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Your favourite local musicians tell us what NZ song they wish they had written. Video, Audio

English DJ Norman Cook (aka Fatboy Slim) tells Kim Hill why he still loves "spreading tales of abandon and community and hedonism and connection" to dance floors around the world. Video, Audio

This week on Lost and Found, Yadana Saw shares some unexpected gems from Robert Palmer, Aaradhna, Massive Attack and more. Today's soundtrack will keep you company whether you're on the road, at the… Video, Audio

Ethereal Nordic classical-pop, retro yacht-rock, and Flying Nun-esque jangle are all part of the Song Crush team's high rotate this week.  Video, Audio

Over the past twenty years there has been a bumper crop of memorable and beautiful local albums that have found notable success. We are proud to offer you our top 21 albums of the twenty-first century… Audio

Christchurch native and music industry veteran Charlotte Ryan is the new host of RNZ’s flagship music programme Music 101. She joined us on the RNZ Music Mixtape to select some of her favourite songs… Video, Audio

Cult-favourite Connan Mockasin has announced shows in Auckland and Wellington that will include an exclusive screening of an episode of his absurdist five-part film Bostyn ‘N Dobsyn, as well as music…

Connan Mockasin offers a companion album to his dodgy-sounding movie melodrama. Nick Bollinger has a listen. Audio

In this week's Pocket Edition, Reb Fountain shares a new song in her live session, Kirsten Johnstone speaks with Connan Mockasin about the many new things in his life and The Members' JC Carroll… Audio

The premise of Connan Mockasin's new album and video series is disturbing. It's about a music teacher falling for his student, who he's mistaken for a girl. The cult-favourite musician speaks to RNZ… Video, Audio

Neil Finn and son Liam have joined forces to create their first album together - Lightsleeper. It was mainly recorded in Neil's Auckland studio and features a host of guest artists including Mick… Video, Audio

Hugh Sundae started his career as a volunteer at Auckland's 95bFM when he was fourteen. Twenty five years later he's just finished a three year stint as General Manager. In this week's Mixtape Hugh… Video, Audio

Neil Finn has been busy lately. He’s just come off a tour with his ‘family band’ playing small town venues throughout the country and will perform his Out of Silence album live with the Auckland… Video, Audio

It was a scorcher at Auckland's Laneway festival yesterday and the bands were even hotter. Video

Some of the Kiwi musicians playing Laneway this year tell us who they're going to see at the Jan 29th festival in Auckland's Albert Park.

Everything you need to know about all 29 acts performing at this year's Laneway Festival on 29 January in Auckland's Albert Park (you're welcome). Video

Tony Stamp visits the dark world of chanteuse Charlotte Gainsbourg. Video, Audio

Psychedelic-pop crafter Connan Mockasin has a new collaborative album out under the name Soft Hair. It's a soundtrack to a film that hasn't been made yet, about a race of human-lizards living… Video, Audio

Music 101 contributors and friends list their top five musical treats from 2015

Neil Finn presents a solo career retrospective backed by a full string section, arranged by Kiwi composer, Victoria Kelly. Andre Upston was there to capture the Auckland Town Hall performance. Video, Audio

In October 2009 Liam Finn, E.J. Barnes, Connan Mockasin, James Milne (a.k.a. Lawrence Arabia), and friends decided to collaborate on a live show. Sam Wicks asked them all about it. Audio

2009 Silver Scroll winner James Milne (a.k.a. Lawrence Arabia) is joined by friends including Liam Finn, E.J. Barnes and Connan Mockasin Live at The Powerstation, Auckland on the Having A Baby tour… Audio

Liam Finn with friends Eliza-Jane (E.J.) Barnes, Connan Mockasin, James Milne (Lawrence Arabia), Seamus Ebbs (drums) and Jol Mulholland (bass). The band played a set from each songwriter. Here we have… Audio