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Death Cab For Cutie's Ben Gibbard Mar 16, 2019

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Backstage on the day of their Auckland show, Death Cab For Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard talked to Tony Stamp about how gentrification inspired lead single 'Gold Rush'.

Finn Andrews of the Veils on his debut solo album One Piece At A Time Mar 16, 2019

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The Veils' Finn Andrews has just released his debut solo album, One Piece At A Time. Ahead of an extensive nationwide tour, he sat down with Tony Stamp to discuss the album track by track.

Music 101 Pocket Edition 225: Emily Muli/ Kian/ Rhye Mar 14, 2019

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On this week's Pocket Edition: a performance from local up-and-comer Emily Muli, plus chats with Aussie teen star Kian and Canada's Rhye.

Song Crush - Ep 7: Solange, Four Tet, Stella Donnelly Mar 12, 2019

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The Song Crush team this week listen to Solange’s misty eyed tribute to her hometown of Houston, and new music from Four Tet, Helado Negro, Stella Donnelly and more.

The Mixtape: Trevor Reekie Mar 09, 2019

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Trevor Reekie has been a pivotal figure in the NZ music scene throughout his career, from helping discover Bic Runga and Shihad to showcasing trans-global artists on RNZ. Here Trevor shares five songs that have impacted him during his life.

Global music tech company InMusic opens local branch on Auckland's K Rd Mar 09, 2019

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Global music technology company InMusic have new premises on Auckland's Karangahape Rd. CEO Jack O'Donnell and local Managing Director Morgan Donaghue discuss their plans for the industry.

KIAN - the young Aussie singer with a surprise hit Mar 09, 2019

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KIAN's debut song 'Waiting' has had 25 million streams. It won a nationwide song contest, and he's just been signed to the same label as Lorde, Drake, Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj. Yadana Saw speaks to the young Australian singer about his rapid rise.

Does streaming music hurt the planet? Mar 09, 2019

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Drs Sharon George and Deidre McKay discuss their BBC.com article 'How Streaming Music Could Be Harming The Planet'.

Canadian soul musician Rhye: songs to seduce Mar 07, 2019

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The music of Rhye is seductive soul, an exploration of long-term love that feels almost voyeuristic to listen to. Ahead of their Auckland Festival show, Kirsten Johnstone speaks to the man behind it, Canadian multi-instrumentalist and producer Mike Milosh.

Music 101 Pocket Edition 224: Sleaford Mods/ Tiny Ruins/ Neko Case Mar 04, 2019

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In this week's Pocket Edition we talk to Jason Williamson from acerbic Brit duo Sleaford Mods, Tiny Ruins' Hollie Fullbrook, and Neko Case.