Music
Christchurch band ZED release their first new music in 20 years
It's been 20 years since the ZED put out a full blown album. That's a long wait for fans of a band that came to typify that particular early 2000s New Zealand rock sound with hits like Renegade… Audio
AI could impact music creators' incomes: Report
New research says Artificial Intelligence could see music creators' revenues drop up to 23 percent by 2028 - risking over $500 million in losses across New Zealand and Australia. APRA head of… Audio
AI to deal $570m blow to Australasian music industry
While artists are increasingly using AI in their work, four in five are worried the technology will stop them from earning a living, study shows.
TikTokers are speeding up songs - but are we forgetting the originals?
Some music fans now know 15-second sped-up snippets of songs better than the real thing.
The game developer making music videos that you can play
Watching a Red Hot Chili Peppers music video, Finn Johannson was inspired: What if you could actually control the characters? Audio
Worlds of Music 18 August, 2024
Trevor pays tribute to the godfather of the British blues John Mayall, and includes an interview he recorded in 2010 with the pioneering bandleader. Audio
Getting off the Ground
It's often tricky for a song, like an aeroplane, to take flight. William Dart looks at some artists who have earnt their musical pilot's license including Shayne P. Carter, Don McGlashan, L.A… Audio
Finnsoft Games is making playable music videos
Finn Johansson explains his new music video game company to Tony Stamp, and gives him a demo of their first release. Video, Audio
DJ Kampire's Dancefloor in Ndola showcases '80s African tunes
The forward-thinking East African DJ presents a selection of music that soundtracked her childhood. Video, Audio
The Soundtrack to The Boy and The Heron is another masterful collection from Joe Hisaishi
The Japanese composer presents the latest in a long run of collaborations with director Hayao Miyasaki. Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 18 August 2024
Church musician William Shrubsole is best known for the hymn tune ‘Miles Lane’. He was a “one tune man”, wrote composer Ralph Vaughan Williams, but what a “superb” tune it was. You can hear it set to… Audio
Nashville Babylon: 17 August 2024
On this week's show there's birthday tunes for Joe Strummer and David Crosby, blues from Freddie King, a soul smash courtesy of Sugar Pie DeSanto plus Eartha Kitt covering a Donovan classic. Audio
Comedian Jesse Griffin's mixtape: Creativity, music and laughs
Comedian Jesse Griffin talks about punching up, how supermarket busking kick-started his performing life and his mixtape picks - including a country music song that helped expand his family. Video, Audio
The Mixtape: Comedian and creator Jesse Griffin
Our guest on the Mixtape is Kiwi actor, comedian, writer and director Jesse Griffin. Jesse is the co-creator of Educators, as well as starring in Nude Tuesday, 7 Days, 800 Days. Many will be familiar… Video, Audio
The Beatles come alive - with a little help from their friends
James Milne (Lawrence Arabia) will join Dianne Swann (When the Cats Away) and The Phoenix Foundation legends Sam Scott and Luke Buda to recreate the Beatles' Sgt Pepper's live. Audio
Troy Kingi's new album: 'We've gone full force, straight into the desert rock vibe'
Troy Kingi's latest album, Leatherman and the Mojave Green, the eighth in his 10:10:10 project, got him out of a creative funk, he tells RNZ's Music 101. Audio
Eat Your Own Ears Recordings Vol. 1 is an impressive showcase for the London record label
The London record label and promotion co. present an impressive selection of artists they've worked with over the years. Video, Audio
Marlin's Dreaming: Live in studio with new album HIRL
Indie pop band Marlin's Dreaming is live in the RNZ studio to celebrate the release of their fourth studio album HIRL. Formed by longtime friends in Dunedin, the band have moved to Tamaki Makaurau… Video, Audio
Troy Kingi: On his journey into Joshua Tree desert to record latest album
Award winning local musician Troy Kingi released his 8th album yesterday Leatherman & the Mojave Green. The artist has a creatively ambitious goal to release ten albums, in ten years - and for every… Audio
