RNZ Music

Tonight Eminem is playing Wellington's Westpac Stadium in front of what is believed to be a record crowd of 45,000. Supporting him on his Rapture tour are Australian hip hop crew Hilltop Hoods who… Read more Audio

A Greyhound bus full of released prisoners; the trouble with sparklers; and a scooter crash in Zanzibar. Just some of the things that inspired lyrics on Tiny Ruins' new album Olympic Girls. Hollie… Read more Video, Audio

Luke Walker from Flamingo Pier introduces their song 'Find Your Way'. Read more Audio

Rapper Tom Francis is the first independent artist in the Southern Hemisphere to release a collaboration with California rap doggfather Snoop Dogg. He speaks to Yadana Saw about their song 'Lifestyle'

Wellington roots reggae band Tunes of I (aka TOI) are fresh off the back of a summer tour, following a run as support for Australian reggae fusion favourites Ocean Alley on their sold-out tour last… Read more Video, Audio

RNZ Music is stoked to be the first to share the surprise single from bass-player turned solo musician Sorrento, aka Marika Hodgson. Her new video ‘Parallel Love’ features Berlin-based Kiwi neo-soul… Read more Video

On this week's Pocket Edition we talk to Mark Day from UK legends Happy Mondays, and host a live session from Australian singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin. Read more Audio

RNZ Music is stoked to present the new video from Auckland emo-punk duo, Carb On Carb. Their video for ‘Man Says’ is inspired by 90s teen rom-com movies and features a dog playing a 16-year-old girl… Read more Video

Here’s your first look at the latest single and video from music and life partners Anna Coddington and Dick Johnson, aka Clicks. Read more Video

RNZ Music is excited to share the brand new single and video 'Storm', from Dunedin born producer and performing artist Missy. Read more Video

Christchurch's Electric Avenue festival took place at Hagley Park on Saturday. RNZ's Christchurch reporter Katie Todd and visual journalist, Simon Rogers were there to capture the magic. Read more Video

There was rain, wind, scorching heat and lightning; top-notch performances from the likes of Rudimental and The Beths; and a surprise slot from Russian punk collective Pussy Riot. And as always the… Read more