RNZ Music

SoccerPractise have just released their debut self-titled album. They talk to Alex Behan about keeping things independent and imperfect, and about incorporating Te Reo into their music. Read more Video, Audio

Sina Saipaia – aka Sister Sina – attracted global attention when she sang the hook to OMC’s hit single ‘How Bizarre’. She went on to record her own album, but it was never released... until now. Read more Video, Audio

Aaron Hawkins from the Dunedin city Council talks about the unanimous vote this week to restore the iconic music venue Sammy's. Read more Audio

Singer-songwriter Laura Lee Lovely treats us to 40 minutes of electronica. Read more Audio

Nick Dwyer and Kode-9 discuss the new album they have complied called Diggin' in the Carts which highlights the importance, influence and innovation of Japanese video game music. Read more Audio

Local supergroup L.A.B., which includes members of Kora and Katchafire release their debut self-titled album today. They performed three of their tracks live at The Lab studios in Auckland especially… Read more Video

Local supergroup L.A.B., which includes members of Kora and Katchafire release their debut self-titled album today. They performed three of their tracks live at The Lab studios in Auckland especially… Read more Video

Rob Ruha and band are joined by Bella Kalolo, Kirsten Te Rito and Kaaterama Pou, to play a selection of waiata from Rob's upcoming album Survivance live at Auckland's The Lab studios. Read more Video

In this week's Pocket Edition, we talk to NZVMA winner Kings at his marae on Auckland's North Shore, and Nick Dwyer tells us about his new compilation celebrating 1980s video game music. Read more Audio