2–3pm

Taite Music Prize 2015
With past winners that include Lawrence Arabia, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Lorde and SJD, the Taite Music Prize – named in honour of music journalist, the late Dylan Taite – has an impressive pedigree in recognising standout long players from New Zealand musicians. This Wednesday the Taite Music Prize 2015 will be awarded, and Herbs will receive the Independent Music NZ Classic Record award for their 1981 album What’s Be Happen. We talk with the winner of this year’s Taite Music Prize, and speak to Herbs about receiving recognition for their classic LP.

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Herbs in Mascot Studios, early 1980s (L-to-R: Dilworth Karaka, Spencer Fusimalohi, Fred Faleauto, Phil Toms, Toni Fonoti / Photo courtesy of AudioCulture.

Stan Walker in Session
Much-loved New Zealand R&B and soul voice, Stan Walker, is a triple-threat, starring in the 2013 film Mt Zion, judging The X-Factor NZ, and most recently knocking out Truth & Soul, an album that sees him reinterpret 13 of his favourite soul cuts. Walker joins Emma Smith in studio for a session and a korero.

3–4pm

Don McGlashan
Don McGlashan’s long awaited new album Lucky Stars is out this week.  We investigate the album’s emotional and physical landscape, way out West.

Flying Out Record Store
Record Store Day 2015 will see Flying Out, the online retailer of Flying Nun and Arch Hill Recordings, expand their operation with a bricks and mortar record store, stocking releases from labels like Captured Tracks, Secretly Canadian and Spunk. Zac Arnold visits the Flying Out Record Store, just off Auckland’s Karangahape Road, and investigates how they anticipate business will change now the customer is face to face.

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Larry’s Rebels
Back in the mid to late 60s, Larry's Rebels were one of the most electrifying pop bands on the competitive local circuit, who released a handful of hits that saw them all over the media, the charts, and the nation’s bedroom walls.

With a new retrospective album (on vinyl and CD) scheduled for release on Record Store Day this Saturday, Trevor Reekie talks to Larry’s Rebels’ Larry Morris and original guitarist and keyboard player Terry Rouse about the glory days of the band.

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Larry's Rebels onstage in Melbourne circa 1967/68 / Photo courtesy of AudioCulture.

Introducing: New Gum Sarn

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New Gum Sarn (L-to-R: Oscar Dowling, Sophia Lawler-Dormer, Durham Fenwick and Dave Weir) / Photo by George Rump.

Gig Guide

4–5pm

The Courtneys Tour Diary
Flying Nun devotees The Courtneys made a pilgrimage from Canada to New Zealand to tour the North Island last month. Zac Arnold joined the band on the road, armed with a microphone for the sound checks, the petrol stops, the sell-out crowds, and even a birthday celebration.

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The Sampler: Sufjan Stevens – Carrie And Lowell
North American songwriter Sufjan Stevens has released his most heartbreaking set of songs yet, dealing with the death of his mother – a largely absent figure in his life.  With acoustic plucking, hushed choruses and soft atmospherics giving the lyrics the space they need, Sufjan Stevens weaves his own personal mythology.

Hannah In the Wars
Luggate born, London based Hannah Curwood tries an alter ego on for size on her new album Hannah In The Wars, with the help of The Cure keys man, Roger O’Donnell.

Music played in this show

2-3pm


Artist: Jakob
Song: Resolve
Composer: Jakob
Album: Sines
Label: Shoot the Freak

Taite Music Prize 2015: Award and Jakob Interview

Artist: Beastwars
Song: Dune
Composer:
Album: Blood Becomes Fire
Label: Destroy

Artist: Beastwars
Song: Dune
Composer:
Album: Blood Becomes Fire
Label: Destroy

Artist: Grayson Gilmour
Song: Silence & Youth
Composer: G.Gilmour
Album: Infinite Life!
Label: Flying Nun Records

Artist: Jakob
Song: Magna Carta
Composer: Jakob
Album: Sines
Label: Shoot the Freak Records


 

Herbs: Whats' Be Happen? Interview
Artist: Herbs 
Songs:Azania (Soon Come) 
Composer: France
Album: What's Be Happen? 
Label: Warrior 

Artist: Herbs 
Songs: What's Be Happen', Whistling In The Dark, Dragons And Demons
Composer: Fonoti
Album: What's Be Happen? 
Label: Warrior 

Artist: Herbs 
Songs: One Brotherhood 
Composer: Toms
Album: What's Be Happen? 
Label: Warrior

 

Artist: Rob Ruha
Song: Tiki Tapu
Composer: Ruha
Album: Unreleased
Label: Maori Television

 

Artist: Stan Walker
Song: Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours
Composer: Stevie Wonder, Lee Garrett, Syreeta Wright, Lula Mae Hardaway
Album: RNZN Recording 
Label: RNZN Recording

Stan Walker in Session
Artist: Stan Walker
Song: This Woman’s Work
Composer: Kate Bush
Album: RNZN Recording 
Label: RNZN Recording

Artist: Stan Walker
Song: A Change Is Gonna Come
Composer: Sam Cooke
Album: RNZN Recording 
Label: RNZN Recording

Artist: Percy Sledge
Song: Warm and Tender Love
Composer: Robinson
Album: Warm and Tender Love
Label: Atlantic

Artist: Konono No 1
Song: Ungudi Wele Wele
Composer: Konono No 1
Album: Congotronics
Label: Crammed Discs

 

