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3:27 PM.The song crush team this week have brought some uplifting anthems to the show, with touches of jazz, soul, cumbia, and reggaeton in there.   Read more Video, Audio

12:35 PM.Nick Bollinger reviews an epic lament from Bob Dylan, a set of nature-inspired electronica from British dance producer Four Tet; and and a reflection on the times from local bluesman Darren Watson.

3:00 PM.Ethan Moore from Auckland band Dirty Pixels introduces their new song 'Julipa'. Read more Audio

2:00 PM.Kiwi musician Isaac Aesili spoke to Tony Stamp from his home studio in Bangkok, Thailand, explaining why he relocated there, and how making his new album Hidden Truths helped him through a dark time… Read more Audio

1:00 PM.Mark Speer, guitarist for this Texas band with a very international sound, speaks with Charlotte Ryan. Read more Audio

2:13 PM.In the first lockdown Song Crush, we hear a soul soother from ol' fave Four Tet, a living room dance-party starter from Tom Misch and Yussef Dayes, and a newcomer currently stuck in Serbia. Hataitai… Read more Video, Audio

1:00 PM.In the Sampler this week Nick Bollinger discusses the dancehall-hip-hop fusion of Nigerian singer Burna Boy; an art-song cycle from former teenage cowpunk Maria McKee; and the twang and attitude of… Read more Audio

12:00 PM.Fiji-born, Auckland-based pop musician Lepani introduces his second single 'Breathe'. Read more Audio

4:00 PM.James Milne AKA Lawrence Arabia talks to Charlotte Ryan about six of his favourite songs, and his career as a songwriter. Read more Audio

3:00 PM.Auckland duo Foley introduce their song 'Midnight'. Read more Audio

2:30 PM.Waveney Russ speaks with the frontperson of this Brighton four-piece about their acclaimed new album Every Bad. Read more Audio

1:00 PM.Nick Bollinger reviews an album charting a personal and geographic journey by Nadia Reid; a sonically adventurous set from Las Vegas-based New Zealander Renee-Louise Carafice; and a collaboration… Read more Audio

1:00 PM.Chaitanya Rajapurkar is a twenty one year-old Kiwi-Indian who scored a dream internship with a father-son sound engineering team in Mumbai, recording music for Bollywood productions. He told Tony… Read more Audio

1:00 PM.Fat Freddy's had to cancel their European tour and head home - keyboard player Kuki Blaze (Iain Gordon) speaks to Charlotte from self-isolation, and shares a video of his side project Kuki Koorie live… Read more Audio

3:18 PM.The Song Crush team have some comfort-listening suggestions, as well songs echoing Krautrock, David Lynch, and Italian disco.  Read more Video, Audio

4:00 PM.Singer-songwriter Nadia Reid plays some of her favourite songs and speaks with Kirsten Johnstone. Read more Audio

3:30 PM.Auckland musician László Reynolds introduces his song 'Confusion Serves Me'. Read more Audio

2:00 PM.Trevor Reekie talks to Glenn Dicker, co-owner of Yep Roc Records. Read more Audio

1:30 PM.Charlotte Ryan speaks with Josh Burgess from Yumi Zouma. Read more Audio

1:20 PM.The iconic artist and musician talks to Kirsten Johnstone about life, death, and dogs. Read more Audio, Gallery

12:30 PM.Australian musician Odette performs live at RNZ, ahead of her slot at WOMAD this weekend. Read more Audio

5:38 PM.The song crush team have another six new songs worthy of your ears. This week host Kirsten Johnstone is joined by Tony Stamp and RNZ Music's digital producer Alice Murray.  Read more Audio

4:00 PM.Lani Purkis, bass player for Elemeno P and curator of this year's Milk and Honey festival, joins Charlotte Ryan to discuss some of her favourite songs. Read more Audio

3:30 PM.Host Kirsten Johnstone with six new songs you need to hear! This week's guests are Anji Sami from Auckland band She's So Rad, and Danielle Street, host of the new music show on Auckland's student… Read more Video, Audio

3:00 PM.Northcote musician Jake Love introduces his new song. Read more Audio