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The Sampler - Lonnie Holley
22 Aug 2020Nick Bollinger reviews the music of Lonnie Holley, sometimes known as The Sand Man. Growing up during the Jim Crow era in Alabama, Lonnie was an artist, educator and muscian. He's best known for his… Read more Audio
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Paul Kelly - Trevor Reekie Feature
22 Aug 2020Paul Kelly has been described as the poet laureate of Australian music and remains one of Australia's most popular song writers who has always been motivated by a love of words and songs that tell… Read more Audio
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Katchafire live at Roundhead Studios
22 Aug 2020RNZ Music was lucky enough to shoot a series of amazing live sessions at Neil Finn's Roundhead Studios, including this one from Aotearoa reggae legends Katchafire.
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The Sampler - Wye Oak
22 Aug 2020This week in The Sampler, Nick Bollinger reviews a choral collaboration from Baltimore duo Wye Oak; a sombre opus from classical crossover composer Max Richter; and a typically idiosyncratic set from… Read more Audio
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The Sampler - Max Richter
22 Aug 2020Nick Bollinger reviews music by German-born British composer Max Richter.
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Auckland musician Kenny Sterling with debut single ‘Seismic Commotion’
22 Aug 2020RNZ Music is proud to present the debut single and video from Auckland's Kenny Sterling. ‘Seismic Commotion’ is the first single from his forthcoming debut album Symphony Of Streetlights. Read more Video
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Silver Scrolls 2020: Top five announced
22 Aug 2020Songs by Reb Fountain, Nadia Reid, Benee, L.A.B., and Troy Kingi have been chosen as the top five contenders for the 2020 Silver Scroll songwriting award. Read more Video, Audio
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The Bats release new single, announce album
21 Aug 2020Flying Nun darlings The Bats have today released ‘Warwick’, the first single from their forthcoming album. Foothills will be the band's 10th album, recorded with the same line-up they've had for 38… Read more Video
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Raglan five-piece Masaya with ‘Soda Dreams’
21 Aug 2020Raglan-based indie/roots/soul band Masaya today release the new video for their latest single ‘Soda Dreams’. Read more Video
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Bic Runga announces North Island tour
21 Aug 2020Beloved New Zealand musician Bic Runga has today announced she’ll be touring select North Island cities starting on October 25 in Tauranga. Read more Video
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Summer Thieves ‘Rey Mysterio’
20 Aug 2020RNZ Music is proud to present the WWE-inspired new lyric video from Duedin five-piece Summer Thieves. Read more Video
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Don McGlashan announces nationwide tour
19 Aug 2020National treasure Don McGlashan has announced he'll be touring NZ in October with his band The Others. Read more Video
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RNZ Music
A collection of music stories and performances from across RNZ