Nz Music
The Mixtape: Bernie Griffen
Singer-songwriter, self-proclaimed rascal and longtime NZ folk and country music advocate Bernie Griffen joins Melody Thomas for the latest RNZ Music Mixtape. Audio
'Being a big fish in a little pond doesn’t really appeal to me'
Brooke Fraser is releasing A Sides this week, a collection of some of her biggest hits from the past 14 years. Video, Audio
The man who would be Kings
Named as 2016 'Breakthrough artist of the year' at the NZ Music Awards, Auckland rapper Kings talks about his self-produced debut EP, making tunes on the marae, and raising a daughter while trying to… Video, Audio
Soft Hair, stand-up and the surreal world of Connan Mockasin
Psychedelic-pop crafter Connan Mockasin has a new collaborative album out under the name Soft Hair. It's a soundtrack to a film that hasn't been made yet, about a race of human-lizards living… Video, Audio
The Mixtape: Bic Runga 2016
Much loved singer songwriter Bic Runga is about to be inducted to the NZ Music Hall Of Fame, and has a new album out on Friday. Close Your Eyes includes ten cover versions of songs close to Runga's… Audio
Devilskin: goats, growls, and growing a great fanbase
Hamilton rock band Devilskin have just released their second album Destined For Whatever. Video, Audio
Crowded House: a 30th anniversary retrospective - part 2
Crowded House is celebrating the 30th anniversary since their debut eponymous album - here's part two of their look back at the songs and their development. Audio, Gallery
Shapeshifter Shooting Stars
One gets the feeling that Drum n Bass band Shapeshifter are either going through a fundamental crisis of confidence or, at the very least, some very confusing growing pains. Their lastest release… Video, Audio
M101 Pocket Edition 110
In the Music 101 Pocket Edition tonight Yadana Saw brings us the team’s coverage of the Volume: Making Music in Aotearoa exhibition which has just opened at Auckland Museum and The Critics’ Choice… Audio
The Mixtape: Team RNZ Music's Spring Selections
The RNZ Music team have assembled to share their picks for springtime. Kirsten Johnstone hosts a collaborative C60 of picks from RNZ Concert's David Houston and M101's Alex Behan, Sam Wicks, Zac… Video, Audio
NZCT Chamber Music Contest 2016 - Apollo Trio
From the final of the 2016 NZCT Chamber Music Contest, Apollo Trio (Thomas Prince violin, Tessa Dalgety-Evans cello, Stella Lu piano) plays Mondo Rondo by Gareth Farr. Apollo Trio won the Prize for… Audio
NZCT Chamber Music Contest 2016 - The Wolf Gang
From the final of the 2016 NZCT Chamber Music Contest, The Wolf Gang (Cassandra Bahr violin, Emily Paterson cello, Liam Fury piano) plays Piano Trio No 1 in G minor by Liam Furey, the winner of the… Audio
HARRIS: Symphony No 6, Last Letter
Performed by mezzo Fiona Campbell and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Giordano Bellincampi at a Premier Series concert, Auckland Town Hall, 21 July 2016. Video, Audio
Salina Fisher
The award-winning 22 year old New Zealand composer, violinist and pianist has had several successful premières recently. She talks with Kenneth Young about her development as a composer (RNZ). Audio
Eve de Castro-Robinson - Cries of Auckland
Eve de Castro-Robinson writes of her work for vocal sextet and string quartet: "Cries of Auckland is based on calls and chants from the concrete and steel canyon of Auckland's Queen St. Beginning with… Audio
Clovis McEvoy - Change Blindness
Tenor sax player Matt Ball performs Clovis McEvoy's short tribute to David Bowie. Audio
Anthony Young - Leave Your Light On
A tribute from Auckland composer Anthony Young to David Bowie. The title is taken from Bowie's song Moonage Daydream. Performed by Stephen De Pledge. Audio
Alex Taylor - vis-à-vis
Auckland composer Alex Taylor's tribute to Pierre Boulez, whose music he describes as "some of the most sensual and fluid in the repertoire". Performed by Stephen De Pledge. Audio
Jack Body - Turtle Time
Jack Body's classic score from 1968, with text by NZ poet Russell Haley, performed by Callum Blackmore (speaker), Jonathan Dunlop (harpsichord), Rachel Song (piano), Cynthia Hsu (harp), Amy Hsu… Audio
