Bret Mc Kenzie
Bret McKenzie: On writing songs that are not funny
This week we revisit an interview with Bret McKenzie, one half of the musical comedy duo Flight of the Conchords, to talk about coming out of solitude and writing songs that are not funny. Audio
A Culture101 party with Bret McKenzie, Suzanne Tamaki and Dr Drama
Mark Amery and Perlina Lau are joined by composer and actor Bret McKenzie, artist and cultural events organiser extraordinaire Suzanne Tamaki (Maniapoto, Tūhoe, and Te Arawa) and Dr Drama aka theatre… Audio
Conchord pens Simpsons tune for 'buzzy' Lizzo
He’s written tunes for The Muppets and Dora the Explorer, now Wellington musician Bret McKenzie has penned US music star Lizzo’s debut song on The Simpsons. Audio
I'm Hip
William Dart investigates music that fits the bill of hip - and some that doesn't - with songs by Lambert Hendricks and Ross, Dave Frishberg, Mose Allison and our own Bret McKenzie. Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition 1 September 2022
In this week's Pocket Edition, Brett Mckenzie lifts the lid on his brand new album, Songs Without Jokes, Australian troubador Julia Jacklin rekindles her passion for perfoming live and we pay tribute… Audio
Bret McKenzie - Songs Without Jokes
One half of Flight of the Conchords, Bret McKenzie joins me to talk about his new album Songs Without Jokes released yesterday. Audio
Playing Favourites with musician Bret McKenzie
Best known around these parts as one-half of musical comedy duo Flight of the Conchords, Bret McKenzie is, in his own words, one of the best comedy songwriters in the biz. Video, Audio
Bret McKenzie
Oscar-winning songwriter, and one half of world-conquering comedy folk duo Flight of the Conchords, Bret McKenzie is also one of this year's Festival of The Arts' curators. He's assembled an eclectic… Audio
Bret McKenzie: paying homage to Jim Henson & the Muppets
The Muppets came to Wellington in April. Kathryn Ryan spoke to Bret McKenzie and Jim Henson Retrospectacle organiser Nic Marshall, who organised the three-week long musical tribute to the genius… Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 213: Fanau Spa/Congress of Animals
In this week's Pocket Edition, Jana Whitta gets in the Fanau Spa with Big Fat Raro and Brown Boy Magic; Kirsten Johnstone speaks with producers Sylvia Massy, Gil Norton and Clint Murphy about their… Audio
Live session: Congress Of Animals
Wellington supergroup Congress of Animals treat us to a stripped-back acoustic sing-along version of their song 'Shine' and chat to Yadana Saw. Video, Audio
REVIEW: The Jim Henson Retrospectacle Live in Concert
Band leader, MC, stand-up comedian and presenter - hometown hero Bret McKenzie was definitely a hit in the Jim Henson Retrospectacle live tribute concert, writes Yadana Saw. Video
Upbeat for Thursday April 19
We look at new research that shows how biased humans are towards music, Placido Domingo takes to the stage at the Met, Bret McKenzie discusses the Muppets, and we hear Gareth Farr’s Cello Concerto and…
Bret McKenzie: a symphonic homage to Jim Henson's creations
Bret McKenzie won an Oscar in 2012 for posing the question: 'Am I a man or am I a muppet?’ Now he is playing a big part in the upcoming Jim Henson Retrospectacle in Wellington. Video, Audio
Duncan Sarkies and Jemaine Clement: Uncle Bertie's Botanarium
Toby Manhire interviews Duncan Sarkies, writer/director and co-creator of the epic fantasy podcast series The Mysterious Secrets of Uncle Bertie's Botanarium, and Jemaine Clement, who plays the main… Audio, Gallery
A History of Student Radio - Episode Three
Student radio stations tap into the 'youth market' to generate advertising revenue; the 'alternative' becomes mainstream; and we hear about some of the non-musical exploits of student radio, including… Audio
Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra Album Diary
In two sessions recorded in Wellington this year, the Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra produced their first full-length album. Titled Be Mine Tonight after the classic song by Th' Dudes, the… Audio
Flight of the Conchords go into bat for Wellington theatre
Comedy duo The Flight of the Conchords came together for a rare performance last night, raising money for the refurbishment of the theatre where their hit partnership began. Audio
Morning Report highlights of 2012
It's our final programme for the year and as part of the programme this morning we're taking a look back at the stories that particularly amused or inspired us in 2012. Audio
