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3:30 PM.Tony Stamp reviews Pikipiki, the debut album by Geneva AM, which mixes English and te reo Maori, uplifting beats with garage rock and neo-classical. Audio

2:20 PM.The Pacific Music Awards are happening in Tamaki Makaurau Auckland next week. So'omalo Iteni Schwalger from the RNZ Tahi team joins us to share some favourites, dark horses, and maybe a few surprises.

1:10 PM.The award-winning musician Tami Neilson joins us to discuss her new album Neon Cowgirl and her recent tour with Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson. Audio

4:00 PM.After her band Handsome Jeffrey won the Smokefree Rockquest back in 1998, our Mixtape guest this week moved into acting, appearing in a long list of well-known TV shows and films. She's also a… Read more Audio

3:30 PM.Tony Stamp reviews a new LP by Dunedin-born musician Paul Cathro, which shares common ground with his band Ha The Unclear, while staking out new territory. Audio

3:15 PM.The Melbourne-based kiwi singer talks about his new single, which takes a biblical approach to climate change. Audio

2:30 PM.For the past ten years Red Robin Records have been paying homage to specific reggae subgenres, on their new LP re-teaming with veteran Jamaican MC Tippa Lee. Tony Stamp spoke to producer Naram, who… Read more Audio

1:15 PM.Jen Cloher is a songwriter who's been blending personal storytelling with themes of identity and connection for decades. They join Kara to discuss series two of their award winning podcast Everybody's… Read more Audio

4:10 PM.The host of RNZ100: A Century of Stories joins us to share six favourite songs, and reflect on 40 years of broadcasting, from leading RNZ's sports department aged 24, to reporting from warzones and… Read more Audio

3:25 PM.Tony Stamp reviews the striking debut album by American folk singer Annahstasia, plus looks at the latest by Christchurch musician Blair Parkes, and British poet Kae Tempest. Read more Audio

3:10 PM.How are fake songs attributed to long-dead musicians winding up on official streaming platforms? It's part of an ongoing investigation. Audio

2:20 PM.Ahead of its World Premiere at Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival in Ōtepoti Dunedin on August 16 at the Regent Theatre, we learn what to expect form this seven year labour of… Read more Audio

1:10 PM.The award-winning producer and singer previews his new album Moisturise and Decolonise, and talks about his new podcast, writing sessions in Canada, and upcoming Japanese tour. Audio

4:10 PM.Ahead of their feature The Weed Eaters premiering at this year's International Film Festival, Annabel Kean and Callum Devlin from filmmaking collective Sports Team share some of their favourite songs… Read more Audio

3:20 PM.Tony Stamp reviews the major label debut from indie heartthrob Alex G, the return of hip-hop heavyweights Clipse, and catchy English ironists Wet Leg. Read more Audio

3:10 PM.Auckland post-punks Soft Bait have signed with Flying Nun, received play on England's BBC6, and placement in some high profile playlists. They broke down album #2 with Tony Stamp. Audio

2:10 PM.This year the sixth studio album from kiwi legends Shihad turned 20, and is being released on vinyl for the first time. Frontman Jon Toogood joins Kara for a chat about the albums creation. Video, Audio

1:10 PM.This week Stan Walker and L.A.B. announced three outdoor shows, where they'll be  joined by a powerhouse lineup of Aotearoa artists including Tiki Taane, Corrella, Aaradhna, Te Wehi, and Nesian… Read more Audio

3:20 PM.Tony Stamp joins Kara to discuss the new album by London jazz ensemble Kokoroko, plus recommends new releases by local musicians Awning and Frances Grass. Read more Audio

2:20 PM.The creative force behind the adventurous ensemble breaks down their new EP The Lizard. Read more Audio

2:10 PM.The head of NZ on Air's music division explains a new initiative to help get more bands out on the road. Read more Audio

1:15 PM.Pipiwharauroa and Cid from award-winning roots band Corrella join Kara for a chat about their new single and upcoming tour. Read more Audio

3:30 PM.Boundary-busting local jazz collective The Circling Sun have just released their second album Orbits and Nick Bollinger has found himself immersed in its rich rhythms and original compositions. He… Read more Audio

2:40 PM.Charlotte Cook catches up with Pōneke-based singer-songwriter, choreographer and producer Riiki Reid (Ngāti Porou) about her new single ‘Candy’ and opening for Mallrat this September. Read more Audio