Nick Atkinson

The songs 'Blame' by The Spoilers Of Utopia and 'Dancing With The Tornado' by The Veils. Audio

We take you to the ceremony recognising the best local album of the past year, based on originality, creativity and musicianship, rather than commercial success - as decided by a panel of music… Audio

The songs 'So Beautiful Or So What' by Paul Simon and 'Demons' by The National. Audio

The songs 'Intro' (Live) by The Grand Ole Hayride and 'Minnie Dean' by Marlon Williams, Delaney Davidson, Tami Neilson, Dave Khan. Audio

The songs 'Only Good For Conversation' by Rodriguez and 'Bag Of Money' by Barnaby Weir. Audio

Among others Aaradhna has been nominated for the Apra Best Pacific Song. Audio

In Early March 2013, 1,500 performers represented ten island nations at Pasifika. The singers, dancers and musicians were joined by hundreds of cooks and craftspeople who temporarily populated the ten… Audio

In Early March 2013, 1,500 performers represented ten island nations at Pasifika. The singers, dancers and musicians were joined by hundreds of cooks and craftspeople who temporarily populated the ten… Audio

International festival bookers met promising local acts during the Sounds Aotearoa 2013 showcase held in Auckland in March. It was two days of agents meet musos, bookers meet songwriters... and before… Audio

Local independent music mogul Ben Howe now runs two of the county's longest-running record labels and helps manage a clutch of the nation's up and coming indie bands. He's also half the reason we get… Audio

International festival bookers met promising local acts during the Sounds Aotearoa 2013 showcase held in Auckland in March. It was two days of agents meet musos, bookers meet songwriters... and before… Audio

The songs 'Northwest' and 'Ikarus' by Ladi6. Audio

Featuring the songs 'Ma Wai Ra' by Mara TK; and 'Pencils In The Wind' by Flight of the Conchords. Audio

Since Maree Sheehan's nomination in the most promising vocalist category at the 1993 Music Awards the singer-songwriter has spent more time behind the scenes than out front. She now lectures at Te Ara… Audio

We join our man on the streets, Nick Atkinson, as he pounds the pavements ceaselessly seeking out new and obscure sounds. Tonight he's at Marble Sheep supported by Superturtle at The Wine Cellar in… Audio

Featuring Nathan Haines, Kimbra and the song 'Dirty Money' by Antibalas. Audio

Kimbra has won the Grammys for Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance with the Australian singer songwriter Gotye, for their single 'Somebody That I Used To Know'. Audio

Studio owner Mike Cave learned his trade under the wing of producers like Coldplay recording maestro Ken Nelson. Cave's been using those same tools ever since on acts as diverse as The Charlatans and… Audio

Featuring the songs 'Ca Va Bien Merci' by Andrew Keoghan; and 'Walk Away' by Anika, Boh and Hollie. Audio

Laneway headliner Natasha Khan does like to be beside the seaside - she talks about the environmental influences on her third album The Haunted Man. Audio