Music
The American Analog Set collate their '90s output on New Drifters
Tony Stamp reviews a new box set collecting the hushed indie band's earliest work. Audio
Review: Two Star and the dream Police by Mk.gee
Tony Stamp assesses the debut from an aurally-inventive American guitarist. Audio
Japanese trio Shonen Knife on 42 years of playing pop punk
Shonen Knife are an all girl Japanese band hailing from Osaka. Raised by conservative parents, singer/guitarist Naoko Yamano talks to Maggie Tweedie about the early days of sneaking her guitar out of… Video, Audio
Playing Favourites with Dame Kiri Te Kanawa
One of New Zealand's finest musical exports, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, has a voice that has taken her all over the world. Audio, Gallery
Post-classical composer Rose Riebl: On finding her musical home
After finding the traditional classical world "an intense, competitive place" post-classical composer Rose Riebl found comfort in her rule-breaking minimalist music. Rose is signed to the independent… Audio
Real Estate’s Martin Courtney: music journalism matters
Pitchfork named Real Estate's 'Daniel' one of the most anticipated albums of 2024, yet it's since been announced the platform will be folded into GQ. Singer Martin Courtney talks to Maggie Tweedie… Audio
Chaos in The CBD: from the North Shore to London’s top house clubs
Ben and Louis Helliker-Hales are Chaos in The CBD. The Kiwi brothers have been living in London for over a decade, becoming an essential part of the global dance community and playing at the top house… Audio
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Featuring British producer and DJ Vegyn, a posthumous release from Nashville rock'n'roll duo Mama Zu, and a new track from Vietnamese-Canadian country outfit Nicolette & The Nobodies. Audio
Music 101: Maggie Tweedie
This week Maggie Tweedie is hosting Music 101 here on RNZ from 1pm on Saturday afternoon. She shares what's coming up on the show tomorrow and picks a track to play. Audio
NZ Live: Geneva AM
Geneva Alexander-Marsters is a singer and beatmaker based on Waiheke Island. Formerly the lead singer for the electronic act SoccerPractise, Geneva (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa) is now producing… Video, Audio
Only one live music show in Dunedin stadium for next 18 month
American singer P!nk is the only live music act scheduled at the Dunedin stadium for the next 18 months.
90s rockers Matchbox Twenty set Christchurch ablaze
90s rock band Matchbox Twenty brought plenty of spark to their sold-out Christchurch show last night, says Dan Buchanan.
PAGANINI: Caprice Op 1 No 13, 'The Devil's Laugh'
Performed as an encore by Robert Ashworth at the Auckland Philharmonia's Premier Series concert 'In The Italian Style', Auckland Town Hall, 29 February 2024. Audio
BERLIOZ: Harold In Italy
Performed by violist Robert Ashworth and the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Giordano Bellincampi at their Premier Series concert 'In The Italian Style', Auckland Town Hall, 29 February 2024. Audio
MENDELSSOHN: Symphony No 4 in A, Italian
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Giordano Bellincampi at their Premier Series concert 'In The Italian Style', Auckland Town Hall, 29 February 2024. Audio
SCHUBERT: Overture in C In The Italian Style
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Giordano Bellincampi at their Premier Series concert 'In The Italian Style', Auckland Town Hall, 29 February 2024. Audio
Auckland Philharmonia: In The Italian Style
The Auckland Philharmonia's Principal viola Robert Ashworth stars in Berlioz's hybrid symphony-concerto-tone poem 'Harold in Italy' and Giordano Bellincampi conducts in a programme that also includes… Audio
New Zealand Songbook He Iere Waiata: "Everyone who likes to sing can have a go"
Arne Herrmann from Choirs Aotearoa talks about the New Zealand Song Book He Iere Waiata, a new online resource enabling Kiwis to learn how to sing some of their favourite songs in harmony. Audio
Music Critic: Tony Stamp
Today's RNZ music journalist Tony Stamp talks to Jesse about tracks from The National and Byllie Jean. Audio
First Song: TOI & Ellesse Andrews
Wellington band TOI teamed up with some Olympians to make a uniquely New Zealand soundtrack for our Olympic competitors. Cyclist Ellesse Andrews features on the track, called "Ain't Just Dreaming". Audio
