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Artist Spotlight at Plains FM

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Artist Spotlight at Plains FM - Billy Vallance tells us why his latest album took 22 years to produce( 0:21:29)       
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Bit sized interviews with local artists
Published: 10/10/2024 5:40:00 p.m.
Artist Spotlight at Plains FM - Salmonella Dub, their history and what's next for them( 0:14:47)       
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Bit sized interviews with local artists
Published: 9/10/2024 8:30:00 a.m.
Artist Spotlight at Plains FM - Elizabeth Braggins( 0:21:14)       
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Join us today in the studio as we speak to local music legend Elizabeth "Liz" Braggins about her origins, various projects during her professional career, and upcoming projects!
Published: 2/10/2024 7:30:00 p.m.
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 - Sig Wilder & Just Janie on latest Single( 0:20:24)       
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Today we are playing Silvia I, the newest collaboration between Sig Wilder and Just Janie. But we will let them tell you about it!
Published: 19/09/2024 8:00:00 a.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 - Bringing back Rock n Roll with Red Weekend!( 0:10:32)       
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Bit sized interviews with local artists
Published: 11/09/2024 8:30:00 a.m.
Artist Spotlight at Plains FM - Al Parks on his new Album Monkey( 0:23:34)       
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Christchurch legend Al Park joins us in the studio today to talk about his latest album Monkey, his latest singles Twilight Hour and Get Vandalized, and the growing music movement in and around the city.
Published: 5/09/2024 8:30:00 a.m.
Artist Spotlight at Plains FM - Goodwill and his new single Obamas( 0:21:39)       
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Will, also known as Goodwill, joins us today in the studio to chat about his new single Obamas and upcoming plans!
Published: 4/09/2024 8:30:00 a.m.
Artist Spotlight at Plains FM - Somebody Do Something( 0:19:14)       
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We are joined in the studio today by Grace and Callum from Christchurch's Somebody do Something, telling us about their origins and future plans!
Published: 29/08/2024 8:30:00 a.m.
Artist Spotlight at Plains FM - Jaz Paterson on her new Single "Jealous"( 0:17:10)       
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Today Jaz Paterson joins us through zoom from Auckland to have a chat about her roots and new single Jealous.
Published: 28/08/2024 8:30:00 a.m.
Artist Spotlight at Plains FM - Hawaiian Maiden back in the scene!( 0:14:38)       
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Jonno from Hawaiian Maiden joins us today to chat about the origins of the band and the current plans after the band's latest hiatus
Published: 22/08/2024 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 - The Bats and their upcoming performance at the Go Live Festival!( 0:20:1)       
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Bit sized interviews with local artists
Published: 15/08/2024 8:00:00 a.m.
Artist Spotlight at Plains FM- Jai the man behind local alt-rock cult sensation Velveteen( 0:15:19)       
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Is Velveteen just one guy?! Find out as Jai chats with Nica and Andrew from Melophobia. Follow Velveteen on Instagram to stay up to date on new releases and upcoming gigs! Instagram: velveteen_band/ Listen to Velveteen on Bandcamp: https://velveteen3.bandcamp.com/
Published: 14/08/2024 8:00:00 a.m.
Artist Spotlight at Plains FM - Castaway new single - It's Not Your Fault( 0:14:33)       
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Castaway's Austen joins us in the studio today to talk about the band's new single It's Not Your Fault, Available now on Bandcamp and all other platforms.
Published: 8/08/2024 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 - Adam Hattaway talks about his new single High Horse!( 0:18:4)       
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Join us today while we chat to Adam Hattaway about his beginnings, his career, and his future plans. We also play his latest song, High Horse. For tickets to his upcoming gig at Lyttelton's Wunderbar check out Under the Radar: https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/90769/Adam-Hattaway---High-Horse-7-inch-Tour.utr
Published: 11/07/2024 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- Steffany Beck on her new EP Pillars reaching #4 in the Independent New Zealand Music Charts ( 0:15:51)       
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Steffany drops by for a quick chat before her gig with Miranda Easten at a Rolling Stone this Friday the 5th of July (if you head along you might just make it into the music video they are shooting for their new single Hell & Back!). It's been a big year for Steffany who's EP, Pillars, made it to #4 on the Independent New Zealand Music Chart and #6 on the Official Top 20 NZ Albums chart. Woo hoo!!!
Published: 4/07/2024 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- Medieval drum and base? Yurt Party chat about their unique sound( 0:14:55)       
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The lads from Yurt Party take a break from rehearsal to chat about their unique sound, new songs and gig this Friday at Fluxx Capacitor. Tickets here: https://fluxcapacitor.flicket.co.nz/
Published: 27/06/2024 8:00:00 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 - Holly Arrowsmith talks about her new single Blue Dreams( 0:19:26)       
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We are joined today by Otautahi-based singer songwriter Holly Arrowsmith talking about her new Single Blue Dreams andher upcoming album to be release in July. She also honours us with a live performance of her single Desert Dove.
Published: 20/06/2024 8:30:00 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.
Artist Spotlight at Plains FM - Castaway Talks about their new single Daisy( 0:19:54)       
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Jack from Castaway joins us today to talk about the band, the origin of its name, and their latest single.
Published: 12/06/2024 8:30:00 a.m.
Artist Spotlight at Plains FM - Paul Seymour AKA Porp, on his many albums and songs( 0:14:46)       
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Bit sized interviews with local artists
Published: 6/06/2024 8:00:00 a.m.
Artist Spotlight at Plains FM - Sam Bambery on his new album Rubricator( 0:15:5)       
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Sam brings his creative magic to Plains FM and discusses birthing his second album Rubricator. Hear about the what went on behind the scenes of this lovingly crafted musical tapestry. Song: Doctor
Published: 5/06/2024 8:00:00 a.m.
Artist Spotlight at Plains FM - Tess Liautaud on her Single Here Go The Lovers( 0:25:45)       
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Tess Liautaud joins us today to tell us about her origins, her future plans, and her new single Here go the Lovers.
Published: 30/05/2024 8:30:00 a.m.
Artist Spotlight at Plains FM - Valere's new EP Gold Dust( 0:16:29)       
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Valere joins Sinclair to discuss her new EP Gold Dust a thoughtful musing on love and the passing of time (we are so happy it's in the Plains FM rotation!) and plays her song Sober. Song: Gold Dust
Published: 29/05/2024 6:57:21 p.m.
Artist Spotlight at Plains FM - Monotones on their new single Vertabrake( 0:10:36)       
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Charlie and Seb from The Monotones discuss their first single Vertabrake a fun alt-rock toe tapper with a traditional post break-up origin story. Song: Vertabrake
Published: 29/05/2024 2:00:00 p.m.
Artist Spotlight at Plains FM - Tāmaki Makaurau's Emily Bateman( 0:11:55)       
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Emily joins Pia for a chat on her creative process, musical inspirations and how her songs are time capsules of where she is at in life. Song: Like I Always Do
Published: 23/05/2024 10:00:00 a.m.
Artist Spotlight at Plains FM - Gecho and their new EP Vivarium( 0:9:32)       
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Gecho chat with Pia about how the band formed, their first gig, and their new EP. Song: Tekka
Published: 16/05/2024 10:00:00 a.m.

Plains FM Artist Spotlight introduces you to local artists making music in our own backyard.


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