Music
What inspires Te Kaahu?
Te Kaahu is one of two projects by Em-Haley Walker (Waikato-Tainui, Ngati Tipa). In this project, the artist shares stories about the new music she is releasing this year, highlighting how it honours… Audio
Sharon Van Etten on touring and new music
American singer songwriter Sharon Van Etten discusses her music and new tour with her band The Attachment Theory across America and Europe. Audio
Sol3 Mio singer debuts at the 'Olympics' of opera
Tenor Pene Pati says it was such a far-fetched dream to be able to make this debut. He's proud to represent Samoa and Aotearoa New Zealand. Audio
Sol3 Mio singer debuts at 'the Olympics of opera'
Tenor Pene Pati made his debut at the New York Metropolitan Opera playing the lead role of the lecherous Duke in Verdi's libretto Rigoletto. Audio
Amsterdam based Music Supervisor Laura Bell discusses music in films
Welcome to our new music series Sound Advice. Where we speak to Music Supervisors who meld the worlds of film and music unravelling the movies and soundtracks. In this episode Maggie Tweedie speaks to… Audio
Emily Wheatcroft-Snape on Breaking Barriers in Music and Audio Engineering
Sound Engineer Emily Wheatcroft-Snape has many New Zealand records to her name. At the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards she was nominated for Best Engineer. She is also a musician herself and speaks to… Audio
Brad Warrington AKA DJ Sticky Fingerz talks Hip Hop
DJ Sticky gets reflective and curates a playlist full of hip hop acts he has opened for. From De La Soul to Jurassic 5. Audio
The Scottish journalist championing NZ Music
Auckland based Glaswegian Journalist Conor Lochrie speaks to Tony Stamp and Maggie Tweedie about his work championing New Zealand Music as Deputy Editor at The Brag Media (Rolling Stone AU/NZ, Variety… Audio
Live in-studio: Pony Baby
A partnership between two solo artists Taite award-winning Jazmine Mary and Silver Scroll-nominated Arahi, Pony Baby blend together their gentle melodies with proudly country sounds like banjos… Audio
Garth Hudson, last original member of rock group The Band, dies
The organist and multi-instrumentalist's wizardry enhanced some of the best-known songs of 1960s and 1970s rock group The Band.
Adam Chamber Music Festival 2024 - Dénes In Recital
Hungarian pianist Dénes Várjon treats us to a programme that puts his beloved Bartók in amongst music by Beethoven, Liszt and Chopin. Audio
Music Supervisor Jemma Burns on Crafting the Score
Welcome to our new music series Sound Advice. Where we speak to Music Supervisors who meld the worlds of film and music unravelling the movies and soundtracks. In this episode Maggie Tweedie speaks to… Video, Audio
David Ridler on NZ's Music Industry and his 2025 predictions
David Ridler has 25 years experience in the NZ music industry, including six years as Head of Music at NZ on Air, as well as commercial radio programming, management and talent coaching. He joins Tony… Audio
Aroha & Tali talk Electronica
Both halves of AROHA & TALI curates memorable musical experiences on the dance floor. Maggie Tweedie and Tony Stamp speak to duo about their favourite genre, Electronica. Audio
Taste in Music authors Luke Pyenson and Alex Bleeker
What happens when a musician, food and travel journalist makes a book? The answer is a thoughtful collection of essays and conversations about kai, music scenes and genres. Tony Stamp speaks to the… Audio
Maori artist Reuben Paterson invites us into his NYC Art studio
Maggie Tweedie meets Reuben Paterson in his art studios in Bushwick. The artists made the bold decision to relocate to New York nearly two years ago, leaving behind his life as an exhibiting artist… Audio
Irish singer-songwriter Susan O'Neill touching down in NZ
Described as a rising star, Susan has performed with Grammy award-winner Phoebe Bridgers and Australian blues band The Teskey Brothers. Audio
Wellington musicians mourn loss of Homegrown festival
News of the departure of the Homegrown festival has Wellington musicians mourning the loss of a unique gig in their hometown. Bill Hickman has more. Audio
The movie soundtracking legend helping Kiwi composers get Hollywood gigs
Music supervisor and part-time Kiwi Karyn Rachtman talks about working on iconic films like Boogie Nights and her mission to get music composed in New Zealand on American cinema screens. Video, Audio
Postcards: Marjan Nelson on the Power of Persian Music
Persian New Zealander Marjan Nelson traces the roots of Persian music in this episode of Postcards. As a child growing up in Iran, Marjan was immersed in a household where music was woven into the… Video, Audio