Recent Music Stories
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Introducing: Coast Arcade
27 May 2023This week on Introducing its a four piece indie rock band from Tamaki Makaurau called Coast Arcade. Video, Audio
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Legendary British punk pioneers The Damned's Captain Sensible: 'We'd set each other on fire'
27 May 2023Legendary British punk pioneers, The Damned, have announced their return to New Zealand for a series of shows. Audio
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The Sampler: The National, Deva Mahal, Ethel Cain
27 May 2023Elliott Childs reviews the latest release from stately indie rockers The National, Maggie Tweedie assesses future classics from Deva Mahal, and Liam Brown talks anti-pop star Ethel Cain. Audio
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'It was just heavenly stuff': DLT talks 'Chains' and Che Fu
27 May 2023Season 3 of NZ HIP HOP STAND UP launched this week, continuing the journey of delving deeper into the rich, diverse landscape of Aotearoa's hip hop history.. One of these Key figures speaks to me now.
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Kiwi musos take flight: Kaylee Bell, L.A.B and The Veils
27 May 2023After years of pandemic cancellations, closed borders and venues closing, local artists are having their first big tours since the pandemic began.
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The lives and times of musician Tim Finn
27 May 2023New Zealand musician Tim Finn hasn't toured in a decade but something "clicked" when he played a small afternoon show in Sydney recently. This September, the Split Enz co-founder will perform some of… Video, Audio
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Out Lately with Finn
26 May 2023Finn Johansson descends upon the studio and blesses us with a selection of music. Audio
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Celebrating Samoan roots through classical music
26 May 2023Poulima Salima talks with Bryan Crump about his work as a composer. Video, Audio
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Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
26 May 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
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NZ Live: Corrella
26 May 2023For NZ Live this week we have Corrella in the Tamaki Makaurau studio. This band have become regulars on the airwaves, and now they've released their much-anticipated debut album ROAD FROM 26 and new… Audio
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New music with Jeremy Taylor
26 May 2023New music from SZA, reissues of the Proud compilation and Space Waltz debut, plus farewells to the great Tina Turner and Smiths bassist Andy Rourke. Audio
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RNZ Music Pocket Edition: 25 May 2023
25 May 2023On this weeks programme Jesse Mulligan speaks to a local documentary maker about his favourite kiwi music films. Maggie Tweedie reveals new music from Clementine Valentine and Stephanie Brown pays… Audio
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ABBA rule out 50th anniversary Eurovision gig in native Sweden
"I don't want to and if I don't want to, they won't go," said Benny Andersson.
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Remembering Tina Turner
25 May 2023Tributes are flowing worldwide for rock star Tina Turner, who has died aged 83 after a career spanning five decades. Rob Walker was a former tour manager for Tina Turner, and did a number of tours… Audio
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Levin Music Festival
25 May 2023If you're one of the 15-thousand odd people driving through the North Island town of Levin on Saturday - you're in for a treat. Final preparations are underway for the eighth Levin Music Festival. Audio
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Simply The Best: Tina Turner, rugby league icon
25 May 2023Opinion - News of Tina Turner's death was greeted with great sadness by many, as well as a wave of reminiscence in Australasia due to her successful but unlikely connection with rugby league, Jamie… Video
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APO: Kia Kaha!
25 May 2023This concert from 2020 has an overarching theme of tribute and hope. It is dedicated to all those who lost their lives to COVID-19, the people they left behind and everyone working to eliminate the…
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