Music
Bookmarks with Matthew Buchanan
This week for Bookmarks we meet co-founder of Letterboxd, Matthew Buchanan. As well as running the online social networking service for movie buffs he's also a designer. He talks to Jesse about his… Audio
Music with Ian Chapman: Christchurch bands Ragnarok and Odyssey
This week for NZ Music Month Ian Chapman revisits two of Christchurch's favourite and most flamboyant bands from the 1970s: Ragnarok and Odyssey. Audio
The man giving away 5,000 vinyl
A Taranaki vinyl collector gave away 2,000 records at the New Plymouth Senior Citizens Hall over the weekend. Brian Wafer describes himself as record-obsessed; formerly he ran Ima Hitt record label… Audio
Music feature: NZ Music documentaries
Today's music feature is celebrating New Zealand Music Month. Multi-award winning director, producer and documentary maker, Dan Salmon has written a piece for Audioculture about the vast collection of… Audio
The TAHI Tuesday 23rd May 2023
On today’s episode, Coast Arcade’s Bella chats with Evie about the bands new EP, So’omalo catches up with Tori from new fundraising group Tea Towel Takeover, and boss man Harry gives our dynamic duo a… Audio
Iam Tongi becomes first Pacific Islander to win American Idol
The 18-year-old's performance of James Blunt's 'Monsters' brought tears to the judges' eyes. Video
NZSO: Bold Worlds
Enjoy the best of British music and two of its biggest names - composer / conductor Sir James MacMillan, and percussionist Colin Currie join the NZSO to celebrate the 2017 British & Irish Lions rugby…
Centenarian musicians
William Green is interested in New Zealand musicians who've reached 100 - and he's already interviewed ten of them. Audio
NZ Hip Hop Stand Up | Season 3 | Episode 1: Double J & Twice the T "She's a Mod [Mod Rap]"
In 1989, Double J & Twice the T brought the hip-hop genre to the mainstream with their hit "She's a Mod [Mod Rap]," featuring Ray Columbus. Video
NZ Hip Hop Stand Up | Season 3 | Episode 2: Lost Tribe "Summer in the Winter"
In 1996, influential hip-hop collective Lost Tribe confronted the mistreatment of Pasifika people in their classic track, "Summer in the Winter." Video
NZ Hip Hop Stand Up | Season 3 | Episode 3: DLT feat. Che Fu "Chains"
Acclaimed 1996 single "Chains" was rapper Che Fu's first solo outing, and confirmed producer DLT's pedigree. Video
NZ Hip Hop Stand Up | Season 3 | Episode 4: Nesian Mystik "It's On"
In 2002, the family-friendly hip-hop track "It's On" by Nesian Mystik ushered in The Golden Age of New Zealand Hip Hop. Video
NZ Hip Hop Stand Up | Season 3 | Episode 5: Fast Crew "I Got"
In 2004, with "I Got," the Fast Crew "came out of nowhere" to bring party music to the NZ hip-hop scene. Video
NZ Hip Hop Stand Up | Season 3 | Episode 6: Ladi6 "Like Water"
Ladi6 drew on her relationship with husband and writing partner, Brent Park, in the effortlessly crafted 2011 single "Like Water." Video
NZ Hip Hop Stand Up | Season 3 | Episode 7: Melodownz "The Anthem"
Melodownz demonstrated his unique flow and ability to craft conscious lyrics in the 2017 track "The Anthem." Video
Worlds of Music 21 May, 2023
Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie.
On the release of their debut album Trevor talks with Christchurch duo Terrible Sons. Audio
The Unbelievable Singing of Ronald Isley
With American soul legend Ronald Isley turning 82 on Sunday (21st), it's the perfect chance for William Dart to look at his latest album, along with a few treasured moments from his past. Audio
The Week in Detail: From sportswashing to council asset sales
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
NZMM Special: 'The Song I Wish I'd Written'- part 3
Celebrating NZ Music Month, Music 101 asked local musicians to pick one New Zealand song they wish they had written - this week Liz Stokes, Muroki, Andrew Fagan and others pick their faves.
NZMM Special: 'The Song I Wish I'd Written'- part three
We continue our NZMM Month special, this week its part three - featuring a whole new stash of artists.. Video, Audio