Kirsten Johnstone

Nick Bollinger reviews a new album from the prolific Laura Marling, and an electronic suite from Icelandic electronicists Kiasmos, while Kirsten Johnstone discusses a stripped-back and personal set… Audio

Isaac Brock, frontman for jaunty, literary indie-rock outfit Modest Mouse says he just "didn't really notice eight years go by." We speak to him about mushroom hunting, beekeeping, and the obsessive… Audio

Dunedin born, Melbourne based songwriter Matt Joe Gow plans to release two albums this year - he previews a few new songs live in session. Audio

Ahead of a near sold-out NZ tour, North American roots musician Pokey LaFarge heads into the Radio NZ Studios to play pared back versions of a couple of his new songs. Video, Audio

Named after a Carter Family song, The Lonesome Pine Specials dust off some old-timey US folk songs with authentic nasal three-part harmonies, courtesy of Ben Wooley (Unfaithful Ways), fiddler Flora… Audio

For two decades Glaswegian band Mogwai has consistently redefined the loud-quiet-loud conventions of post-rock. Known for their fearsome - and at times uncomfortably loud - shows, they're in New… Audio

One of the DJs brought over especially for Wanderlust Lake Taupo was Nightmares On Wax - a.k.a. DJ Ease, a.k.a. George Evelyn. He talks about 'Feelin' Good' and life on Ibiza. Audio

Pitched as a 'transformational festival' Wanderlust brings together yoga and music to open hearts, minds, and hip flexors. Started in the United States in 2009, the Wanderlust experience has reached… Audio

Franco-British indie pop outfit François & the Atlas Mountains, led by Brussels-based François Marry, are currently in the country to play a handful of shows and squeeze in as many swims and walks in… Audio

It's that time of year when music fiends are making lists and checking them twice, assessing the year in music that was. In the spirit of the season, Music 101 tasks a selection of our favourite music… Audio

The most prestigious and yet misunderstood role in the orchestra must be that of the conductor. Kirsten Johnstone finds out about the art of conducting from some of New Zealand's well known Maestros.