Music
Introducing: Riot Gull
This week on we introducing its a band from Dunedin Riot Gull DEBORAH, GEMMA, LUCY & MADISON.
Here is Madison and Lucy Introducing their new single UMAMI. Video, Audio
In their own words: The women who rock
A new documentary series about women in the music business - aptly titled Women Who Rock - reveals how the struggles faced by early pioneers paved the way for today's stars. Audio
The Sampler: Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Caroline Polachek, Surf Friends
Tony Stamp reviews new music from Ruban Nielson's Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Caroline Polachek, and local duo Surf Friends. Audio
In their own words: The women who rock
Jessica Hopper is a director, producer and author based in Chicago. In a career spanning more than twenty years.
Hopper earned acclaim as a provocative, fearless music journalist, writing for… Audio
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
BUS CRUSH from SCABBING by RIOT GULL and When It Hurts from In the Meantime by Gorgeous Dykes Audio
Choirs Aotearoa - Carmina Burana
The combined choirs of Choirs Aotearoa perform Carl Orff's earthy and exhilarating Carmina Burana. Audio
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K-pop takes over Auckland city streets
Korean pop stars are hosting a free concert in Auckland tonight, kicking off a week-long festival.
'It will kill the soul of the city' - music leader on Auckland budget's proposed cuts
Among the cuts on the table in Auckland Council's budget proposal is a slashing of funds for arts and culture - including the UNESCO City of Music programme.
This programme aims to strengthen the… Audio
Crowds for K-Pop in downtown Auckland
K-Pop fans have gathered in in central Auckland to hear three artists perform.
Our reporter Felix Walton is there. Video, Audio
German Techno marching band MEUTE
On Bryan Crump’s venture to Taranaki for WOMAD 2023, he met German eleven-piece marching band MEUTE. Audio
Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio
NZ Live: Richter City Rebels
The Richter City Rebels are a local brass ensemble bringing the sound of New Orleans to Aotearoa. Audio
Music reviewer Grant Smithies
The 19th album by Maryland's Bill Callahan is called Reality, and it's finally out on crispy double vinyl. We'll hear a key song from that today, alongside a Bill Callahan cover by the late Gil… Audio
Let the good times rock n roll - Beach Hop is back
Beehive hairstyles and classic cars collide in the Coromandel Beach Hop festival of rock n roll. Audio
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra: Bezuidenhout's Mozart
A concert of highlights all the way through: Australian pianist Kristian Bezuidenhout is the soloist in one of Mozart's glorious piano concertos; there's the world premiere of a work by New Zealander… Audio
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Scientists sequence Beethoven's genome
Nearly two centuries after his death, researchers have gained new insight into the cause of the composer's fatal liver disease - but not his hearing loss.
Two RNZ shows shortlisted for 2023 New York Festivals Radio Awards
They include a recording of concert by a Silver Scroll-winning songwriter and a podcast.
Kate Bell on why grown-ups join choirs
Kate Bell talks about the experiences of people who join adult community choirs with a focus on the barriers they face, and what makes them stay, Audio
Watch: Anthonie Tonnon performs Wicked Game
Anthonie Tonnon is releasing his cover of Chris Isaak’s 'Wicked Game' today. Here he is performing live at the RNZ Auckland Studios for NZ Live earlier in the year. Video
Music Critic: Matthew Crawley
Today Matthew talks to Jesse about music from Kurt Vile and a new local band, Ringlets. Audio