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Mareko & Ricky Paul Muzik – Base Breakfast Interview
Had Mareko & Ricky Paul Muzik on Base Breakfast to talk about their new project dropping on 28th October 22′ – untitled : Act I Got to hear about their collaborative process for this album and other projects that are yet to be released (listen to find out more) Talked in-depth about the rollout for […]
Mo Etc. – Underwater (Live On Base FM)
@moetcetera latest single “Underwater” Performed on Base Breakfast last Wednesday. Tune in 7:30-10am with @assorted.nz & @jayxknight
Mirage Entertainment Interview with Leon Henry & Ebeneez
We had to cut half of the interview due to an audio issue however.follow Mirage Entertainment here to find out what they’re about!
Ebeneez Live Performance on Base FM
Thank you to Mirage Entertainment and Ebeneez for stopping by the studio. View the interview here: https://youtu.be/2vif-pF5S9g Ebeneez is performing this Sunday at Illusion Club with DJ Noiz, Kennyon Brown and more… Tickets on sale www.futurenowmusic.com
Muroki – Simple Pleasures (Live on BaseFM)
Raglan lad Muroki released ‘Heading East EP’ last month via Olive Records / Universal Music. His second New Zealand show of his Heading East tour hit’s Auckland tomorrow at the Hollywood Cinema venue. Thank you for coming in to have a chat with the Base Breakfast crew last Friday and performing ‘Simple Pleasures’. Fueled by […]
Guy Yarral – Skink Brain on BASE FM Breakfast
Guy Yarral of the Gerry Rig art collective joined us this morning to chat about the new exhibition at Te Ahu Gallery and play one of his tracks from his back Shoeless.
Aunty Rae & LB – Sound On (Base FM Live Performance)
On Native Tongues this week we had Aunty Rae & LB in Base HQ to talk about their new collaboration SOUND ON – here is the live performance Native Tongues is a one hour show showcasing artists and sounds across Aotearoa – curated and hosted by Jay Knight & Assorted Hamish Big thanks to NZ […]
MELODOWNZ “Breakfast Freestyle” live on BaseFM
Melo’s album “LONE WOLF” dropping 14th of October. Live freestyle with Ian on Base Breakfast! 12/09/22
MELODOWNZ “Lone Wolf” Interview on BaseFM
“If you’ve been apart of my journey, known me from Third3ye, Been in the Hip-Hop Scene and really want to support these artists and myself — Come to the Powerstation show with a live band, visuals, choir and all your favorite people!” Tickets to Melodownz’s headline shows in Auckland & Wellington are on sale now! […]
Aidan Kelly “Wild” live on BaseFM
Live on BaseFM during Jay Knight’s Local Produce segment which can be found below:
Caco Freestyle on Base FM
@raneemcaco EP “CHISME” drops tomorrow — check the full interview with @grassmouthdj on Base FM mixcloud. https://www.mixcloud.com/basefm/
Empwer Hour: Danica Bryant
Danica Bryant, the 21 year old Hawkes Bay native and pop-folk musician chats to Sandy Mill about her latest releases on this instalment of EMPWER HOUR. Thanks to New Zealand On Air.
Swizl Jager – E Noho
We had Swizl Jager on the Native Tongues show for a live performance in Base HQ of his his track ‘E Noho’. Native Tongues is a one hour show showcasing artists and sounds across Aotearoa – curated and hosted by Jay Knight & Assorted Hamish. Big thanks to @nzonairmusic. Make sure to tune in every […]
Rita Mae – Candys House + “The Secrets Out (Live at Base FM)💐
On tour recently with Muroki, Rita Mae came into base and performed her new single “Candys House” + “The Secrets Out” on Native Tongues with Jay Knight & Assorted Hamish (@jayxknight) (@assorted.nz) Rita Mae can be found here: www.instagram.com/heyritamae
Mo Etc. Interview on Native Tongues with Assorted Hamish & Jay Knight
@moetcetera Is Performing alongside SWIDT, Tomorrow People, Kings, Sam V and more this Thursday at @pacificmusicawardsnz and is nominated for “Auckland Council Best Pacific Female Artist!” Joining Native Tongues for a phone interview with @assorted_hamish and @jayxknight Don’t forget, Base FM is sponsoring “Best New Hip Hop Act” get your tickets to the Pacific Music […]
BROTHERHOODJZ Guest Mix on BASE FM Breakfast
This week on In the Neighbourhood, brothers, producers and DJs, BROTHERHOODJZ @brotherhoodjz will be joining @grassmouthdj to premiere their debut track “Our Time”, as well as hearing their story with the awesome Amapiano mixes their have been dropping at different locations around Tāmaki Makaurau. Thanks to @nzonairmusic and @atomiccoffeeroasters 🙌🏾
BROTHERHOODJZ Interview on BASE Breakfast
