With its mind-bending mix of throbbing, funky basslines, layered psychedelic textures, skittering African rhythms and an agile tenor voice over surrealist lyrics, D.D. Dumbo's debut album Utopia Defeated is addictive and intriguing. We speak to its creator, Australian Oliver Hugh Perry.

This week, Public Address' Russell Brown compiles a C60 of his favourite selections.

Brooke Fraser is releasing 'A Sides' this week, a collection of some of her biggest hits from the past 14 years.

Pioneering Wellington DJ Clinton Smiley was struck down with a brain aneurysm 10 years ago, but his influence lives on.

The story of a 1966 New Zealand garage rock song by The Bluestars that went on to influence bands around the world.

South London singer-guitarist Lianne La Havas will be supporting Coldplay and playing her own solo show in Auckland in early December. Nick Bollinger speaks to her about her music and roots.

Nick Bollinger samples a new album of mostly old songs from Bic Runga.

In this week's Pocket Edition, Alex Behan catches up with Kimbra, Te Vaka on their contribution to the Moana soundtrack, Kirsten Johnstone gets to grips with Connan Mockasin's latest exploits, and Yadana Saw pans for musical gold with Bandcamp Chief Curator Andrew Jervis.

Bandcamp's Chief Curator, Andrew Jervis gives us a user's guide in navigating the almost fathomless world of digital music through the online direct-to-fan music portal.

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 underground.