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The Mixtape: Joel Shadbolt
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Saturday 7 February 2026
Show Notes
13:15 Yumi Zouma on collaboration over distance
We caught up with Charlie and Josh from Christchurch-born band Youmi Zouma to talk about their brand new album, No love lost to kindness, the realities of being in a band when everyone lives in different countries and what’s next as they head out on their biggest tour yet.
Photo: So'omalo Iteni Schwalger
14:10 Laughton Kora is bringing Black Comet to Hamilton Arts Festival
Black Comet’s Laughton Kora joins us from rehearsals with UB40 to share the story of how he landed on stage with the legendary UK band, the music school he’s set up to nurture the next generation, and what makes Black Comet so special ahead of their performance at the Hamilton Arts Festival.
Laughton Kora Photo: Supplied
14:30 Ben Woods from Port Noise music festival
The annual event will take over Lyttleton in a few weeks, featuring a lineup of talent from around Aotearoa and Australia performing in multiple venues. Its co-founder explains the kaupapa behind it and give us a wee preview.
Photo: Supplied
15:15 The Sampler: Chapter 1 by Sault
The latest from the UK group was released under a cloud of scandal involving unpaid debts and disgruntled former collaborators. The music is as good as ever, but it's starting to feel like Sault are treading water, despite some high-profile contributors.
Sault's latest album Chapter 1. Photo: Supplied
16:10 The Mixtape: Matt Gibb
Our guest this week has been a TV presenter for over twenty years, beginning with kids show Squirt, then stints on Lotto, Breakfast, and currently fronting Find My Country House NZ. He's also a passionate music fan, and joins Tony Stamp to share some favourites.
Photo: So'omalo Iteni Schwalger
Songs Played:
1pm - 2pm
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The Olympians - Sirens of Jupiter
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Beck - Cant Help Falling in Love
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Arlo Parks - Heaven
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Mitski - I’ll Change for You
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Yumi Zouma - Bashville on the Sugar, Phoebe's Song, Drag
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Jeff Buckey - Lover, You Should Have Come Over
2pm - 3pm
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Jay Rocc - The Best
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Mitchum Yacoub - Hurtin'
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De La Soul - The Magic Number
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Black Comet - Crypto Embrace, When You're So Young (Apology Letter)
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Natalie Bergman - My Home is Not in This World
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Georgia Knight - Mingle
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HTRK - Kiss Kiss + Rhinestones
3pm - 4pm
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Isaac Hayes - Joy
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Bloc Party - Banquet
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El Michels Affair - Daisy
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Alex G - Runner
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Chappell Roan - Casual
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Sault - Protector, Good Things Will Come After the Pressure, Puppet, God Protect Me From my Enemies
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Dua Saleh - Flood
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Marlon Williams - Nobody Gets What They Want Anymore
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Lowswimmer - I’m Spirals (Flock of Dimes remix)
4pm - 5pm
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Paul Simon - Boy in the Bubble
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Smashing Pumpkins - Mayonnaise
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Roni Size/ Reprazent - Heroes
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LCD sound system - All My Friends
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Gwen Macrae - Keep the Fire Burning (Dave Lee Remix)
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Gerry Rafferty - Right Down the Line