Jordyn with a Why on Breakfast – 07/07/2025

A few weeks ago, the finalists for the 2025 Pacific Music Awards were announced, and with a record number of entries and 15 first-time nominees across 13 categories, this year celebrates 21 years of the ever-g...

Theia on Breakfast – 04/07/2025

Theia is celebrated for weaving her native tongue into her politically charged anthems, and her latest single, Hoki Whenua Mai (Return the Land), is no different. This single brings together haka, pūtātara, and driving alt-pop to demand land back and honour h...

Ben Jones for Great Sounds Great on Breakfast – 30/06/2025

It's coming up to that time of year again, Te-Whanganui-a-Tara's multi-venue, one night festival, Great Sounds Great. Spread across 10 venues in the city, this year's festival is featuring a diverse lineup of 40 artists from across Aotearoa, including long...

Ladi6 on Breakfast – 26/06/2025

Easily her most personal to date, Le Vā is a dedication to Ladi6's late mother Fuarosa, and explores grief, healing, and transformation. A blend of wavey soul, modular electronics and storytelling, Le Vā is both farewell and becoming. To celebrate she is h...

Frances Grass on Breakfast – 24/06/2025

After eight years overseas, Aotearoa-born folk artist Frances Grass is back on home soil with a stunning debut EP, Thirlestane Road. Inspired by 60s folk icons like Donovan and Joni Mitchell, her music blends ...