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This week’s Local Eyes video is from Somali-Kiwi MC Mo Muse. ‘Frenemies’ featuring Dunedin rapper Sol, this is the rappers fifth single from his 2019 debut album, The First Generation LP. With an organic flow, Mo Muse recalls his observations of jealousy and insecurity projected from old friends, as his star continues to rise in […]
Polynesian Experience – PolyX is a new and exciting tourism offering that will leave you with an unprecedented cultural experience that you wouldn’t otherwise experience anywhere else in Aotearoa. Be entertained by beautiful cultural performances by over 100 people representing different Polynesian countries in a 1.5hour show at the Sky City Theatre and then enjoy […]
This week’s Local Eyes video is the brand new track from Jah Red Lion Chilean singer who has made New Zealand his home. Dedicated to the next generation ‘Wicked Affi Run Weh’ an anti- wickedness anthem inspired by the social movement happening back in Chile right now! Video directed by Sebastian Vidal Bustamante / Sono […]
Laneway Festival NZ 2020 and our must see international act of the day of course, was KAIIT. Her first international festival performance and with a full live band, she soaked up the energy from the crowd and gave a playful soul filled set. KAIIT won the ARIA Award in the “Best Soul/R&B Release” category for […]
Breaking Artists is a new monthly feature showcasing three local artists brand new tunes. bKIDD x JARNA – Can’t Take This Is the latest offering from everyone former milkman B.kidd and newcomer Jarna and produced by EDYonthebeat JORDAN GAVET – Away Self-proclaimed new girl, RnB singer Jordan Gavet hits us with her latest track, ‘Away’ […]
Go back in time and watch some of our favourite Base-produced features such as the Portland Live Sessions, Base HQ Live, Boat Parties and backstage antics on your TV. Grab the remote and switch to channel 200 on your Freeview box at 3pm and 9pm daily to get your fix of Base literally in your […]
This week’s local eyes is the last video from SNARE ‘SĒKI’ EP. The New Zealand born Sāmoan rapper released his debut EP at the start of 2019 and “Oasis” (Se’i Loa) is the final video from this outstanding collection of tunes. Follow SNARE: FACEBOOK | iTUNES| SPOTIFY | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE Local Eyes is a weekly segment […]
TALKING POINTS on Base FM – hosted by Ian Beatmaster Wright Thanks to NZ On Air Music Date: 30th January 2020 Guest reviewer: Tunes Of I Featured release: Trinity Roots ‘Home, Land and Sea’ Released: 2004 Featured track #1: Home, Land and Sea Featured track #2: Way I Feel Featured track #3: The Dream TrinityRoots is […]
Shapeshifter are no strangers to performing at packed-out festivals including WOMAD UK. They create a stadium-sized sound which adds layers of heavy soul, drum & bass, jazz, funk, rock and electronica to solid bass culture foundations, capable of morphing from rolling drum & bass to pummeling guitar-driven jams to horizon-shifting electronic soundscapes. The five-strong lineup […]
The self-described “new girl” Jordan Gavet released her solo debut single Hesitation in early September 2019 and was promptly picked up for NZ On Air‘s NewTracks compilation in November. Definitely one to watch as you might recognise her voice from The Doqument‘s 2014 album ‘Black Canvas’ or Fiji’s 2015 song One Night and Base FM predicts a bright future for this young kiwi artist. […]