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Read more: Killer Mike: The Preacher, The Brawler, The Scholar With His Boots OnKiller Mike, rooted in Atlanta, embodies complexity as a political rapper, blending humor, activism, and personal struggle. His evolution reflects cultural resistance, making impactful music that connects historical and contemporary issues through collaboration.
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Read more: 2XT Turn Special Feelings Into Club DamageThe album “SPECIAL FEELINGS” by 2XT, featuring K.Flay, merges emotion with electronic music, emphasizing immediate, hybrid feelings. It defies conventional genres, treating altered perception as an integral texture rather than a mere backdrop.
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Read more: PaperJam 06 – Outternational FrequenciesPaperJam 06 is a visual exploration accompanying Yeah Bagel’s Open Format Transmission 2026.06, weaving through diverse cultural influences and memories in music. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of tracks, presenting a nonlinear narrative that celebrates emotional geography, hybrid sounds, and the…
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Read more: Open Format Transmission 2026.06Latest transmission received includes tracks from 2XT, Fcukers, Pigeon, Alphabethead. Slash Need and more.
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Read more: Roger Perry, 1966–2026: Auckland’s Dancefloor RemembersRoger Perry, DJ, producer, broadcaster, record man, scene-builder and one of the foundational figures in Aotearoa house music, passed away on 5 June 2026. He was just short of turning 60.
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Read more: Al-Qasar: The Palace With the Amplifiers Blown OutAl-Qasar merges diverse musical influences, creating a vibrant soundscape that defies genre boundaries. Their work showcases cultural hybridity while challenging societal norms, inviting listeners to experience music as a dynamic, living entity.
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Read more: PaperJam 05 – Bootleg InternationalPaperJam05 is the fanzine companion artefact to Yeah Bagel’s Open Format Transmission 2026.05. Nothing to declare except illegal rhythm.
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Read more: WU LYF Are Back, And They Still Don’t Want to Belong to AnyoneWU LYF were not supposed to become a comeback story. That was never how the myth worked. They were meant to remain sealed in amber, or maybe something less polite than amber: smoke, sweat, church dust, a bootprint on a…
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Read more: Open Format Transmission 2026.05Locked in for 2 hours straight Yeah Bagel with MC Nightbus take you on a musical journey featuring tracks from Al-Qasar, Snapped Ankles, Massive Attack, Moneyshot, Wu Lyf, Boards of Canada and more…
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Read more: Warmduscher and Janet Planet Stay Pure at the Heart“Pure At The Heart” by Warmduscher blends genres with insincerity and depth, featuring Janet Planet’s voice to reveal emotional truths within nightlife chaos, embracing imperfections while highlighting shared vulnerability.
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Read more: Mandy, Indiana Know the Dancefloor Is Also a Crime SceneMandy, Indiana crafts music that embodies structural panic, reflecting societal pressures and personal turmoil. With haunting French vocals and industrial rhythms, they challenge traditional genres and expectations. Their recent album “URGH” intensifies this exploration, blending anger, urgency, and movement, capturing…
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Read more: PaperJam 04 – Bite, Ghosts, and AfterglowYeah Bagel Open Format Transmission dropped into airways on 13th May. PaperJam Issue 4 followed in it’s slip-stream with Mandy, Indiana on the cover.
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Read more: Chalk, Crystalpunk, and the Sound of Belfast Refusing to BehaveChalk sound like a city having a panic attack in a nightclub toilet and coming out ten feet taller. Not polished. Not polite. Not one of those careful post-punk bands who arrive with matching haircuts, a tasteful bass tone, and…
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Read more: Open Format Transmission 2026.04In full effect with MC Nightbus on the microphone. Featuring tracks from Mandy, Idiana, Chalk, Murphi, Angine de Poitrine, Warmduscher and more
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Read more: Butthole Surfers’ “Pepper”: The Hit Single That Smiled Like a Crime SceneThere are songs that become hits because they want to be loved. Then there is “Pepper” by Butthole Surfers, which became a hit while looking directly at the listener with the dead calm of someone who has just walked away…
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Read more: Miki Berenyi Trio: No Nostalgia, No Soft Focus, No Exit WoundMiki Berenyi Trio’s debut album, Tripla, revives past influences while embracing the present, avoiding nostalgia, and tackling contemporary themes.
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Read more: Earth Tongue Are Digging Tunnels Through the FuzzEarth Tongue is a Wellington-based duo known for their unique blend of heavy psych and various genres, creating immersive and cinematic soundscapes. Their music combines memorable riffs with emotional depth, pushing the boundaries of rock since 2019.
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Read more: Roller Disco Death Party Know the Dancefloor Is a Survival SkillRoller Disco Death Party sounds like a band name rescued from a condemned leisure centre. You can almost see it glowing above the entrance: cracked neon, pink smoke, municipal carpet, one busted mirrorball refusing to clock off. It promises fun,…
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Read more: PaperJam 03 – Black Hole SaturdayReceived hot from Yeah Bagel Open Format Transmission 2026.03, this third PaperJam bulletin arrives covered in psych dust, club statis and photocopied panic.
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Read more: Open Format Transmission 2026.03Clocking just short of 2 hours, this transmission features tunes from IDLES, DJ Zinc, clipping, Tomora, Daniel Avery and more…
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Read more: Gorillaz, Damascus, and the Borderless Ghost Machine“Damascus” is a Gorillaz track showcasing collaboration between Omar Souleyman and Yasiin Bey, combining celebration with themes of displacement and geopolitics, creating a vibrant musical exploration of cultural connection and urgency.
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Read more: Dr Sure’s Unusual Practice: The Cure Is Getting WeirderDr Sure’s Unusual Practice challenges contemporary music norms with a vibrant blend of genres and political commentary. Led by Dougal Shaw, the project embodies a dynamic ecosystem of sounds and ideas, resisting polished mainstream trends. Their work pushes boundaries, promoting…
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Read more: KINACT and the Drum Circle in the WreckageKINACT transcends conventional music by transforming urban refuse into powerful soundscapes, exemplified in “Cercle de Tambour.” Their performance merges art and activism, drawing from Kinshasa’s vibrant chaos. This track is a testament to survival and creativity, capturing communal rhythms that…
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Read more: PaperJam 02 – Post Valentine TransmissionPost-Valentine paper shadow of Yeah Bagel Open Format Transmission 2026.02 with KINACT on the cover.
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