Music
Supertonic turns 10
It started out as group of friends who wanted to continue singing together after 'ageing out' of Wellington Youth Choir. Ten years later, Supertonic choir is still going strong. RNZ Concert's Andrew… Video, Audio
Eurovision 2024: What you need to know
The 68th edition of the song contest is coming up. Here's what to know before you watch.
American alt-rock producer Steve Albini remembered in New Zealand
Metro editor and former bass player for punk band Die! Die! Die! Henry Oliver joins Emile Donovan to reflect on the influence of producer Steve Albini, who has died aged 61. Audio
Auckland Philharmonia: Mozart's Clarinet
Annelien Van Wauwe joins the Auckland Philharmonia and conductor Jun Märkl to play Mozart's Clarinet Concerto as Mozart himself was likely to hear it - performed on the basset clarinet. Also on the… Audio
The captivating sound of the baroque cello
Virtuoso baroque cellist Mime Yamahiro Brinkmann is joining NZ Barok for a series of concerts featuring three contrasting concertos. She tells RNZ Concert's David Morriss why she loves the period… Video, Audio
Music Critic: Zac Arnold
Today Zac talks to Jesse about new music from Joe Ghatt and Holly Arrowsmith. Audio
The TAHI 9/05/24
C-List celebrities So'omālō and Evie sit with superstars Benjamin Mack and Isla Noon, the team continue their New Zealand Music Month celebrations, and Producer Harry reminisces on his past of great… Audio
US Rock duo Sleater-Kinney talk about their new album
Kathryn talks to Corin Tucker from the American rock band Sleater-Kinney. The band is marking 30 years of playing together this year and will perform in Auckland next week. Audio
The Nomad: Behind the decks at NZ's famed 90s underground raves
It's New Zealand Music Month and we're revisiting an interview with Damon Schwalger, aka The Nomad, who was behind the decks at NZ's famed 90s underground raves and outdoor dance parties. Audio
US indie music giant Steve Albini dies at 61
The musician and producer was known for his work with acts like Nirvana, The Pixies and PJ Harvey.
Bruce Paine: ...still we sang
Guitarist Bruce Paine has just released an album of his own compositions, ...still we sang. He came in to the RNZ Auckland studio to talk with David Morriss and play some of his music. Video, Audio
Music with Kirsten Zemke: Blame it on the bossa nova
Music commentator Kirsten Zemke looks at bossa nova, literally "new trend" in Portuguese. Audio
Creating community through collective music making
Congratulations to the New Zealand Ukulele Trust, this year's recipient of the Baysting Prize for Children's Champion at the NZ Children's Music Awards. David Morriss talks with Maria Winder, one of… Video, Audio
Mike Chunn's Insight into the Genius of The Beatles' 'Revolver
Get ready to dive deep into music history with a special guest on this week's music feature. Revolver, the groundbreaking album released in 1966, marked the inception of The Beatles' psychedelic era… Audio
Sleep concerts, a place where performers want you to nap
Today we hear all about sleep concerts and the art of gong bathing. It's a concert where the performers actually want you to sleep through their performances. We speak to Erika Grant who comes from a… Audio
The TAHI 7/5/24
To celebrate New Zealand Music Month we've got the legendary PNC on the line, and in celebration of NZ International Comedy Festival, Robbie Nicol joins us! We're also getting you up to date with… Audio
A 'deadbeat' by any other name: What's in a diss track?
Rappers Kendrick Lamar and Drake have both dropped lyrics that range from sly digs at each other to allegations of addiction and domestic abuse. Wellington DJ Brad Warrington aka Sticky… Audio
Explainer: What is going on between Drake and Kendrick Lamar?
A feud between two of the world's biggest rap icons reached fever pitch at the weekend after a hostile 48 hours culminated in a series of disturbing allegations.
Dirty Work: An Ode to Joy
David Morriss talks with Josh Clark, music director for Indian Ink Theatre Company's latest production, Dirty Work. Audio
Musician, poet and skit queen Elle Cordova
Comedian, musician, poet, and video creator Elle Cordova on her clever, nerdy, hilarious skits, delighting her one million Instagram followers.
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