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Canadian tell us why the great nation above the USA needs Céline Dion more than maple syrup and moose. Video

RNZ Music is stoked to give you the first look at Auckland folk musician Tom Cunliffe's latest video, which he animated himself! 'I've Been Bitten By An Old White Man' was inspired by a photo of the… Video

From her days as a young girl in Canada touring with her family band, The Neilsons, who opened for the likes of Johnny Cash, to a fully-fledged successful solo career in New Zealand, Tami Neilson has… Audio

This year's APRA Silver Scrolls Top 20 songs have been announced. They were chosen by a panel of top NZ songwriters from over 200 entries. It’s another strong and diverse showcase of local songs… Video, Audio

On this week's show Mark spins new music from Mazzy Star, more from Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore's latest, sounds from the swamps courtesy of Buckwheat Zydeco plus favourites from the Band and Bap… Audio

This week plays cosmic country from Gram Parsons, Americana from Richmond Fontaine, spins a new track from Joshua Hedley and goes back in time with Grand Drive's debut single from 1998. Audio

Megan Whelan has already interviewed multi-award winning Canadian New Zealand musician Tami Neilson twice in the last year. Her new record is called Sassafrass! Roll on interview number three. Audio

Country artist Tami Neilson joins us with four brand new tracks from her album Sassafrass! - released today

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On this week's show Mark says happy birthday to John Fogerty, spins classic country from Bobbie Gentry, blues courtesy of Johnny Otis and Bo Diddley, drops a brand new track from Neko Case and plays… Audio

Jeremy Taylor previews the new album from Tami Neilson - and likes what he hears. Also Childish Gambino's critique of modern American society, and the long-time-coming new album from former Fur… Audio

Nick Bollinger reviews a brassy, gaudy - and at times surprisingly restrained - set from Tami Neilson. Video, Audio

Nick Bollinger discusses the space-lounge excursion of Arctic Monkeys, the country gospel of Ry Cooder and a new album of brass and sass from Tami Neilson. Audio

Jamie McDell goes back to her country roots on her third album Extraordinary Girl, which features Kasey Chambers, Bill Chambers and Tami Neilson. Video, Audio

From the clean Nashville sound of Jamie McDell, to the weathered voice and humour of Bernie Griffen - RNZ Music's Kirsten Johnstone samples the latest country offerings from our neck of the woods.  Video, Audio

Nick Bollinger reports on the latest recordings of itinerant songster Delaney Davidson. Audio

To celebrate the 11th International Record Store Day, Slow Boat Records' Jeremy Taylor shares his stories and songs from life behind the record shop counter. Video, Audio

On this week's show Mark drops a brand new track from Tami Neilson, classic country from Patsy Cline, Americana from William The Conqueror, a cut from Springsteen's Nebraska and some low down dirty… Audio

Melody Thomas wants to know why people hate Ed Sheeran so much... and why they love him.

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An acoustic set from Hopetoun Brown, live on the Dell Stage at WOMAD Taranaki 2018. Audio

Jimmy Cliff is one of the key figures in reggae, along with Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. He's performing in New Zealand on March 31st – the day before his 70th birthday. He spoke to Wallace Chapman… Audio

Robbie Williams shares his thoughts on Dunedin, Tami Neilson, sexuality and undies ahead of his two NZ shows. Video

Gin Wigmore is about to embark on a New Zealand tour, then she's packing up and moving to Palm Springs. She tells Yadana Saw how she balances music, motherhood and her driving need to do new things. Video, Audio

Throughout the summer, we spoke to interesting people about the music they play - and the yarns they tell - as they drive around the country. 

Tami Neilson fans can rejoice in 2018 as she spent a chunk of time in 2017 recording her new album. She hit the studio soon after completing her successful and acclaimed Songs of Sinners tour which… Audio

Joanna Hunkin painted a pretty dark view of the state of our local music industry in a NZ Herald article last week, but is chart success even worth worrying about? Includes top 11 NZ music moments of… Video, Audio