Recent Music Stories
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Twelfth Night gets Dunedin twist
A new production of the Twelfth Night re-imagines the Bard's romantic comedy, swapping the Balkans for the University of Otago during the early 1980s and it includes the "Dunedin Sound". Reporter Tess… Audio
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A galaxy of great film scores
26 Nov 2024A new documentary gives film critic Dan Slevin an opportunity to rave about movie composer John Williams. Audio
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Music feature: Frank Zappa
Elliott Childs offers up a compelling 101 on the enigmatic Frank Zappa and his music. Audio
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Rita Mae & Mikeyy
On today's episode Janay talks to multi faceted electronic artist Mikeyy ahead of his EP coming in 2025. while So'omalo catches up with Rita Mae about her latest EP 'Kiss The Sky'. The crew also chats… Audio
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12,000 Miles | Trailer
26 Nov 202412,000 Miles is a spellbinding insight into the journey New Zealanders take to compete at the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, Scotland. Video
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Why singing along to Wicked won't make you popular
26 Nov 2024The world's largest cinema chain has banned audience participation at musical Wicked. Kiwi fans have their say.
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Wellington's Supertonic Choir holds 10 year anni concert
26 Nov 2024Wellington's Supertonic Choir celebrates 10 years singing, producer Katrina Batten talked with choir director Isaac Stone Audio
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Dreamstate by Kelly Lee Owens
25 Nov 2024Following an album of experimental tracks, the Welsh producer heads in the other direction with anthemic pop-tinged techno. Audio
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New Zealand Youth Choir: The Firefly Wakens
25 Nov 2024The New Zealand Youth Choir is preparing for a major overseas tour in 2025, which will include a couple of significant choral competitions. And coming up soon, there are going to be some pre-Christmas… Audio
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The Waikato songwriter channelling Sixties folk-rock
24 Nov 2024With his distinctive, high-pitched voice and laid-back melodies, Arthur Ahbez leans hard into the psychedelic-tinged California sound of the late Sixties. Video, Audio
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Interview: Juno Is
24 Nov 2024Mackenzie Hollebon, the Dunedin-raised, Auckland-based musician behind Juno Is, tells Tony about the path to her debut album Where To Begin. Audio
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High Horse by Adam Hattaway and The Haunters
24 Nov 2024The Christchurch troubadour presents a "frustratingly quiet" selection of songs produced by Marlon Williams. Audio
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Erin Routliffe: Best Song Eva
New Zealand-Canadian tennis player Erin Routliffe is having some well-deserved downtime ahead of the ASB Classic in a few weeks. She joins Jim to pick the best song ever. Audio
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Songbird: An Intimate Biography of Christine McVie
24 Nov 2024Christine McVie was the quintessential English rock star, as both the backbone and the beating heart of Fleetwood Mac. She is the subject of a new biography by bestselling author Lesley-Ann Jones. Audio
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Unpacking the complexities of motherhood
24 Nov 2024Probably best known for her work on Shortland Street and Outrageous Fortune, multi-talented Sally Stockwell is releasing her sophomore album Little Triggers. Audio
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The Sampler: What to listen to this week
24 Nov 2024Christchurch songwriter Adam Hattaway shows his softer side with help from Marlon Williams, Kelly Lee Owens' anthemic, pop-tinged techno, and the return of Christopher Owens.
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Why King Kapisi's Savage Thoughts is an essential NZ album
24 Nov 2024Hip-hop is a musical form invented by African-Americans, and yet here is a version that could only have come from deep in the Pacific.
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Hymns on Sunday, 24 November 2024
24 Nov 2024Christ the King Sunday is a 20th century addition to the church calendar, introduced by Pope Pius XI in the 1920s. We're marking it today with hymns including Rejoice! the Lord is King and Lord,… Audio
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Nashville Babylon: 23 November 2024
23 Nov 2024On this week's show there's ska from Phyllis Dillon, blues from Mike Henderson and Pee Wee Crayton, Wanda Jackson covering Bob Dylan plus an all time classic courtesy of Guy Clark. Audio
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Nashville Babylon: 30 November 2024
23 Nov 2024On this week's show there's blues from Magic Sam, a classic soul cut from James Carr, gospel courtesy of Sister Wynonna Carr, new music from Chuck Prophet plus a birthday tune for Ozzy Osbourne! Audio
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Roy Haynes
23 Nov 2024Nick takes a look back at the career of Roy Haynes, the drummer whose signature sound earned him the nickname "Snap Crackle". Audio
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The game-changing soundtrack to Once Were Warriors returns
23 Nov 2024Once Were Warriors celebrates its 30th anniversary this month and the legendary soundtrack has been re-released. Based on Alan Duff's novel and directed by Lee Tamahori, the film became the… Audio
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The Mixtape: Top Model Colin Mathura Jeffree
23 Nov 2024Our guest picking the music is a familiar face on New Zealand TV, Colin Mathura Jeffree. He's been the host of New Zealand's hottest home baker and New Zealand's next top model, and he appeared on… Audio
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I Wanna Run Barefoot Through Your Hair by Christopher Owens
23 Nov 2024It's been a tough ten years for the acclaimed songwriter, and his return feels like a hard-won victory. Audio
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