Music
Oscar Laven - Questions in Red
Wellington multi-instrumentalist Oscar Laven's album 'Questions in Red' pays tribute to past masters, but also showcases his own unique style. Audio
Spring is Here
It's that time of the year - time for a selection of standards centred on spring. Audio
Puerto Rican Pachyman to play Others Way Festival
Pachy Garcia who goes by the name 'Pachyman' is an LA Based producer and multi instrumentalist from Puerto Rico. Video
Coming up
Introducing Cloudy
This week on Introducing its Kiwi-Austrian alternative singer-songwriter Cloudy - Who released her sophomore EP, 'RAINCLOUD' last month. Video, Audio
Erny Belle's songcraft is immaculate on Not Your Cupid
Tony Stamp reviews a second set of wicked ballads from the Tāmaki Makaurau singer-songwriter. Video, Audio
Avantdale Bowling Club's Christoph El Truento blends jazz with R&B on Circle of Friends
Tony Stamp reviews the collaborative new album from an eclectic local producer. Video, Audio
Mermaidens head in new directions on their self-titled album
Tony Stamp reviews an expansive new collection from the Wellington/ Auckland trio. Video, Audio
The Beatles top singles chart 60 years after their first hit
The Beatles have topped the UK charts with their single 'Now and Then', making them the act with the longest gap between their first and last number ones.
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Our resident muso Finn Johansson brings an array of eclectic music to usher in the weekend. Audio
Young Aucklander retains world DJ title in San Fransisco
DJ K-SWIZZ is a master of beat juggling, scratching and mixing.
The 20-year-old turntablist has just retained his DMC World Championship title in San Francisco - adding to the array of titles he has… Audio
The bassoonist connecting Indigenous America with Aotearoa
Her Yakama ancestry had already inspired bassonist Jacqui Wilson to record an album of music by fellow Indigenous Americans, Taika Waititi inspired her to do the same with music by Māori. Video, Audio
Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio
NZ Live: Love Square
Love Square - a musical venture put together by Nick Atkinson - blends blues and jazz, reggae and dub, soul and funk. Video, Audio
The Barber Shop Sessions | Trailer
An intimate video music series that celebrates waiata Māori and the uncharted talent of a new wave of grassroots musical artists. Video
The Barber Shop Sessions | Episode 1: IllumiNgāti
Sibling vocalists Raiha, Hōrihi, & Hāne lead IllumiNgāti, a reggae band from Kawakawa covering Dave Para’s "You’re Magic" & debuting their bilingual single, '"Illusion." Video
Robbie Williams ticket holders struggle to find accomodation in Napier
Let me entertain you, or not. Some Robbie Williams ticket holders seem to be trying to get rid of their tickets, because they're struggling to find accommodation. The singer is playing at the Mission… Video, Audio
Leilani Aaron Woodmore: Inside the mind of a young composer
Only 16 and already winning awards. Leilani Aaron Woodmore talks with Bryan Crump about writing the 2023 Compose Aotearoa Competition winning piece for choir which sets Te Reo Maori and Te Reo Hawai'i… Video, Audio
'Dallas Tamaira: I don't have too many more boxes to tick'
On the eve of releasing his first solo EP in over twenty years, Dallas Tamaira catches up with his old friend Oscar Kightley to talk about the early days of his career, his time in Fat Freddy's Drop… Video
Music Critic: Tony Stamp
RNZ's very own Tony Stamp joins Jesse today to talk about the Erny Belle track, Stay Golden and new music from Christoph El Truento. Audio
The TAHI 9th November 2023
On today's show, Evie catches up with celebrity bird debate moderator Katie Fitzgerald, So'omālō talks music with KY Canoy, and Waimirirangi shares wisdom passed onto her from the Kaumātua Audio