Nick Bollinger discusses the space-lounge excursion of Sheffield's Arctic Monkeys.

Auckland 'no wave' band Wax Chattels on their jazz school background, and getting signed to both Flying Nun and American label Captured Tracks.

Sola Rosa's new EP 'In Spaces' features collaborations from Noah Slee and Kevin Mark Trail. Andrew Spraggon joins us to discuss the new record, his next record, his indie rock beginnings and burning CD's one at a time in the early days to kick off his career.

Supporting his debut album Layers and his upcoming tour, Nick Dow is joined by a string trio to showcase his beautiful songs for a very special RNZ live session.

The upcoming New Zealand Music Month Summit will highlight issues facing our local music industry including mental health, regional isolation, and making the scene more diverse. Alex Behan talks to some of the panelists.

On her new album Tell Me How You Really Feel Australian musician Courtney Barnett lays her cards on the table with songs of frustration and anger, introspection and self-help, and some of the sweetest and most earnest sentiments she’s expressed. Kirsten Johnstone speaks to Courtney.

In this week's Pocket Edition, Kirsten Johnstone speaks with Courtney Barnett about her new album Tell Me How You Really Feel. Alex Behan speaks with Sola Rosa about his latest release and Auckland's Wax Chattels speak with Tony Stamp about their debut album.

Nick Bollinger considers a Texas-tinged set from Wellington singer-songwriter Emily Fairlight.

Nick Bollinger discusses guitar hooks and notions of romantic quarantine in the songs of Wellington trio Hans Pucket.

Beloved NZ musician, singer-songwriter and rock n roll goddess Julia Deans takes us through her excellent new album – her first in six years – We Light Fire.