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Radio Hauraki goes "Off The Record" with all the biggest bands & musicians in the world. Featuring uncut and uncensored interviews not heard on the radio
Episodes
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- Bec chats to Dave from Hoodoo Gurus! · 14 minHoodoo Gurus are heading back to New Zealand, so their singer Dave Faulkner called up ahead of their All Killer, No Filler Rewind tour. They chatted about digging deep into the…
- Bec chats to Ha The Unclear! · 7 minMichael Cathro from Dunedin indie rockers Ha the Unclear called up to talk about their new EP Astigmatic and upcoming New Zealand tour. They chatted about finding inspiration in…
- The Hauraki Breakfast chat to Steve from Pash! · 7 minIt's been thirty years since 90s rockers Pash have performed live, soon they'll be on stages around New Zealand opening up for Aussie legends the Hoodoo Gurus. Pash's front man…
- Bec chats to Royal Blood's Mike Kerr! · 9 minRoyal Blood's singer and guitarist Mike Kerr called up to tease their new album Dead Company and the explosive new single Swallow the Bomb. He talked about the band's return, the…
- Bec chats to Dan Donegan from Disturbed! · 11 minDisturbed are heading back to New Zealand in April 2027, bringing their iconic debut album The Sickness in full, plus a set of greatest hits! Founding guitarist Dan Donegan…
- Bec chats to Paul from Midwave Breaks! · 12 minMidwave Breaks' debut full-length album Echo Tide Awake is out now. Days before its release their drummer Paul Russell called in to talk about the new record, making music…
- The Big Show chat to Blindspott! · 10 minBlindspott have a new song out called Stitches, their singer Damien and drummer Shelton called in for a chat about its origins, and why the release of this one doesn't have the…
- Bec chats to Neill from Villainy! · 7 minVillainy frontman Neill Fraser called in for a chat about the band’s latest single Demons and how it fits into their next album, how the band have been building these songs with…
- Bec chats to Empire Of The Sun's Luke Steel! · 10 minEmpire of the Sun are heading back to New Zealand in February to play at Spark Arena. Their singer Luke Steele called up to chat about bringing the complete Empire of the Sun…
- Joel Little from Goodnight Nurse chats to The Big Show! · 12 minGoodnight Nurse are back together and playing The Always and Never (Again!) tour in November, celebrating twenty years since their debut album Always and Never, in the process…
- Bec chats to Ash front man Tim Wheeler! · 18 minAhead of Ash’s return to New Zealand to celebrate 30 years of their album 1977, frontman Tim Wheeler called up to chat about the band’s incredible journey from teenage…
- Bec chats to The Response & Slim! · 7 minAhead of their joint show at Christchurch’s Space Academy on September 19, Andy from The Response and Aaron from Slim called in to talk about the journey of their bands, what…
- Bec chats to Steve from Mudhoney! · 15 minMudhoney guitarist and founding member Steve Turner called up ahead of the band’s return to New Zealand this October, to talk about Mudhoney’s beginnings in Seattle, the scene…
- Bec chats to Billy from A Perfect Circle! · 16 minA Perfect Circle return to New Zealand this December for the first time in more than 20 years, joining Puscifer for a special double bill. Their guitarist Billy Howerdel called…
- Jon Toogood chats about his new book with Jerry & Manaia! · 34 minJon Toogood popped in for a chat about his new book Home Again, summing up his life with Shihad and beyond. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Bec chats to Joel from LAB about Synthony 2027! · 11 minSynthony 2027 is going to be awesome, but don't just take our word for it - Joel from LAB called in to share in the excitement of the first line up announcement, which includes…
- Greg chats to Delaney Davidson about Baby Heavyweight! · 7 minWhile on the road supporting his new album Baby Heavyweight, Delaney Davidson called up for a chat about the title track of his eleventh collection; contacting dearly departed…
- Manaia chats to Mike Shuman from Queens of the Stone Age! · 8 minQueens Of The Stone Age are coming back to New Zealand in December, their bass player Mike Shuman called up to reminisce about previous trips to Aotearoa, the bands that made him…
- Greg chats to Annabel from Miss June! · 10 minMiss June's lead singer Annabel called up to explain the balloon popping metaphor in their latest single PPD, plus we chatted about them playing big shows with Foo Fighters and…
- Greg catches up with Midwave Breaks! · 7 minOn the day they released their new song Hiasom, Midwave Breaks lead singer Bruce called up to explain what those letter stand for, and give us a bit of a rural round up. See…
- Bec chats to Puscifer! · 13 minPuscifer’s Mat Mitchell and Carina Round called up to talk about the band’s darker, more aggressive new album, Normal Isn’t, and their upcoming Auckland double bill with A…
- Greg chats to Pluto's Milan for Day in Loo! · 8 minMilan from Pluto called in to our Day In Loo up the top of the SkyTower in Auckland to talk about some shows he has coming up, plus he shared stories from his acting days in lieu…
- Bec chats to Joseph from The Temper Trap! · 12 minJoseph Greer from The Temper Trap called in ahead of the release of the band's new album Sungazer. From growing up on Auckland's North Shore to the global success of Sweet…
