Music
'We didn't agree to that' - Artists caught off guard by convicted rapper's presence at R&V
An artist performing at Rjythm and Vines says most local artists were blindsided by Dizzee Rascal's presence in the music festival's line-up.
Rhythm and Vines: Mixed views on Vodafone decision over Dizzee Rascal performance
A music photographer says Vodafone's decision to keep sponsoring Rhythm and Vines when convicted musician Dizzee Rascal is in the line-up is pathetic, but a DJ says pulling its sponsorship would do…
Essential NZ Albums: Sharon O'Neill - Sharon O'Neill
In the late-70s landscape of mainstream New Zealand pop, Sharon O'Neill stood out not only for her pure powerful voice and piano skills but also for a swag of sophisticated self-penned songs. All of… Audio
Essential NZ Albums: Avantdale Bowling Club - Avantdale Bowling Club
On his 2018 album Avantdale Bowling Cup, Auckland rapper Tom Scott blends powerful, polyrhythmic rhymes with fine jazz and a strong sense of place. Video, Audio
Sponsor to remove branding from rapper's Rhythm & Vines stage after controversy
Vodafone will remove its stage branding from Dizzee Rascal's Rhythm and Vines performance amid controversy over the rapper's domestic violence conviction.
Music Alive: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra - Celebrate Christmas 2022
The Auckland Philharmonia presents its annual Christmas concert. For 2022, their guests are soprano Anna Leese, the Graduate Choir New Zealand and conductor Benjamin Bayl. Audio
Christmas Spirit and Soul
William Dart finds the Christmas spirit in recent music from Taylor Swift and Pentatonix along with true Christmas soul from the late greats Aretha Franklin and Otis Redding. Audio
Listen up: RNZ's favourite overseas music albums of 2022
RNZ's Tony Stamp reflects on ten of his favourite international music releases from the past year, including futurist flamenco, unfiltered R&B, space rock and rap. Audio
Nashville Babylon Christmas Special 25 December 2022
It's Christmas Day at Nashville Babylon Towers so for this festive edition Mark has some unusual seasonal classics from the likes of CW Stoneking, Otis Gibbs and Canned Heat, the Handsome Family and… Audio
HANDEL: Messiah - NZSO conducted by Gemma New
Messiah celebrates the whole story of Christ, from God's promises to the prophets of the Old Testament, the birth of Jesus, his death and resurrection and his future second coming.
Blue Smoke: Christmas
Has it ever snowed in New Zealand on Christmas Day? Over the years our musicians have rearranged Christmas to suit, and our songwriters have added some sunshine to the playlist. This episode of Blue… Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 25 December 2022
Lots of well-known favourites in this Christmas Day edition of Hymns on Sunday. Sing along with choirs from New Zealand and around the world. Audio
Nashville Babylon 24 December 2022
On this week’s Christmas Eve edition of Nashville Babylon Mark has reggae from Susan Cadogan, soul from Wilson Pickett and the Temptations, Merry Clayton covering Neil Young, plus live tracks from Tom… Audio
Worlds of Music 24 December, 2022
Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio
The Sampler: The best international albums of 2022
Tony Stamp reflects on ten of his favourite international releases from the past year, including futurist flamenco, unfiltered R&B, space rock, and rap. Audio
The Sampler: The best local albums of 2022
Tony Stamp reflects on ten of his favourite NZ releases from the past year, including homespun folk, te reo waiata, lo-fi beats, and walls of guitar. Audio
Out Lately
Tamaki's resident music nerd steps out of his makeshift recording studio to bring us his favourite tracks of the week. Audio
Jeremy Taylor's top music for 2022
An eclectic end of year faves selection, with tracks from some albums that have sparked joy. Jeremy says it's been a huge year for NZ releases - Marlon Williams "My Boy", Tami Neilson "Kingmaker", The… Audio
Lads Without Labels: a student-led mental health service
A free roast meal over a chat about mental health is on offer for all-male flats of Canterbury University students by the not-for-profit group Lads Without Labels. The student-led… Video, Audio, Gallery
RNZ Music Pocket Edition: 22 December 2022
In this week's Pocket Edition, Scribe tells Charlotte Ryan why he's relieved to finally be sharing new music after a lengthy 10 year hiatus. Waikato collective IA play live for Jesse Mulligan and Kane… Audio