This week on In the Neighbourhood, brothers, producers and DJs, BROTHERHOODJZ @brotherhoodjz will be joining @grassmouthdj to premiere their debut track “Our Time”, as well as hearing their story with the awesome Amapiano mixes their have been dropping at different locations around Tāmaki Makaurau. Thanks to @nzonairmusic and @atomiccoffeeroasters 🙌🏾
Iron Flowers Interview on Base Breakfast
On Base Breakfast Ian Beatmaster Wright spoke to DJ Scizzorhands and Kevin Posey aka Iron Flowerz about their new track “Done it Again” feat. Anastasiya. @ironflowerzmusic @scizzorhands_the_dj @official_kevinposey
SG, Kwyze, Reka / BASE HQ #41
Emerging rap crew SKR have been taking the Auckland freestyle scene by storm, popping up all over the town to deliver precise and uplifting bars. This morning, Kwyze @keenen_ratahi , SG @sg_antics_sg and Reka joined Grassmouth for live to air performances in the studio, and boy did they bring the fire to a rainy day. […]
Take it to the Streets – Sam V & Y$0, Tipene + more
The final instalment of NZ Music Month series “Take it to the Streets” was jam packed! The Friday Drive Sunshine Sound System crew hosted Sam V and the Y$0 crew and Tipene, as well as our youth mentees Rylee and Sylas. Big shoutout to our partners Kingsland NZ , Ngā Rangatahi Toa and Skinny Jump.
Take it To The Streets – Rei
Filmed and broadcast LIVE outside Atomic Coffee Roasters in Kingland with LIVE performances with Katie Lee + Rei Music. Big shoutout to our partners Kingsland NZ , Ngā Rangatahi Toa and Skinny Jump.
Taio Tims Native Tongues Live Performance
We had Taiotims on the Native Tongues show for a live performance in Base HQ of his latest track ‘Hope’ Native Tongues is a one hour show showcasing artists and sounds across Aotearoa – curated and hosted by Jay Knight & Assorted Hamish Big thanks to NZ On Air Music. Tune in every Monday 3pm-4pm
Highlights of #6 Take It To The Streets 2022
Yvy Mareay, Freq Nasty, Onternet and Youth Mentee Silas, joined us on this jam pack edition of Take It To The Streets 2022.
Take It To The Streets: Skinny Jump Interview
As part of our Take To The Streets outside broadcasts we spoke to Marty from Skinny Jump about this amazing service that gets internet into Kiwi homes who don’t have a broadband connection.
VÏKÆ / Empwer Hour with Sandy Mill
A monthly on-air feature of a local female or non-binary creative, empower hour is a safe space for creatives brought to you by New Zealand on Air Music. This edition of EMPWER HOUR we spoke to Veronika Bell, known professionally and to her friends as VÏKÆ. She also performed LIVE in the Base Studio.
Luke W and The Rvmes on Base Breakfast – Take it to the Streets
A look back at #EP5 last week Wednesday at 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐈𝐭 𝐓𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 where the Base Breakfast team had The Rvmes and Luke W performing LIVE outside Atomic Kingsland.
Lisi (AUS) on Friday Drive Take it To the Streets 2022
We were graced with the Auckland born, Sydney raised Lisi joined the Friday drive crew to bring some Aussie flavour to the streets of Kingsland. Take it to the streets is the NZ music month special month special where we take our key shows to the streets of Kingsland. For the whole of May we […]
Silas Futura & Latinaotearoa on Base Breakfast Take It To The Streets 2022
For this instalment of take it to the streets we had the talented Silas Futura join us for a performance and chat.
Bella Shanti on Friday Drives “Take It To The Streets” 2022
Base FM OG Bella Shanti joined Grassmouth for the first Friday instalment of our NZ music month special Take it to the streets. She jumped on the mic to perform an unreleased track ahead for her upcoming gig with Savage. We will be broadcasting Friday Drives LIVE from outside The Kingslander for the rest of […]
Midas Mind – Hourglass on Base Breakfast Take It To The Streets 2022
West Auckland native Midas Mind performed his latest track “Hourglass” on our first instalment of “Take it to the streets”. An New Zealand Music Month speical, where we are bring live radio to the streets of Kingsland.
Sven + Spewer / BASE HQ LIVE 40
Representing From Outside Records in the best possible way, Sven and Spewer came through on BASE FM Breakfast this morning to bless the mics and drop the hype for their brand new project, The Adventures of Spit and Ramo. The project is based on 2 characters SPIT & RAMO from the 1984 movie Beat Street! […]
Dez Rydah Freestyle on Base Breakfast
Another HQ freestyle coming at ya, this time from Kelston native Dez Rydah, droping some heat over a heavy beat, demonstrating a very slick from and some hard hitting messages at the same time. Big ups for coming through and watch out for more from Dez! Dastardly!
