Trevor Reekie talks to founding member Ian Lynch about how Lankum's brand of Irish traditional music is rapidly crossing over to a new young audience and developing a growing respect in the UK, Europe and America.

Christchurch band Breathing Cage won a controversial music award and made a classic album before breaking up in 1992. Twenty-five years later they are playing together again.

Nick Bollinger discusses the abstract electronica, forthright lyrics and pop hooks in the debut of Ethiopian-American artist Kelela.

In this week's Pocket Edition, Alex Behan speaks with Jana Whitta and Jessie Moss about what can be done about sexism in the music industry; Jamaican Dee Jay Sister Nancy is on the line to Mani Dunlop and Kimbra speaks with Alex Behan about her latest collaborations with Childish Gambino and Skrillex.

Trevor Reekie talked to Marlon Williams backstage at WOMAD, shortly before the recording of his new album.

There are two 'rock' acts in the Billboard USA top ten for the first time in twelve years. Zack Carothers from Portugal. The Man speaks about whether rock can survive and what it takes to make a perfect pop song.

Auckland band Beachware introduce their song "Want Somebody"

Wellington composer and music editor Stephen Gallagher has worked with Brian Eno, Ed Sheeran and Nick Cave. He selects a 'cinematic' mixtape interspersed with work stories.

'Bam Bam' is an iconic dancehall/reggae song recorded in 1982 by Sister Nancy. On her way to Aotearoa for the first time, the 55 year old tells the story of the track's wayward rise from Jamaican obscurity to worldwide dancehall favourite.

How can you do Björk if you’re not Björk? Her music is unique, so seemingly knitted to her own personality and her own performance style. Claire Cowan and her Auckland-based Blackbird Ensemble are taking up the challenge for a show at Q Theatre called “All is Full of Love.” They’ll perform 16 of her songs. RNZ visited one of their final rehearsals.