Music

This week we introduce you to an artist born in Invercargill but now based in Tamaki Makaurau- Sam Cullen. Over the past 3 years Sam has released 2 EPs and played a number of headline shows around… Video, Audio

Tony Stamp reviews yearning indie rock from Ōtautahi, an anthemic UK dance debut, and boundary-busting bedroom pop. Audio

Shannon Fowler, who releases music under the name Tom Lark has just released his first full length album. The album, called Brave Star, also marks his first new music after a seven year hiatus. Audio

American musician Kevin Morby pays tribute to the power of family photo albums in his 2022 song 'This Is A Photograph'. Now he's inviting others to upload their own nostalgic take on the song to the… Video, Audio

This week's NZ Live session is with Lost Tribe Aotearoa. They're a roots/reggae group of Tuwharetoa. The band has just released their new EP 'Lost and Found' and are touring later this year. Audio

Wellington indie singer/ songwriter Lontalius (Eddie Johnston) releases his fourth album this week, and it's a luxuriously sad delight. We'll hear two songs from that today, followed by an early track… Audio

Performed by semifinalist Lorenz Karls at the 2023 Michael Hill International Violin Competition with Amalia Hall, Gillian Ansell, Robert Ashworth, and Ashley Brown, Auckland Concert Chamber, 8 June… Audio

Performed by semifinalist Aoi Saito at the 2023 Michael Hill International Violin Competition with Amalia Hall, Gillian Ansell, Robert Ashworth, and Ashley Brown, Auckland Concert Chamber, 8 June… Audio

Performed by semifinalist Claire Wells at the 2023 Michael Hill International Violin Competition with Amalia Hall, Gillian Ansell, Robert Ashworth, and Ashley Brown, Auckland Concert Chamber, 8 June… Audio

Baritone Chris Berentson is off to Germany to perform the title role in Lyric Opera Studio Weimar's production of Don Giovanni. Audio

MACEY and Saint Lane are our double musical guests today chatting about their new music. We also chat about the vape law changes and Evie fills us in on the series Couples Therapy NZ Audio

Performed by semifinalist Eva Rabchevska at the 2023 Michael Hill International Violin Competition with Amalia Hall, Gillian Ansell, Robert Ashworth, and Ashley Brown, Auckland Concert Chamber, 7 June… Audio

Performed by semifinalist Gabrielle Depres at the 2023 Michael Hill International Violin Competition with Amalia Hall, Gillian Ansell, Robert Ashworth, and Ashley Brown, Auckland Concert Chamber, 7… Audio

Performed by semifinalist Yeyeong Jin at the 2023 Michael Hill International Violin Competition with Amalia Hall, Gillian Ansell, Robert Ashworth, and Ashley Brown, Auckland Concert Chamber, 7 June… Audio

Nigel Collins explores the intersection between classical and popular music. This episode features music from Brian Eno, Steve Reich and The Beatles. (FINAL) Audio

Geoffrey John Davies talks with Bryan Crump about The Violin Channel, the classical music website he founded. Audio

For Bookmarks today we have comedian, actor and writer Donna Brookbanks. Donna Brookbanks is one of the founding member of the hugely successful improve and comedy show, Snort at Auckland Basement… Audio