Music

The Duchess of Coolsville, Rickie Lee Jones, opts for a jazzy boulevard on her new album, Pieces of Treasure. William Dart hitches a ride. Audio

We're marking 'Sea Sunday' in the programme this week. The second Sunday in July is designated in the liturgical calendar as a day of prayer for seafarers - it's a time to remember and celebrate those… Audio

Performed by Richard Šveda with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Giordano Bellincampi. Audio

Performed by Manuela Uhl and Aleš Briscein with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Giordano Bellincampi. Audio

Tim Dodd talks to Giordano Bellincampi, conductor the performance of Korngold's opera 'Die tote Stadt' as the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Opera in Concert for 2023. Audio

Tim Dodd talks to Frances Moore, the director of the semi-staged performance of Korngold's opera 'Die tote Stadt' as the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Opera in Concert for 2023. Audio

Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia and soloists conducted by Giordano Bellincampi as their Opera in Concert, Auckland Town Hall, 8 July 2023. Audio

Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia and soloists conducted by Giordano Bellincampi as their Opera in Concert, Auckland Town Hall, 8 July 2023. Audio

Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia and soloists conducted by Giordano Bellincampi as their Opera in Concert, Auckland Town Hall, 8 July 2023. Audio

On this week's show Mark drops classic reggae from the Wailers and Sister Nancy, psychedelic blues courtesy of Captain Beefheart plus a preview of Too Late To Stop Now - a collection of rock 'n' roll… Audio

Last year Bill Bailey walked 100 miles in memory of his late friend Sean Lock, inspired by the hikes the two comics used to take together. Bailey's become evangelical about the benefits of a good… Audio

An energetic live performance by Australian '80s band The Fruit Pastilles is inspiring writer Hera Lindsay Bird's novel-in-progress. The award-winning poet shares six of her favourite songs and talks… Video, Audio

Following the release of their second album last year, 4 piece local band, HANS PUCKET have had a busy year They performed at SXSW in Austin, Texas earlier this year, they were nominated for a 2023… Video, Audio

Sure Boy have a reputation as ‘Wellington’s baddest girl band’ - Their sound is fresh and gritty pop-rock group - self described ‘Mum Rock’.

Their new album ‘Better’ was released last month, and… Video, Audio

Tony Stamp reviews Brooklyn indie-surf, British landscape-inspired ambient electronica, and a boisterous outing from Canada by way of Japan. Audio

TE KAAHU is the brainchild of singer and songwriter Em Walker AKA Theia This musical project of hers honours the craft and skill of Maori songwriting and storytelling and shines a light on the beauty… Video, Audio

English-born, New York Based singer, songwriter, and visual artist ANOHNI has released a new album as Anohni and the Johnsons - a throwback to her previous artist name Antony and The Johnsons… Video, Audio

Without Little Richard would Lizzo exist? Lil Nas X? The Rolling Stones? Three years after his death, a new documentary directed by Lisa Cortés pays tribute to the pioneer of rock and roll and makes… Video, Audio

Tom Davoren, one of the Chief Adjudicators for this year's New Zealand Brass Band Championships, still gets goosebumps when the sound of a brass band is 'just right' , even after more than 20 years of… Audio