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GIVEAWAYS 

We have a copy of The Last Days of John Lennon' written by James Patterson, and Estère's 2018 album My Design, On Others' Lives on vinyl. 

Tune in for your chance to win. 

12.30 The Doors - John Densmore / LA Woman

We pay tribute to The Doors LA Woman - with the drummer of the Doors - John Densmore who joins Charlotte on the phone.

The Doors LA Woman

The Doors LA Woman Photo: supplied

1.10 Mara TK

You may know singer songwriter Mara TK  from his work with soul trio Electric Wire Hustle- This year, he released his debut solo album called Bad Meditation. 

The album gets personal and political, delving into the often unsupported mental health struggles of Māori men. 

He talks to Charlotte about grief, therapy, and the process of creating the new album. 

1.35 The Sampler 

Tony Stamp comes to grips with Troy Kingi's excursion into folk music (in collaboration with Delaney Davidson), and the fifth release in just two years from UK soul merchants SAULT.

Click here for the full episode and more info on the albums. 

2PM LIVE: Louis Baker x The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra 

A special live performance from Louis Baker and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. Recorded in February at a one-off sold-out show. 

Award-winning artist Louis Baker has won the admiration of fans and critics alike for his soulful voice and thoughtful lyrics. 

One of New Zealand's most successful independent artists, his highly anticipated EP Love Levitates is out now, click here to buy/stream. 

If performing with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and releasing a new EP wasn't enough this year, Louis and his full band are heading out on a nationwide tour. Click here for tickets. 

Saturday 3 July - Hollywood Theatre, Auckland
- Support Artist Arjuna Oakes, Special Guest Nathan Haines

Friday 9 July, Theatre Royal - Nelson
- Support Artist Arjuna Oakes

Saturday 10 July, James Hay Theatre - Christchurch
- Support Artists Gee Clifford & Marley Sola

Saturday 17 July, Opera House - Wellington
- Support Artist Arjuna Oakes

3.15 INTRODUCING: Gino October 

This week we meet Auckland-based rapper Gino October. 

He opens up about immigrating to Auckland from Cape Town, introduces his latest single ‘New Day’, and explains the importance of never giving up. 

Gino's upcoming project The Fall is due out this month. Keep an eye on his socials here for all the updates. In the meantime, click here to check out his previous releases or stream his latest song 'New Day. 

4:00 The Mixtape: Emile Donovan

Co-host of  The Detail podcast and former choir boy Emile Donovan joins Charlotte to chat about life and chooses his favourite song on this episode of The Mixtape.

The Detail is a daily news podcast, join Sharon Brettkelly & Emile Donovan every weekday as they make sense of the big stories with the country’s best journalists and experts. Made possible by RNZ & NZ On Air. 

Emile Donovan in his element

Emile Donovan in his element Photo: supplied

Songs played on today's show 

12-1 

Necro - Light My Fire

Blondie - Once I Had a Love (Disco Song) [1975 Version]

The White Stripes - We’re going to be friends

The Doors - LA Woman 

The Doors - The Changeling 

The Doors - Riders on The Storm 

The Doors - Love Her Madly 

Aldous Harding - Old Peel (Alternative Version)

Daniel Lanois - Torn Again ft Leonard Cohen

1-2 

Flash Harry  - Slow Burner

The Harmonic Resonators -  Māori folk song medley (live at RNZ)

Electric Wire Hustle- They Don't Want 

Mara TK - Every Hori is a Star 

Luke Buda - Here Comes The Wind

Bobby Gillespie/Jehnny Beth - Chase it down

2-3 

Loius Baker x The APO 

Rainbow

The People

Love Levitates

Brighter Day 

Addict

Keleketla - Shepherd Song

Womb - Love

Elton John- Bennie and The Jets

Connan Mockasin & Ade - The Wolf  tour tickets here

Ratana Senior Concert Party - Paki-O-Matariki

3-4 

Metronomy - The Bay

Reb Fountain - Beastie 

Gorillaz - Kids With Guns

Mink Deville - Spanish Stroll

Tami Neilson - River (Joni Mitchell cover) 

Gino October - New Day ft INF

Sola Rosa- For The Mighty Dollar (live at RNZ)

Robert Plant and Alison Krauss - Rich Woman

Liam Finn - Neurotic World tickets here

Dateline - Dumb for my age 

T Rex - Hot Love 

Lorde - Solar Power 

Paul Simon - Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard

She's So Rad - Georgies Song 

4-5 

The Mixtape:

Primal Scream – Movin’ On Up

Air – Talisman (Live)  

The Righteous Brothers – Unchained Melody

Mogwai – Ether

Lorde – Hard Feelings

John Taverner – Song For Athene