Raiza Biza / BASE HQ LIVE
For our latest Base HQ Live video, Raiza Biza came into the studio and spat a freestyle over 5 instrumentals provided by Base Breakfast’s very own Ian Beatmaster Wright.
IA Taonga Pūoro Demonstration
To celebrate the release of their brand new track and video Pūmau, Reti and Moetu from IA joined us in the studio to give us the low down and demonstrate the Taonga Pūoro that were used to inspire and create the waiata.
Aotearoa Music Awards 2021
With the big smoke finally out of lockdown, it was time for New Zealand’s finest to walk the red carpet and celebrate an incredible year of Kiwi music.
MIDAS BASE HQ
Our latest instalment of BASE FM HQ welcomes the formidable @midasmind_ to the mic who blesses us with 32 flaming bars displaying his lyrical dexterity and wizardry with the words. Check out the BASE FM mixcloud page for the full interview.
Melodownz Interview with Poetik on For The Ville Radio
Melodownz spoke to Poetik about being a Pacific Music Awards finalist and his rise as one of Aotearoa’s most prominent rappers.
Cyprus Li on For The Ville Radio with Poetik & Bass685
Hailing from Mangere and now representing Otara, Cyprus Li came through our Island Base Youth Mentoring programme, and is back with us and meeting her mentor Poetik on his For The Ville Radio show for an exclusive live performance.
Harry Charles / BASE FM HQ #36
Witnessing a silver lining of the pandemic live on air this morning. Sans-Covie, Harry Charles would most likely be pushing his downtempo wares in assorted bass bunkers around Berlin, but this morning he is at BASE FM HQ giving us three unreleased tracks to shake out the morning cobwebs. New Zealand music has long and […]
Beatz Squad – Family (2021 Youth Mentoring)
Round 3 for 2021 of the Youth Mentoring Program with Māngere Central School and the hits just keep on coming!
LAWS x Rei Navigators
We are proud to present this awesome little clip showcasing all the mahi put in by our second group of rangatahi from Māngere Central School over the last month. In collaboration with the mighty Rei Music, who created the beat and led an inspiring songwriting workshop with the students to produce the original track ‘Navigators’. […]
SWIDT on Base Breakfast
SWIDT came into Base Breakfast to chat with Ian Beatmaster Wright about their brand new single ‘Seize The Day’ ft. Savage
The Comb / Base HQ Live #35
The Comb @yeahthecomb joined us on In the Neighbourhood Breakfast with @grassmouthdj to perform two amazing acoustic renditions in anticipation of their EP release gig on Saturday night. Their EP ‘Rare Earth Tones’ is out now.
D.Matthews Interview w/ Grassmouth
Bless up D. Matthews for bringing his beautiful energy to the Studio this morning, we had a great chat about his summer and preview his new track “Melanin Skin’ out on the 30th April. Gwan!
Flamingo Pier Interview w/ Grassmouth
One of the busiest trios of a kiwi festival season like no other, @flamingopier have been playing the pandemic like a fiddle, dodging pandemics with ease and selling out their disco deviant parties weeks in advance. Luke joined @grassmouthdj on ‘In the Neighbourhood’ breakfast to celebrate the release of their latest single ‘Eternal’ and share […]
Splore 2021
Highlights of Splore Festival 2021. Another phenomenal year at Tapapakanga Regional Park with a all kiwi line-up and a main stage acts that featured promenitely female and gender mixed artists. We also spoke to first timer Mo Muse from BLK CITY and veteran King Kapisi about theor splore experience. Thanks you Splore for having us […]
Deva Mahal / Base HQ Live #34
As Splore Festival is nearly upon us, here is Deva Mahal live in the studio performing her track ‘Stand in’ with a little help from Marika Hodgson on acoustic guitar. Deva Mahal will be on the main stage at Splore this Friday at 19.30 – 20.30
Base FM backstage at the PMA 2020
Check out our backstage interviews from last week’s Pacific Music Awards – NZ featuring, Tomorrow People, RAZÉ, Kings, Disciple Pati, Shae Sterling, Victor J Sefo Music, Church & AP, and Dera Meelan
LyRIC The Struggle ORIGINAL
LyREC (Rose, Eve and Cyprus of Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate School) .
Mangere Central Friends – Solwater Soundtrack
Mangere Central Friends perform at NEXT Gen: Series 2. SHOW LESS
Mangere Central Friends Duo
Mangere Central Friends Duo perform at NEXT Gen: Series 2.
