Blog Title: 88.4FM The Cheese

Music Brunch Bits – 04/07/09

Microsoft’s “Puke” Ad Bad call?  You be the judge.  Microsoft have now pulled the plug on their latest shock TV commercial. Air New Zealand have ‘Nothing To Hide’ in their latest in-flight safety video Those in-flight safety demonstrations have always been so ho-hum.  Not anymore!  Air New Zealand take the initiative to keep your attention during the special read more..

Support Oxfam New Zealand

Here is a novel way to make a real difference – and enjoy an amazing piece of theatre. Buy tickets to Cirque du Soleil’s latest show Dralion, through Oxfam, and 100 per cent of read more..

The Cheese turns 3!

It’s our birthday today! The Cheese was born on July 1st 2006 and is run as a hobby from our spare bedroom, entertaining people from all over the world via the Internet, Wainuiomata on 88.4FM and Wellington, Christchurch and Kapiti on TelstraClear InHome Digital TV Channel 511. We’d like to thank our many loyal listeners for their read more..

NZ Top 10 Singles – 29/06/2009

1 I Gotta Feeling Black Eyed Peas 2 Knock You Down Keri Hilson feat. Kanye West 3 Boom Boom Pow Black Eyed Peas 4 My House Kids Of 88 5 Battlefield Jordin Sparks 6 New Divide Linkin Park 7 You Belong With Me Taylor Swift 8 Rock N Roll Eric Hutchinson 9 When Love Takes Over David Guetta feat. Kelly Rowland 10 All On Our Own Midnight Youth Courtesy of RIANZ

Michael Jackson Tribute Weekend

This weekend we’ve two shows to celebrate the music of the late Michael Jackson “Grated and Grilled” – Saturday July 4th @ Midday DJ Spook spins some MJ tracks as his personal tribute to the man himself! “Rewind with Jimmy Jay” – Sunday July 5th @ Midday Celebrating old and new music of Michael Jackson, with your host Jimmy read more..

Added This Week – 29-06-09

Lionel Richie – “Forever” Noisettes – “Never Forget You” Lady Gaga – “Paparazzi” Blue October – “Say It” Hoobastank & Vanessa Amorosi – “The Letter” Elysian – “Sink Beneath The Sun”

Versatile Mr Oldfield Returns

Mike Oldfield pioneered progressive music in the 70s with  hit albums like  Tubular Bells.  He moved into commercial singles too in the 80s teaming up with vocalist Maggie Riley on Moonlight Shadow.  The remastered version of Tubular Bells is due for release this month and on The 80s Lunchbox we pay tribute to Mike’s 80s read more..

King Of Pop dead?

Reports are coming in that Micheal Jackson, 50, of Jackson 5 fame has died. ——————————————– BREAKING NEWS: Pop star Michael Jackson is reportedly dead after being found not breathing at his Los Angeles home. Pop star Michael Jackson was pronounced dead by doctors this afternoon after arriving at a hospital in a deep coma, city and law enforcement read more..

Top NZ Singles – 22/06/09

Reports are coming in that Micheal Jackson, 50, of Jackson 5 fame has died. ——————————————– BREAKING NEWS: Pop star Michael Jackson is reportedly dead after being found not breathing at his Los Angeles home. Pop star Michael Jackson was pronounced dead by doctors this afternoon after arriving at a hospital in a deep coma, city and law enforcement read more..

Wonderful Stevie

From his first hit with 60s Motown to his current status as a musical icon, Stevie Wonder captivated audiences throughout the decades and had his fair share of success in the 80s.  There are tons of great fansites devoted to Stevie and we’ve chosen one of the best World Of Wonder as our Website Of read more..

Top 10 NZ Singles – 15/06/09

1 Knock You Down Keri Hilson feat. Kanye West 2 Boom Boom Pow Black Eyed Peas 3 My House Kids Of 88 4 Rock N Roll Eric Hutchinson 5 You Belong With Me Taylor Swift 6 All On Our Own Midnight Youth 7 I Gotta Feeling Black Eyed Peas 8 Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny) A.R. Rahman feat. The Pussycat Dolls 9 We Made You Eminem 10 Ghetto Flower J.Williams Courtesy of RIANZ

Chicago and Peter Cetera – A Hit Combination

Chicago’s history dates back to the early 70s when they had success as a rock act.  When they added Peter Cetera to their line up as lead singer, his unique vocals ensured a string of hits in the 80s.  Peter too would have similar hits as a solo artist.  Peter’s fan club site is our read more..

NZ Top 10 Singles – 08/06/09

1 Knock You Down Keri Hilson feat. Kanye West 2 Boom Boom Pow Black Eyed Peas 3 My House Kids Of 88 4 Rock N Roll Eric Hutchinson 5 Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny) A.R. Rahman feat. The Pussycat Dolls 6 We Made You Eminem 7 You Belong With Me Taylor Swift 8 Ghetto Flower J.Williams 9 All On Our Own Midnight Youth 10 Waking Up In Vegas Katy Perry Courtesy of RIANZ

Four Decades Of Rod

From Rod Stewart’s early work with The Faces in the 70s to his current work with the American Songbook series there’s no denying Rod’s power as a music superstar.  He had some great hits in the 80s too and we feature his fan club website, Smiler,  as our Website Of The Week this week on read more..

For The Uptown Girls (and Boys)…..

Billy Joel’s distinguished musical career began in the early 70s with a string of light ballads.  By 1983, Billy started to appeal to the top 40 audience with smash hit singles like Uptown Girl and Tell Her About It.  Billy celebrates his 60th birthday this year and we are featuring one of his fansites Billy read more..

NZ Top 10 Singles – 25/05/2009

1 Knock You Down Keri Hilson feat. Kanye West 2 Boom Boom Pow Black Eyed Peas 3 We Made You Eminem 4 Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny) A.R. Rahman feat. The Pussycat Dolls 5 Ghetto Flower J.Williams 6 Rock N Roll Eric Hutchinson 7 Brother Smashproof feat. Gin 8 All On Our Own Midnight Youth 9 Waking Up In Vegas Katy Perry 10 Right Round Flo Rida feat. Ke$ha Courtesy of RIANZ

I’ll See You – Original by George Smith

Sophisticated Sounds From Roxy Music and Bryan

Few bands survived the upheaval of the changes in trends in the 70s and 80s better than Roxy Music and Bryan Ferry.  They remain the favourites of music lovers worldwide.  We remember their work by making one of their bests fansites, Roxyrama our Website Of The Week this week on The 80s Lunchbox, weekdays at read more..

NZ Top 10 Singles – 18/05/2009

1 Knock You Down Keri Hilson feat. Kanye West 2 Boom Boom Pow Black Eyed Peas 3 We Made You Eminem 4 Brother Smashproof feat. Gin 5 Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny) A.R. Rahman feat. The Pussycat Dolls 6 Ghetto Flower J.Williams 7 All On Our Own Midnight Youth 8 Love Sex Magic Ciara feat. Justin Timberlake 9 Right Round Flo Rida feat. Ke$ha 10 Rock N Roll Eric Hutchinson Courtesy of RIANZ

It’s All About Whitney !

Still making hits and making the news, we celebrate the singer who’s debut hit in 1985 shot her to stardom.  We’re making Allwhitney.com, a fansite devoted to Whitney Houston our Website Of The Week this week on The 80s Lunchbox. Join us weekdays from midday for the best selection of 80s music favourites !