Music
Song lyrics have become simpler and more repetitive, study shows
Analysing over 12,000 songs across different genres, researchers found that the lyrics of popular music have also become more emotional and personal. Audio
The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Martin Cocker (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Jo McCarroll and Martin Cocker discuss Kate Sylvester closing its doors and a community hub generating $2.6 million in social value. Also, it turns out… Audio
Bookmarks with Luke Buda
For Bookmarks today we have founding member of the Phoenix Foundation and also solo musician Luke Buda. He has worked on many film scores, most notably Eagle vs Shark, Boy, and Hunt for the… Audio
50 years of Abba, one of their stage managers reminisces
It was around this time of the year in 1974 that ABBA performed Waterloo at the Eurovision Song Contest in Brighton's Grand Hotel. Jimmy Barnett. Jimmy was Light Director & Productions Manager for the… Audio
Music with Kirsten Zemke: Flute infusion
Music commentator Kirsten Zemke joins Kathryn to talk about how the flute can be used to maximum effect within songs. Audio
UB40 returning to Aotearoa for two shows
They've sold more than 100 million albums and racked up 10 UK Top 10 albums in the last 45 years - now Birmingham reggae pop band UB40 are heading to Aotearoa to play two shows in October.
The Panel with Scott Campbell and Jennie Moreton (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Scott Campbell and Jennie Moreton discuss the Government's move to bring back binding referendums on Māori wards and the hardship feijoa growers are facing… Audio
More Mana for the NZ String Quartet
Young violinist Mana Waiariki makes the jump to arts administration. Audio
Music feature: Anthonie Tonnon on Lana Del Rey
Since her debut, Lana Del Rey has released 8 more studio albums, while her influence on the music industry has only continued to grow. Award-winning New Zealand musician Anthonie Tonnon, discusses the… Audio
The TAHI 9/4/24
On today’s show, Valley Kids dial in to discuss their new single and rank all of the valleys in Wellington, Phoebe Rings’ Crystal Choi uses her second appearance on the show to chat about the bands'… Audio
Six60 launch their grassroots tour at Te Kao Marae in Far North
Aotearoa's biggest band is about to hit the far north, Six60 are playing the Te Kao Marae on their grass roots tour, Jimmy Ellingham spoke with marae comittee member and treasurer Rosie Conrad. Audio
Settling into the director's chair
Matthew Kereama is NZ Opera's Friedlander Resident Artist for 2024. Audio
Worlds of Music 7 April, 2024
Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio
What Now from Brittany Howard
William Dart looks at a new album by the extraordinary American singer Brittany Howard - for first for five years; and notes the anniversary of one of the greatest singers of the last century. Audio
Jackson Stewart from Castaway unveils their new single
Otautahi band Castaway are back with a new single from their upcoming "Nondual" EP. Guitarist and lead singer Jackson Steward joins Jim. Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 7 April 2024
George Woodward's hymn This joyful Eastertide begins today's programme. George was a man of many talents: as well as writing hymns, he was a bell ringer, he played the cello and euphonium, and he was… Audio
Nashville Babylon: 6 April 2024
On this week's Nashville Babylon there's blues from Elmore James, Americana classics courtesy of Giant Sand, the Handsome Family and Calexico plus new tracks from Curtis Baker and Junior Dell. Audio
For Art's Sake
Kenny Garrett's new album 'Sounds from the Ancestors' pays tribute to his forbears in jazz; two tracks from Mike Nock's classic album 'Not We But One'; and Regina Carter's homage to Detroit, 'Motor… Audio
Now's the Time
Nick checks out two performances by NZ pianist Mike Nock, classics from sax/vocalist Vi Redd, and hard bop from Freddie Hubbard. Audio
The Mixtape - Comedian Barnie Duncan
Our guest picking the music is comedian and DJ Barnie Duncan. Barnie has re-joined forces with fellow Kiwi comedian Trygve Wakenshaw to share their absurdist vision of the modern office in the show… Audio
