RNZ Music

Genre-bending Persian/New Zealand rapper CHAII has today released her debut EP Lightswitch. It’s a six-track visual EP showcasing sounds and footage from Oman to California. Read more Video

On this week's Pocket Edition Charlotte Ryan talks to Alex Turnbull, promoter of Rhythm & Alps Festival, which is going ahead this year with an all-local line-up despite the risk of a COVID… Read more Audio

Auckland three-piece Wax Chattels have announced their second album Clot, due out September 25. RNZ Music is proud to be the first to share the record’s first single and video ‘No Ties’. Read more Video

RNZ Music is proud to present the new video from Lil’ Chief Records co-founder and former Tokey Tones member Scott Mannion. ‘Juniper Tree’ is the last single from his debut solo album Loving Echoes… Read more Video

The comedian, podcaster and politics enthusiast discusses some of his favourite music with Charlotte Ryan. Read more Audio

Cory Newman from Gisborne punk rock band Sit Down In Front introduces their single 'First World Problems'. Read more Audio

Shapeshifter brings together the mighty sound of its five-piece line-up and backup singers Lisa Tomlins, Ladi 6 and Isaac Aesili, with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra adding soaring strings… Read more Audio

Robert Johnson was only 27 when he died in 1938, but his enduring recordings laid the groundwork for rock 'n' roll. A new book: Brother Robert: Growing Up With Robert Johnson is an intimate memoir… Read more Audio

Charlotte talks to the promoter about the risks and rewards involved in such a huge production during COVID19. Read more Audio

RNZ Music is proud to present the new single and video from Auckland musician and producer Sola Rosa. ‘For The Mighty Dollar’ is the second single from his upcoming album Chasing The Sun. Read more Video

Hollie Fullbrook of Tiny Ruins and her friend, American singer-songwriter Sharon Van Etten, caught via video chat to have a yarn and play a couple of gorgeous covers of one another's songs. Read more Video

The lineup for the South Island’s biggest New Year’s Eve festival has just been released and we’re giving away two double passes! Take the quiz, post your results over on our Facebook page, and you’re… Read more