RNZ Music

In the Music 101 Pocket Edition, Director Danny Boyle talks about the musical heartbeat of his Trainspotting films, Japanese experimental post-rockers Hi-ka-shu on their nearly 40 years of making… Read more Audio

Don Henley was one of the main songwriters, singer, drummer and founding member of the Eagles before launching his successful solo career. In March Henley is bringing his band to New Zealand. Trevor… Read more Video, Audio

Wellington drummer Myele Manzanza leads his band from the back, and here presents a selection of his songs live at San Fran. Read more Video, Audio

Jed Town is the saw-toothed musician from gothic experimental band Fetus Productions, post-punk Auckland band The Features and the revived X Features, and now country/psych trio Ghost Town. He's also… Read more Audio

Yadana Saw and Kirsten Johnstone witness kapa haka group Ngā Taonga Mai Tawhiti prepare for Te Matatini - the biggest event in the Māori performing arts calendar. Read more Audio, Gallery

Jessie Cass from Eyes No Eyes introduces their first single, 'On TV'. Read more Audio

Charlotte Wilson visits the studio of John Walsh - the inaugural Curator of Contemporary Māori art at Te Papa - to ask about the role of music in his life and work. Read more Audio, Gallery

While still at school, Jesse Sheehan became the first ever solo artist to win the Smokefree Rock Quest. This weekend he performs at the Coastella music festival on the Kapiti Coast. Read more Audio

Since 1978, Koichi Makigami has been making music with Hikashu, a collective who have taken in post-punk, new wave, krautrock and free jazz. With techniques and sounds borrowed from various indigenous… Read more Video, Audio

Bruce Springsteen plays two New Zealand concerts this week. From a repertoire of hundreds of songs, Nick Bollinger picks ten that have been crucial to his career. Read more Video

RDU's Gemma Syme updates Music 101 on musical happenings in the Garden city. Read more Audio

Two time Silver Scroll Nominee Lydia Cole discusses the significance of her latest album The Lay of the Land. Read more Video, Audio