Music
A life long infatuation with ABBA channeledi into book
Music writer Giles Smith was a 12 year old boy staying up past his bedtime 50 years ago to watch ABBA slay Eurovision with Waterloo. That night would kick off a lifelong infatuation with the Swedish… Audio
Music feature: Concert films throughout the ages
For decades if you couldn't make the gig, the next best thing was watching the DVD or movie of the show at the cinema. Audio
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Brad Foster provides an update on the court case on now of the man charged with the alleged murder of nine-year-old Charlise Mutton in the Blue Mountains in 2022. He also brings us up to speed on the… Audio
The TAHI 4/6/24
On today's show we chat about the lil grubby things we got upto over King's Birthday weekend, we look back at the incredible night of the AMA and share what we think were some of the drippiest fits Audio
Radiohead's Thom Yorke announces NZ solo tour
The British musician was last here in 2012 when he toured with Radiohead. He will perform two shows in October.
RIP Steve Albini, and Shellac's To All Trains
Tony Stamp and Elliott Childs reflect on the career of recording engineer and musician Steve Albini, and assess the final album by his band Shellac. Audio
'Each year she breaks new ground': Music conductor receives King's Birthday honour
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra says its principal conductor Gemma New is a "star both here and on the world stage", as she receives a King's Birthday honour.
Gold Guitar winner Amy Maynard: 'I'm on cloud nine'
A first-time contestant has taken out Aotearoa's top country music prize.
Roots artist Hori Shaw had to learn to walk again
The musician known as Hoaris the Boaris was working as a labourer until a hunting accident nearly paralysed him and sent him into music fulltime. Video, Audio
Blue Smoke: Call me Elvis
How did Elvis Presley influence New Zealand music? In this Kings Birthday special Blue Smoke pays tribute to the King of Rock & Roll. Chris Bourke introduces interpretations of songs recorded by… Audio
Amy Maynard the winner at NZ Gold Guitar Awards
The Hamilton singer has won a fully produced single and video clip and $3k alongside the coveted trophy.
'Country's back in the world': Artists flock to small town for contest
Contestants adorned in sparkled boots, cowboy hats and sequined dresses met a roaring crowd in Gore on Saturday night.
Jodi Vaughan honoured for contribution to country music
The performer was told, as a young girl, that she was too short for showbiz. "I showed them."
Everyone's Getting Involved
William Dart reviews Everyone's Getting Involved, a new album which pays tribute to the 1984 Talking Heads concert film Stop Making Sense. Startling cover versions of the songs from Lorde, Miley… Audio
Eric Idle: Comedy, music, philosophy 'and one fart joke'
Monty Python legend Eric Idle is bringing his latest stage show to New Zealand - he tells RNZ's Sunday Morning what to expect. Video, Audio
Are pop stars usurping actors in the celebrity stakes?
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The adulation once directed at film stars is now being thrust upon pop stars. Audio
'Heartsick' Jennifer Lopez cancels US tour dates
Jennifer Lopez says she is "devastated" after cancelling the US leg of her This Is Me... Live tour.
Hymns on Sunday, 2 June 2024
Psalm 23 The Lord's My Shepherd has been set to many different tunes. John Campbell, a 19th century Scottish merchant and amateur musician, wrote the very cheerful setting you can hear in today's… Audio
Obituary: Rodger Fox 1953-2024
The band leader, trombonist and mentor is being fondly remembered: "It takes a village to raise a child, and in our little jazz village he was a chief." Audio
Nashville Babylon: Soul special
Get your dancing shoes on! This week's Nashville Babylon is a soul special featuring classic tracks from Aretha Franklin, Curtis Mayfield, the Temptations, Eddie Hinton, Baby Huey and Anne Peebles. Audio