Aidan Fine / Base HQ Live #33
On Friday’s Base Breakfast Aidan Fine performed a Freestyle for our latest BASE HQ Live video. His latest single ‘CLV’ ft. Church & AP is out now: https://spoti.fi/3qNWxVR Listen to the interview with in full here: https://bit.ly/38Fl9d1 Base Breakfast host Ian Beatmaster Wright
Chris Bates / Base HQ Live #31
For our latest Base HQ Live Chris Bates came into the studio and performed his track “Find A Way”. Check out Chris Bates live tonight at The Chris Bates EP Release Party at The Wine Cellar in Auckland.
Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate / Base FM Youth Mentoring Programme
BASE FM YOUTH MENTORING – OTARA’s NEXT As part of the Base Youth Mentoring Programme, we went out to Otara and teamed up with Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate and found these 3 very talented young ladies Eve, Rose & Cypress. We had a series of workshops here at Base HQ including on-air broadcasting, DJing and […]
Mangere Central School on air performances / Base FM Youth Mentoring Programme –
Karina and Matai from Mangere Central School have been coming into Base HQ weekly as part of our youth mentoring programme. Paired with DJ Grassmouth, they’ve been having a blast in the studio and learning some cool stuff about radio. Here they pushed through their nerves and sang live on air! Big ups to DJ […]
Atomic Coffee – Green Beans
There’s more to your morning brew than you might realise… The Base crew met up with Casey Deane from Atomic Coffee Roasters in Kingsland to learn about green beans. Atomic Coffee Roasters are the proud sponsor of Base Breakfast. For your chance to win a FREE Atomic coffee card every week on Base Breakfast, just […]
Estère / Base FM HQ Live #32
For our latest Base FM HQ Live, Estère come into the Base studios and performed a track from her brand new album ‘Archetypes’. ‘Into the Belly of Capricorn’ is based around the archetype of youth, where Estère meets her own inner child as a separate mythical entity, reminding her of the freedom she felt in […]
Atomic Coffee Tasting
There’s more to your morning brew than you might realise… The Base crew enjoyed a morning of coffee tasting at our favourite local cafe, Atomic Coffee Roasters in Kingsland, proud sponsor of Base Breakfast. For your chance to win a FREE Atomic coffee card every week on Base Breakfast, just tune in weekday mornings 7.30am […]
Base FM at Grey Lynn Park Festival 2020
Here are a few highlights from Grey Lynn Park Festival. Shout out to Tobi Jafa and the whole Jafa Mafia Sound System Crew, * SUNSHINE SOUND SYSTEM * NEW ZEALAND *, Base DJs that played, punters and listeners that made it along celebrating our beautiful community.
Sylas / Base FM Youth Mentoring Programme
Highlights of young up and coming star Sylas with Sunshine Sound System as part of the Base FM Youth Mentoring Programme.
Base FM Youth Mentoring Programme – Mangere Central School
We had three amazing students from Mangere Central School on the Base airwaves with DJ Grassmouth as part of our Youth Mentoring programme. They all got to learn about radio, songwriting, performing as well as interviewing skills. At the end of the programme, they had gained more confidence in themselves and managed to take away […]
Y$O / Base HQ Live #30
For our latest Base HQ Live performance we had Y$O – Young & Slept On members Sam V, JARNA & Disciple Pati in the studio. They performed a medley of Jarna’s ‘I’m Fine’, Sam V and bKIDD’s ‘Cruisin’ and Disciple Pati’s yet to be released track ‘Be My All’.
Valere / Base HQ Live #29
Singer / songwriter Valere came into Base HQ last week for chat about her new album ‘colours’ and performed her track ‘like that’.
Diaz Grimm / Base FM HQ Live #28
Diaz Grimm came into the Base Breakfast for a chat and to perform his brand new track ‘WWYD’ Video shot & edited by Ian Beatmaster Wright
Live performance by Rehua – Base FM Youth Mentoring Programme
Meet one of our youth mentee’s REHUA who has been paired up with our Friday drive show with the Sunshine Sound System. He gave a live performance on air of his latest single ‘Taking Flight’ which you can listen to on Spotify.
