The Mint Chicks’ landmark album, Crazy? Yes! Dumb? No! is being honoured at this year's Taite Music awards with the Independent Music NZ Classic Record. Now 20 years old, the album was made by brothers Kody and Ruban Nielson, with drummer Paul Roper and bassist Michael Logie, who became renowned for their punk‑infused, unpredictable sound and fearless DIY ethos. Ruban called up from the states for a chat about the album's affect on him and what it means to get this award.

The Mint Chicks&rsquo; landmark album, Crazy? Yes! Dumb? No! is being&nbsp;honoured&nbsp;at this year's Taite Music awards with the Independent Music NZ Classic Record. Now 20 years old, the album was made by brothers&nbsp;Kody&nbsp;and&nbsp;Ruban&nbsp;Nielson, with drummer&nbsp;Paul&nbsp;Roper&nbsp;and bassist&nbsp;Michael&nbsp;Logie, who became renowned for their punk‑infused, unpredictable sound and fearless DIY ethos. Ruban called up from the states for a chat about the album's affect on him and what it means to get this award.

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Jerry and Manaia chat to Ruban from The Mint Chicks!

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Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix called in ahead of their Auckland show at Spark Arena for a conversation that went well beyond the usual tour chat. From early internet days and the reality of doom scrolling to the importance of staying connected in the real world, Jacoby reflected on how music still cuts through in a noisy, digital age. He opened up about the true story behind Last Resort, and shared the deeply personal journey behind Scars, touching on sobriety, guilt and confronting the person he used to be. It’s an honest, grounded conversation about using music to process life, grow, and connect with others in a meaningful way as you approach your 50th birthday.

Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix called in ahead of their Auckland show at Spark Arena for a conversation that went well beyond the usual tour chat. From early internet days and the reality of doom scrolling to the importance of staying connected in the real world, Jacoby reflected on how music still cuts through in a noisy, digital age. He opened up about the true story behind&nbsp;Last Resort, and shared the deeply personal journey behind&nbsp;Scars, touching on sobriety, guilt and confronting the person he used to be. It&rsquo;s an honest, grounded conversation about using music to process life, grow, and connect with others in a meaningful way as you approach your 50th birthday.

Bec chats to Papa Roach's Jacoby Shaddix!

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Villainy have unleashed a big new tune called Happy Waste, their singer Neill called in for a chat about Homegrown moving from Wellington to the Tron and some of the random gigs they've had this year including playing under a bridge (ala RHCP) in Tauranga. 

Villainy have unleashed a big new tune called Happy Waste, their singer Neill called in for a chat about Homegrown moving from Wellington to the Tron and some of the random gigs they've had this year including playing under a bridge (ala RHCP) in Tauranga.&nbsp;

The Big Show chat to Neil from Villainy!

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After playing in Christchurch, Jakob from Sublime called in on his way to their Auckland show, ahead of their Brewtown appearance in Upper Hutt. He chatted about loving G Love, intergenerational music and answered some questions from Radio Hauraki listeners.

After playing in Christchurch, Jakob from&nbsp;Sublime&nbsp;called in on his way to their Auckland show, ahead of their Brewtown appearance in Upper Hutt. He chatted about loving G Love, intergenerational music and answered some questions from Radio Hauraki listeners.

Bec chats to Jakob from Sublime!

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Jerry and Manaia chat to Ruban from The Mint Chicks!

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