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Tell Me How You Really Feel by Courtney Barnett May 29, 2018

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Three years on from a spectacular debut album, how does Courtney Barnett really feel? Nick Bollinger listens to her latest and offers his conclusions.

The Mixtape: King Kapisi May 26, 2018

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Local hip-hop heavyweight King Kapisi was the first hip-hop artist ever to win the Silver Scroll - NZ's most coveted songwriting award - back in 1999. These days he's a father, grandfather, basketball coach, community worker and personal trainer... and he still finds time to make music.

Oscar Key Sung: "I wanted to forget who I was" May 26, 2018

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Australian R&B producer/singer Oscar Key Sung on how his visa woes set him on his own Berlin-inspired musical adventure.

Matthew Young and his new E.P. Fruit May 26, 2018

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We discuss with Matthew Young the long road towards his excellent new E.P.

Pacific Music Awards May 26, 2018

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We check out the Vodafone Pacific Music Awards

Music 101 Pocket Edition 189: Rei/ Oscar Key Sung May 26, 2018

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In this week's Pocket Edition we talk to te reo rapper Rei, and Melbourne pop musician Oscar Key Sung.

Five NZ dancefloor bangers with the host of legendary clubnight Atomic May 24, 2018

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The creator of legendary Wellington club nights Atomic and 24 Hour Party People, Bill E has been getting crowds dancing to New Wave and synth pop for over 20 years. For NZ Music month he's playing a banging all-local set at Wellington's San Fran. He dropped in to pick some choice local cuts, especially for RNZ Music.

Sassafrass! by Tami Neilson May 22, 2018

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Nick Bollinger reviews a brassy, gaudy - and at times surprisingly restrained - set from Tami Neilson.

Music 101 Pocket Edition 188: Courtney Barnett/ Sola Rosa/ Wax Chattels May 19, 2018

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In this week's Pocket Edition, Kirsten Johnstone speaks with Courtney Barnett about her new album Tell Me How You Really Feel. Alex Behan speaks with Sola Rosa about his latest release and Auckland's Wax Chattels speak with Tony Stamp about their debut album.

The Mixtape: Rick Bryant May 19, 2018

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Rick Bryant has been the vocalist and bandleader in bands like Original Sin, Mammal, Blerta, Rick Bryant and the Jive Bombers, The Jubilation Gospel Choir and the Windy City Strugglers. Here he talks us through six of his favourite songs.

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