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The Mixtape - Boh Runga Dec 07, 2019

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This week's RNZ Mixtape selector is jewellry designer Boh Runga, best known as the flamehaired frontwoman of Stellar*. She shares her tunes with Yadana Saw.

Nick Bollinger on Rick Bryant and Arthur Baysting Dec 07, 2019

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Nick Bollinger remembers blue eyed soul man, raconteur Rick Bryant and poet, songwriter, screenwriter and stand up Arthur Baysting, both of whom died earlier this week. Nick and Yadana Saw reflect long cultural legacy that these two men have left on Aotearoa's creative landscape.

Angel Olsen on her new album All Mirrors Dec 07, 2019

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Kirsten Johnstone talks to the singer-songwiter about her acclaimed new album, moving to North Carolina, and maintaining mental health on the road.

Introducing: Ashley Alexander Dec 07, 2019

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Auckland musician Ashley Alexander introduces his song 'Nicotine'.

Nadia Reid introduces us to her new single Dec 07, 2019

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Nadia Reid spoke to Charlotte Ryan about the recording process of her new album 'Out Of my Provence' and introduces us to her single 'Best Thing'.

Song Crush: 12 favourite NZ songs of 2019 Dec 06, 2019

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It was another strong year for music in Aotearoa, from the internationally acclaimed Aldous Harding and Tiny Ruins, to the grass roots DIY acts just bubbling up. The Song Crush team play some of their favourites.

Stebbing: Wired For Sound Nov 30, 2019

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A new book called "Wired For Sound - The Stebbing History of New Zealand Music" by Grant Gillanders & Robyn Welsh tells the story of an enduring Kiwi success story. Trevor Reekie talked to the 2 authors.

Introducing: Na Noise Nov 30, 2019

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Auckland band Na Noise introduce their song 'Bad Dreams'.

Lontalius on his LA-produced second album All I Have Nov 30, 2019

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Eddie Johnson tells us about spending two years in Los Angeles recording his second album All I Have with some heavyweight producers.

40 Years of Bad Religion Nov 29, 2019

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Founding member and bass player for Bad Religion, Jay Bentley talks to Elliott Childs about keeping the L.A punk band going for 40 years.