Shane Gilchrist

No matter what textures Matt Joe Gow clothes his songs in, it always comes back to the melody. The former Dunedin musician, now living in Melbourne, discusses his new album with Shane Gilchrist.

Paul Winders, formerly of seminal Dunedin band The Verlaines, has completed his second solo album. Shane Gilchrist discusses simple pleasures with the singer, songwriter and guitarist.

A couple of years ago, a pair of British academics penned a paper on what they termed an "earworm". A literal translation from the German word "ohrwurm", it is used to describe the phenomenon of a melody that invades the headspace and echoes (on and on and on).

Leading New Zealand drum and bass act Shapeshifter is on its way - as is a new album later this year. In that regard, it seems the band is living up to its name, writes Shane Gilchrist.

Englishman John Cooper Clarke has found himself back in fashion. As his Dunedin Fringe Festival appearance looms, the performance poet with a punkish edge discusses recognition, rough houses and his roots with Shane Gilchrist.

Dunedin-based Swedish author Fredrik Brounéus mixes the fantastical with the familiar in his New Zealand debut novel, writes Shane Gilchrist.

Dunedin-based Swedish author Fredrik Brounéus mixes the fantastical with the familiar in his New Zealand debut novel, writes Shane Gilchrist.

Norwegian author Jo Nesbo, who has brought to life the rugged, idiosyncratic detective Harry Hole, occasionally likes a break from his hero, writes Shane Gilchrist.

That BA need not stand for "bugger-all", according to an A-grade student who has turned her hand to writing a book brimful of advice for university undergraduates. Shane Gilchrist reports.

That's Country is back. So is Ray Columbus. Shane Gilchrist discusses rockabilly, roots and regrettable statements with an enduring New Zealand performer.

It's not easy being an adult. Shane Gilchrist talks to former-Dunedin psychologist Nigel Latta about his new show, The Politically Incorrect Guide to Grown Ups.

Gigs with Art Garfunkel, Madeleine Peyroux, Daniel Lanois, Tommy Emmanuel (the list goes on) ... Jackie Bristow has come a long way since she began singing in a Gore choir as a young girl.

Ryan Adams' latest album might be brimful of laid-back melodies and his lifestyle less loaded these days, yet the songs continue to pour forth. The American alt-country troubadour discusses his health, headspace and, even, heavy metal with Shane Gilchrist.

There is a point in life when, like it or not, the body slows down. Still, no-one said anything about stopping. Shane Gilchrist goes for a run down Masters Games lane.

From the fun and funk of AHoriBuzz to the darker drones of Cairo Knife Fight, guitar ace Aaron Tokona embraces his multiple musical personalities, writes Shane Gilchrist.

Next month, cyclists can pedal confident in the knowledge their efforts will contribute to both their own fitness and a new neurosurgery fundraising campaign, writes Shane Gilchrist.

The Mutton Birds are reuniting for a 16-date summer tour with Gin Wigmore and Avalanche City next month. Shane Gilchrist asks frontman Don McGlashan, guitarist David Long, bassist Alan Gregg and drummer Ross Burge a few questions about hits, friendship and remaining young at heart.