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Nick Bollinger takes a break from The Sampler (but he'll be back!) Dec 22, 2018

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Nick Bollinger is taking time off from The Sampler to write a book about 70s counterculture in NZ. He talks with Music 101's Alex Behan.

Introducing: Blu Fish Dec 19, 2018

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Blu Fish introduce their song, 'Fresher'.

The Sampler: Best local albums of 2018 Dec 18, 2018

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Nick Bollinger revisits some his favourite local sounds of 2018.

Music 101 Pocket Edition 217: Orbital/Drax Project Dec 15, 2018

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In this week's Pocket Edition, Alex Behan speaks with Phil Hartnoll one half of sibling duo Orbital, we meet with Wellington's Corduroy and Drax Project takes Yadana Saw on a tour of their rehearsal space at Avalon Studios

RNZ Music's favourite international songs of 2018 Dec 15, 2018

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The RNZ Music crew (Kirsten Johnstone, Tony Stamp, Nick Bollinger, Alex Behan, and Yadana Saw) make their music picks from 2018's crop of international releases and give their opinions on the definitive trends from this year.

Orbital bring live show to NZ Dec 15, 2018

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Electronic duo Orbital came out of the UK acid house scene of the 1980s and are regarded as pioneers of live electronic performance. Before visiting NZ for the first time, they speak to RNZ Music about taking electronic music mainstream.

Introducing: Corduroy. Dec 15, 2018

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Corduroy. introduce their song, 'Waiting Game'.

Bene is on the rise Dec 15, 2018

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Bene has created a helluva buzz with only two released songs. We meet the Auckland teenager and find out how all this has happened and check out her excellent song Soaked.

Beach House Dec 15, 2018

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Baltimore dream pop duo Beach House have built a loyal following since their debut in 2006. Seven excellent albums in they are coming to New Zealand for the Auckland Arts Festival 2019.

RNZ Music's favourite local songs of 2018 Dec 08, 2018

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The crew at RNZ Music choose their favourite local tracks songs of 2018.