Music
Jazz pianist Jonathan Crayford on music, travel and where he calls home
With his work spanning many different genres, disciplines and regional styles, Jonathan Crayford is considered one of New Zealand's foremost jazz pianists. He joins Emile Donovan. Audio
How to top NZ music charts
Rokkō's latest number one hit shows that you can record a banger with just a phone, a pair of Apple earphones, and a little bit of courage.
Beefing up the recorder sound
Recorder soloist and ensemble director Simon Borutzki talks about the difference a bit of bass makes. Video, Audio
Music feature: Aotearoa Street Soul
Today we're going back to the 90s to explore Aotearoa's street soul and swing beat era. Audio
Louis Baker & Goodspace
Today on the show soul musician Louis Baker is in to chat about music and medicine, Tamaki based artist Goodspace has a korero with us about artistry and wellbeing, and Janay tells us how she really… Audio
Sir Cliff Richard announces four NZ gigs
The 84-year-old singer is returning to Aotearoa after an 11-year absence.
Three albums worth listening to this week: Wellingtonian art-rock, UK dancefloor stompers, and beautiful, breathy indie pop.
Tony Stamp reviews new releases by local seven-piece Recitals, British dance producer Floating Points, and acclaimed singer-songwriter Nilüfer Yanya.
Inside the cancellation of Bay Dreams 2025
It was once the country's biggest music event, but organisers say 'it's hard to sell tickets at the moment'. Audio
Nick Cave's Wild God
Can it be true that Nick Cave has emerged from the darkest of shadows to spread unabated joyousness on his new album, Wild God? William Dart checks out the press releases. Audio
Review: Cascade by Floating Points
The British producer heads away from jazz to deliver an hour of dancefloor behemoths. Audio
Review: I Got Gold! by Recitals
The local seven-piece deliver more songs that head in several different directions at once while somehow staying cohesive. Audio
Worlds of Music 13 October, 2024
Music from the world, for the world, featuring 3MA, Drake Mabry, Tulegur, and Constantinople with Ablaye Cissoko. Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 13 October 2024
An atmospheric recording of Psalm 23 this week, along with some hymns given 'the Vaughan Williams touch'. The English composer (born on 12 October 1872 in the village of Down Ampney) was music editor… Audio
Nashville Babylon: 12 October 2024
On this week's show there are birthday tunes for John Prine, Paul Simon and soul legend Sam Moore, classic blues from Dinah Washington plus a reggae smash courtesy of Peter Tosh. Audio
The Best Live Jazz of All Time Pt 1
There's something about live recordings - they have an energy and excitement that can't be found anywhere else. This week Nick selects two hours' worth of the best live recordings in jazz history -… Audio
The Best Live Jazz of All Time Pt 2
There's something about live recordings - they have an energy and excitement that can't be found anywhere else. This week Nick selects two hours' worth of the best live recordings in jazz history -… Audio
The Mixtape: Tama Waipara, Co-director of Wellington Jazz Fest
Multi-award-winning composer, singer/songwriter and Wellington Jazz Festival co-director Tama Waipara joins Charlotte Ryan to share some of his favourite music.
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Cancellations, rape charges - Concertgoers demanding refunds after festival no-shows
Outraged Auckland festivalgoers are demanding refunds from Eden Fest following a spate of headline acts pulling out and claims of "unprofessional" treatment from organisers.
Remi Wolf: 'I'm so stoked to return to Laneway'
American alt-pop singer Remi Wolf will headline Auckland's Laneway Festival in January 2025. Video, Audio
