On his impending visit to our shores TIM G discusses Andrew Bird’s latest recorded offering, Armchair Apocrypha, and talks to the artist about his song writing process and what to expect from his upcoming live shows.

Disasteradio, aka Luke Rowell, discusses the particulars of his new synth album Visions with Hutt Valley compatriot from way back, BRANNAVAN GNANALINGAM.

Mark Roberts from The Enright House trades intellectual asides with BRANNAVAN GNANALINGAM on classical music, post-rock, and the album A Maze and Amazement LP.

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