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Georgia Nott from Broods steers all-woman crew The Venus Project 'like a boss' Mar 10, 2018

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Broods frontwoman Georgia Nott released her new album on International Women’s Day. For The Venus Project, she has collaborated with an all women crew, from players to publicists.

So Below's Maddie North perfects her gothic pop Mar 10, 2018

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Kiwi musician Maddie North AKA So Below talks about her new EP II.

Beck interview: 'Sort of like Michael Jackson meets Sgt. Peppers' Mar 10, 2018

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The genre-agnostic Grammy-winning musical chameleon that is Beck sits down for a frank exploration of his humble beginnings and his musical legacy.

The Mixtape: Hugh Sundae Mar 08, 2018

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Hugh Sundae started his career as a volunteer at Auckland's 95bFM when he was fourteen. Twenty five years later he's just finished a three year stint as General Manager. In this week's Mixtape Hugh talks about his multifaceted career, and six of his favourite songs.

Introducing: Hybrid Rose Mar 03, 2018

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Hybrid Rose introduces her song System Corrupt.

Robinson Mar 03, 2018

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Off the back of 1.4 million spotify streams Robinson has just signed to a major label and is getting ready for her debut album. The twenty year old from Nelson stops by RNZ studios to perform live.

Phoenix Mar 03, 2018

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Christian from Phoenix says hello to New Zealand for the first time as the French band prepare to play Auckland City Limits.

Thundercat Mar 03, 2018

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Thundercat AKA Stephen Bruner speaks with Yadana Saw about Erykah Badu, why he loves comedy and how he might work for us.

Jack Antonoff - chasing perfect pop songs Mar 03, 2018

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Jack Antonoff is perhaps best known as the co-writer and producer of Lorde's album Melodrama. He's also worked with Taylor Swift, St Vincent and recently played New Zealand with his solo project Bleachers. He spoke to RNZ's Alex Behan about crafting perfect pop songs.

Bloodlight and Bami director Sophie Fiennes on Grace Jones: 'She’s her own Svengali' Mar 03, 2018

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Director Sophie Fiennes spent five years making Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami - a film that gets close to the Jamaican icon, both on stage and off.

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