Christchurch band Castaway have just released a new song called Supernova, they called up from their flat (they all live together) to talk about tunes, Tom Hanks movies and their Finnish fans.

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Wellington band Wet Denim wrap up their current tour with a hometown show this weekend, singer Nick called up to look back over the previous gigs and introduce their latest single Stuck With You. 

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Midwave Breaks have just released a new song called All She Was, their drummer Paul called up to talk about their new EP and what they've got planned for when they open for Live and Incubus in a few weeks in Christchurch and Auckland. 

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Join the Hauraki Big Show as they catch up with Josh Homme and Michael Shuman from Queens of the Stone Age ahead of their Auckland gig!

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LAB's new album VI is out now, the band called in to talk about the tunes and their upcoming gigs in Chch, Oz and the USA. 

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QOTSA are heading to NZ in a couple of weeks to play three shows, guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen called up while sitting in LA traffic to chat about the new album, their live shows, and how time & a bit of coaxing from pals got Josh back into writing.

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Local duo The Boondocks have taken inspiration from Red Hot Chili Peppers and Arctic Monkeys to make a new song called Nice Guy, which it turns out isn't about a nice guy.. Scott from the band called up to explain and relive their recent EP release show. 

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Leanne Malcolm was on the telly for ages as a reporter, now she's holding the mic for different seasons - to sing. She called up to introduce her new rockin' tune. 

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Chch rockers Con Carne have released new music, a hot sauce, and cleared the pigeons out of an old venue in the garden city and plan to set up a residency there. Their drummer Matt called up to explain the goings on. 

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There have been a lot of music festivals on this summer, including Laneway at Western Springs in Auckland on Waitangi Day. Some of us were there, amongst the 23,000 music fans, here is our review.. 

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