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Take Me Apart by Kelela Nov 14, 2017

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Nick Bollinger discusses the abstract electronica, forthright lyrics and pop hooks in the debut of Ethiopian-American artist Kelela.

Music 101 Pocket Edition 161: Sister Nancy/Kimbra Nov 11, 2017

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In this week's Pocket Edition, Alex Behan speaks with Jana Whitta and Jessie Moss about what can be done about sexism in the music industry; Jamaican Dee Jay Sister Nancy is on the line to Mani Dunlop and Kimbra speaks with Alex Behan about her latest collaborations with Childish Gambino and Skrillex.

The Mixtape: Stephen Gallagher Nov 11, 2017

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Wellington composer and music editor Stephen Gallagher has worked with Brian Eno, Ed Sheeran and Nick Cave. He selects a 'cinematic' mixtape interspersed with work stories.

Introducing: Beachware Nov 11, 2017

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Auckland band Beachware introduce their song "Want Somebody"

Portugal The Man: "I'm 36, slightly overweight, I have no idea why I'm top of the charts." Nov 11, 2017

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Two 'rock' acts are in the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time in twelve years. One of those acts is Portugal The Man. The band's bassist Zach Carothers joins us to discuss whether rock can survive and what it takes to make a perfect pop song.

Interview: Marlon Williams | WOMAD 2017 Nov 11, 2017

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Trevor Reekie talked to Marlon Williams backstage at WOMAD, shortly before the recording of his new album.

Sister Nancy: the woman behind the biggest dancehall hit of all time Nov 10, 2017

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'Bam Bam' is an iconic dancehall/reggae song recorded in 1982 by Sister Nancy. On her way to Aotearoa for the first time, the 55 year old tells the story of the track's wayward rise from Jamaican obscurity to worldwide dancehall favourite.

Local 70s disco classic gets re-issue treatment Nov 07, 2017

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Nick Bollinger revisits the disco, flares and Marshall stacks of 1970s New Zealand with the reissue of a classic from Turangi five-piece Golden Harvest.

All is Full of Love Nov 07, 2017

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How can you do Björk if you’re not Björk? Her music is unique, so seemingly knitted to her own personality and her own performance style. Claire Cowan and her Auckland-based Blackbird Ensemble are taking up the challenge for a show at Q Theatre called “All is Full of Love.” They’ll perform 16 of her songs. RNZ visited one of their final rehearsals.

Music 101 Pocket Edition 160: Kurt Vile/Ponds Nov 04, 2017

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In this week's Pocket Edition, Alex Behan Perth's Ponds, Yadana tries to make her own digital music machine and Jana Whitta is one of the first callers on Kurt Vile's landline.

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