Sammy Atoa, Palagi Boi & Saia Frank Sola / Base FM HQ Live #27
Sammy Atoa, Palagi Boi & Saia Frank Sola came into Base FM to talk about and perform their new track ‘Liliu Moni’ ⬇️ Follow Sammy Atoa online: https://www.facebook.com/sammyatoa/ https://www.instagram.com/sammyatoa/
Island Base Samoa Documentary Pt.2
We are back in Samoa with Australian artists DTP-Downtoplease! Continuing our mission to re-connect the sounds of the South Pacific. This trip is all about reconnecting DTP with their homeland, school visits and finding new local talent through workshops… Damn did we find them! Massive Thank You to all our partners that helped make this […]
Island Base Samoa Documentary Pt.1
‘The highs and lows on how to set up a radio station in the South Pacific.’ In March 2019 the Base FM crew went from little New Zealand to even smaller Samoa to launch Island Base FM. What started as a crazy idea ended up a reality in just 3 months! Our very own sister […]
Rush Wepiha & Beau Monga Base HQ Live #26
This Friday Rush Wepiha & Beau Monga came into the Base FM HQ and exclusively performed their new track ‘Meal Ticket’
WOMAD NZ 2020 AFTERMOVIE
Thanks to all our WOMADer’s who made 2020 such a special year. #festivalsforlife #womadnz #theworldsfestival Music Credit- Soaked Oats Production – Turn the Page
bKIDD / Base FM HQ Live #25
In our latest BASE HQ Live video bKIDD performs his latest single ‘Can’t Take This’ featuring JARNA.
Splore 2020
Highlights of Splore 2020 at Tapapakanga Regional Park! The theme this year – ‘Infinity’. Thanks for having us and see ya next year…
Jah Red Lion / Base FM HQ Live #24
Ahead of the Afro Delight Festival (Saturday 29 February), Jah Red Lion came into Base HQ for a chat and a live performance of his first single of the year ‘Wicked Affi Run Weh’ produced by Tiopira McDowell/High Stakes.
Grey Lynn Park Festival 2019
Massive thanks to everyone that was involved!
Tree ft. Swiss / Base FM HQ Live #21
Ahead of Grey Lynn Park Fest 2019, TREE came into Base Breakfast for a chat about what to expect from her set and also performed ‘Me & You’ Live with her husband Swiss for our Base FM HQ Live series.
ABRIO Interview with Sunshine Soundsystem
Born and raised in Sandringham Central Auckland, established hip hop artist ABRIO came into Base FM for a chat with KPS and Downtown Brown from Sunshine Soundsystem about his latest single ‘Thanks Mum’ featuring Lomez Brown (produced by Soulchef), what he’s been up to and what’s next for the local MC. “I wrote this song […]
SOJØURN / Base FM HQ Live #20 |
Check out Mangawhai’s 6-piece psychedelic reggae outfit SOJØURN. They came in for a chat with Ian Beatmaster Wright and performed brand their new track “This Place” live! See them at The Rare Occasion 6 – Mangawhai Tavern on Saturday 16th November and at Shipwrecked Festival NZ in Feb 2020.
Leighton Farlie / Base FM HQ Live #19
LEIGHTON FAIRLIE! Leighton Fairlie is a loop artist who started out in Mount Maunganui and is now based in Auckland. His brand new project ‘Distant’ sees him mixing a range of dub, roots, hip hop, drum and bass and acoustic elements into a captivating and unique sound. Leighton has opened for bands such as Knights […]
Base FM’s 15th Birthday at Anthology Lounge
Big ups to all that came along and celebrated this milestone with us. Check out some highlights from the party. Base FM DJs 🎧 – Native Bush – Zane:Tee – Danny 2 Chains – Issa – Grantis – Scizzorhands – BOOM BOOM Selecta – Ian Beatmaster Wright – SUNSHINE SOUND SYSTEM * NEW ZEALAND * […]
Lion Rezz / Base FM HQ Live #18
Lion Rezz came into Base Breakfast this week to talk about his debut EP ‘A Lions Worth’ and he also performed a track ‘Release Me’ for our Base HQ Live series of videos. Check it out below. Listen to the full interview with Ian Beatmaster Wright here: https://bit.ly/2Van9Sy Grab the ‘A Lion Worth’ EP here: […]
Sam V / Base FM HQ Live #17
Sam V and his band performing ‘Dreamstate’ and ‘Hangout’ from his latest project ‘I MADE THIS WHILE’ out now 🔥🔥🔥
Lukan Rai$ey / Base FM HQ Live #16
Lukan Rai$ey come into Base FM Breakfast this morning to talk to Ian Beatmaster Wright about his new EP release party, which is happening at Neck of the Woods this Saturday and also spat some bars for us.
Mukukā / Base FM HQ Live #15
Mukukā came into Base breakfast this morning to chat to Ian Beatmaster Wright about her new EP ‘AUTUMN’ which is out now!
Troy Kingi / Base FM HQ Live #14
Troy Kingi came into Base breakfast this morning to chat to Ian Beatmaster Wright about his new album ‘HOLY COLONY BURNING ACRES’ which is out now!
