RNZ Music

Benny Salvador is the son of Joe Lindsay, trombonist in Fat Freddy's Drop. He talked to Charlotte Ryan about DJing since he was in primary school, and being mentored by Trinity Roots' Rikki Gooch. Read more Audio

The RNZ Music team have gathered stories from some of Aotearoa’s fave musicians about the venues they love, both past and present, to highlight the crucial role they play in supporting our thriving… Read more Video

On this week's Pocket Edition Charlotte Ryan speaks with Troy Kingi about winning The Taite Music Prize 2020 and the fascinating backstory behind his upcoming album, Tony Stamp investigates why kiwis… Read more Audio

RNZ Music is proud to be the first to share the new single and video from husband and wife post-folk duo The Bollands. ‘Lose You’ is out tomorrow. Read more Video

The song is the second single from their upcoming album Jump Rope Gazers, which is out July 10. Read more Video

Auckland new wave synth-pop duo Crap Date is Jamie Lee Smith (Princess Chelsea) and Marcel Bellvé. ‘Too Late’ is their third single and comes with an awesome vid created in lockdown. Read more Video

The story behind Troy Kingi's upcoming album is stranger than fiction. Read more Video, Audio

Auckland musician Yosh introduces his song 'Crack'. Read more Audio

Tony Stamp investigates our country's longstanding love affair with the high energy dance genre.  Read more Audio

Perfume Genius is the pseudonym of Mike Hadreas, a musician who has earned a loyal fanbase for his honest lyrics and intensely affecting art-pop over the last decade. He’s about to release his fifth… Read more Video, Audio

Charlotte spoke with the hugely admired NZ music figure after he picked up the award during the week.  Read more Audio

The finalists for 2020 Best Country Music Artist and Best Country Music Song have been announced. Read more Video