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Introducing: Abby Wolfe Sep 01, 2018

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Introducing Dunedin singer Abby Wolfe and her new single Win You Over.

Blair Jollands on his new album 7 Blood Sep 01, 2018

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Blair Jollands is an ex-pat Kiwi living and working in London as a sound designer for film and TV. His songwriting has attracted praise from David Bowie and his new album 7 Blood draws its title from a herb he used to help him battle Lyme disease.

The Sampler: The Record Man - A Tribute to Ron Kane Aug 28, 2018

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Nick Bollinger uncovers the story of American collector Ron Kane, his deep connection with New Zealand music and the all-star tribute album made in his memory.

The Mixtape: Julien Dyne Aug 25, 2018

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Drummer-producer-painter Julien Dyne gives us a masterclass in his most influential jazz, krautrock and rare groove tracks on the RNZ Music Mixtape.

Steven Wilson: the king of progressive rock Aug 25, 2018

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Grammy-nominated UK prog rocker Steven Wilson is known for his spectacular live show, which includes cinematic visuals and quadrophonic sound. Alex Behan spoke to him ahead of his Auckland show in November.

Paul Banks on Interpol's sixth album Marauder Aug 25, 2018

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Paul Banks from Interpol discusses how and why he fell in love with music, his 'cocky' younger years, and keeping it old school recording their new album 'Marauder' straight to two inch tape.

Music 101 Pocket Edition 202: Pacific Heights/ Steven Wilson Aug 25, 2018

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On this week's Pocket Edition we talk to Pacific Heights' Devin Abrams about his new dream-inspired album, and English prog maestro Steven Wilson speaks on the objective nature of truth.

Pacific Heights' new album A Lost Light came to him in a dream Aug 24, 2018

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Devin Abrams, who goes by the name Pacific Heights, tells Kirsten Johnstone about the vivid, visceral dream that inspired his new concept album A Lost Light, and shares the short film that accompanies it.

Christchurch musician Roy Montgomery on his latest album Suffuse Aug 22, 2018

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Roy Montgomery is a NZ guitarist more well known in international cult music circles than in his hometown of Christchurch. While his output is sporadic, his contribution to our musical landscape is vast and influential. Kiran Dass speaks to her underground hero about his latest work.

The Sampler: Invisible Lines by Ha The Unclear Aug 21, 2018

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Nick Bollinger finds a preoccupation with science in the guitar-pop songs of Dunedin's Ha The Unclear.