Louis Baker / Base FM HQ Live #13
Louis Baker came into Base breakfast on Friday to chat to Ian Beatmaster Wright about his debut album and NZ tour.
Dhamarat / BASE HQ LIVE #12
Dharmarat dropped into the Base HQ on the day of the release of his latest single “Drink, Drank, Drunk” to perform it live and chat about his forthcoming album
Base FM at Splore 2019
Our newest (and youngest) Base Fm interviewer Aiko Peseta-Tavai sat down backstage with some of the artist performing at this years Splore festival. Featuring: Afrika Baby Bam – Jungle Brothers, Barry Ashworth, Seanie Tee & Andreas Jensen – Dub Pistols, Jay Double, Nuel Nonso Nwachukwu & Ben McNicoll – Ijebu Pleasure Club, Sandy Mill, Lucky […]
Dillastrate / Base FM HQ Live #11
Dillastrate took a short break from recording their brand new album to swing by the Base FM studio to perform a strip back version of their track ‘Something There’ taken from their Black Diamond – EP
About Base FM – Out & About
Here’s a little something about who we are and what we do, looking back at some Base FM highlights from the past few years.
Runtingz Anthem / Base FM HQ Live #10
The whole Runtingz Tour Crew Israel Starr, Lomez Brown Music, Lion Rezz, Raggadatcris-music and Poetik came into Base HQ for a chat about their tour and to perform their reggae/hip-hop inspired banger ‘Runtingz Anthem’ live & direct.
CHURCH & AP / Base FM HQ Live #9
Church & AP dropped into Base HQ for a chat and exclusively performed their killer new track ‘Ready OR Not’. Which is released this Friday, 7th December.
DIGGY DUPÉ / Base FM HQ Live #8
Auckland rapper Diggy Dupe come into Base FM HQ to chat about his latest project the ‘Island Time’ EP which is the follow up to last year’s K.O.T.I.C.
RAIZA BIZA & REMI / Base FM HQ Live #7
Ahead of their performances at this weekend Grey Lynn Park Festival and Neck of The Woods, Remi & Raiza Biza came up to Base Breakfast for a chat. They also treated us to a LIVE performance of the lead single ‘Runner’ off their brand new EP Black Hole Sun.
Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards 2018
We went backstage at the VNZMA’s to talk to some of the winners’ feat. KINGS, SWIDT, JESSB, TROY KINGI, P-MONEY & MUCH MORE.
Jess B / Base FM HQ Live #6
VNZMA nominee JessB came into the Base HQ and performed an exclusive unreleased track “I’m Gone”
9-5ers / Base FM HQ Live #5
Grey Lynn locals 9-5ers drop into Base HQ to perform their song “Phone Booth” ahead of their performance at Grey Lynn Park Festival 2018.
Cleophus & LSJ / Bawe FM HQ Live #4
Cleophus & LSJ came into the Base HQ to talk about their forthcoming album ‘Small Talk On K’rd’ and perform a track from it called ‘Beastly Banquet.
Melodownz / Base FM HQ Live #3
Avondale’s very own MELODOWNZ again proves why he’s one of New Zealand’s front-running MC’s. His new track “Peace $igns Gang $igns” has just dropped ahead of an upcoming dual sided project. In this track, Melo explores the duality of modern life, and how life can shift from the peaceful highs to the darkest lows.
Tali Interview
New Zealand’s First Lady of Drum n Bass Tali come into the base Studio last week to chat about her new video & track “Eye on You” with Base Breakfast host Ian Beatmaster Wright.
Poetik / Base FM HQ Live #2
For our second Base FM HQ Live, we had independent kiwi rapper Poetik up in the studio spitting bars.
MoZaic
ORIKoL and BaseFM, in association with Albert Eden Board presents: MoZaic – a fashion, music and dance show which happened on Saturday 28 July, 2018 at Empire Studios, Kingsland/Grey Lynn. Promoting Collaboration, Inclusion & Diversity through Art. Absolutely Free & family friendly.
