Music

DJ, artist and record store owner Cian O'Donell aka DJ Cian is regarded as one of Aotearoa's top tastemakers, discovering and sharing music with anyone and everyone.  He now calls Raglan home… Audio

Erny Belle talks to Mark and Kara about the meaning of Matariki for her and her whanau and introduces an unreleased OMC track gifted to her by family friend the late Pauly Fuemana. Audio

Jess B talk's to Kara and Mark about her along awaited debut album Feels Like Home. A multinational collaboration recorded and produced in both Aotearoa and Amsterdam. Audio

Jordyn with a Why joins Kara and Mark in the RNZ studio for a live performance and korero ahead of their visit to Jordyn's hometown of Raglan for a special Matriki show. Audio

Midge Marsden talks to Kara and Mark about 60 years in the music business, his friendship with bluesman Stevie Ray Vaughn and his abiding love for Raglan. Audio

Master Chef's Karena & Kasey Bird serve up a special "surf and turf" for Matariki and tell Mark and Kara how music motivates them in the kitchen. Audio

Raglan renaissance man and Kara's father Pablo Rickard talk to Kara and Mark about growing up and living in Raglan and his efforts to help revitalize local business and the wider community. Audio

Finn features a selection from across the musical spectrum including tracks by French multi-disciplinary artist Violaine Gratuite, Ōtautahi musician Samantha Josephine and American experimental rock… Audio

Young Auckland flute player, Alina Chen, talks to Bryan Crump about the hoops she had to jump through to win a scholarship to study at the Juilliard School of Music in New York. Audio

Today we're pre-emptively celebrating Matariki, talking about it's history and sharing our plans for the public holiday! We also catch up with the artist formerly known as Fable, Greatsouth; he shares… Audio

Taylor Swift is one of the world's most famous musicians. But what is her appeal? AUT radio student Zane Moran talks to Swifties to understand why and to see if he can become a Swiftie himself. Audio

Was this in their own interest? Or did their parents put them up to it? Follow Mayank Kumar's journey as he learns why his young guitar students' chose to play this instrument in the first place. Audio

Charlotte Ryan revisits a 2021 chat with Alison Krauss and Robert Plant about the joy and friendship of recording their new album. Audio

Performed by NZTrio at their concert 'Homeland 3: Dumky', Auckland Concert Chamber, 26 November 2023. Audio

Tony Ryan talks to Bryan Crump about a 'constellation of New Zealand compositions' he's conducting in Christchurch this Matariki weekend with the Resonance Ensemble. Audio