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Song Crush: new music weekly
RNZ Music's Tony Stamp is joined by fellow RNZ staffers Yadana Saw and Elliott Childs to bring you six brand new tunes. Video, Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition #295: DERYK/Girl Friday
In this week's Pocket Edition, DERYK is the latest local popmaker to watch, Charlotte Ryan asks her about her performing name. Vera Ellen, lead singer of LA-based Girl Friday, speaks with Tony Stamp… Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition 294: Julia Stone/Fontaines D.C
In this week's Pocket Edition, Julia Stone of sibling folk duo Angus and Julia Stone speaks with Charlotte Ryan about her new solo work. Fontaines DC frontman Grian Chatten explains the pressure of… Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition 293: Noel Crombie/Jayda G/ E^st
In this week's Pocket Edition, Split Enz's Noel Crombie speaks with Charlotte Ryan about the 40th anniversary release of True Colours, Tony Stamp introduces us to science researcher and dance music… Audio
Meet Aussie pop wunderkind E^st
Meet Australian pop singer songwriter E^st, who signed her first record deal as a tween. She's written songs with Noah Cyrus (younger sister of Miley) and has recently released her debut LP. E^st… Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition 292: NZIFF/Ladi6
In this week's Pocket Edition, Music 101 host Charlotte Ryan speaks with producer and flicks.co.nz film reviewer Tony Stamp about the musical offerings from this year's NZIFF programme and Ladi6 takes… Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition 291: Kora/French Concession
In this week's Pocket Edition, Tony Stamp speaks with Hong Kong-based French Concession, they discuss her new music and the growing political unrest in the Chinese territory. Kora come clean to Yadana… Audio
The Mixtape - Mark Kneebone
Today's mixtape selector is Mark Kneebone, the man behind Laneway festival and many of the biggest concerts that have played in Aotearoa. He shares his tunes and tales with Yadana Saw Audio
Kora return with secret lovers and new band members
It's been eight years since Kora's last album. Founding members Fran Kora and Dan McGruer explain why it's been a while. Video, Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition 290: MAALA, Glass Animals
In this week's Pocket Edition, Tony Stamp speaks with MAALA about the difficult second album. Yadana speaks with Dave Bayley, front man of UK indie beats outfit Glass Animals and how the near-death… Audio
Music with RNZ's Yadana Shaw
Yadana Saw shares some new tunes and collaborations from Auckland hip hop stalwarts Team Dynamite, and Wellington's Phoenix Foundation. And we'll hear the latest release from the son of British new… Audio
Musician draws on friend's near-fatal accident for Glass Animals' Dreamland
Glass Animals' frontman Dave Bayley explains how the near death experience of the band's drummer informed their new album, Dreamland Audio
Song Crush: Beyoncé, Run The Jewels, Diggy Dupé
This week the Crushers have a listen to the latest from Beyoncé, Run The Jewels, Glass Animals, and locals Diggy Dupé and Soft Plastics. Audio
The Mixtape: Māni Dunlop
Midday Report presenter and RNZ’s Maori News Director Māni Dunlop flexes her music selection skills in this week's Mixtape. She speaks with Yadana Saw. Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition #287: Phoebe Bridgers Aaron Tokona
In this week's Pocket Edition, we pay tribute to local guitar heroes, Kemp Tuirirangi of Blerta and Weta, AHoriBuzz and Cairo Knife Fight frontman Aaron Tokona. Charlotte Ryan speaks with US indie… Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition #286: Baha Men, The Service
In this week's Pocket Edition, Tony Stamp speaks with the director of Who Let the Dogs Out a documentary film that explores the fascinating story behind the song. Charlotte Ryan goes behind the music… Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition 285: Doc Edge Fest/EZRA Collective
In this week's Pocket Edition Charlotte Ryan and Tony Stamp discuss the musical highlights from the forthcoming International Documentary Edge Film Festival. We hear the winners of the 2020 APRA Best… Audio
What does the future look like for local music venues?
Yadana Saw speaks with musicians, promoters and venue owners about what the future holds for live music post-Covid 19. Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition 328: Video Games
In this week's Pocket Edition, Tony Stamp takes us into the immersive world of The Secret Life of Video Games and Charlotte Ryan speaks with Restless Soul Records a new local vinyl subscription… Audio
Music under lockdown
Music 101's Yadana Saw tells us how musicians have coped with life under lockdown and what covid-19 means for the future of live events. Audio