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3:15 PM.Wellington band Birdfeeder say their music is for "time travellers, tea leaf readers and full moon gazers, summoned from the south seas." Band leader Stephanie introduces the band, talks about shadow… Read more Video, Audio

3:10 PM.Teremoana Rapley, singer, television presenter andjust announcedQueens Birthday honour recipient talks about her newtheatre piece andher album three decades in the making Read more Audio

2:30 PM.Taonga puoro players Ariana Tikao and Al Fraser share their memories of the late Richard Nunns. Read more Audio

2:15 PM.It's only been six weeks since Drax Project were sharing a stage withSix60. And now they're heading out on the road again. Read more Audio

1:30 PM.Check out award-winning Tāmaki RnB artist Disciple Pati performing live at Samoa House in Auckland.  Read more Video, Audio

1:30 PM.Tony Stamp gets his ears around a new album by American musician and best-selling author Michelle Zauner (AKA Japanese Breakfast), the second EP from Tāmaki Makaurau hip hop artist PollyHill, and an… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.John Campbell's not-so-terribly secret spotify playlist bursting with pretty on-trend tunes has been attracting a bit of attention. The venerable local broadcaster comes into play some of his… Read more Audio

4:00 PM.Our guest curating her Mixtape is musician Ria Hall. An amazing female force in the NZ music scene who has won multiple awards and earned much critical acclaim for her solo releases and collaborations… Read more Audio

3:35 PM.Delaney Davidson is an award-winning artist best known for his gothic folk country persona and prolific output who has also played an important and influential role in local music as producer… Read more Audio

3:25 PM.'Under the Volcano' is a new documentary screening at the upcoming Doc Edge film festival, covering George Martin's recording studio on Montserrat island in the Caribbean, and featuring Paul… Read more Audio

3:15 PM.Wellington-based singer-songwriter Rhys Rich mixes classic hip-hop and RnB tones along with modern influences from genres such as pop, indie rock, and electronic music. With a new EP on the horizon… Read more Audio

3:15 PM.They’re known for their zany videos and fun live performances, but as you’ll hear, there’s something a lot deeper bubbling under the surface. Brothers Fynn and Ethan open up about mental health, and… Read more Video, Audio

2:00 PM.It's another RNZ music Live Session! This time it's Raglan-based musician Muroki with 'Wavy', the opening track from his debut EP Dawn. Read more Video, Audio

1:30 PM.Tony Stamp peruses a dancefloor stonker from tropical, Waiheke by-way-of Hackney Wick dance trio Flamingo Pier, the debut album by icy Auckland singer-songwriter Louisa Nicklin, and a sparse, soothing… Read more Audio

1:15 PM.The Datsuns Guitarist Phil Somervell talks to Trevor Reekie about The Datsuns' early days learning to play in Cambridge, being championed by the late English DJ John Peel, scoring the cover to NME… Read more Video, Audio

12:30 PM.Sydney-based Tim Minchin has been celebrated globally for writing the music and lyrics for “Matilda the Musical”, which has gone on to become one of the most acclaimed musicals of the last 20 years… Read more Audio

12:15 PM.Celebrated country star Tami Neilson has taken home Best Country Music Artist and Best Country Song at the 2021 Country Music Awards. 

Tami joins Charlotte on the phone to chat about her big win, and… Read more Audio

2:40 PM.A selection of poems by Katherine Mansfield have been set to contemporary music composed by some of Aotearoa’s leading songwriters. Curated by Charlotte Yates, the album was originally released in… Read more Video, Audio

4:00 PM.This week's guest on The Mixtape is Duncan Greive! Duncan is the founder and managing editor of independent online magazine The Spinoff. He chats to Charlotte about growing The Spinoff from a TV… Read more Video, Audio

3:30 PM.The gaming industry makes more money worldwide than movies and music combined. And many game developers are popping up around NZ - which means opportunities for musicians hoping to get into the… Read more Video, Audio

2:40 PM.Attention vinyl lovers! Charlotte talks to Keith and Dave from Restless Soul, a new local Vinyl Subscription service. They talk about their love of vinyl, and the surprise treats you could get each… Read more Audio

2:00 PM.RNZ Music is proud to present our brand new series of live sessions with some on Aotearoa’s finest. Ladyhawke and band performed a selection of classic hits and new songs live at Te Oro Arts Centre in… Read more Video, Audio

1:30 PM.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… Read more Audio

12:15 PM.Grammy award-winning musician Moby has sold more than 20 million albums world-wide - he talks with Charlotte Ryan from his home in LA about his career, addiction, regret, his new album Reprise, and… Read more Video, Audio