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William Dart catches up with the music of Beth Gibbons, the voice of Portishead a few decades ago and now the assured songwriter of her new solo album, Lives Outgrown. Audio

The Portishead singer unveils her first album, tackling motherhood and mortality on an collection that's sometimes gloomy, but often gorgeous. Video, Audio

On this week's show there's reggae from Trinity, John Martyn covering Portishead, classic soul from Donny Hathaway, and Dinah Washington plus a rock 'n' roll smash courtesy of Eddie Cochran. Audio

Our guest curating their mixtape for the next hour is Fiona McDonald. She has been singing her whole life, but is best known for her work with Strawpeople and Headless Chickens. Video, Audio

Our guest on the Mixtape this week is Matt Harvey. Matt Harvey formed CONCORD DAWN with Evan Short in 1998. 

Concord Dawn perform their 'The Last Hurrah' final tour and last show ever at Save the b … Video, Audio

Tony Stamp reviews the reissue of Cloudboy's ambitious 2001 epic, an ambient album by Brian Eno and Fred Again…, and Terrible Sons' hushed and wholesome debut LP. Audio

Tony Stamp reviews a hopeful collection about grief from Tiny Ruins, UK maverick Billy Nomates' second record, and the latest from Dunedin songwriter Maxine Funke. Audio

On The Sampler this week Tony Stamp attempts to stave off cabin fever by checking out three debut albums - one from Canadian soul singer Charlotte Day Wilson, one from UK dance producer Joy Orbison… Audio

Tony Stamp reviews the third album by Aussie up-and-comers The Goon Sax, a heartbreaking collection of 'inner city folk music' from Canadian singer Mustafa, and the long awaited debut album of local… Audio

At 80, Sir Tom Jones has a new album out titled Surrounded by Time. William Dart uses his time to play this new set of songs in the context of Jones's impressive 60 year career. Audio

Our guest on The Mixtape this week is cinematographer Marc Swadel. Marc has an impressive portfolio. He's worked on Grammy and BIFA nominated, Cannes, UKMVA and NME award winning films. Marc has… Video, Audio

Welcome to Music 101’s ones to watch! We’ve selected 10 acts we think you should have your eyes on going into 2021. Video

Nathan Rarere - the new host of RNZ's early morning show First Up - chats to Yadana Saw about life, work and some of his favourite music. Video, Audio

RNZ's Brad Warrington, aka Dj Sticky Fingaz, plays a selection of his favourite Trip hop tracks. Audio

It's the 'glue' that binds the rhythm and melody together. Audio

Over the past twenty years there has been a bumper crop of memorable and beautiful local albums that have found notable success. We are proud to offer you our top 21 albums of the twenty-first century… Audio

It's 25 years since some of the most seminal albums of modern times were released. Music commentator Yadana Saw looks back at the memorable, the local...and the forgettable. Audio

Fiona McDonald shares seven songs that have influenced her, as well as stories of motherhood, joining her favourite band ever, and fronting TV shows that no one watched (or needed). Video, Audio

Anoushka Shankar took the audience on a powerful three-part journey through her latest album ‘Land Of Gold’ during her show at Auckland Arts Festival last night, and earned a standing ovation for her…

Ebony Lamb of folk-country band Eb and Sparrow shares her C60 faves for The Mixtape. Audio