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Island Base FM is expanding officially into an EVENTS & PRODUCTION company and RECORDING studio while separating itself from the 87.5FM frequency and former studio at Matautu, Samoa. The 87.5FM frequency will continue under local management but with a different name, smaller broadcasting radius and no connection to Base FM (NZ), its team, DJs or […]
Hosted by: Max Oldfield Guest reviewer: Mike Hall Featured release: Supergroove – Traction Released: 1994 Featured track #1: Scorpio Girls Featured track #2: Sitting Inside My Head Featured track #3: Can’t Get Enough Mike Hall, formerly known as Legal Money Mike, was a member of Auckland hip hop group The Unscene, as well as a […]
BASE HQ Live #17 is sure to warm you up! We were treated to a live R&B soul performance from Sam V and his crew EDY, Luan Meaker, Hon Manawangphiphat. He’s one to watch! Performing ‘Dreamstate’ and ‘Hang out’ both from his latest project ‘I MADE THIS WHILE’ available now on all streaming platforms. Follow […]
This weeks Local Eyes is from proud Cook Island/ Dutch/ Kiwi hybrid SAM V. ‘Tall Popping Wonder Child’ is from his latest project ‘I MADE THIS WHILE’ which dropped this month and is an absolute masterpiece. He’s been likened to having a similar sound of Craig David, Frank Ocean, Tyler the Creator, Brian Mcknight, D’angelo […]
Tempo launches its full 2019 programme hot off the heels of nearly sold out shows for Parris Goebel and Sau e Siva! Tempo will bring Auckland City to life from the 2nd – 12th October with 60 vibrant breakthrough dance works. “When I share in kōrero about Tempo, I am most inspired to speak of the cultural intersectionality […]
This weeks Local Eyes is a beautiful track called ‘What I See’ from NZ via Ethiopia artist FATHE, filmed, edited and directed by Vinnie Carter. FATHE (pronounced Faht-he) is a multidisciplinary artist hailing from Ethiopia, East Africa who has been living in New Zealand since he was 15. He has been performing all kinds of […]
Lukan Rai$ey on Base HQ Live dropping some serious freestyles over a lucky dip of beats provided by Ian Beatmaster Wright. His new EP ‘TARAA TIKA’ is out now on all platforms. Follow Lukan Rai$ey Facebook | Instagram | Bandcamp | Apple Music
TALKING POINTS on Base FM – hosted by Ian Beatmaster Wright Thanks to NZ On Air Music Date: August 2019 Guest reviewer: Frank Booker aka Chris Cox Featured release: Nathan Haines ‘Shift Left’ Released: 1995 https://www.discogs.com/Nathan-Haines-Shift-Left/master/9383 Featured track #1: East River Drive Featured track #2: Twelve Featured track #3: During Days Like This Frank Booker […]
This week’s Local eyes video is from Auckland singer/songwriter Mukukā. Her song Time + Space is from her brand new EP ‘Autumn’ available now. Madcap Clubnight will be celebrating the release this Saturday 10th August 2019 at Cassette Nine with support from Unchained XL as well as DJs Pom, Kamal, Dimpri Duo. More details: Madcap Clubnight: ‘Autumn’ EP Release […]
To celebrate the upcoming Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori 2019 (Sep 9-13) and to coincide with the 20-year anniversary of Hinewehi Mohi first performing the New Zealand National Anthem in Te Reo Māori at an All Blacks game, some of Aotearoa’s biggest artists have come together to sing their biggest songs in Te Reo […]