3-4pm

Don McGlashan- Lucky Stars Interview
Artist: Don McGlashan
Song: Lucky Stars, Girl Make Your Own Mind Up, Home To The Other Side, Charles Kingsford Smith, When The Trumpets Sound
Composer: McGlashan
Album: Lucky Stars
Label:

 

Artist: Shihad
Song: Deb's Night Out
Composer: Shihad
Album: Killjoy
Label: Noise

 

Record Store Day: Flying Out Interview
Artist: The Clean
Song: Anything Could Happen
Composer: The Clean
Album: 
Label: Flying Nun Records

Artist: Mac DeMarco
Song: Ode To Viceroy
Composer: Mac DeMarco
Album: 2
Label: Captured Tracks

Artist: Little Bark
Song: Youtube Me
Composer: Little Bark
Album: USB 
Label: Flying Out Records

Artist: Tiny Ruins
Song: Straw Into Gold
Composer: Tiny Ruins
Album: Brightly Painted One 
Label: Arch Hill
 

Larry's Rebels Interview
Artist: Larry’s Rebels
Song: I Feel Good
Composer: Neville, Toussaint
Album: I Feel Good (The Essential Purple Flashes of Larry’s Rebels 1965-1969
Label:Frenzy Music Ltd.

Artist: Larry’s Rebels
Song: It's Not True
Composer:P Townshend
Album: I Feel Good (The Essential Purple Flashes of Larry’s Rebels 1965-1969
Label:Frenzy Music Ltd.

Artist: Larry’s Rebels
Song: Shakin' Up Some Soul
Composer: L Morris, J Williams
Album: I Feel Good (The Essential Purple Flashes of Larry’s Rebels 1965-1969
Label:Frenzy Music Ltd.

Artist: Larry’s Rebels
Song: Flying Scotsman
Composer: L Morris, J Williams
Album: I Feel Good (The Essential Purple Flashes of Larry’s Rebels 1965-1969
Label:Frenzy Music Ltd.

Artist: Larry’s Rebels
Song: Let's Think Of Something [Australian Version]
Composer : R Skinner
Album: I Feel Good (The Essential Purple Flashes of Larry’s Rebels 1965-1969
Label:Frenzy Music Ltd.

Artist: Larry’s Rebels
Song: Everybody's Girl
Composer:H Poulsen
Album: I Feel Good (The Essential Purple Flashes of Larry’s Rebels 1965-1969
Label:Frenzy Music Ltd.

Artist: Larry’s Rebels
Song: I'll Make You Happy
Composer: S Young, S Wright
Album: I Feel Good (The Essential Purple Flashes of Larry’s Rebels 1965-1969
Label:Frenzy Music Ltd.

Artist: Larry’s Rebels
Song: Dream Time
Composer: L Morris, J Williams
Album: I Feel Good (The Essential Purple Flashes of Larry’s Rebels 1965-1969
Label:Frenzy Music Ltd.

Artist: Larry’s Rebels
Song: Painter Man [NZ Version]
Composer: Pickett, Phillips
Album: I Feel Good (The Essential Purple Flashes of Larry’s Rebels 1965-1969
Label:Frenzy Music Ltd.

Artist: Larry’s Rebels
Song: Whatcha Gonna Do 'Bout It
Composer: Samwell, Potter
Album: I Feel Good (The Essential Purple Flashes of Larry’s Rebels 1965-1969
Label:Frenzy Music Ltd.
 

Introducing: New Gum Sam
Artist: New Gum Sarn
Song: Money Talks
Composer: New Gum Sarn
Album: Single
Label: New Gum Sarn

 

Gig Guide/ Event Horizon
Artist: Reuben Bradley
Song: Cassandra's Prophecy 
Composer: Bradley
Album: Resonator
Label: Rattle

4-5pm

The Courtneys Tour Diary
Artist: The Courtneys
Songs: 90210
Composer: The Courtneys
Album: The Courtneys
Label: Hockey Dad Records

Artist: The Courtneys
Songs: Nu Sundae
Composer: The Courtneys
Album: The Courtneys
Label: Hockey Dad Records

Artist: Surf Friends
Songs: You're On My Mind
Composer: Surf Friends
Album: Confusion
Label: Powertool Records

Artist: Mermaidens
Songs: Bones
Composer: Mermaidens
Album: 
Label: Flying Out

Artist: The Clean
Songs: Point That Thing Somewhere Else
Composer: The Clean
Album: 
Label: Flying Nun

Artist: The Clean
Songs: Point That Thing Somewhere Else
Composer: The Clean
Album: 
Label: Flying Nun

Artist: Parquet Courts
Songs: Instant Disassembly 
Composer: Parquet Courts
Album: Sunbathing Animal
Label: What's You're Rapture

Artist: The Courtneys
Songs: Lost Boys 
Composer: The Courtneys
Album: Lost Boys 7" single
Label: Hockey Dad Records

 

 

Artist: So Laid Back Country China
Song: Open Eyed
Composer: Keene
Album: 
Label:

 

The Sampler: Sufjan Stevens
Artist: Sufjan Stevens
Songs: Death With Dignity, Should Have Known Better, Fourth Of July, The Only Thing, My Blue Bucket Of Gold
Composer: Stevens
Album: Carrie And Lowell
Label: 

Artist: Laura Marling
Song: Strange
Composer: Marling
Album: Short Movie
Label: Ribbon

Hannah In The Wars Interview
Artist: Hannah In The Wars
Song: Burning Through the Night, Dark Summer Dawn, Sweet Release
Composer: Hannah in the Wars
Album: Hannah In The Wars
Label: 99x/10