Music

Today's band is a blast from the past, formerly known as the Dance Exponents, the 80's band is back together touring, now just calling themselves The Exponents. They're heading off on tour next month.

Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Alan Buribayev at their Premier Series concert 'Romantic Rhapsody', Auckland Town Hall, 30 March 2023. Audio

Performed as an encore by Inon Barnatan at the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Premier Series concert 'Romantic Rhapsody', Auckland Town Hall, 30 March 2023. Audio

Performed by Inon Barnatan and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Alan Buribayev at their Premier Series concert 'Romantic Rhapsody', Auckland Town Hall, 30 March 2023. Audio

Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Alan Buribayev at their Premier Series concert 'Romantic Rhapsody', Auckland Town Hall, 30 March 2023. Audio

Conductor and tuba player Ian Ridgewell is on a mission - to promote music that deserves to be heard a lot more than it is. Audio

The third and final 'Legacy' concert from NZTrio in 2022, celebrating their 20th Anniversary. 20 years of vibrant performances and this one is full of good vibrations. Audio

It might have "tiny" in the title but it's a big deal, Kiwi Indie rock darlings the Beths have recorded an acoustic set for a prestigious NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert.

The usually electrified four… Video, Audio

Steve Garden, co-founder of Rattle Records, talks about the New Zealand record label and highlights some recent releases. Audio

An Auckland music school which boasts alumni like Joel Little, who produced Lorde's first album and also co produced songs  with Taylor Swift, is facing closure.

Students at the Auckland music school… Audio

Bryan Crump speaks with Metropolitan Opera singer Sasha Cooke about her upcoming performance with the NZSO Audio

Today's music feature looks back at the tracks that have become hits after playing in New Zealand films. Audioculture contents editor Chris Bourke talks to Jesse about the music that made the local… Audio

Australian folk artist Grace Cummings has been the support act for The Veils while they've been touring Aotearoa. Grace is in the Auckland studio to play a live first song from her sophomore album… Audio

On a rainy early afternoon in an industrial area in the Southern suburbs of New Plymouth, Bryan Crump gets to know Trevor and Betty Bremner and finds out more about their business sshhmute.   Audio