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Ways of Hearing Apr 13, 2019

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A new book and podcast explores how digital audio has affected our lives. Author and former Galaxie 500 drummer Damon Krukowski talks to Elliott Childs about Ways of Hearing.

Matt Corby Apr 13, 2019

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Australian singer-songwriter Matt Corby has won multiple Aria Awards, and spent a good deal of time at the top of the Aussie music charts. He spoke to RNZ's Tony Stamp about being an introverted fella in the public eye, and how having a huge vocal range can be a bit of a burden.

Mermaidens Talk Vinyl Apr 13, 2019

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Lily West from Mermaiden's joins Yadana Saw to discuss the bands new single 'You Maintain the Stain' and the process of putting your music on vinyl in 2019.

Song Crush Ep 12: Lizzo, Big Thief, Rosie Lowe Apr 12, 2019

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We warm up for the release of Cuz I Love You, the third album from booty-shaking self-loving flute-tooting star Lizzo, get tantric with Rosie Lowe, swept away by the charms of Argentinian trio Fémina, and bewitched by folk-rockers Big Thief.

Music 101 Pocket Edition 229: IllBaz/ Grady Smith Apr 11, 2019

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On this week's Pocket Edition we talk to DJ IllBaz ahead of his performance at the Aroha Nui Christchurch benefit shows, and country music critic Grady Smith tells us about the recent collision between country and hip hop.

Is 'Old Town Road' Country? Apr 06, 2019

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Controversy erupted this week when 'Old Town Road' by Atlanta Rapper Lil Nas X was removed from the Billboard Country charts for not being Country enough. Yadana Saw talks to country music critic and former music journalist Grady Smith about the controversy surrounding the decision and what makes a song 'country'.

The Mixtape: Karyn Rachtman Apr 06, 2019

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Karyn Rachtman is one of the most influential music supervisors in the world, due to her work on film soundtracks including Pulp Fiction, Boogie Nights and Moulin Rouge. Joining us for the RNZ Music Mixtape, she shares five of her favourite songs.

A New Era for the Leigh Sawmill Cafe Apr 06, 2019

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Saffron Guinness talks to Yadana Saw about the history of the Leigh Sawmill Cafe. After 22 years of being owned and operated by the Guinness family, the Sawmill Cafe is changing management. To celebrate the end of an era and the start of a new one, Saffron is producing a documentary about the history of the storied NZ music venue.

Louis Baker Live on Music 101 Apr 06, 2019

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Singer/Songwriter Louis Baker plays his new song 'The People' live in the Music 101 studio and talks to Yadana Saw about filming the video for the song in Newtown.

Theia - I'm really happy with myself now Apr 06, 2019

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Viral pop songstress Theia is about to release her new EP Not Your Princess, she speaks to Yadana Saw about growing into her music career.