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On He Rākau, He Ngārara, Aro explore our native trees and insects
3:40 PM.The husband and wife duo used funding from Creative NZ to conduct research for each waiata. Read more Video, Audio
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The energy is undeniable on Nia Archives' debut Silence is Loud
2:30 PM.The UK musician masterfully fuses jungle and pop on her debut LP. Read more Video, Audio
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Ha the Unclear wander through their catalogue on Kingdom in a Cul de Sac
2:30 PM.Freshly signed to a French record label, the local band have released a collection that's both best-of and new release. Read more Video, Audio
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Tinariwen's fusion of rock music with West African influences is thrilling on Amatssou
2:30 PM.Ahead of the desert blues pioneers' upcoming NZ appearance, Tony Stamp looks at their newest album. Read more Video, Audio
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Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter is part history lesson, part history-making
2:30 PM.The pop icon's new album is a countrified blockbuster full of ideas about genre, notable guest appearances, and maximalist pop tunes. Read more Video, Audio
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Mount Kimbie trade electronics for shoegaze on The Sunset Violent
2:30 PM.The UK shapeshifters make another stylistic detour. Read more Video, Audio
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Yumi Zouma's EP IV truly sparkles
2:30 PM.Maggie Tweedie weighs in on Yumi Zouma's ninth record, EP IV, written and produced by the band at Studio Mech in Yutenji, Japan. Read more Video, Audio
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Little Simz flexes on the Brazilian-tinged Drop 7
2:30 PM.Tony Stamp reviews a club-focused excursion by the Mercury Prize-winning UK rapper. Read more Video, Audio
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Waxahatchee lets her Southern roots shine on Tigers Blood
2:30 PM.Tony Stamp reviews the American musician's latest embrace of Americana, a release that shows deep familiarity and affection for past greats of the genre. Read more Video, Audio
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'The godfather of Ōtara' leads the way on this 1994 R&B classic
2:30 PM.New Urban Polynesian features Pauly Fuemana, who would go on to become OMC, alongside his siblings Philip, Christina, and Tony. Read more Video, Audio
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Church & AP showcase their unique brand of creativity on Postal
2:30 PM.So'omalo Schwalger reviews a masterful new release from the local hip-hop duo. Read more Video, Audio
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On Bright Future Adrianne Lenker is as beguiling as ever
2:30 PM.Tony Stamp assesses a countrified new solo release from the Big Thief frontperson. Read more Video, Audio
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Local producer Mokotron gathers the United Tribes of Bass in a celebration of Māori electronic music
2:30 PM.A new compilation features Māori and Cook Island Māori artists remixing the Ngāti Hine producer, in dialogue with his mix of bass, taonga puoro, and ideas around decolonisation. Read more Audio
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Hurray For the Riff Raff deliver anthems for the underclass on The Past is Still Alive
2:30 PM.An album of beautifully-written folk-infused songs that touch on the artist's itinerant past. Read more Video, Audio
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Four Tet distills his 30 year career into the vibrant new album Three
2:30 PM.The British producer's latest batch of tunes is predictably lovely. Read more Video, Audio
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Kim Gordon blends precision and chaos on The Collective
2:30 PM.Tony Stamp reviews the ex-Sonic Youth member's second solo album, a noisy, hip-hop influenced outing that puts provocateurs her junior to shame. Read more Video, Audio
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Thee Conductor employs Bonnie Prince Billy to sing the romantic songs of Ennoia
2:30 PM.A meeting of worlds between alt-country superstar Will Oldham and eclectic composer Justin Butler yields fruitful results on this far-flung collection. Read more Video, Audio
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Hannah Everingham mixes Spanish sounds with local folk on Siempre Tiene Flores
12:00 PM.The Christchurch singer-songwriter's second album is a charming, breezy outing which leans into Latin-American influences, and reveals her as a skilled and witty raconteur. Read more Video, Audio
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Seventies legends Witch are Zambia's greatest rock band
2:30 PM.The singer in Zambia's most successful rock act speaks with Tony Stamp about pioneering Zamrock in the 1970s, and the band's resurrection and new roster, ahead of their first New Zealand appearances.
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Auckland musician Leonard Powell launches a charm offensive on Slow Mover
2:30 PM.Tony Stamp checks out the debut from an up-and-coming local singer-songwriter. Read more Audio
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North America's premiere whistler Molly Lewis delivers her debut On the Lips
2:30 PM.Tony Stamp reviews the Australian-born musician's first album, which blends lounge music and vintage film scores to slightly cheeky effect. Read more Video, Audio
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Maioha award-winner Byllie-jean is personal and passionate on her debut EP Filter
2:30 PM.Tony Stamp reviews the Ōtautahi musician's debut EP. Read more Video, Audio
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The American Analog Set collate their '90s output on New Drifters
2:30 PM.Tony Stamp reviews a new box set collecting the hushed indie band's earliest work. Read more Audio
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Review: Two Star and the dream Police by Mk.gee
2:30 PM.Tony Stamp assesses the debut from an aurally-inventive American guitarist. Read more Audio
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The Sampler - Imitation of War by Itasca
2:30 PM.The Sampler - Imitation of War by Itasca Read more Video, Audio
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