RNZ Music

Max Merritt - who died overnight aged 79 - is best known for 'Slipping Away', a Kiwi anthem from the mid-1970s. But his career stretches all the way back to the very beginning of rock and roll in New… Read more Video, Audio

RNZ Music is stoked to present the new single and video from emerging R&B artist NEKO. 'Serious' is the debut single from the 18-year-old, who's worked with the likes of Troy Kingi and Chruch & AP.

RNZ’s Jesse Mulligan has been announced as host of the inaugural Aotearoa Music Awards. The awards replace the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards and aim to “reinterpret what it means to be a Kiwi… Read more Video

RNZ Music is excited to present the new lyric video for ‘Summer in May’ from Pacific Music Award-nominated soul singer Lou’ana. The video includes nostalgic scenes shot on Super-8 at Auckland's Splore… Read more Video

Drum n bass DJ and honorary Kiwi, Netsky, has just released the official music video for his track ‘Mixed Emotions’, which features Auckland producer Montell2099. The vid features stunning imagery of… Read more Video

Sofia Machray shares her debut single 'Handstands'. Read more Video, Audio

RNZ music is excited to present the incredible new video ‘Ka Puta’ from  Māori Rock and Roll Band Kiko. The members of Kiko represent the cream of bands such as Fly My Pretties, The Wreckage, Harvey… Read more Video

RNZ is stoked to present the brand new video ‘Moody’ from thriving Lyttelton hip-hop crew The Settlers. 'Moody' is a smooth, emotional song that touches on the pressures of day to day life and the… Read more Video

L.A.B., Ria Hall and Troy Kingi are among the finalists for this year's Waiata Māori Music Awards. The awards, which celebrate excellence in Māori music, take place on Friday, October 9. Read more Video

An ode to coffee, café-grade muffins, and Northern Soul. RNZ is proud to share Glass Vaults’ brand new music video for ‘Flat White Boy’. Read more Video

RNZ Music is proud to present Parachute Music Development alumna Belladonna’s debut music video ‘Kiss Me’ Read more Video

RNZ Music is delighted to share the first release from Te Kaahu O Rangi, the new project from Christchurch musician Theia in celebration of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. Read more Video