On this week's Pocket Edition we speak to ex-pat producer and trumpet player Isaac Aesili about relocating to Bangkok Thailand, and how recording his second album Hidden Truths helped him through a… Audio

Kiwi musicians Nadia Reid and Reb Fountain meet up to play covers of each other’s songs, and have a good old yarn. It’s part of new Creative New Zealand-funded series Under Cover: Artists in Isolation… Video

Viral hit ‘Laxed (Siren Beat)’ by South Auckland producer Jawsh 685 reached another level over the weekend with Lizzo and Jimmy Fallon sharing their own takes on the TikTok dance challenge that… Video

As part of the NZ Music Month Summit, Charlotte spoke with Benee's manager Paul McKessar, about the app Tik Tok helping her go viral. Video, Audio

NZ music industry stalwart Simon Grigg talks us through six of his favourite songs, and the people who helped shape his illustrious career for the RNZ Music Mixtape. Video, Audio

The RNZ Music team is celebrating NZ Music Month with Fresh Music Daily - new music from a different Kiwi artist every day. Video

Auckland electronic producer Amamelia introduces her song 'Sad and Lonely'. Audio

We’re celebrating 20 years of New Zealand Music Month with some brand new covers of classic Kiwi songs. Today’s it’s Lyttleton bluesman Delaney Davidson with his version of Split Enz 1981 hit ‘One… Video

Soaked Oats effortlessly alternate between moody, anthemic soundscape and cheeky high-energy rock. Live at the Mercury Theatre in Auckland, the band, in top hats and tails, perform their first ever… Video, Audio

The former Doprah member discusses changing musical direction, and assembling an all-star Christchurch cast for his first solo album Vibe. Video, Audio

The finalists for the Best Jazz Artist and Best Jazz Composition have just been announced live on RNZ’s Music 101. Audio

Sydney-based SUB-TRIBE are a six-piece dub-fusion band who trace their roots back to Aotearoa. Their debut self-titled EP - a bass-heavy journey across genres - is out today. Video

On this week's Pocket Edition Christchurch musician Valle tells Tony Stamp abut his life-changing trip back to his birthplace of Papua New Guinea, and Charlotte Ryan meets sixteen year old dance music… Audio

After sixteen years at RNZ Music, content producer and presenter Kirsten Johnstone is moving on. She joins Tony Stamp to reflect on her life and career, and play ten of her favourite songs. Video, Audio, Gallery

Singer-songwriter Reb Fountain performed at Auckland's Mercury Theatre as part of The Others Way Festival 2019. Audio

New Zealand hip hop musician Vallé found inspiration when he visited family in Papua New Guinea. Video, Audio

Benny Salvador is the son of Joe Lindsay, trombonist in Fat Freddy's Drop. He talked to Charlotte Ryan about DJing since he was in primary school, and being mentored by Trinity Roots' Rikki Gooch. Audio

The RNZ Music team have gathered stories from some of Aotearoa’s fave musicians about the venues they love, both past and present, to highlight the crucial role they play in supporting our thriving… Video

On this week's Pocket Edition Charlotte Ryan speaks with Troy Kingi about winning The Taite Music Prize 2020 and the fascinating backstory behind his upcoming album, Tony Stamp investigates why kiwis… Audio

RNZ Music is proud to be the first to share the new single and video from husband and wife post-folk duo The Bollands. ‘Lose You’ is out tomorrow. Video

The song is the second single from their upcoming album Jump Rope Gazers, which is out July 10. Video