For the RNZ Music mixtapte illustrator and  cartoonist Toby Morris shares his favourite songs and tips for drawing good. He speaks with Yadana Saw.

Is Tyler the Creator the Brian Wilson of this generation? The Song Crush Team consider his new album Igor, and rave about new music from Kelsey Lu, SJD, and more.

In this week's Pocket Edition, Kirsten Johnstone talks to Grammy winning country pop star Kacey Musgraves and Trevor Reekie explores an album of psychedelic music from Wellington that hasn't been heard in almost 50 years.

Taranaki born soul singer Bailey Wiley is becoming stronger and more resolutely herself with each release. Kirsten Johnstone finds out more about her evolution.

The Song Crush team listen to the feminine flecked new songs from indie-rock veterans The National, and a minimalist cover of Cher’s 1998 hit ‘Believe’ amongst other great new releases.

Small Island Big Song is an album that unites indigenous musicians from seafaring cultures across the Pacific & Indian Oceans. All the songs were recorded in nature, using traditional instruments and languages, creating a contemporary and relevant epic musical statement in the face of climate change. Trevor Reekie speaks to Small Island Big Song producers Tim Cole and BaoBao Chen.

Sophie Scott-Maunder and Jonathan Shirley of Wellington band Beatcomber talk to Elliott Childs about their new EP Creature Comforts and the difficulties of having half the band living in the UK.

ZÖ introduces us to her song 'To Be Loved' from her debut EP WAR.

'Cosmic Cowgirl' Kacey Musgraves played the Auckland Town Hall on Friday, charming a diverse crowd of devoted fans. Kirsten Johnstone sat down with her to find out more about her psychedelic, Grammy Award-winning album Golden Hour.

Does the music played in shops and on the radio in the lead-up to Christmas make you think 'I could do better than that!" Well, here's your chance. Jesse Mulligan announces RNZ's new orignal songwriting contest on Music 101.