KAIIT / Base FM HQ Live #1
Check out our very first Base FM HQ Live with the brilliant Kaiit. The Melbourne artist has just embarked on her Live From Her Room • National Tour. and will play her first gig here in NZ at Ponsonby Social club on Saturday 29th Sept 2018. Here she is performing ‘OG Luv Kush pt.2’ taken […]
Tali / The Portland Live Sessions #12
We wrap up NZ Music Month 2018 with this final episode of Base FM Portland Live Sessions of MC Tali chatting to Dylan C about her catalogue of music, current projects and what the future holds. She also performs a special live version of new tune ‘Falling Leaves’ featuring guest vocalists Ed Waaka. The Portland […]
Anna Coddington & Julia Deans / The Portland Live Sessions #11
In this latest episode of Base FM Portland Live Sessions series Dylan C has a kōrero with Anna Coddington & Julia Deans about what they’ve been up to lately, past collaborations, and future projects. They also perform a special live acoustic version of ‘The Little White House’ written to mark the release of Tali’s book […]
Troy Kingi / The Portland Live Sessions #10
Once a month Base FM bring’s you exclusive live Q+A sessions as well as special live performances with NZ artists at the iconic Portland Public House in Kingsland. Continuing NZ Music Month ’18 with our latest episode of Base FM Portland Live Sessions series, Dylan C talks to Troy Kingi about his new release, previous […]
Isreal Starr / The Portland Live Sessions #9
Once a month Base FM bring’s you exclusive live Q+A sessions as well as special live performances with NZ artists at the iconic Portland Public House in Kingsland. In this episode of The Portland Live Sessions series, Dylan C talks to Israel Starr about upcoming music and his musical influences. Plus he performs live an […]
Base FM at Splore 2018
As a proud media partner of Splore Festival, we were able to interview some great artists backstage last weekend. Here’s a taster featuring: Black Milk, Imagine This, TOO MANY ZOOZ, Barry Ashworth from the Dub Pistols, Omar Lye-Fook and Mark de Clive-Lowe INTERVIEWS BY IAN BEATMASTER WRIGHT FILMED AT Splore Festival 2018 FILMED & EDITED […]
Jess B / The Portland Live Sessions #8
Once a month Base FM bring’s you exclusive live Q+A sessions as well as special live performances with NZ artists at the iconic Portland Public House in Kingsland. In this episode of The Portland Live Sessions series, Dylan C talks to Jess B about upcoming music and her musical influences. Plus she performs live her […]
Unchained XL / The Portland Live Sessions #7
Once a month Base FM brings you exclusive live Q+A sessions as well as special live performances with NZ artists at the iconic Portland Public House in Kingsland. In this episode of The Portland Live Sessions series, Dylan C talks to Unchained XL about his upcoming EP and what inspires his musical style. Plus he […]
Backstage at the VNZMA 2017
We went backstage at the VNZMA’s to talk to some of the winners’ feat. KINGS, SWIDT, ISRAEL STARR, LADI6 and TRUTH. INTERVIEWS BY IAN BEATMASTER WRIGHT FILMED AT SPARK ARENA FILMED BY | Content Corp http://corpstudio.co/
Amin Payne / The Portland Live Sessions #6
Once a month Base FM bring’s you exclusive live Q+A sessions as well as special live performances with NZ artists at the iconic Portland Public House in Kingsland. In this episode of The Portland Live Sessions series, Dylan C talks to Amin Payne, a kiwi Producer/DJ/Engineer, now based in Melbourne. After receiving much deserved worldwide […]
Cover Story 2 Exhibition: NZ Records That Shaped Our Dance Floors
Base FM’s Cover Story 2 Exhibition brings together some of the most influential NZ records as played by NZ’s top DJs on NZ dance floors. Celebrating NZ Music Month, the exhibition ran from April 22 – 13 May 2017 at Studio One Toi Tū, Ponsonby Rd. Featuring records from the collections of Bevan Keys, Downtown […]
MELODOWNZ / The Portland Live Sessions #5
Once a month Base FM bring’s you exclusive live Q+A sessions as well as special live performances with NZ artists at the iconic Portland Public House in Kingsland. Hot of the release of his latest ep ‘Avontales’ Melodownz sat down with Base FM’s Dylan C for a brief chat before heading off on a trail […]
Yayné / The Portland Live Sessions #4
Once a month Base FM bring’s you exclusive live Q+A sessions as well as special live performances with NZ artists at the iconic Portland Public House in Kingsland. Wellington based, Yayné features in this edition of The Portland Live Sessions. In chat with Base FM’s Dylan C, the singer/songwriter discusses growing and learning in Christchurch’s […]
Miloux / The Portland Live Sessions #3
Once a month Base FM bring’s you exclusive live Q+A sessions as well as special live performances with NZ artists at the iconic Portland Public House in Kingsland. This edition of the Portland Live Sessions, Base FM’s Dylan C interviews Auckland based songwriter, producer and singer Miloux about her influences and intro into the music […]
Noah Slee / The Portland Live Sessions #2
Once a month Base FM bring’s you exclusive live Q+A sessions as well as special live performances with NZ artists at the iconic Portland Public House in Kingsland. In this episode of The Portland Live Sessions series we feature West Auckland born and raised musician Noah Slee (with Berlin based producer Ben Esser on keys). […]
Louis Baker / The Portland Live Sessions #1
Once a month Base FM will bring you an exclusive live Q+A as well as special live performances with NZ artists at the iconic Portland Public House in Kingsland. Kicking off the Portland Live Sessions we have Louis Baker, a talented soulful singer and songwriter from Wellington. Louis shares with us this exclusive acoustic live […]
BaseFM Rooftop Series EP#3 The Splore Edition
The warm up before the always amazing Splore Festival which featured a special live performance by SoccerPractise as well as DJs, Dylan C, Oaariki, Randomplay and FJ as well as splashes of colour & costumed characters revealing in their natural environment
Nightmares on wax: An Interview with Dylan C
BaseFM’s Dylan C interviews Nightmare on Wax a few days before he graces the stage at Splore Festival 2016 held at Tapapakanga National Park, New Zealand.
