Music Review
INTERVIEW: Tony Joe White
Nick Bollinger discusses songwriting and swamp stories with veteran Louisiana rocker Tony Joe White. Audio
Music 101 on Lorde's Green Light
Yes, it's been about 30 hours since the new single from Lorde came out, but we have more to say! Audio
Music with Jeremy Taylor
Jeremy Taylor is in awe of a huge artistic progression from local artist Nadia Reid on her sophomore album, tries Kathryn Ryan's patience with yet another lengthy track from yet another Sun Kil Moon… Audio
Songcrush: Grayson Gilmour - Hundred Waters
This is immediately the most classically pop structured song I’ve heard from the Wellington songwriter and composer, and perhaps one of the most overtly emo. Video
Dirty Projectors by Dirty Projectors
Nick Bollinger investigates the indie rock/hip-hop crossover of Dirty Projectors. Audio
Black Peak by Xylouris White
On the eve of their first New Zealand performance, Nick Bollinger tunes in to the Cretan folk and Melbourne rock fusion of Xylouris White, and talks to the duo’s drummer Jim White. Audio
Sun Kil Moon
William Dart looks over the discography of American band Sun Kil Moon and in particular the most recent album Common as Light and Love are Red Valleys of Blood which again incorporates songwriter Mark… Audio
The Sampler 21 February 2017
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger discusses the solo debut of the black, gay, Mohawk-haired and androgynously named singer-producer Syd; an electrifying live set from power trio Sleater-Kinney… Audio
Prisoner by Ryan Adams
Nick Bollinger talks to Ryan Adams about Americana, 70s rock anthems and how to categrosie his music. Audio
Live In Paris - Sleater-Kinney
Nick Bollinger reviews an electrifying live set from re-formed power trio Sleater-Kinney. Audio
Album review: Fin by Syd
Nick Bollinger discusses the solo debut of the black, gay, Mohawk-haired and androgynously named singer-producer Syd. Audio
Songcrush: Autograf - Nobody Knows (ft. WYNNE)
WYNNE’s mournful vocal elevates the song, delivering a gorgeous baritone melody, then taking it up an octave, only to be dragged back down via pitch-shifting software.
Summer Selections from RNZ Music crew
It's only seven weeks into 2017, but already we've heard a glut of great music. The RNZ Music team convenes to talk about their favourites, and the zeitgeist of 2017 - protest songs. Video, Audio
The Sampler 14 February 2017
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger discusses the orchestral variations of alt-rock supergroup Minor Victories; a collaboration between Icelandic singer Emiliana Torrini and Belgium's Colorist… Audio
The Colourist & Emiliana Torrini
Nick Bollinger discusses a collaboration between Icelandic singer Emiliana Torrini and Belgium's Colorist Orchestra. Audio
Minor Victories by Minor Victories
Nick Bollinger discusses the orchestral variations of alt-rock supergroup Minor Victories. Audio
Life Will See You Now by Jens Lekman
Nick Bollinger discusses the latest set of existentialist pop from Swedish singer-songwriter Jens Lekman. Audio
Review: Bruce Springsteen at Hanging Rock
RNZ Music's official Bruce Springsteen correspondent reviews the E-Street Band's show at Hanging Rock north of Melbourne ahead of NZ dates next week. Gallery
Songcrush: Jesca Hoop - Memories Are Now
If the first song on an album should be a statement of intent, Californian Jesca Hoop is ready for war. Video
Songcrush: Aldous Harding - Horizon
With three piano chords, a dirgey pace and a melody which barely moves, 'Horizon' was an unlikely hit with audiences. Video
