Recent Music Stories
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Songs of a Lost World by The Cure
9 Nov 2024The British gloom icons return after sixteen years with a collection unfurls slowly and generously, luxuriating in Robert Smith's chord choices and surprisingly spry voice. Audio
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What's the right summer music festival for me?
9 Nov 2024Hitting multiple festivals isn't practical for a lot of Kiwis, and picking the right one can feel intimidating. Here's RNZ's guide to help pick the perfect summer gig.
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Adam Hattaway and the Haunters: Live session
9 Nov 2024Adam Hattaway has released his sixth full length album today with his band the Haunters. High Horse, produced by Marlon Williams has taken a shift in style for the alt-rock n roll singer. Video, Audio
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Ladi6 pops in for a chat to celebrate new release 'Alofa'
9 Nov 2024After taking some time away from the music industry working towards a degree in psychology, local hip hop, soul and RnB queen Ladi6 is back with a new single. Audio
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Psychedelic folk artist Arthur Ahbez on his new album
9 Nov 2024Tirau based psychedelic folk songwriter, Arthur Ahbez has released his third album Arthur Ahbez and the Flaming Ahbez. Audio
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Which music festival is right for you?
9 Nov 2024RNZ music journalist Amberleigh Jack has compiled a guide to help pick the perfect summer gig. Audio
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The punks of jazz
9 Nov 2024Musician, sound engineer and builder, Dan Beban on his new book Future Jaw-Clap, which tells the story of an influential movement in New Zealand music. Audio
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Beyonce leads Grammy nominations with 'Cowboy Carter'
It takes her career nominations to 99, more than any other artist.
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Review: Ladi6 takes us to church
9 Nov 2024Ladi6 in performance is a queen - but she's still humble as can be, Dan Buchanan writes.
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Review: Pearl Jam serves up something special in Auckland
9 Nov 2024This was a night for celebration, and if this band needed a crowd coming together, they couldn't have asked for much more than this one.
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Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Tonight, a track from Portland spiritual jazz band The Cosmic Tones Research Trio, futuristic Istanbul rock’n roll outfit BaBa ZuLa, and local club night producers Lerm Werld. Audio
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Richard PUANAKI: Ka Waiata ki a Maria
8 Nov 2024The New Zealand Youth Choir conducted by David Squire perform at 'A Night of Song and Dance', World Choir Games 2024, Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, 18 July 2024. Audio
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TE WHĀNAU WEHI: Kua Rongo
8 Nov 2024The New Zealand Youth Choir conducted by David Squire perform at 'A Night of Song and Dance', World Choir Games 2024, Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, 18 July 2024. Audio
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TRAD Samoan arr Ingelese ETE: Ua Featausunu'i
8 Nov 2024The New Zealand Youth Choir conducted by David Squire perform at 'A Night of Song and Dance', World Choir Games 2024, Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, 18 July 2024. Audio
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TRAD arr Moses HOGAN: The Battle of Jericho
8 Nov 2024The New Zealand Youth Choir conducted by David Squire perform at 'A Night of Song and Dance', World Choir Games 2024, Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, 18 July 2024. Audio
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Michel LEGRAND arr Alexander: L'ESTRANGE How do you keep the music playing
8 Nov 2024The New Zealand Youth Choir conducted by David Squire perform at 'A Night of Song and Dance', World Choir Games 2024, Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, 18 July 2024. Audio
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Herbert HOWELLS: In Youth is Pleasure
8 Nov 2024The New Zealand Youth Choir conducted by David Squire perform at 'A Night of Song and Dance', World Choir Games 2024, Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, 18 July 2024. Audio
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Jonathan DOVE: Ring out, wild bells, from The Passing of the Year
8 Nov 2024The New Zealand Youth Choir conducted by David Squire perform at 'A Night of Song and Dance', World Choir Games 2024, Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, 18 July 2024. Audio
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David HAMILTON: E te Ariki, from A Westlake Mass
8 Nov 2024The New Zealand Youth Choir conducted by David Squire perform at 'A Night of Song and Dance', World Choir Games 2024, Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, 18 July 2024. Audio
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Josef RHEINBERGER: Kyrie, from Cantus Missae
8 Nov 2024The New Zealand Youth Choir conducted by David Squire perform at 'A Night of Song and Dance', World Choir Games 2024, Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, 18 July 2024. Audio
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Marek RACZYNSKI: Gaudeamus omnes
8 Nov 2024The New Zealand Youth Choir conducted by David Squire perform at 'A Night of Song and Dance', World Choir Games 2024, Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, 18 July 2024. Audio
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Jenny MCLEOD: Cock's Crow, from Childhood
8 Nov 2024The New Zealand Youth Choir conducted by David Squire perform at 'A Night of Song and Dance', World Choir Games 2024, Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, 18 July 2024. Audio
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Ngā Tūmanako - Whakawātea, tribute to kapa haka pioneers
8 Nov 2024Toa Whakaihuwaka champions at Te Matatini 2019, Ngā Tūmanako perform at 'A Night of Song and Dance', World Choir Games 2024, Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, 18 July 2024. Audio
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Ngā Tūmanako - Haka, Pōkokohua urutā
8 Nov 2024Toa Whakaihuwaka champions at Te Matatini 2019, Ngā Tūmanako perform at 'A Night of Song and Dance', World Choir Games 2024, Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, 18 July 2024. Audio
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