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Shapeshifter founding members Sam Trevethick and Nick Robinson reflect on the highs and lows of the band's 25 year career. Audio

Shapeshifter formed in Christchurch back in 1999. This year the trailblazing live drum-and-bass band celebrate 25 years of performing around the world. Music 101's Charlotte Ryan - a "very early fan"… Video, Audio

We catch up with Shapeshifter MC P Digsss about both his, and the bands, summer plans and whats been happening in his hometown of Lake Hawea this summer. Audio

Hat maker to the stars, Hill's Hats in Petone is gearing up to celebrate it's 150th anniversary next year. That's a huge achievement for any business, especially one in the manufacturing sector, but… Audio

Our guest on the Mixtape this week is Matt Harvey. Matt Harvey formed CONCORD DAWN with Evan Short in 1998. 

Concord Dawn perform their 'The Last Hurrah' final tour and last show ever at Save the b … Video, Audio

To coincide with Cook Islands Language Week, Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani, local band Shapeshifter have released a new single called 'Amokura' which features vocals in te reo Māori Kūki 'Āirani… Audio

Touring, funding, streams, royalties, merch - making a living as a local musician can be a rollercoaster. Audio

Kiwi musician and producer Tiki Taane shares six favourite tracks he's worked on and chats about his career. Video, Audio

Today for our 'first song' we have P Diggs in the studio with Charlotte to talk about a special performance by Shapeshifter at the opening of the Women's Rugby World Cup being held in here in… Audio

Philip Short's book is big, six centimetres thick, but its subject matter is big, too. It's Putin - His Life and Times. Philip is a British journalist and author. He joins Jim to talk about his latest… Audio

Our guest on the Mixtape this week is Devin Abrahms, the man behind Pacific Heights. Devin was a founding member of NZ band Shapeshifter and also works as a multi-platinum producer, who is working… Audio

Troy Kingi emerges as the frontrunner for the 2021 awards with six nominations. Singer TEEKS finishes up a huge year with five nominations, L.A.B score three, and pop juggernaut Benee and is once… Video

Charlotte talks to Shapeshifter's Sam Trevethick about the band's latest album Rituals and the challenges lying ahead of their upcoming tour. Audio

In this mini-documentary series, we meet five local acts as they take centre stage at Splore Festival. Video

Charlie and Karcia Taane are just 12 and 9 respectively, but they are about to go on stage with their famous Dad, performer and superstar producer Tiki Taane. That sounds pretty intimidating, but… Audio

Fran Kora is originally from Whakatane. He's contributed a lot to NZ music, as a founding member of KORA and now Modern Maori Quartet. KORA, which stars the four musical brothers of the Kora family… Audio

RNZ Music is stoked to present the new track from Kora, featuring the heaviest 90s synth bass ever. ‘Weekend’ is the second single from their upcoming new record, which is due out in 2021. Video

Aotearoa's finest indigenous reggae and slow burning funk group Trinity Roots are taking to the stage this summer with an extended line up. They’ll be joined by a horn section, percussion, and… Video

Benee's 'Glitter' has won the Silver Scroll, Rob Ruha's song ‘Ka Mānu’ has won the Maioha award, and artists including Alien Weaponry and Delaney Davidson have delivered electrifying performances at… Video

RNZ Music is stoked to present the new single and video from former Shapeshifter sax-n-synth man Devin Abrams, aka Pacific Heights. ‘The Weight Of It’ is the first single from his upcoming album. Video

Artists including Ladi6, Ria Hall, and Trinity Roots will join the 41 acts that were set to play this year’s event, which was postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions. Video

RNZ Music is stoked to present the new video for ‘Thinking Too Much’ from Wellington reggae band Toi. It’s their first time teaming up with super-producer Devin Abrahms (Drax Project).

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Rhythm and Vines are among those looking forward to days when the country is not limited to gatherings of under 100 and everyone can, like Benee says, "join them outside".

Benee, Fat Freddy's Dop and… Audio

RNZ Music is excited to premiere the first new music from Kora in eight years! ‘Secret Lover’ is from their new record, due out next year. Video

Shapeshifter brings together the mighty sound of its five-piece line-up and backup singers Lisa Tomlins, Ladi 6 and Isaac Aesili, with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra adding soaring strings… Audio

Sam Trevethick from Shapeshifter picks the songs on The Mixtape today and talks about his life and career in the drum and bass band, who have been performing for over twenty years. Audio