Off The Record

The Big Show chat to Tadpole!

On the eve of releasing their new song Falling Into You, Tadpole called in for an exclusive preview of the track, including their singer Lauren who'd just flown in from Christchurch with some exciting news. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Bec chats to Jack Johnson!

Ahead of his New Zealand return this November, Jack Johnson called up talk surf trips, life on the road with mates and what to expect when he hits Aotearoa with Ben Harper and John Butler for the Surfilmusic tour. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Greg chats to The Response!

Christchurch rockers The Response have just released their new song Hollow Hour, their singer Andy called up for a chat about their recent tour of Australia, the anthropocene and the merch item that keeps on giving. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Greg Chats to Dave from Clap Clap Riot!

Auckland rockers Clap Clap Riot are touring New Zealand in May and June, playing songs from their upcoming album including the latest single Like A Lover. Their guitarist Dave popped in for a chat about life on the road, hanging with the Pixies his new hatred of bananas  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Bec chats to Papa Roach's Jacoby Shaddix!

Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix called in ahead of their Auckland show at Spark Arena for a conversation that went well beyond the usual tour chat. From early internet days and the reality of doom scrolling to the importance of staying connected in the real world, Jacoby reflected on how music still cuts through in a noisy, digital age. He opened up about the true story behind Last Resort, and shared the deeply personal journey behind Scars, touching on sobriety, guilt and confronting the person he used to be. It’s an honest, grounded conversation about using music to process life, grow, and connect with others in a meaningful way as you approach your 50th birthday. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.