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Reb Fountain wins 2021 Taite Music Prize
Reb Fountain wins 2021 Taite Music Prize.
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NZ Live: Dianne Swann
Our regular music reviewer Dianne Swann is also one of Aotearoa’s most prolific singers and songwriters. Joined by a live band, she plays us songs from her debut solo album War on Peace of Mind. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Looking for Alaska
Husband and wife Aaron Gott and Amy Maynard formed the folk band Looking for Alaska with bassist Stephen Daniell in 2016. The trio visits our Auckland to play tracks from their latest album Light and… Video, Audio
Eddie Rayner
From Split Enz to Forenzics: Eddie Rayner talks with Sunday Night's Grant Walker and plays music that's inspired him over the decades. Audio
NZ Live - Team Dynamite
The trio have just dropped their new record 'Respect the Process'. Audio
Musicians like Grimes and Kings of Leon are making big bucks selling their art as ‘NFTs’. But what is an NFT and why are artists jumping on the new trend?
Musicians like Grimes and Kings of Leon are making big bucks selling their art as ‘NFTs’. But what is an NFT and why are artists jumping on the new trend? Video
NZ Live: Black Pacific
Wellington-based band Black Pacific is in the studio with us today for NZ Live. Audio
L.A.B, The Beths and Tami Neilson are among finalists for the Taite Music Prize 2021
L.A.B, The Beths and Tami Neilson are among finalists for the Taite Music Prize.
Patea Māori Club announced as recipient of Taite Music Prize IMNZ Classic Record 2021
Patea Māori Club’s iconic 1983 single ‘Poi E’ Poi E’ is finally being acknowledged as an important part of our rich musical history as the recipient of the 2021 IMNZ Classic Record Award. Video
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NZ Live: Ed Castelow
Ed Castelow, known for his work under the moniker 'Dictaphone Blues', plays some tracks from his new album, Mirth. Audio
Artists to watch in 2021
Welcome to Music 101’s ones to watch!
We’ve selected 10 acts we think you should have your eyes on going into 2021 Video
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NZ Live: Jed Parsons
Christchurch-based singer/songwriter Jed Parsons has just released new album, Brunch, and plays some tracks from it. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Estère
Estere Dalton joins Jesse Mulligan to play some tracks ahead to celebrate the release of her new album, Archetypes. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Louis Baker
Kiwi crooner Louis Baker plays an acoustic set at our Wellington studio. Video, Audio
NZ Live - Delaney Davidson and Barry Saunders, Jenny Mitchell
Delaney Davidson, Barry Saunders, Jenny Mitchell and her sisters Maegan and Nicola, joins us in the Auckland studio play a few of their favourite tracks. Audio
NZ Live: The Broken Heartbreakers
"Breaking broken hearts is our bread and butter," say John Guy Howell and Rachel Bailey, aka The Broken Heartbreakers. The Dunedin folk-pop duo performs with a full band in our Auckland studio. Video, Audio
Musical Chairs Tami Neilson
Tami Neilson, one of the biggest and most acclaimed voices in local music, speaks about her life and career covering gospel belters to classic country. She retells how love led her to New Zealand and… Audio
WATCH: Anna Coddington exclusive live performance
Anna Coddington’s new album Beams is out now and RNZ Music was lucky enough to record an exclusive live session with her at Auckland's renowned Roundhead Studios. Video
Introducing: Jack Panther
Indie pop musician Jack Panther introduces his song 'Blue Boy'. Audio
NZ Live: Miles Calder
Almost four years since Miles Calder & The Rumors’ last release, the Wellington singer-songwriter has a new album in the making and a new sound to share. He performs with a five-piece band for NZ… Video, Audio