Marlin's Dreaming have released their new album Hirl, they called up to chat about how the move from Dunedin to Auckland inspired some of the songs, and gave details on where in New Zealand the crowds are most likely to go off on their upcoming tour. 

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Everclear are coming back to New Zealand in January for three shows around the motu, their singer Art called up for a chat about nicknames, Bowie, the state of new music and some great yarns about their hit songs. 

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Mike Hall has played bass for just about every band in New Zealand, now he's stepping into the lime light with a brand new solo album. He called in for a chat about how it started and shared his history with being on air at Radio Hauraki. 

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Christchurch band Castaway have released a new song called It's Not Your Fault, bass player Austen called up for a chat about how it began on the piano, and what song they refuse to play live. 

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Hamilton band Retro Valley have been flying around the country on tour this week, they called up with tales from the road and to introduce a new song that's ideal for blasting when you're alone. 

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Tamaki Makaurau band Kiko have released a new song called Haurua, their singer Rewi called for a chat about how the band came about and where we might catch them this summer. 

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Auckland band Flaxxies have released a ballad called Blister, they called up for a chat about their August tour, building venues and collecting rock n roll memorabilia. 

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Bob Mould is coming to Lyttleton, Wellington and Auckland in November, he called up from the other side of the world to talk about the 80s with Husker Du, the 90s with Sugar, the many solo albums and collaborations he's had over the years - one which saw him on stage in front of a hundred thousand people. 

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Christchurch band Imperial April called up on release day of their new song Try To Have Fun, talked about pies, Matts and gave us a virtual tour of the Christchurch Town Hall ahead of their appearance there at the Go Live Festival on August 17.

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Capital Theatre have just released their second album Major Arcana, their singer Adam popped in for a chat about the release show, their new bass player and connection to Jane's Addiction. 

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