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Future Islands came to prominence in 2014 with their fourth album Single. Its lead single ‘Seasons (Waiting on You)’ was considered best song of 2014 by Pitchfork, and NME .

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‘Please’ is the fourth single from Alae’s new EP Lucy’s Mixtape, which is out today. Read more Video

RNZ Music is proud to present the new video from Tamaki Makaurau prog-rock four-piece Outside In. ‘Mushrooms’ follows the band’s guitarist on a mind-bending, psychedelic journey.

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RNZ Music is proud to present the new singe and video from Deva Mahal. ‘Stand In’ is heavily rooted in Deva’s upbringing between Hawaii and New Zealand, her Afro-Caribbean heritage and her background… Read more Video

RNZ Music is proud to present the new video from industrial pop artist VÏKÆ. 'Finelines' is the title track from her upcoming EP, out September 4. Read more Video

Wellington ten-piece rap, soul, funk outfit Raw Collective share their new single 'Waiting for Sunrise' Read more Audio

Mt Maunganui songwriter Georgia Lines has joined forces with director, photographer and creative director Cam Neate to produce a lush, 70’s inspired video for her track ‘Made For Loving’. Read more Video

Music 101's Charlotte Ryan spoke to Hamilton-rasied rapper Vayne about music, empowerment, and her journey from stripper to rapper. Read more Video, Audio

Nick Bollinger reviews the music of Lonnie Holley, sometimes known as The Sand Man. Growing up during the Jim Crow era in Alabama, Lonnie was an artist, educator and muscian. He's best known for his… Read more Audio

Paul Kelly has been described as the poet laureate of Australian music and remains one of Australia's most popular song writers who has always been motivated by a love of words and songs that tell… Read more Audio

RNZ Music was lucky enough to shoot a series of amazing live sessions at Neil Finn's Roundhead Studios, including this one from Aotearoa reggae legends Katchafire.

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This week in The Sampler, Nick Bollinger reviews a choral collaboration from Baltimore duo Wye Oak; a sombre opus from classical crossover composer Max Richter; and a typically idiosyncratic set from… Read more Audio