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Ahead of the desert blues pioneers' upcoming NZ appearance, Tony Stamp looks at their newest album. Video, Audio

Taite Music Prize winning artist Jazmine Mary brings their electric guitar into the RNZ studio to share a song ahead of their show at the Hamilton Gardens next Sunday. After releasing the album 'Dog'… Audio

On this episode of Postcards, Japanese American musician Rachel Andie takes us on a tour through the historic streets of Philadelphia. From Delco folk and big brass, hip hop to jazz and the cities… Audio

The return of Portland based Kiwis Unknown Mortal Orchestra is an epic double album, another Jon Savage compiled collection from the post punk years, and soon-come tourist Kurt Vile. Audio

A long-time favourite with New Zealand audiences, Kurt Vile returns with his band The Violators for the first time since their 2019 tour. Charlotte Ryan talks to Kurt from his new home in Mount Airy… Video, Audio

On Music 101 we celebrated the best albums of 2022. 

Instead of doing a countdown, we have collated the best albums from the music you loved hearing this year, and some of our friends. 

Here is the…

Singer-songwriters Kurt Vile and Father John Misty return with new albums, Questlove's Oscar winning film soundtrack, and the striking indie rock of Vera Ellen. Audio

Tony Stamp explores the new album by NZ-born, London-based neo-soul adventurer Jordan Rakei, a blissed out collection about motherhood from UK singer Cleo Sol, and guitar-slinger Steve Gunn's latest… Audio

Tony Stamp assesses the high energy electro pop of Japanese band CHAI on their third album WINK, an electrifying collection of psychedelic jams from Saharan guitar maestro Mdou Moctar, and the latest… Audio

Tony Stamp listens to three new local albums - the positive affirmations of Tāmaki Makaurau hip hop trio Team Dynamite, the magick-tinged soul grooves of Lou'ana, and Miles Calder's nostalgic… Audio

A collaborative album from Marlon Williams with Kacy & Clayton, a lost deep soul classic from Tami Lynn, and Kurt Vile pays tribute to the late, great John Prine, Audio

On this week's show Mark has the Meters covering the Beatles and Rory Gallagher covering the Stones. There's also Philly-Soul courtesy of the Delfonics, a duet between Kurt Vile and John Prine plus… Audio

Soaked Oats effortlessly alternate between moody, anthemic soundscape and cheeky high-energy rock. Live at the Mercury Theatre in Auckland, the band, in top hats and tails, perform their first ever… Video, Audio

RNZ Music is proud to present the brand new single and video from Christchurch musician Ryan Fisherman. ‘Peace of Mind’ is the third single from his album Vibe, which is due out later this year. Video

Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio

Dunedin quartet Soaked Oats is often compared to American folk rock musician Kevin Morby. The band's singer Oscar Mein was lucky enough to interview Kevin about how it feels to be compared to other… Video

Music reviewer Jeremy Taylor from Slow Boat Records with an eclectic music mix, playing a couple of songs from local singer-songwriter, Aldous Harding. Also, a celebration of an unglamorous era in… Audio

Philadelphia musician Kurt Vile is back with his first solo album in three years, and it's a ripper, according to music reviewer Grant Smithies. We hear two tracks from that today, alongside recent… Audio

On tonight's show Mark has new music from Alejandro Escovedo, Mel Parsons, Courtney Barnett, Kurt Vile and Harry Lyon plus classics from Guy Clark and Elvis Costello and some deep soul courtesy of… Audio

Philadelphia fret-flayer Kurt Vile has a new album out and is heading to New Zealand in April. He tells RNZ Music’s Francis Cook about his love of the South Island and his awe for Cass McCombs.  Video, Audio

Florence + The Machine, Courtney Barnett and Parquet Courts will headline Auckland's Laneway festival when it returns to Albert Park on 28 January.

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In this week's Pocket Edition, Tony Stamp is on location at St Mary's College where Chelsea Jade is filming and recording with an all-female choir. We meet Christchurch rapper Valle and Alex Behan… Audio

Three years on from a spectacular debut album, how does Courtney Barnett really feel? Nick Bollinger listens to her latest and offers his conclusions. Audio

On her new album Tell Me How You Really Feel Australian musician Courtney Barnett lays her cards on the table with songs of frustration and anger, introspection and self-help, and some of the sweetest… Video, Audio

Everything you need to know about all 29 acts performing at this year's Laneway Festival on 29 January in Auckland's Albert Park (you're welcome). Video

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. Audio

Jana Te Nahu Owen talks to Kurt Vile about his new collaboration with Courtney Barnett, Lotta Sea Lice. Audio