SWIDT's Smokeygotbeatz, Spycc and INF talk to Sam Wicks about their hometown rap pride.

In this week's Music 101 Pocket Edition: Ladyhawke and her new sober LA life; Eastern Bloc's sound of disappointment and SWIDT fly the flag for Onehunga.

New Zealand-born, Melbourne-based DJ/producer Opiuo is taking his celebratory sound – and energetic live show – to the world.

The Veils' 'Axolotl' – a menacing sign of things to come.

Pip Brown is in a good place right now. Sober, married, and living at the base of the Hollywood Hills, 'Wild Things' is her third album as Ladyhawke, and it reflects her positive frame of mind. She talks to Kirsten Johnstone about what got her there.

Pikelet rekindles their musical practise with their latest album 'Tronc'.

Sere introduce their song 'Hazy'.

Nick Bollinger discusses the Polynesian reggae of Unity Pacific.

Nick Bollinger reviews releases from globe-trotting troubadours Tom Cunliffe and Will Wood.

Trinity Roots are about to embark on a winter tour with dates in New Zealand and Australia - but their first stop is China. Yadana Saw pops into the rehearsal room for a chat with the band.