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New Horizons
A guide to the worlds of rock, pop, country, folk and beyond, hosted by music critic William Dart.
5.30pm Sundays on RNZ Concert, then 12.30am Tuesdays on RNZ National
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Join respected music commentator and critic William Dart for a half-hour of rock, pop, country, folk and beyond. From new releases to forgotten gems, he draws on an encyclopaedic knowledge and gargantuan record collection to offer fascinating insights and surprising links.
William’s choices are sometimes classic, sometimes quirky, always engaging and entertaining.
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Kiwi Poetry and Songs
4 Jul 2021William Dart looks at New Zealand poets set to music by New Zealand songwriters - including Sam Hunt set by the late Fane Flaws with his band The Bend. Read more Audio
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London Grammar
27 Jun 2021William Dart checks out the recordings of London Grammar, who've cemented a critical reputation and a loyal fan base with just three albums in eight years. They are blessed to have a vocalist, Hannah… Read more Audio
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Stranger Than Fiction
20 Jun 2021William Dart looks back at a 1998 CD release, on which heavyweights of the American literary world like Norman Mailer, Maya Angelou and Stephen King sang their favourite songs with hot backing… Read more Audio
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Kiwi Covers
13 Jun 2021William Dart has a look at a handful of albums that feature cover versions of songs by Chris Knox, Neil Finn, and Tim Finn, including the new True Colours, New Colours. Read more Audio
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St Vincent - Daddy's Home
6 Jun 2021The title of St Vincent's new album, Daddy's Home, together with its sultry booklet cover may spin a few mixed messages, but William Dart looks at what American singer Annie Clark has really got on… Read more Audio
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Nobuko Miyamoto - We are all Dandelions
30 May 2021William Dart features the inspirational music of artist, activist and songwriter Nobuko Miyamoto, thanks to a new 2-disc release from Smithsonian Folkways Records which combines new music with a… Read more Video, Audio
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Something to Feel
23 May 2021William Dart has a deep listen to TEEKS' long-awaited debut album Something to Feel. Read more Audio
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Tom Jones – Surrounded By Time
16 May 2021At 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. Read more Audio
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Strings Attached
9 May 2021Newish releases from Weezer and Owen Pallett both use string sections and full orchestras to great effect. William Dart takes a listen. Read more Audio
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Pixie Williams Reimagined
2 May 2021Pixie Williams, the iconic voice of TANZA Records with her recording of 'Blue Smoke', is still with us, thanks to a new reimagining of her songs titled The New Blue. William Dart puts the new blue… Read more Audio
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Something Cool
25 Apr 2021William Dart investigates the state of contemporary cool, with recent folk or folkish releases by Taylor Swift, Peggy Seeger and The Unthanks. Read more Audio
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Fleet Foxes' Shore
18 Apr 2021William Dart looks at the latest and very rewarding album, Shore, from the American band Fleet Foxes. Read more Audio
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New Horizons
5.30pm Sundays on RNZ Concert, then 12.30am Tuesdays on RNZ National
Produced by Tim Dodd
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