Mushroom Escape

Mushroom Escape doesn't play it safe. Its name hints at the psychedelic, and the programming follows through with deep cuts from bands like Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Connan Mockasin. But there's more: Kiwi reggae from Fat Freddy's Drop, then a blast of garage rock. The hosts are sparse - mostly music, which works. The playlist feels handpicked by someone with crate-digger instincts. You won't hear chart hits. You'll hear something you've never heard before. That's the point. When you listen to Mushroom Escape online, you're plugging into New Zealand's musical underbelly. This is genuine Mus…