Channel U Segment w/ E Tū- 30/03/2026

This is the First day of Channel U, a new segment on Radioactive Parakuihi with the E Tū Music Union. You can catch it live at 9:15am every last Monday of the month. https://www.mixcloud.com/Radioactive_FM...

Spectre Collective on the Breakfast Show- 27/03/2026

This morning I am joined by Will Agnew, who is the brains behind The Spectre Collective, a Wellington-based, psychedelic multi-genre cohort made up of Will Agnew, Jonathan Shirley, Lochie Noble and Oliver Devl...

Fresh Laundry Team on the Breakfast Show- 25/03/2026

This morning I am chatting with the team behind FRESH LAUNDRY, the new public art installation turning Auckland laundromats into unlikely music discovery destinations this May during NZ Music Month. https...

Cob int. Monday, March 9

COB is the music production and DJ project of Jacob Reiher, pronounced Rye-er. I’m a producer and DJ making soulful, groove-driven music that sits somewhere between lounge listening and the dance floor.

TNT! – Cuba Dupa Friday, March 13

TNT! is a musical project incorporating the explosive power of big band jazz with the mana, rhythmic pizazz and beautiful lyricism of waiata Māori.

Toroa Int , March 13

Morena! You’re tuned into RadioActive.fm with your host Frida, and this morning we’re joined by Finn Manu Bellingham of Toroa, a new project from Shankara NZ. Their latest work Te Tīmatanga traces creation itself, spiralling from Te Kore through pūtātara, kōauau and waiata into a living soundscape and this year. Finn will be playing at Cuba Dupa with their solo project.

Groove Council – Newtown FestFriday, March 6

This time Frida is speaking with Groove Council. They fuse DJ sensibilities with hypnotic soundscapes and jazz-informed improvisational flare to craft infectiously danceable nonstop live sets. Fresh off the release of their debut four-policy EP 'In Session', the council are delighted to be back for another groovemocratic meeting at Newtown Festival.

Half/Angel – Newtown FestThursday, March 5

This week we have Half/Angel on the Amplifiershow talking about their upcoming gigs at Newtown. Half/Angel toe the line of alt-rock, psychedelia, and indie.They’re exciting to listen to, and their singles ‘Debt Collector’ & ‘Boat Ramp + Jitterbug’ will have you struggling to put them in a box and itching to hear what’s next.