Episode Playlist
Artist Spotlight at Plains FM - Douce Ambiance( 0:12:24)
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Cathy Irons from the amazing JAzz Quartet Douce Ambiance joins us today in the studio to talk about their current tour and future dates!
Check out our social media to win a double pass to their Kaikoura concert this weekend!
Published: 1/10/2024 7:30:00 p.m.
Artist Spotlight at Plains FM - Charlie from Plains FM Makes a Rundown of "Artist Spotlight"( 0:30:35)
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Less than 6 months in, we need to stop to take a look at what we have done so far!
Today we review the amazing artists who have joined us in our Artist Spotlight segment, part of our Otautahi Music Hour, every Wednesday and Thursday at 8 am.
We also hear some new singles from Tess Liaudtaud and Jaz Paterson, and Douce Ambiance Jazz Quartet with their rendition of Libertango by Astor Piazzolla
Published: 18/09/2024 8:30:00 a.m.
Artist Spotlight at Plains FM - Imperial April on their latest single Try To Have fun, and future plans!( 0:17:51)
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Today I am joined by Victoria and Andy from the amazing Otautahi band Imperial April who talk to us about the band's origins, their latest single "Try To Have Fun" and their latest performance in the Go Live Festival 2024!
Loved this band? Discover them int he following links:
Website: https://imperialapril.com/
Bandcamp: https://imperialapril.bandcamp.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0V5gGDyLlb3z6pZNJMIj59
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@imperialapril
Want to check that amazing single again?
Try To Have Fun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3zO3SIcyjo
Want to check one of their legendary singles:
Peeling Away: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vC636Jf6nw
Black Star (Radiohead Cover) by Imperial April in the Go Live Festival:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXWjK8BMZWQ
Published: 21/08/2024 8:30:00 a.m.
Artist Spotlight at Plains FM - Mousey on her upcoming album The Dreams of Our Mothers’ Mothers!( 0:16:17)
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Sarena Close aka Mousey discusses her authentically dark new single, Home Alone, from her upcoming third album, The Dreams of Our Mother's Mothers! With a tour dates in Tāmaki Makaurau, Te Whanganui a Tara and here at the Darkroom in Ōtautahi this November it is going to be a busy
end to 2024 for Sarena. Tickets are expected to sell out so visit Under The Radar for more info here: https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/news/21648/Mousey-Announces-Album-Release-Tour--Unveils-Single--Video-Home-Alone.utr
Published: 15/08/2024 8:00:00 a.m.
Artist Spotlight at Plains FM- Ali Harper on her new show Supper Club( 0:17:23)
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Ali Harper talks with Tom Hart from Noises Off about growing up in Christchurch and her musical theatre journey from staging her own shows to playing the lead in a series of The Court Theatre's musicals. Ali's latest show Supper Club will be starting at The Piano on the 8th of August. For tickets and information see: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/the-supper-club/christchurch
Published: 7/08/2024 8:00:00 a.m.
Artist Spotlight at Plains FM- Alex Morton from The Morton Trio( 0:17:12)
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Alex Morton from the Award-winning local chamber music ensemble, the Morton Trio drops by Plains FM studios to nerd out about the launch of the trio's self titled debut album. The album is features original work from Alex's wife, violinist Dr. Arna Morton who has also arranged Brahms’ Piano Trio in B Major op. 8, for the horn trio. The Morton Trio is rounded out by pianist Liam Wooding, based in Perth. The Morton Trio album launch will include a concert at The Piano on Saturday the 3rd of August. Tickets and information about the event can be found at: thttps://www.mortonmusic.online/mortontrio
Published: 31/07/2024 3:55:37 p.m.
Artist Spotlight at Plains FM- Hester Ida and the Music( 0:19:58)
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Hester Ida and the Music are performing The All Clear a song/spoken word hybrid music work at the 03 Sessions at Space Academy this Thursday, the 1st of August. The project is Hester's collaboration with producer Ryan Fisherman and talented tautahi musicians Reuben Derrick, Hannah Everingham and Thomas Isbister. Tickets are at: https://events.humanitix.com/hester-ida-the-all-clear Later in the month Hester Ida will also be playing a concert at a secret location. Tickets here: https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/91489/The-All-Clear---House-Concert.utr
Published: 31/07/2024 8:00:00 a.m.
