Recent Music Stories
-
Nashville Babylon: 24 June 2023
24 Jun 2023On this week's Nashville Babylon there's a brand new track from the Handsome Family, a birthday tune for Kris Kristofferson plus classic soul and ska courtesy of Ruth Brown and Derek Harriot. Audio
-
The Mixtape: Dallas Tamaira
24 Jun 2023Fat Freddy's Drop frontman Dallas Tamaira recently released a new single from his upcoming solo EP. He chats to Charlotte Ryan about the songs that have shaped his life and sound. Video, Audio
-
-
The Sampler: Pickle Darling, Protomartyr, This Is The Kit
24 Jun 2023Tony Stamp reviews Ōtautahi bedroom pop, Detroit post-punk, and banjo-led Parisian folk. Audio
-
Idles' Joe Talbot on overcoming grief through music
24 Jun 2023British band IDLES are returning to play in New Zealand following their sold out tour.
The band have released 4 studio albums and their latest 'Crawler' was nominated for Best Rock Album at the 65th… Audio
-
Musician Jordyn with a Why: Who gets to learn Te Reo Maori?
24 Jun 2023As te reo becomes widespread, does Maori learning for Maori need to be prioritised? That's one of many pesky questions posed in the first episode of new Spinoff web series 2 Cents 2 Much. Answering… Video, Audio
-
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
23 Jun 2023Muso Finn Johansson steps out of his makeshift recording studio to bring us his favourite tracks of the week. Audio
-
Kiwis at Glastonbury 2023
23 Jun 2023A crowd of more than 200,000 music fans have formed a temporary city in the middle of the English country side for the annual Glastonbury Festival. Kiwis Amy-Louise and Blair Godby are among them. Audio
-
Orchestra Wellington: Fantastic Symphonies
23 Jun 2023Experience the rage, fury and opium-addled love of French composer Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique - the original anthem to sex, drugs and rock and roll. Here it is paired with it's sequel Lelio, …
-
The Panel with Boopsie Maran and Mark Knoff-Thomas (Part Two)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists speak to Dr Dougal Sutherland about the Government's performance on improving mental health services. Plus, they speak to the Maritime Union about Mayor… Audio
-
Mark Walton: “My career would be very different if I had good eyesight”
23 Jun 2023Admired teacher, clarinet and saxophone player Mark Walton is back in Aotearoa for his YouTube series Aotearoa Musical Treasures and to perform as a soloist with Resonance Ensemble Orchestra in… Audio
-
Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
23 Jun 2023Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio
-
NZ Live: The Mitchell Twins
23 Jun 2023Delany Davidson - one of New Zealand's best song writers - once said "you can't beat the blood harmonies" He was referring to The Mitchell Twins and their older sister Jenny Mitchell when they were… Video, Audio
-
Sofar gigs re-launched in Aotearoa
Back in 2009, two friends in London hosted a gig in their flat - and their mates loved it so much, that it sparked a network of secret concerts around the world. Audio
-
RNZ Music Pocket Edition: 22 June 2023
22 Jun 2023On this week's Pocket Edition, Moby talks about his new album, getting older and his love of orchestration. We look back at the Dunedin sound movement and the publication that elevated it globally and… Audio
-
Music Alive: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra - Brahms 4
22 Jun 2023Pianist Sylvia Jiang makes her debut with the Auckland Philharmonia in Liszt's Second Piano Concerto. The orchestra rounds out the programme with music by Stravinsky and Brahms. Audio
-
David Bremner: "Being part of their journey is really special"
22 Jun 2023NZSO Principal Trombonist and conductor David Bremner joins Bryan Crump from Nuku'alofa Tonga to discuss the Island nation's love affair with brass instruments and the profound effect the visit has… Audio
-
Music Critic: Matthew Crawley
22 Jun 2023Today Matthew Crawley talks to Jesse about new music from Dead Famous People, a NZ indie pop band that's been around since the 80s. He's also talking about the first single from a new project by Carla… Audio
-
The TAHI Thursday 22nd June 2023
On today’s episode, Evie is steering the ship while So’omalo recovers from drinking an entire bottle of Sprite (1.5L) in one go. Amila joins to chat about her newest global pop track ‘Changes’, and… Audio
-
Swift's snub: Why is Taylor Swift missing NZ on her world tour?
21 Jun 2023One of the biggest popstars on the planet appears to have shaken off Aotearoa. Early this morning Taylor Swift announced her latest tour will be heading to Sydney and Mebourne next February. But no… Video, Audio
-
RNZ Concert Host Leah Thomas wins Fulbright Graduate Award
21 Jun 2023RNZ Concert Host Leah Thomas is leaving for New York City to study for a Master of Arts Management at the New School, after winning a Fulbright Scholarship Graduate Award. Audio
-
Bookmarks with Abby Howells
For today's Bookmarks today we meet one of the hottest comedy performers of the moment, Abby Howells. She's a "human person", comedian, actor, playwright and improvisor. Audio
-
Podcast Critic: Vaughn Smith
21 Jun 2023Media personality Vaughn Smith's been recommending to a number of people a great podcast all about nineties music. He talks to Jesse about 60 Songs That Explain the 90s, a podcast by 90s survivor Rob… Audio
-
Choir event gives exemption to striking secondary teachers
As industrial action continues, unionised teachers are refusing to take part in all extra curricular activity around the country today. But union members involved with the national Big Sing event have… Audio
contact
See our contact page for information about how to get in touch with us.
Stay Informed
Sign up to receive a weekly email with details of upcoming music programmes and features.
