Sam[uel] Smith
@sgowsmith1988.bsky.social
I am a journalist, writer, and radio host/selector.
Albums of the year
19 - Joe Kaptein "Pool Sharks"
Jazz fusion at its very best and straight out of Aotearoa.
This groovy chilled-out record is fantastically recorded and positions Kaptein right at the forefront of the next wave of jazz musicians coming through.
19 - Joe Kaptein "Pool Sharks"
Jazz fusion at its very best and straight out of Aotearoa.
This groovy chilled-out record is fantastically recorded and positions Kaptein right at the forefront of the next wave of jazz musicians coming through.
December 2, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Albums of the year
19 - Joe Kaptein "Pool Sharks"
Jazz fusion at its very best and straight out of Aotearoa.
This groovy chilled-out record is fantastically recorded and positions Kaptein right at the forefront of the next wave of jazz musicians coming through.
19 - Joe Kaptein "Pool Sharks"
Jazz fusion at its very best and straight out of Aotearoa.
This groovy chilled-out record is fantastically recorded and positions Kaptein right at the forefront of the next wave of jazz musicians coming through.
Albums of 2025
20 - Ty Segall "Possession"
He is prolific when it comes to releases and his third album in two years might just be his most consistent yet.
With a mixture of electric and acoustic tunes, Possession has everything you need out of a Ty Segall record.
20 - Ty Segall "Possession"
He is prolific when it comes to releases and his third album in two years might just be his most consistent yet.
With a mixture of electric and acoustic tunes, Possession has everything you need out of a Ty Segall record.
December 1, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Albums of 2025
20 - Ty Segall "Possession"
He is prolific when it comes to releases and his third album in two years might just be his most consistent yet.
With a mixture of electric and acoustic tunes, Possession has everything you need out of a Ty Segall record.
20 - Ty Segall "Possession"
He is prolific when it comes to releases and his third album in two years might just be his most consistent yet.
With a mixture of electric and acoustic tunes, Possession has everything you need out of a Ty Segall record.
My annual top 20 albums of the year countdown starts tomorrow. One album a day for 20 days.
November 30, 2025 at 4:30 AM
My annual top 20 albums of the year countdown starts tomorrow. One album a day for 20 days.
The Others Way another great success
November 29, 2025 at 9:09 AM
The Others Way another great success
Anthonie Tonnon the only man who will talk about the building act during his performance
November 29, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Anthonie Tonnon the only man who will talk about the building act during his performance
Looking forward to the Others Way tonight. They have plonked a stage in the middle of K Road and the weather is a stunner so it should be a great night.
November 29, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Looking forward to the Others Way tonight. They have plonked a stage in the middle of K Road and the weather is a stunner so it should be a great night.
Oasis remarkably finished their reunion tour today without an on stage bust up or the tour ending early cos of a falling out
November 24, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Oasis remarkably finished their reunion tour today without an on stage bust up or the tour ending early cos of a falling out
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Some of the information in this book excerpt is either distorted or flat out wrong.
According to the survey, 58% of journalists are women, not "two out of every three". The average journalist is 45.8 years old, and they are not "mostly aged in their 20s or 30s" newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/24/j...
According to the survey, 58% of journalists are women, not "two out of every three". The average journalist is 45.8 years old, and they are not "mostly aged in their 20s or 30s" newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/24/j...
November 23, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Some of the information in this book excerpt is either distorted or flat out wrong.
According to the survey, 58% of journalists are women, not "two out of every three". The average journalist is 45.8 years old, and they are not "mostly aged in their 20s or 30s" newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/24/j...
According to the survey, 58% of journalists are women, not "two out of every three". The average journalist is 45.8 years old, and they are not "mostly aged in their 20s or 30s" newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/24/j...
This week's show featured new music from De La Soul, Bic Runga, and more. I also paid tribute to Stone Roses and Primal Scream bass player Mani who sadly passed away last week.
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The Sunday Mixtape with Sam: November 23, 2025
This week's show featured new music from De La Soul, Bic Runga, and more. Sam also pays tribute to Stone Roses and Primal Scream bass player Mani who sadly passed away last week.
95bfm.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:06 PM
This week's show featured new music from De La Soul, Bic Runga, and more. I also paid tribute to Stone Roses and Primal Scream bass player Mani who sadly passed away last week.
95bfm.com/bcast/the-su...
95bfm.com/bcast/the-su...
The Stone Roses - Shoot You Down (Live In Blackpool)
YouTube video by StoneRosesVEVO
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November 21, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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RIP Mani
youtu.be/3QLMS0QsPF0
youtu.be/3QLMS0QsPF0
The Stone Roses - Waterfall (Live On The Other Side Of Midnight) 1989 1080p 60fps
YouTube video by Mucky Fingers
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November 20, 2025 at 8:36 PM
RIP Mani
youtu.be/3QLMS0QsPF0
youtu.be/3QLMS0QsPF0
That is really sad news to hear about Mani. He was the heart of the Roses and with Reni the groove.
November 20, 2025 at 9:17 PM
That is really sad news to hear about Mani. He was the heart of the Roses and with Reni the groove.
This week's show featured new music from Gorillaz, Danny Brown, De La Soul, Troy Kingi and more.
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95bfm.com/bcast/the-su...
The Sunday Mixtape with Sam: November 9, 2025
This week's show featured new music from Gorillaz, Danny Brown, De La Soul, Troy Kingi and more.
95bfm.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:14 PM
This week's show featured new music from Gorillaz, Danny Brown, De La Soul, Troy Kingi and more.
95bfm.com/bcast/the-su...
95bfm.com/bcast/the-su...
RIP Lee Tamahori one of NZ's great film visionaries.
November 7, 2025 at 4:54 AM
RIP Lee Tamahori one of NZ's great film visionaries.
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Took the cats out for a walk with my brother and accidentally created a 90s Britpop album cover
November 5, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Took the cats out for a walk with my brother and accidentally created a 90s Britpop album cover
Pulp tickets secured
November 5, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Pulp tickets secured
Kelston Boys’ school board has come out in opposition to a proposed charter school takeover
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Auckland school board opposes charter school takeover
Kelston Boys’ High School board says converting to a charter school does not align with the school’s values.
www.stuff.co.nz
November 5, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Kelston Boys’ school board has come out in opposition to a proposed charter school takeover
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
Another department store forced to make changes due to a tough economic climate
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Another iconic department store forced to make changes due to ‘economic challenges’
Ballantynes has made changes to its staffing as “market conditions” continue to bite.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Another department store forced to make changes due to a tough economic climate
www.stuff.co.nz/business/360...
www.stuff.co.nz/business/360...
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Christ that new NYC mayor is younger than me.
November 5, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Christ that new NYC mayor is younger than me.
Seven times reality TV spin-offs flopped in New Zealand
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Seven times reality TV spin-offs flopped in New Zealand
New Zealand has a long history of bringing well-known and popular reality shows down under, but not all have been successful.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Seven times reality TV spin-offs flopped in New Zealand
www.stuff.co.nz/culture/3608...
www.stuff.co.nz/culture/3608...
Exploding rainbow orchestra in fine form again
November 4, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Exploding rainbow orchestra in fine form again
Last big cats at infamous Whangārei wildlife sanctuary to be euthanised as land put up for sale
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Last big cats at infamous wildlife sanctuary to be euthanised as land put up for sale
Seven cats at Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary in Whangārei will be put down this week.
www.stuff.co.nz
November 4, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Last big cats at infamous Whangārei wildlife sanctuary to be euthanised as land put up for sale
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...