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

Comedian, actress, and director Rose Matafeo talks about starting in comedy at age fifteen, being raised Rastafarian, her upcoming project for HBO Max, and plays six songs that were introduced to her… Audio

Producer Dera Meelan AKA Border Patrol introduces his first single 'Temptation'. Audio

Award-winning musician Ria Hall recently released her second album Manawa Wera, and to celebrate, she performed this powerful live version of her track ‘Flow' at Wellington's Surgery Studios. Video

Charlotte talks to Anika Moa about winning the Tui for Best Children's Music Artist 2020. Audio

Best Country Music Artist went to Delaney Davidson & Barry Saunders, and Best Country Song went to Tami Neilson for ‘Hey Bus Driver!’. Video, Audio

Neil Finn has just released a brand new track - with the help of his Fleetwood Mac bandmates - to support the Auckland City Mission. He spoke to Charlotte Ryan. 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

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

Anika Moa has won Best Children’s Artist, Kath Bee and Doug Stenhouse have won Best Children’s Song for ‘I Love Life’ (feat. Joelle), and The Nukes have won Best Children’s video for ‘Worms’. Video

On this week's Pocket Edition Charlotte Ryan talks to Benee's manager Paul McKessar about the impact an app called Tik Tok has had on her success, and the music industry in general. Plus Charlotte… Audio

RNZ Music is proud to present the new single and lyric video from Kiwi indie-rock musician Bridges. ‘Weightless Without’ is the first single from her upcoming debut EP. Video

NZ Music Month Quiz 2020

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

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

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