Music
SJD's Sweetheart
William Dart looks at SJD's new album, Sweetheart, a summation of the obsessive studio ingenuity of Sean Donnelly in the service of thinking person's pop. Audio
'I've done it all' - Sir Rod Stewart on getting older and staying fit
Sir Rod Stewart returns to New Zealand in April with shows in Dunedin, Napier and Auckland. He talks about getting older, how he keeps fit and what keeps him happy. Audio
Sebastian Bell
Wellington singer/songwriter Sebastian Bell has just released his debut four track EP, called WOMB, in the same month he celebrated his twentieth birthday. Dan Slevin spoke to Sebastian about the EP… Audio
Phillip Rhodes Laureate
Acclaimed Kiwi opera singer Phillip Rhodes has been appointed the first Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation Laureate in recognition of his outstanding achievements as a classical singer, both in New Zealand and… Audio
Delaney Davidson: A Local's guide to Lyttleton
Delaney Davidson sings the praises of his home-town, Ohinehou / Lyttleton - and takes some time to muse a little on why so many artists of all kinds choose to call it home. Audio
The Proclaimers: Performing after Covid lockdowns like being released from prison
Craig and Charlie Reid from the Proclaimers are 61 years old today and show no signs of slowing down. Audio
Graham Gouldman: The art of a good song
One of the biggest bands of the 1970s is going to be celebrating its 50th birthday in NZ. Audio
'Love and intensity and fire': Kiwi rockers the D4 far from running on empty
Early 2000s Kiwi rock legends the D4 are hitting the road for their first shows in five years, "as fiery as ever". Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 5 March 2023
In this week’s programme we’ve hymns for the second Sunday in Lent, and we’re marking some recent dates in the liturgical calendar: World Day of Prayer on 3 March and St David’s Day on 1 March. Audio
Nashville Babylon: 4 March 2023
On this week's show Mark has blues from Robert Johnson and Luther Allison, reggae courtesy of Max Romeo, a track from Neko Case’s all time classic Furnace Room Lullaby plus a Springsteen cover from… Audio
'Love and intensity and fire' - The D4 far from running on empty
October 28 2022 marked the 21st anniversary of The D4’s critically acclaimed debut album, ‘6TWENTY’. Video, Audio
Dixon Nacey & Kevin Haines: Conversations
'Conversations' is a new duo album by Dixon Nacey and Kevin Haines. It showcases two NZ jazz artists at the peak of their powers. Audio
The Mixtape: Kate Sylvester
Our guest on the Mixtape this week is Fashion designer and music lover Kate Sylvester. Audio
Ben Woods on brand new Lyttelton festival 'Port Noise'
Port Noise is a brand new festival happening in Lyttelton next Saturday 11th March featuring a wide array of genres, from improv noise legends The Dead C, to hip hop from Phodiso, Voom, Womb and a… Audio
Introducing: Just Another June
This week on Introducing its a fresh new band from Ōtautahi - Just another June. Audio
From father to son to daughter: The family legacy in the Veils’ new album
After a seven-year long wait, the Veils are back with their new album '…And Out Of The Void Came Love', featuring an array of local talented musicians and special guests. Audio
The Sampler: Gorillaz, Running Club, Khotin
Tony Stamp reviews albums by Damon Albarn's virtual cartoon band Gorillaz, local guitar pop maximalists Running Club, and rumpled electronica from Khotin. Audio
From father to son to daughter: Finn Andrews' touching family legacy in the Veils' new album
The Veils have just released their new album …'And Out Of The Void Came Love' Video, Audio
Playing favourites with yeehawtheboys’ Daniel Vernon
Whether it's the Auckland floods, European cultural erasure or youth crime Daniel Vernon's comics, art and music have become a go-to for smart, biting satire. Audio, Gallery
UMO's Ruban Nielson: "I Killed Captain Cook"
'I killed Captain Cook' is the name of a single off Portland-based New Zealand psychedelic rock group Unknown Mortal Orchestra's album V which is released later this month. Frontman Ruban Nielson's… Video, Audio
