Music
Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 plays a fave track and clues us into what's on the show this weekend. Audio
NZ Live: Fin Rah Zel
To celebrate the release of their new single 'Carry Me', New Plymouth soul-fusion band Fin Rah Zel perform live in our Auckland studio. Video, Audio
Music reviewer Grant Smithies
Thirty years ago, British production collective The Ballistic Brothers released London Hooligan Soul, a diverse double-LP overview of UK club culture. A remastered 30th Anniversary edition has just… Audio
Who is Mike Nock? Meet this year's Music Hall of Fame inductee
The 84-year-old jazz legend has played alongside some of the genre's greats, including Miles Davis and Dionne Warwick.
The Shortest History of Music
Writer and broadcaster Andrew Ford talks with RNZ Concert's Bryan Crump about his latest book. Audio
Music Critic: Jim Nothing and Mousey
Rachel Ashby brings in two songs for Jesse (and us) to listen to and chat about. The Present by Jim Nothing and Home Alone by Mousey. Audio
Great album: Nothing Stands Still by Mike Hall
Mike Hall's debut album is out, and it's been getting a lot of love, including from Jesse. Audio
EDY, Albert Latailakepa & Sean Rivera
It's a big one today! Joining us on the show is Award winning producer, now singer, EDYONTHEBEAT! As well as some of the team behind the short film 'Yeah Pare" Albert Latailakepa and Sean Rivera. We… Audio
'It's hot as hell in here' - Aunties go wild for Jason Momoa in Auckland
Review: I wasn't sure what kind of crowd would show up - would it be DC fans wanting to see Aquaman? Metalheads just there for the music? Or excitable aunties, just hoping for a glimpse of a certified…
UB40: 'He left the band to go solo and has never spoken to any of us since'
Ahead of UB40's NZ tour in October we revisit an interview with Robin Campbell who speaks honestly about the departure of the former frontman - his brother Ali. Audio
Intangible Echoes
'When I am not, what will there be?' The line from Leo Tolstoy's novel The Death of Ivan Ilyich is the inspiration behind Michael F Williams' work 'Intangible Echoes', which gets its world premiere… Audio
Bookmarks with Chris Kirk
The beloved children's TV presenter joins Jesse from Christchurch to talk about his career, the music he loves, and more. Audio
Music with Dave Wilson: How healing and music is intertwined
Music correspondent Dave Wilson plays three tracks that demonstrate the role music can have in healing. Audio
Backcountry to banjo: How a Niuean country musician is inspiring Pasifika youth
Annafinau Tukuitoga is a trailblazing bluegrass musician from Paeroa who is inspiring other Pasifika youth, both inside and outside of music. Audio
NZCT Chamber Music Contest 2024
NZCT Chamber Music Contest 2024 Original Composition Winner Sea-am Thompson Audio
Rapper Ice Spice to headline Rhythm and Vines festival
Also heading to Gisborne for the four-day New Year's Eve party are international acts Sammy Virji, Meduza and local favourites Sir Dave Dobbyn and Sachi.
Hannah Darroch: Music is more than a 'nice to have'
The new Chief Executive of SOUNZ Centre for New Zealand Music talks with Bryan Crump. Video, Audio
Foley Chat New Music!
On today’s show the blue supermoon energy has Matua Harry feeling a little unhinged, So’omālō starts a movement to honk more on the roads, Waimirirangi speaks on respecting Molly Mae and Tommy Fury’s… Audio
The kids need a bit of rock'n'roll, too
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the Government was focused on "achievement in math and reading and getting kids to school" but said that could be at the expense of subjects like art and music. Audio
