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Music critic and commentator, Elizabeth Kerr speaks about the role of music critic in the Aotearoa arts ecosystem. She recalls feisty New Zealand music writers from last century, outlines her own… Video, Audio

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds storied 18th record, Wild God, arrives as a pleasantly uplifting surprise, in contrast with the sombre and sobering tone of its predecessor, Ghosteen. Video, Audio

Music from the world, for the world, with Sola Rosa, Césaria Évora, Dhafer Youssef, and nine piece Mongolian band, Anda Union. Audio

Julia Grace was just four years old when she embarked on her performing career, by belting out 'Send in the Clowns' at a big birthday celebration. As she writes, there was little sign - even while… Audio

John Robinson from the Australian folk fusion quartet Equus talks with Bryan Crump ahead of their appearance at next year's WOMAD festival. Video, Audio

On this week's show Mark drops classic reggae from the Wailers and Sister Nancy, psychedelic blues courtesy of Captain Beefheart plus a preview of Too Late To Stop Now - a collection of rock 'n' roll… Audio

From the same land and culture that gave us that most rigorous of movie directors, Ingmar Bergman, as well those super troupers ABBA, come the Söderberg sisters, Johanna and Klara, and their band… Audio

Tony Stamp reviews the latest album from indie-twang favourites Band of Horses, the debut of Dunedin band Asta Rangu, and a beautifully orchestrated hip hop record by duo Wilma Vritra. Audio

Best of 2022 - Painful memories of childhood abuse and years in prison are swept to the back of Casey Cowan's mind when he heads into the North Canterbury hill country on horseback.  Video, Audio

Nick Bollinger reviews lockdown sets from Kenyan-born, Minnesota-based troubadour J.S. Ondara and veteran English singer-songwriter Richard Thompson, plus the gothic synth-pop of Swedish duo I Break… Audio

The RNZ Music team pick their favourite music videos, and they’re all wonderfully weird. Video

William Dart listens to Bruce Springsteen … on movie soundtrack, from the Broadway stage, and in a new studio album, Western Stars. Video, Audio

Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie features an interview with Australian band EQUUS, who’s music focuses on the traditional music of Mongolia. Audio

Woman at War is an Icelandic comedy starring Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir as a lone eco-terrorist trying to balance motherhood with saving the planet. Video, Audio

Pick and Mix with accordion flair from Greece, Mongolia, Acadia and the world via the Silk Road Ensemble   Video

On this week's Nashville Babylon Mark plays tracks from Mercury Rev's reworking of Bobbie Gentry's album the Delta Sweete, spins classic blues from Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf and airs a live track… Audio

The Topp Twins: musicians, comedians, and courageous campaigners for the rights of women, gay and lesbian people, unions, and a nuclear-free New Zealand  Jools and Lynda tell some Topp tales as they… Video, Audio

Our favourite local musicians share the song that's their soundtrack to summer. Marlon Williams' pick is 'Wild Horses' by Prefab Sprout. Video, Audio

The Brooklyn band's new album Painted Ruins is direct, simple and superb, says William Dart. Audio

Singer/songwriter Anthony Stretch aka Stretch has released his debut album called 'Bury All Horses' recorded at the Lab Studio with producer and drummer Wayne Bell. His musical journey includes… Audio

William Dart listens to three recent NZ releases – all with a certain gentleness of spirit – from Miles Calder and the Rumours, Matthew Smith and The Nukes. Audio

The legendary Kings Arms Tavern in Auckland has been sold and it spells the end for an iconic music venue. We collected a few favourite memories. Audio

Trevor Reekie discusses collaboration and the music business with Joey Burns of Calexico. Audio

Nick Bollinger reviews the 'secular gospel music' of Birds Of Chicago. Audio

Karl Steven explores the secret world of the brass family. Delve into the history of trumpets, trombones, horns, and tubas and their kin, explore Tutankhamun's burial chamber, and learn about musical… Video, Audio