Artist Spotlight at Plains FM - The Kay Duncan Band ( 0:16:29)
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The Kay Duncan Band visited the lads from Expanding Horizons a couple of months ago and with a gig coming up at the Canterbury Blues Club we thought this was great chance to showcase the interview on our Artist Spotlight.
Published: 25/07/2024 8:30:00 a.m.
Artist Spotlight at Plains FM - Russell Stedman from Under the Kitchen Sink and Jazz Up( 0:15:57)
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Local jazz stalwart Russell Stedman chats about creating a vibrant community space for people to engage with jazz music with Jazz Up, an open mic night that also features professional musicians, and is held on the first and third Tuesday of the month at Good Times Comedy Club.
Russell's band, the beloved Under The Kitchen Sink is performing at Jazz and a Cuppa Joe, a fundraiser for the New Zealand Labour Party this Saturday the 27th of July.
You can find more information on Jazz and a Cuppa Joe here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1024600105936012
Published: 24/07/2024 8:00:00 a.m.
Artist Spotlight at Plains FM- Aura from open mics to recording their first album!( 0:18:51)
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From open mic nights to releasing an album together the lovely crew from AURA Band (Tasha Wolfe, Glenn Scott, John Strong, Mike Harber) braved the cold on a chilly Christchurch evening to chat with us about how welcoming our city's music scene is. We get into Aura's formation, the different bands they have honed their skills with and all the fun they have making music and performing together.
Published: 18/07/2024 6:56:00 p.m.
Artist Spotlight at Plains FM - Just Janie plays her new single Muse and Musician ( 0:15:27)
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Just Janie joins Pia in the studio for a delightful chat before playing Muse and Musician from her new EP of the same name. Don't miss Just Janie's upcoming live shows. On the 27th of July Just Janie is opening for Adam Hattaway at the Wunderbar in Lyttelton, tickets here: https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/90769/Adam-Hattaway---High-Horse-7-inch-Tour.utr On the following evening she will be performing at the Christchurch Folk Music Club, info here: https://folkmusic.org.nz/just-janie/ . AND THATS NOT ALL! Coming up in August is her single in collaboration with Sig Wilder with a tour to boot!
Published: 17/07/2024 8:30:00 a.m.
Artist Spotlight at Plains FM - Moider Mother's Noah McKay( 0:10:27)
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Noah McKay returns to Plains FM for a quick chat before Murder Mother's gig supporting Ōtepoti band Death and the Maiden at Space Academy this Friday. Visit Under the Radar for details and tickets here: https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/90503/Death-And-The-Maiden-dn-Uneven-Ground-Album-Tour.utr
Published: 10/07/2024 8:00:00 a.m.
Artist Spotlight at Plains FM - Lucy Gray on her upcoming EP - Whole Life Waiting( 0:14:5)
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Lucy Gray is the latest artist to be featured on Artist Spotlight. She chats to Sinclair about her journey as a musician, getting in music at the age of six, the nostalgia and melancholy in her productions and she plays her unreleased single "Running Through My Mind" live on air!
Lucy will be touring Christchurch and Auckland. Tickets:
Christchurch - https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/ticket/24928/Lucy-Gray-Whole-Life-Waiting-EP-Tour.utr
Auckland - https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/ticket/25040/Lucy-Gray-Whole-Life-Waiting-EP-Tour---Auckland.utr
Published: 3/07/2024 8:30:00 a.m.
Artist Spotlight at Plains FM- Paulo Santo aka Sam White and his band( 0:19:58)
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Sam White stops by the Plains FM studios for a wee chat and to play some tunes ahead of his 03 Sessions show at Space Academy this Thursday, the 27th of July tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/paulo-santo. Keep an eye out for Paulo Santo's self titled debut album out later this year at https://www.instagram.com/sam_white_music/
https://www.facebook.com/sam.white.566/
Published: 26/06/2024 8:00:00 a.m.
Artist Spotlight at Plains FM- Steffany Beck and Miranda Easten( 0:13:21)
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Steffany and Miranda have joined forces for the Saddle Up Sisters tour and their new single Hell and Back out today! For tickets to their Christchurch show on the 5th of July at A Rolling Stone visit: https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/89342/Steffany-Beck-And-Miranda-Easten---Saddle-Up-Sisters-Tour.utr Keep up to date with Steffany at https://linktr.ee/Steffany_Beck and Miranda at https://mirandaeasten.com/
Published: 19/06/2024 8:00:00 a.m.