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This weeks LOCAL EYES video of the week is Manuel Darquart with his feel good number ‘Next Dance‘ released on local outfit A Label Called Success. The video, directed by Fraser Chatham and edited by Jordan Arts (aka. High Hoops) was shot around Auckland’s Parnell Baths. Find out more about Manuel Darquart: WWW | SOUNDCLOUD | FACEBOOK | […]
Its been a long time coming for the undisputed kings of New Zealand reggae but Katchafire are back with their latest track ‘Burn It Down‘. The new jam comes hot off their NZ tour of the same name earlier this year. Find out more about Katchafire: katchafire.co.nz | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | SOUNDCLOUD | ITUNES – Turn It Up is […]
TALKING POINTS on Base FM – hosted by Dylan C Thanks to NZ On Air Music Date: September 2016 Guest reviewer: Max Oldfield Featured release: HOME BREW ‘Last Week EP’ Link: https://homebrew.bandcamp.com/album/last-week Featured track #1: MONDAY Featured track #2: FRIDAY Featured track #3: SATURDAY Max Oldfield started in radio via The Chin Check on Base FM, before […]
In anticipation of the upcoming Super Soul Revue gig, this weeks LOCAL EYES video of the week is Tyra Hammond with her rendition of Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s hit ‘So Good at Being in Trouble‘. Tune in all week on Base FM for a chance to win tickets to se Tyra LIVE with the Tornados along with […]
Raw Collective are a 10-piece live outfit from Wellington, built around a live rhythm section, full horn section, 2 vocalists & an emcee. Check the full band bio HERE. After forming in early-2014 they spent the year traveling around NZ honing their live show, and releasing their debut ‘Wise Horizons’ (6-track EP), following that up with […]
This weeks LOCAL EYES video sends a message thats close to the heart of all of us here at Base FM. Aaradhna’s ‘Brown Girl’ from the album of the same name, addresses her experiences growing up in NZ with mixed parents in Porirua and the casual racism that is our counties collective secret shame. Be sure […]
Electric Wire Hustle have just released ‘Go Slow‘, a taste of upcoming album The 11th Sky. A track which walks into the genre-fog amongst drum machines, synthesizers and Mara TK‘s distinctive voice, the track sets the scene for the sound of The 11th Sky – surreal storytelling and a David Lynch meets Motown vibe. “‘Go Slow‘ is […]
Taking it back to 2009, this weeks LOCAL EYES video is Electric Wire Hustle with their first ever video, ‘Perception‘. The tune was originally released on EWH’s first self titled release by BBE (Barely Breaking Even) Records. Also be sure to keep your eyes and ears open for Electric Wire Hustle’s latest body of work ‘The […]
With seven full-length Sola Rosa albums, three EPs, a handful of hits, countless collaborations and numerous world tours, it’s been a near 20-year labour of love for the man behind the music, Andrew Spraggon. And although it’s punctuated with twists and turns in the form of constant change and innovation, one thing has remained the […]
Red Bull Sound Select Presents the Stones Throw 20th Anniversary Show Young, Gifted & Broke, Madcap, HIT + RUN, and A Label Called Success, curate wildcard artist show for stacked local line-Up: Peanut Butter Wolf – J Rocc – MNDSGN – Egyptian Lover – Jonti High Hoops – Eno x Dirty – Villette – Kakapo Affsid […]