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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
In this Musical Chairs, Tami Neilson one of the biggest and acclaimed voices in local music whose range extends from gospel belter to classic country speaks about her career and life. She retells how… 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
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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
VIDEO PREMIERE: Kendall Elise 'Between Hello And Goodbye'
RNZ Music is delighted to present Kiwi singer-songwriter Kendall Elise’s new break-up anthem ‘Between Hello and Goodbye’. The hilarious and incredibly relatable video stars Amourous Ava (Kalee… Video
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WATCH: Lorde on her journey to Antarctica
Aotearoa's biggest pop star Lorde, discusses her 2019 trip to Antarctica. Video
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WATCH: French Concession 'Peak'
Welcome to the future. RNZ Music is delighted to present HK-Kiwi electronic artist french Concessions newest single ‘Peak’. If you loved the Akira soundtrack, this is for you. Video
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Estère shares new single 'Animal Pleasure', announces extensive tour
Wellington indie pop musician Estère has today released a steamy new single just in time for summer. ‘Animal Pleasure’ is the third single from her upcoming album, due out in January. Video
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Aria 'Unravel'
RNZ Music is excited to present ARIA’s second single ‘Unravel’ and it’s provocative video, which is directed by kiwi actress Morgana O’Reilly. Video
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WATCH: Thomas Oliver ‘Friendly Fire’
Produced and mixed for big festival stages, Thomas Oliver’s latest single ‘Friendly Fire’ is a synth- laden hybrid of modern electronic music and melodic lap-slide guitar. The song’s new vid was shot… Video
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Iris Zhang 'Small Ache'
Lawyer by qualification, musician at heart. RNZ Music is happy to present your new break up anthem ‘Small Ache’ from Christchurch singer/lawyer Iris Zhang. Video
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Isla Noon 'Summer In August'
RNZ Music is stoked to present the debut single and video from Auckland-based indie-pop artist Isla Noon. ‘Summer in August’ is a dreamy synth-driven pop song with a beautifully cinematic video. Video
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VIDEO PREMIERE: New single from Best Folk Artist Finalists You, Me, Everybody
Progressive folk band You, Me, Everybody have dropped a new single, announced the release of their debut album, and released nationwide tour dates... and they’ve been nominated for Best Folk Artist at… Video
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VIDEO PREMIERE: French For Rabbits ‘The Dark Arts’
RNZ Music is proud to present the new single and video from Wellington dream-pop group French For Rabbits. ‘The Dark Arts’ is the first single from their forthcoming third album, due out mid next… Video
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BEST OF 2020: RNZ Music's top 20 albums
It's finally here, RNZ Music's top 20 albums of 2020! Did your favourite make the cut? Video
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NZ Live - The Leers
The Leers, formed by a group of friends at Mount Maunganui College, joined us back in 2016. Since then they've been signed to U.S. label In Flight Music Group, acquired a new band member, and … Audio
VIDEO PREMIERE: Kora ‘ Weekend’
RNZ Music is stoked to present the new track from Kora, featuring the heaviest 90s synth bass ever. ‘Weekend’ is the second single from their upcoming new record, which is due out in 2021. Video
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VIDEO: Marlon Williams and Kacy & Clayton 'Your Mind's Walking Out'
Marlon Williams and his Canadian collaborators Kacy & Clayton have released a new video for their track 'Your Mind's Walking Out', from forthcoming album Plastic Bouquet. Directed by Marlon himself… Video
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New report details widespread gender inequality in the New Zealand music industry
Massey University researchers have today released a report detailing widespread gender discrimination in the Aotearoa music community, in the first report of its kind in New Zealand.
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Adam Hattaway and The Haunters ‘Big Night’
RNZ Music is proud to be the first to share the new single and vid from Christchurch alt-rockers Adam Hattaway and The Haunters. ‘Big Night’ is the second single from their forthcoming album and comes… Video
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