RNZ Music

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

The three finalists for this year’s APRA Maioha Award, which recognises the art of contemporary Māori songwriting, have been announced. The award will be presented at the 2020 APRA Silver Scroll… Read more Video, Audio

RNZ Music is excited to present the new single and live music video ‘Chronophobic Disco’ from Troy Kingi. It’s the second release from his new album; The Ghost Of Freddie Cesar, which is “dedicated to… Read more Video

RNZ Music is delighted to share the new single and video 'Calculated Risk' from New Zealand Music Award nominee Estère. It's the lead single from her upcoming album Archetypes. Read more Video

RNZ Music is stoked to present the new video for ‘Thinking Too Much’ from Wellington reggae band Toi. It’s their first time teaming up with super-producer Devin Abrahms (Drax Project).

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Chart topping Kiwi rock band Fur Patrol have launched a PledgeMe campaign to raise up to $20,000 to release their debut album Pet on vinyl. Read more Video

Happy Father's Day dads! Here's hoping there's breakfast in bed, presents, and quality time coming your way. Our gift to you? We've picked ten of our favourite songs about dads, for your listening… Read more Video

The finalists for the 2020 SOUNZ Contemporary Award, APRA Best Original Music in a Feature Film and Best Original Music in a Series have been announced. Read more Video, Audio

Christchurch indie rock husband-and-wife duo Lauren and Matt Barus and their band Terrible Sons perform live. Read more Audio

RNZ music is excited to be the first to share the new single and video ‘from emerging Southland born Wellington based musician Sam Cullen. ‘1000x’ is the lead single from his debut EP of the same… Read more Video

RNZ Music is proud to present the new single and video from Hamilton pop-folk trio Looking For Alaska.‘Home’ is from their upcoming album Light and Shadow. Read more Video

RNZ Music is proud to present the new single and live vid from honey-voiced alt-country musician Ebony Lamb. ‘Midnight’ is the first hint of what’s to come on Ebony’s forthcoming solo debut. Read more Video