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No Shame by Lily Allen Jun 19, 2018

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Nick Bollinger reviews an unrepentant new album from Lily Allen.

Music 101 Pocket Edition 192: Jon Toogood/Hellinn/The Chills Jun 16, 2018

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In this week's Pocket Edition, Jon Toogood speaks about the inspiration behind his new album Haja, we learn about Finland's quest to be the global capital of metal and The Chills' Martin Phillips speaks with Simon Morris about the new Chills exhibition that has just opened in Dunedin.

The Mixtape: Bill Direen Jun 16, 2018

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Bill Direen is a polymath: a musician, writer and performer who has been creating work across a variety of media since the late 1970s. He speaks to Nick Bollinger about his music and influences and played a few of his personal favourites.

Catrin Finch and Seckou Keita Jun 16, 2018

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Welsh classically trained harpist Catrin Finch and Senegalese Kora player Seckou Keita have just released their second collaboration called Soar. Here they are in conversation with Trevor Reekie.

Introducing: Lexxa Jun 16, 2018

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Auckland duo Lexxa introduce their song 'I Got Better Friends Now'.

Finland's search to find the Global Capital of Metal Jun 16, 2018

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Finland is the most metal country in the world. But which of their towns is the most metal of all? Tony Stamp investigates.

Jon Toogood - the return of The Adults Jun 16, 2018

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Jon Toogood speaks about the incredible genesis of the new Adults record Haja. It features a who's-who of up and coming New Zealand talent. And it's no accident they're mostly female.

God's Favourite Customer by Father John Misty Jun 12, 2018

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Nick Bollinger listens to the comforting melodies and disquieting meditations of Joshua Tillman, a.k.a. Father John Misty.

Light shining out of the gloom: Dunedin band Death and The Maiden Jun 09, 2018

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Dunedin band Death And The Maiden can count Shayne Carter among their growing number of fans. He invited them to perform at the Silver Scrolls last year, and since then they've released their second album of dark, electro-tinged pop, Wisteria.

Post-Punk band Mere Women talk songwriting and regional isolation Jun 09, 2018

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Sydney based post-punk outfit Mere Women make loud music that takes you on a journey through big open spaces.