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07/08/2025

07/04/2025

⋆｡☆✨ Exciting news from THEIA ! ✨ Her new song "Hoki Whenua Mai (Return the Land) is OUT NOW!
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♡ About Theia: ♡
A descendant of the Ngaati Tiipa and Ngaati Aamaru people from the Waikato-Tainui tribal confederation, Theia is a fierce proponent for the revitalisation of Māori language and culture and is celebrated for weaving her native tongue into her politically charged anthems. This includes BALDH3AD!, which was nominated for ‘Single of the Year’ at the 2025 AMAs, and now her new single, ‘Hoki Whenua Mai (Return the Land)’.

‘Hoki Whenua Mai (Return the Land)’ and ‘BALDH3AD!’ are both from Theia’s upcoming debut album and signal a new direction, as she moves further away from the commercial pop sound that established her as one of Aotearoa’s rising stars, into an alternative/indie sonic landscape, where she skillfully traverses genres and boldly pushes into unchartered territory. This is evident in her use of traditional Māori composition, such as haka, and instrumentation (pūtaratara), which she blends with contemporary beats and production to create a sound all of her own.

The enormity of taking such a creative risk at this point has not been lost on Theia but she wouldn’t have it any other way. “You only get one shot at making a debut album, and I felt this compelling need to create more than just a bunch of songs that sound great together or fit neatly on radio or streaming playlists. I wanted to explore - through music and storytelling - the historical impacts of colonisation on my iwi and the subsequent cultural revitalisation.”
“It sounds heavy, and it is, but it’s influenced by all that my people have endured and all that is happening around me right now. I hope it will resonate with those who take a chance on it.”

07/04/2025

⭐ 📚Announcing our Daybreak Star Radio Book Club! Come join us as we build bridges between readers and the incredible Native authors who pour their hearts, cultures, and experiences into their work. Check out daybreakstarradio.com for more information and registration! ⭐📚

Through thoughtful discussions, author interviews, and community connections, we create space for these vital voices to be heard, celebrated, and supported.

This is an intentional space for us to share in respectful discussion, honor Native voices, stories, and deepen our relationships to them. We are rooted in the values of respect, honesty, and compassion, with intentions to build connections across generations, from Tribe to Tribe, person to person. Whether you’re a voracious reader or just getting back into books, there is a place for you in our circle.

Let's read and dive deep into these amazing stories together!

07/03/2025

Hosted by Jermaine Jackson right here on the Daybreak Star Radio. We sit down with Def-i, hailing from the southwest who gives us an insight on his journey through hip-hop, how his upbringing, home and influences got him to where he is today.

07/02/2025

UTOPIA Washington, is a q***r and trans people of color-led, grassroots organization born out of the struggles, strength, and resilience of the QTPI communities.

Hosted by DJ Noe on ‘Navigating Oceania’ every Thursday at 7pm PST.

07/01/2025

Hosted by Jermaine Jackson right here on daybreakstarradio.com ! We sit down with Nige B who shares his journey with the love of music, how it blossomed and became something that reaches sounds from every corner of the world.

Check out the full interview right here and on the Daybreak Star Radio, the only station indigenizing the airwaves.

06/28/2025

Thank you to for being a vendor at our TLALOKAN 2nd Annual Ceremony
Mitotiliztli Xopantla free community event!

06/27/2025

🎶 Start your weekend right with DJ BIG REZ on Daybreak Star Radio!
Catch him tonight on The REZolution at 9PM PST / Midnight EST, where he brings the heat with the best in Native Hip Hop, RNB, and EDM—featuring powerful tracks from Indigenous artists across Turtle Island.

And don’t miss his new show, Roots, Riffs, & REZonance, every Tuesday at 3PM PST / 6PM EST, spinning the finest in Rock, Folk, Metal, and more—all from Native, First Nations, and Indigenous voices.

📲 Stream both shows at daybreakstarradio.com or download our free app. Two shows, one mission: Indigenize The Airwaves!

06/26/2025

✨NEW INTERVIEW OUT NOW! ✨ with Taffy Maene-Johnson (she/her) the Executive Director of UTOPIA Washington. Check out for their amazing wide array of services such as their Mapu Maia Clinic, MANA Arts and Cultures, Food Access Network and MORE! 🌈Proudly providing safe spaces and full-spectrum support for our LGBTQIA2S+ and MVPFAFF+ (Māhū, Vakasalewa, Palopa, Fa’afafine, Akava’ine, Fakaleitī (Leiti), Fakafifine) communities! 🌈

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Watch the full interview and blog post on daybreakstarradio.com! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

06/26/2025

UTOPIA Washington, United Territories of Pacific Islanders Alliance Washington is a q***r and trans people of color-led, grassroots organization born out of the struggles, challenges, strength, and resilience of the Q***r and Trans Pacific Islander (QTPI) communities.

Hosted by DJ Noe on their show ‘Navigating Oceania’ every Thursday at 7pm PST, come get an inside look to UTOPIA WA.