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Not for Broadcast - Part 4: Explicit Content
Sexual innuendo has always been a staple of the pop song, but when is a song too sexy for the radio? The fourth part of this series looks at the history of songs, sex and censorship. Audio
Not for Broadcast - Part 3: Political football
What's the difference between a political satire and a campaign song? In the third part of this series Nick Bollinger listens to some songs about politicians that were deemed suitable for broadcast -… Audio
Not For Broadcast - Part 2: Teenage Rebellion
In the second part of this series Nick Bollinger goes back to the 1950s and looks at how a nationwide morals panic influenced the songs that were played - and not played - on New Zealand radio. Audio
NZ Live: Tom Scott performs!
It's time for NZ Live - and this week we've got singer songwriter Tom Scott performing music from his upcoming solo album ANITYA. Audio
Not For Broadcast - Part 1: Book of the Banned
From the earliest days of radio, there have been songs that were deemed unfit for airplay. Who banned these records and why? Starting with the discovery of a mysterious old leather-bound book, Nick… Audio
NZ Live: Tami Neilson
The incredible Tami Neilson joined Jesse in studio B to play songs from her latest album Neon Cowgirl. Audio
NZ Live: Phoebe Rings
Phoebe Rings joined Jesse in Studio B for a special set before the band jets off the on a huge US tour with The Beths. Audio
NZ Live: Crystal Chen LIVE in Studio
It's our favourite time of the week, NZ Live, and today we're excited to introduce Crystal Chen. Crystal is a Chinese-New Zealand singer, songwriter, and visual artist. Her music stems from a deep… Audio
NZ Live: Georgia Lines is in the Auckland Studio
Georgia Lines shares songs from her new E.P The Guest House. Audio
NZ Live: Geneva AM is in the studio!
It's NZ Live time, your weekly showcase of Aotearoa's finest musicians. and today I'm joined by Waiheke based award winning producer and vocalist Geneva Alexander-Marsters also known as Geneva AM Her… Audio
NZ Live: Country music sensation Jenny Mitchell
Today we're joined by country music sensation Jenny Mitchell. Across her career she's starred in NZ's Got Talent, Won a Golden Guitar, an Aotearoa music award, and released 4 albums. The latest of… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Awning Live in Studio!
Time for NZ Live. Your weekly showcase of Aotearoa's finest musicians. We're talking the whole range, from legends like Dave Dobbyn, to fan favourites like WOMB, and brand new artists like Borderline… Audio
NZ Live: Greta O'Leary is live in studio
Anticipation has been hotly building for Greta's debut album after a couple of her singles made a big splash last year, both reaching #1 on the Student Radio Network Top 10. The record arrived in May… Audio
NZ Live: Paul Cathro
Time for NZ Live, and while this isn't today's guest's first time on NZ Live, it is his first time in front of the mic. Paul Cathro is probably best-known as the bassist of Ha the Unclear, the band he… Audio
NZ Live: Borderline
Borderline, a young Auckland four-piece who say they make "music you can groove to" and describe their sound "as a little bit of everything for everyone" join us for NZ Live this week. Audio
NZ Live: Emily C. Browning
Otautahi-based alt-pop artist, producer, Emily C. Browning joined Jesse for NZ Live. Video, Audio
NZ Live: There's a Tuesday
On NZ Live this week we've got Otautahi Christchurch band There's A Tuesday. Their debut album 'Blush' was released in April. Video, Audio
NZ Live - Jazmine Mary
Despite being born in Australia they've been a mainstay of the Auckland Music scene since 2012, so we're claiming them. As well as their solo work you might know them as one half of the group Pony… Audio
NZ Live: Jude Kelly
Weekly music sessions from New Zealand performers. Today, Jude Kelly. Audio
NZ Live: 20th Anniversary Special - The Beths
The Beths join Jesse in the studio for a chat and performance as part of our NZ Live series. Video, Audio
NZ Live: 20th Anniversary Special - Don McGlashan
Today we're joined another New Zealand music icon, Don McGlashan. Video, Audio