Off The Record
Jerry and Manaia chat to Nick from Shapeshifter
Shapeshifter are touring New Zealand this May, June and July, their bass/synth player Nick called up for a chat about where they're going and how they're celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Soulstice album.
10:04
Greg chats to Liam from Playlunch!
Melbourne based bogan funk band Playlunch are touring New Zealand at the end of May, their singer Liam called up for a chat about the locations they'll grace in the North and South Islands and the story behind the hilarious music video to their song Keith.
10:01
The Hauraki Breakfast chat to Neil Finn from Split Enz!
Split Enz are back on the road again, Neil Fin called up to chat about getting the band back together, how the dynamics have changed over the years; the recent Christchurch show and the ones still to come..
14:20
Bec chat to Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz!
Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz called in ahead of the band’s return to New Zealand for two Auckland shows. Adam talked about why he loves coming to New Zealand early to explore places like the Coromandel, the stories behind songs from the new album Butter Miracle, The Complete Suites!, and how…
19:09
Jerry & Manaia chat to Dan from the Black Seeds about Synthony 2026
Dan from The Black Seeds called in to talk about waking a celebrity, their summer tour with UB40 and the upcoming performance at Mānuka Phuel SYNTHONY Festival, which returns to the Auckland Domain on Saturday 21 March 2026.
18:49
Greg chats to Dropper!
Wellington rockers Dropper have had a busy summer, and they're finishing it off with a run of shows opening for Transvision Vamp. Their singer Jude called up for a chat about touring the country, the possibility of doing a stage dive at Meow Nui or The Powerstation, plus getting mistaken for Oasis.
04:29
Bec chats to Yellowcard!
Ahead of Yellowcard’s long awaited return to New Zealand, Sean Mackin called up to talk about the band’s resurgence, the legacy of Ocean Avenue, and why Better Days feels like a new chapter rather than a nostalgia lap. From skate punk roots to violin powered anthems, Sean reflects on 20 plus years …
12:13
Bec chats to Dick Valentine from Electric Six!
Electric Six are coming to New Zealand soon, their singer Dick Valentine called up for a chat about the staying power of Electric Six, Detroit’s fiercely supportive ‘90s scene, the MTV explosion of Gay Bar and how their cult status has kept them touring decades after their first hit.
13:50
Bret McKenzie chats to the Big Show about his 2026 mini tour!
Ahead of performing at Electric Ave in Christchurch and at Meow Nui in Wellington on May 1, Bret McKenzie called in for a chat about his latest solo album Freak Out City and the enduring friendship with Jermaine Clement that's seeing them do Flight Of The Conchords again in May.
11:42
Bec chats to Fun Lovin' Criminals ahead of their NZ tour!
Fun Lovin’ Criminals are heading back to New Zealand for shows in Christchurch, Auckland and Wellington this March, and they’re amped to be making the long trip back. They called up for a chat about the realities of touring the world, how their signature genre-mashing sound came from growing up in …
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