Certain Sound radio show is a cross-genre journey outside the mainstream, with a rotating cast of presenters exploring Aotearoa’s burgeoning indie and experimental music scene, its history-makers and less-celebrated pioneers.
Oar FM Community Liaison Jeff Harford and Hocken Collections liaison librarian and music curator Amanda Mills share hosting duties with Dunedin musician, artist and music writer Jon Chapman.
Mr Chapman, who relocated to New Zealand from the United States in 2001 having developed an “obsessive” interest in New Zealand’s experimental music scene, said he was all over the place with his tastes.
Curated episodes had so far included features on soft folk, heavy psych, garage-rock, synth-pop and yacht rock.
“My vibe has always been to try every New Zealand record I find, because nearly everyone has at least one song that makes the record worthwhile.”
Certain Sound is broadcast every Saturday at 10pm on 105.4FM and 1575AM. Podcasts are available from oar.org.nz.
- Jeff Harwood, Community Liason OAR FM