- Bec chats to Amy Lee from Evanescence · 17 minAmy Lee from Evanescence called up to chat about opening for Metallica on their recent stadium tour, their new album Sanctuary, and how they collaborated with artists including…
- Bec chats to Miriam Clancy · 12 minKiwi musicians Miriam Clancy and Dion Lunadon (The D4) have teamed up in Brooklyn, New York to record a heartfelt new version of The Chills classic I Love My Leather Jacket…
- Greg chat to Finn from The Veils · 9 minThe Veils have a new album coming out this winter, and a tour to suit. Their singer Finn Andrews popped in for a chat about what it'll sound like and where they're going - it…
- Greg chats to Johnny from DMAs · 6 minAussie rockers the DMAs have a self-titled album coming out this winter, their guitarist Johnny called up for a chat about their travels around the world (including Auckland) and…
- Greg chats to Teen Jesus And The Jean Teasers! · 7 minMid way through their first ever tour of New Zealand, Teen Jesus And The Jean Teasers called up for a chat about their brilliant name, music and first impressions of Aotearoa See…
- Bec chats to Jason Kerrison from Opshop! · 17 minOld mate from Opshop Jason Kerrison called up to chat about Amplify Aotearoa: Take It To The Bridge, a project pairing iconic Kiwi musicians with rangatahi artists to reinterpret…
- The Big Show chat to Tadpole! · 9 minOn 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…
- Bec chats to Jack Johnson! · 13 minAhead 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…
- Greg chats to The Response! · 9 minChristchurch 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…
- Greg Chats to Dave from Clap Clap Riot! · 14 minAuckland 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…
- Bec chats to Papa Roach's Jacoby Shaddix! · 11 minPapa 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…
- Jerry and Manaia chat to Ruban from The Mint Chicks! · 14 minThe Mint Chicks’ landmark album, Crazy? Yes! Dumb? No! is being honoured at this year's Taite Music awards with the Independent Music NZ Classic Record. Now 20 years old, the…
- The Big Show chat to Neil from Villainy! · 10 minVillainy have unleashed a big new tune called Happy Waste, their singer Neill called in for a chat about Homegrown moving from Wellington to the Tron and some of the random gigs…
- Bec chats to Jakob from Sublime! · 11 minAfter playing in Christchurch, Jakob from Sublime called in on his way to their Auckland show, ahead of their Brewtown appearance in Upper Hutt. He chatted about loving G Love…
- Greg chats to Thom from Coast Arcade! · 5 minEver since he was a young lad growing up in the northeast of England, Coast Arcade's drummer Thom has memorised the music of Biffy Clyro. Thanks to Radio Hauraki, he got to meet…
- Bec chats to Bush's Gavin Rossdale! · 14 minAhead of their return to New Zealand in September, Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale called up to talk about the band’s journeys over the years, their heavier modern sound, and what…
- Jerry and Manaia chat to Nick from Shapeshifter · 10 minShapeshifter are touring New Zealand this May, June and July, their bass/synth player Nick called up for a chat about where they're going and how they're celebrating the 20th…
- Greg chats to Liam from Playlunch! · 10 minMelbourne based bogan funk band Playlunch are touring New Zealand at the end of May, their singer Liam called up for a chat about the locations they'll grace in the North and…
- The Hauraki Breakfast chat to Neil Finn from Split Enz! · 14 minSplit Enz are back on the road again, Neil Fin called up to chat about getting the band back together, how the dynamics have changed over the years; the recent Christchurch show…
- Bec chat to Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz! · 19 minCounting Crows frontman Adam Duritz called in ahead of the band’s return to New Zealand for two Auckland shows. Adam talked about why he loves coming to New Zealand early to…
- Jerry & Manaia chat to Dan from the Black Seeds about Synthony 2026 · 19 minDan from The Black Seeds called in to talk about waking a celebrity, their summer tour with UB40 and the upcoming performance at Mānuka Phuel SYNTHONY Festival, which returns to…
- Greg chats to Dropper! · 5 minWellington rockers Dropper have had a busy summer, and they're finishing it off with a run of shows opening for Transvision Vamp. Their singer Jude called up for a chat about…
- Bec chats to Yellowcard! · 12 minAhead of Yellowcard’s long awaited return to New Zealand, Sean Mackin called up to talk about the band’s resurgence, the legacy of Ocean Avenue, and why Better Days feels like a…
- Bec chats to Dick Valentine from Electric Six! · 14 minElectric Six are coming to New Zealand soon, their singer Dick Valentine called up for a chat about the staying power of Electric Six, Detroit’s fiercely supportive ‘90s scene…
- Bret McKenzie chats to the Big Show about his 2026 mini tour! · 12 minAhead of performing at Electric Ave in Christchurch and at Meow Nui in Wellington on May 1, Bret McKenzie called in for a chat about his latest solo album Freak Out City and the…
- Bec chats to Fun Lovin' Criminals ahead of their NZ tour! · 24 minFun Lovin’ Criminals are heading back to New Zealand for shows in Christchurch, Auckland and Wellington this March, and they’re amped to be making the long trip back. They called…
- Liz from The Beths chats to The Big Show! · 11 minBefore The Beths tour Japan, New Zealand and America this year, they popped in for a chat with us about life on the road, the Obama list and other highlights from the last twelve…
