New Zealanders based in Perth Coterie were back in New Zealand to redo a Dave Dobbyn and Herbs classic - they called in to tell us about hanging with Dave and their recent tour in the UK.

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Christchurch rockers Con Carne gave us an exclusive on their new song Blown Away, singer Dils called up with the stories behind the tune and their new immigrant helper.

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On their way to the airport to play shows in Australia, Amsterdam and London, LAB called in for a chat and to unleash a brand new song, possibly inspired by one of us at Radio Hauraki. 

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Wellington muso Grayson Gilmour called up to preview his upcoming album and talk about how even though he's a solo artist - there's over a dozen people involved - including two drummers playing at once. 

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Having just toured New Zealand, Thom from Guardian Singles wanted to share with us their favourite song from the road, which just happens to be their new single, plus they have some big plans for 2024

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Before Ocean Alley convene from all over Australia to play in Auckland and Wellington, they called up for a chat about treating the rest of the world as a warm up for the kiwi shows. 

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Chistchurch band Volts' lead singer Lorna called up to spill the beans on the inspiration behind their new song Bleeding Hearts - including who it's about - and who broke the floor on the stage at The Loons? 

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Twenty years ago Jonathan was walking past a pub, heard a band playing and got talking to the bouncer about what was going on. They struck up a friendship and two decades later they've made an album together. Hear this and other stories behind The Larry Normans new album Dirty Living. 

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After a weekend in Dunedin the band Dartz came up with a song about earning the thirst, they called up to introduce it and run through the inspiration Don "The Don" McGlashan gave them for their next song.

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Royal Blood's new album Back To The Water below is out now, their singer Mike zoomed in for a chat about it and meeting their heroes in the process.

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