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Bailey Wiley releases her most honest songs yet May 20, 2019

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Taranaki born soul singer Bailey Wiley is becoming stronger and more resolutely herself with each release. Kirsten Johnstone finds out more about her evolution.

Song Crush Ep 17: The National, Craig Finn, Beatcomber May 20, 2019

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The Song Crush team listen to the feminine flecked new songs from indie-rock veterans The National, and a minimalist cover of Cher’s 1998 hit ‘Believe’ amongst other great new releases.

Small Island Big Song: uniting indigenous musicians from across the Pacific May 18, 2019

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Small Island Big Song is an album that unites indigenous musicians from seafaring cultures across the Pacific & Indian Oceans. All the songs were recorded in nature, using traditional instruments and languages, creating a contemporary and relevant epic musical statement in the face of climate change. Trevor Reekie speaks to Small Island Big Song producers Tim Cole and BaoBao Chen.

Beatcomber's Creature Comforts May 18, 2019

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Sophie Scott-Maunder and Jonathan Shirley of Wellington band Beatcomber talk to Elliott Childs about their new EP Creature Comforts and the difficulties of having half the band living in the UK.

Introducing: ZÖ May 18, 2019

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ZÖ introduces us to her song 'To Be Loved' from her debut EP WAR.

Psychedelic Nashville star Kacey Musgraves on creating a 'beautiful hiding place' May 18, 2019

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'Cosmic Cowgirl' Kacey Musgraves played the Auckland Town Hall on Friday, charming a diverse crowd of devoted fans. Kirsten Johnstone sat down with her to find out more about her psychedelic, Grammy Award-winning album Golden Hour.

Jesse Mulligan's Christmas Song competition May 18, 2019

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Does the music played in shops and on the radio in the lead-up to Christmas make you think 'I could do better than that!" Well, here's your chance. Jesse Mulligan announces RNZ's new orignal songwriting contest on Music 101.

Music 101 Pocket Edition 234: Skinny Hobos/ Goodshirt May 16, 2019

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In this week's Pocket Edition, Tony Stamp speaks with Rodney Fisher and Gareth Thomas of Goodshirt, we meet singer/songwriter Claudia Jardine and rock and roll duo Skinny Hobos blow the doors off the RNZ studio.

Live NZ music photography: tales from the pit May 15, 2019

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New Zealand has a passionate community of live music photographers, many of whom are showing their work as part of an exhibition called 'From The Pit'. We asked them to share their favourite... or not so favourite moments from the photographers' pit.

The Mixtape: David Farrier May 11, 2019

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When he's not making documentaries about competitive tickling or danger tourism, David Farrier enjoys listening to music. In this week's Mixtape he shares five of his favourite songs.

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