring JARNA. ‘Can’t Take This’ is a personal reminder about not letting a negative environment or negative people take away my peace and joy.” – bKIDD. bKIDD’s first single for 2020 features up and coming singer JARNA with EDY on the production. Upbeat and positive with a soulful […]
This week’s Local Eyes is a cinematic visual from Mazbou Q for his track ‘To The Gates’. Formerly known as Unchained XL, this UK-born, Tāmaki Makaurau based Nigerian Kiwi rapper reveals a vulnerable side with a soulful, R&B influenced self-produced track taken from his forthcoming EP. His unique musical background of golden-age hip-hop, West African highlife and […]
Jah Red Lion came into Base HQ for a chat and a live performance of his first single of the year ‘Wicked Affi Run Weh’ produced by Tiopira McDowell/High Stakes. Dedicated to the next generation and inspired by the social movement happening back in Chile. Nico ‘Jah Red Lion’ Reyne was born in the small town […]
This week’s Local Eyes is a throwback from Krispy & The Pooch feat. Zoe Angelina called ‘Rollin’. A blend of soothing neo-soul grooves, bone-rattling gutter funk and ear-worming electro, Krispy & The Pooch have crafted a sound uniquely their own. Directed and Edited by Alexander Brand Producer:Andreea Dragos Production Assistant: Josephine Salisbury Mills Based in […]