RNZ Music

With many of us working from home, what better way to add structure to your day (and maybe some inspiration), than music. RNZ Music's Tony Stamp (aka ‘Tony Tunes’) has put together an hour-by-hour… Read more Video

On this week's Pocket Edition we speak to ex-pat producer and trumpet player Isaac Aesili about relocating to Bangkok Thailand, and how recording his second album Hidden Truths helped him through a… Read more Audio

Ethan Moore from Auckland band Dirty Pixels introduces their new song 'Julipa'. Read more Audio

Kiwi musician Isaac Aesili spoke to Tony Stamp from his home studio in Bangkok, Thailand, explaining why he relocated there, and how making his new album Hidden Truths helped him through a dark time… Read more Audio

Mark Speer, guitarist for this Texas band with a very international sound, speaks with Charlotte Ryan. Read more Audio

On this week's Pocket Edition we play Trevor Reekie's interview with Jimmy Carter from The Blind Boys of Alabama, recorded backstage at WOMAD. Plus Tony shares lots of new local music including tracks… Read more Audio

The Independent Music NZ (IMNZ) Classic Record Award will be awarded to Shona Laing for her 1987 album South at this year’s Taite Music Prize. Read more

Aside from Jacinda’s DJing, and Grant Robertson’s love for Flying Nun, you might think New Zealand’s politicians aren’t a very musical bunch… but you’d be wrong. We went digging through the archives… Read more

From The Big Day Out to Dolly Parton, the RNZ Music team has hand-picked six outstanding music podcasts for your lockdown listening pleasure. Read more Video

Fiji-born, Auckland-based pop musician Lepani introduces his second single 'Breathe'. Read more Audio

On this week's Pocket Edition, a behind-the-scenes look at Bollywood, acclaimed Brighton indies Porridge Radio, and Lou Reed's former guitar tech Stewart Hurwood.  Read more Audio

RNZ Music is proud to present the brand new single and video from Christchurch musician Ryan Fisherman. ‘Peace of Mind’ is the third single from his album Vibe, which is due out later this year. Read more Video