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The Mixtape: NZ Music Month May 11, 2018

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The slogan for NZ Music month this year is 'Discover New'. The RNZ Music crew bring this kaupapa to their mixtape, with some brand new exciting finds, and some old favourites too.

Dirty Computer by Janelle Monae May 08, 2018

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Janelle Monae holds the Declaration of Independence to account in a funky and forthright new album. Nick Bollinger discusses.

The Mixtape: Sandy Mill May 05, 2018

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Sandy Mill is the voice heard on the albums of SJD, Neil Finn, and Placebo. After nearly three decades of the music business, she's finally released her own EP. She shares her mixtape of favourite songs that have influenced her.

Music 101 Pocket Edition 186: Parquet Courts/Carb on Carb May 05, 2018

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In this week's Pocket Edition, Yadana Saw walks around Burning Up Years a new music exhibition that has opened at Wellington Museum. Alex Behan speaks with Parquet Court's Andrew Savage about their new work with pop producer Dangermouse and Auckland's Carb on Carb are in for a live session.

Parquet Courts talk DIY, Dangermouse and Opposite Sex May 05, 2018

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Andrew Savage of New York indie-rockers Parquet Courts speaks about recording their album with pop producer Danger Mouse, and his connections to New Zealand band Opposite Sex.

Burning Up Years: Wellington's live music scene 1960-78 May 05, 2018

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Yadana Saw heads down to Wellington Museum for a sneak peak ahead of the opening of Burning Up Years - an exhibition showcasing New Zealand music made in 1960-78.

Managing musicians in the modern music world May 05, 2018

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Nominees at this years Music Managers Award Paula Yeoman and James Southgate discuss the changing roles in managing artists and collaboration and support in the industry through the Music managers Forum (MMF).

Ha The Unclear, Being, and Soaked Oats live session May 03, 2018

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A trio of up-and-coming NZ bands have a hoon in the RNZ studio, in celebration of their colaboration Corduroy Cape: A Persnickety Mixtape.

Primal Heart by Kimbra May 01, 2018

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Kimbra strives for self-improvement on her third album. Nick Bollinger assesses the results.

The Sampler: Invasion of Privacy by Cardi B May 01, 2018

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Nick Bollinger discusses the ascent - and intent - of chart-topping rapper Cardi B.