The Conch Sessions feat. RodneyP
BaseFM and Grindin Presents the Rodney P Interview. Hip-Hop Reggae Artist, Rodney P talks to BaseFM’s Dylan C about early Hip-Hop in the UK, making retro music and working with the legendary Jon Holt. The interview took place following Rodney P’s first ever set at the much loved annual Splore festival in New Zealand. Filmed […]
The Conch Sessions feat. Chronixx
BaseFM and Grindin Presents the Chronixx Interview. Reggae Artist, Chronixx talks to Jah Red Lion about growing up in Jamaica, moving from production to performance and Rasta life The interview took place following Chronixx first visit to Aotearoa where he graced the main stage at the annual Raggamuffin festival. Filmed at Conch Records in Ponsonby, […]
The Conch Sessions feat. Max Glazer
BaseFM and Grindin Presents the Max Glazer Interview. Reggae DJ and entrepreneur, Max Glazer talks to Pauly Who about global scenes, embracing digital tech and expensive hobbies. The interview was conducted during Max Glazers first trip to our shores where he rocked the Raggamuffin festival as well as Auckland’s Ponsonby Social Club. Filmed at Conch […]
The Conch Sessions feat. House Shoes
BaseFM and Grindin presents the Dj HouseShoes Interview. During his fifth visit to Aotearoa Michael “HouseShoes” Buchanan Talks to Base Fm’s Dylan C about finding the best beats, venting on twitter and a possible move to our shores? While in Auckland Dj HouseShoes packed the dancefloor of Auckland’s Ponsonby Social Club for an exceptional night […]
The Conch Sessions feat. Tall Black Guy.
BaseFM and Grindin presents the Tall Black Guy Interview. Off the back of his first Australasian tour, Terrel Wallace aka. “Tall black guy” speaks to Base FM’s Dylan C about his influences, beat construction, touring and how he came to the name. While in NZ Tall Black Guy decked the dance floor of Auckland’s Ponsonby […]
Highseas Boat Party Highlights (Summer 2014)
‘One of the best parties I have ever played. I will never forget this’ – Eric Lau. Behold, the Highlights Video from The Base FM Boat Party Series, summer 2014. 8th of February 2014: Feat. Eric Lau (UK) Lo key, Miso Shiru & B_Haru 22nd of February 2014: Feat. DJ House Shoes (LA), Junior, Dylan […]
DIGITAL LIBERATOR SERIES EP 3: IT’S A MOVEMENT!
Episode 3: It’s a Movement It marks the conclusion of NZ Music Month for 2013 and a new era for Base FM. ‘It’s a movement’ – is what it is. Patriotism aside, Base is going places. That’s a fact. This video focuses on the Base community. It’s radio resurgence in an honest fervent fashion. We’re […]
DIGITAL LIBERATOR SERIES EP 2: IT ALL STARTS WITH THE UNDERGROUND..
Episode 2: It All Starts In The Underground… This episode focus’s on Base FM’s capacity to serve as a cultural incubator that nurtures the sound of the underground. In this episode we hear from new Liberators; Mara TK & Taay Ninh (Electric Wire Hustle), B.Haru Music (Ladi6 / @Peace), Ladi herself, Art Official & Isreal […]
DIGITAL LIBERATOR SERIES EP 1: HOW IT BEGAN…
Episode 1: How It All Began… Released in weekly episodes throughout NZ Music Month, The Digital Liberator Series takes an in depth look at our unique culture and history, traversing the past, present and future. We hear from the artists, players and personalities that have grown up with us. The series will feature our friends, […]
Aunty Rae & LB – Sound On (Base FM Live Performance)
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On Native Tongues this week we had Aunty Rae & LB in Base HQ to talk about their new collaboration SOUND ON – here is the live performance Native Tongues is a one hour show showcasing artists and sounds across Aotearoa – curated and hosted by Jay Knight & Assorted Hamish Big thanks to NZ […]