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Ahead of the desert blues pioneers' upcoming NZ appearance, Tony Stamp looks at their newest album. Video, Audio

Taite Music Prize winning artist Jazmine Mary brings their electric guitar into the RNZ studio to share a song ahead of their show at the Hamilton Gardens next Sunday. After releasing the album 'Dog'… Audio

On this episode of Postcards, Japanese American musician Rachel Andie takes us on a tour through the historic streets of Philadelphia. From Delco folk and big brass, hip hop to jazz and the cities… Audio

The return of Portland based Kiwis Unknown Mortal Orchestra is an epic double album, another Jon Savage compiled collection from the post punk years, and soon-come tourist Kurt Vile. Audio

A long-time favourite with New Zealand audiences, Kurt Vile returns with his band The Violators for the first time since their 2019 tour. Charlotte Ryan talks to Kurt from his new home in Mount Airy… Video, Audio

On Music 101 we celebrated the best albums of 2022. 

Instead of doing a countdown, we have collated the best albums from the music you loved hearing this year, and some of our friends. 

Here is the…

Singer-songwriters Kurt Vile and Father John Misty return with new albums, Questlove's Oscar winning film soundtrack, and the striking indie rock of Vera Ellen. Audio

William Dart looks at a new tribute to The Velvet Underground's debut album titled I'll Be Your Mirror, featuring St Vincent, Sharon Van Etten, Matt Berninger, Courtney Barnett and others. Audio

Tony Stamp explores the new album by NZ-born, London-based neo-soul adventurer Jordan Rakei, a blissed out collection about motherhood from UK singer Cleo Sol, and guitar-slinger Steve Gunn's latest… Audio

Tony Stamp assesses the high energy electro pop of Japanese band CHAI on their third album WINK, an electrifying collection of psychedelic jams from Saharan guitar maestro Mdou Moctar, and the latest… Audio

Tony Stamp listens to three new local albums - the positive affirmations of Tāmaki Makaurau hip hop trio Team Dynamite, the magick-tinged soul grooves of Lou'ana, and Miles Calder's nostalgic… Audio

A collaborative album from Marlon Williams with Kacy & Clayton, a lost deep soul classic from Tami Lynn, and Kurt Vile pays tribute to the late, great John Prine, Audio

On this week's show Mark has the Meters covering the Beatles and Rory Gallagher covering the Stones. There's also Philly-Soul courtesy of the Delfonics, a duet between Kurt Vile and John Prine plus… Audio

Soaked Oats effortlessly alternate between moody, anthemic soundscape and cheeky high-energy rock. Live at the Mercury Theatre in Auckland, the band, in top hats and tails, perform their first ever… Video, Audio

RNZ Music is proud to present the brand new single and video from Christchurch musician Ryan Fisherman. ‘Peace of Mind’ is the third single from his album Vibe, which is due out later this year. Video

Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio

Dunedin quartet Soaked Oats is often compared to American folk rock musician Kevin Morby. The band's singer Oscar Mein was lucky enough to interview Kevin about how it feels to be compared to other… Video