Music 101

13:15 Corrella on 'Cookie', their AMA win and upcoming tour

Named after the street at the naval base where it all began, Corrella made their mark in 2023 with their debut album Road from 26, featuring the breakout hit Blue Eyed Māori, now the longest-running Number One in NZ Singles Chart history.

Since then, they’ve sold out shows across the country, become festival regulars, and picked up multiple Aotearoa and Waiata Māori Music Awards, including Best Roots Artist at the 2025 AMA, for the second year in a row.

Pipiwharauroa Campbell  and Cid join Kara for a korero about their new single and upcoming tour.

14:10 NZ on Air's Teresa Patterson on new music funding scheme

A long-time industry leader, Teresa Patterson has worked across artist management, touring, festivals, and advocacy, and now plays a key role in supporting Aotearoa’s music through funding and strategy as the Head of Music at NZ on Air.

Patterson joins Kara to discuss a new funding initiative to help get more bands touring.

14:20 Finn Scholes of Carnivorous Plant Society on their new EP of psychedelic jazz

The creative force behind the adventurous ensemble breaks down their new EP The Lizard. 

Finn explains how vibraphone, nose flute, and animation informs the Carnivorous Plant Society project, plus shares some favourite vibraphone tunes from The Circling Sun, Mulatu Astatke and Cal Tjader.

15:20 The Sampler: Kokoroko, Awning & Frances Grass

Tony Stamp joins Kara to break down the new album by London jazz outfit Koroko, and shares new tracks from local musicians Awning and Frances Grass.

16:10 Mu of Fat Freddy's Drop on Musical Chairs

To honour the legacy of Chris Faiumu we're replaying this interview from 2005, where he discusses making the first Fat Freddy's Drop album.

Songs Played:

1pm-2pm

• Joe Dukie and DJ Fitchie - Seconds
• Leisure - Dominoes
• Corrella - Cookie, Skeletons, For the Night
• James Dansey - Haeranga
• Georgia Lines - Julia
• Tami Nielson - Foolish Heart
• UMO - Death Comes From the Sky
• Fat Freddy's Drop - Flashback

2pm-3pm

• Barry can’t swim - Childhood
• Carnivorous Plant Society - Love Monolith
• The Circling Sun - Flying
• Mulatu Astatke - Mulatu
• Cal Tjader - Fuji
• Carnivorous Plant Society - Wind Tower
• Fat Freddy's Drop - Blackbird

3pm-4pm

• Alex G - Afterlife
• The Bats - Lucky Day
• Mini Miller - Young
• Kokoroko - Sweetie, Three Piece Suit, Together We Are, Just Can't Wait
• Awning - Cardboard Boat
• Frances Grass - Late to the Party
• Big Thief - All Day All Night
• Fat Freddy's Drop - Avengers

4pm-5pm

• Fat Freddy's Drop - Ernie, Hope, Better Than Change, Midnight Marauders, This Room, Roady, Wandering Eye (live at WOMAD)