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Sufjan Stevens' new release, Javelin, has provoked William Dart to a week of deep immersion in the American's earlier music to find out just where his new elegiac songs fit in. Audio

Tony Stamp reviews a collection of heartbroken ballads from the American singer-songwriter. Video, Audio

A PR manager passionate about helping get Indie artist cut-through, the UK’s Debbie Ball has developed an expertise in how best to work with digital media to make new fans for music online. Now also a… Audio

Our guest on the Mixtape this week picking their favourite songs and talking about life is activist Shaneel Lal.

The 23-year-old was named Young New Zealander of the Year in 2022 for their work in… Video, Audio

Elliott Childs reviews the latest release from stately indie rockers The National, Maggie Tweedie assesses future classics from Deva Mahal, and Liam Brown talks anti-pop star Ethel Cain. Audio

Tony Stamp looks back at some of his favourite international albums of 2021, including UK soul, Scottish post-rock, American folk songs about movies, and more. Audio

Tony Stamp delves into a movie-themed collaboration between American singer-songwriters Sufjan Stevens and Angelo De Augustine, two dance floor-focused EPs from Tāmaki producer deepState, and an… Audio

Tony Stamp reviews the third album by Aussie up-and-comers The Goon Sax, a heartbreaking collection of 'inner city folk music' from Canadian singer Mustafa, and the long awaited debut album of local… Audio

Karyn takes us on a musical journey from Emily Edrosa to The Cure, think six degrees of separation. Audio

Nick Bollinger reviews dark reflections on modern America from Sufjian Stevens; a celebration of an old-time song-and-dance man from Joachim Cooder; and the hip-hop-from-another-planet of Sam Gendel.

Kirsten joins Kathryn to share some music from Sufjan Stevens and Arlo Parks. She'll also pay tribute to prolific and diverse musician Reuben Winter, who died this week at the age of 26. Audio

Charlotte Ryan has a kōrero with award winning Australian musician Julia Stone about her solo career and her new single.  Audio

This week the Song Crush team tackle new songs from Kanye West, Sufjan Stevens, Haim and more. Featuring special guests Nick Bollinger and Danielle Street. Audio

After sixteen years at RNZ Music, content producer and presenter Kirsten Johnstone is moving on. She joins Tony Stamp to reflect on her life and career, and play ten of her favourite songs. Video, Audio, Gallery

In a programme celebrating the high-quality releases on the Nonesuch label, William Dart focuses on a new album from Thomas Bartlett (aka Doveman) and Nico Muhly, in which the world of Balinese… Video, Audio

The Song Crush team have some comfort-listening suggestions, as well songs echoing Krautrock, David Lynch, and Italian disco.  Video, Audio

She's the first woman to write a full-length ballet score in Aotearoa, she's won many awards for her composition, and she's on the road with her group The Blackbird Ensemble, interpreting the songs… Audio

‘Extreme Highs’ is the first release from emerging Christchurch musician Mousey – aka Sarena Close, and RNZ Music is proud to be the first to share its retro sitcom-style video!

A come-back dance-floor banger from The Chemical Brothers, some gender-bending Ocker punk, a power ballad, and a heart-breaking falsetto are some of the sounds you'll hear in Song Crush this week.  Video, Audio

William Dart is in for his New Horizons Christmas Special … he's got treats from Sufjan Stevens, John Legend, Big Maybelle, William Shatner, and Aretha Franklin of course. Video, Audio

On tonight's show Mark wishes Bruce Springsteen a happy birthday, spins classic blues from Lightnin' Hopkins, Americana from Sturgill Simpson and Bill Callahan and plays a selection of cover versions… Audio

William Dart is hauling a sack of Christmas goodies … songs by Sufjan Stevens, Jamoa Jam, Paul McCartney with Jimmy Fallon and The Roots, Shirley Temple, The Radio Kings, Esquivel, and Luther Vandross… Audio

Debating some favourite 2017 music from elsewhere is Kirsten Johnstone, Alex Behan, Yadana Saw, Nick Bollinger and Tony Stamp from the RNZ Music team. Video, Audio

In this week's Pocket Edition we talk to James Mercer from the Shins, Ed Droste from Grizzly Bear, and check out Richter City Rebels. Audio

Music 101's Kirsten Johnstone takes a look at the best new Christmas music on offer, featuring songs from Sia, Sole Mio, Sam Sparro and Sufjan Stevens. Video, Audio

Tony Stamp reviews the new banjo-led alt-folk album by This Is The Kit. Video, Audio

William Dart enjoys a new interplanetary sonic adventure devised by Bryce Dessner, James McAlister, Nico Muhly and Sufjan Stevens, titled "Planetarium" Audio

Kim Hill talks to songwriter and performer Sufjan Stevens, whose latest album, Carrie & Lowell, was inspired by the death of his mother. He and his band will play those songs and selections from his… Audio