RNZ Music

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

If you want something great to watch during lockdown, the RNZ Music have got you covered. Here’s a bunch of top-notch music documentaries we’ve handpicked for your viewing pleasure. Read more Video

The 2020 Pacific Music Awards, which were set to take place on May 21, have been postponed. Finalists will still be announced online in early/mid April. Read more Video

James Milne AKA Lawrence Arabia talks to Charlotte Ryan about six of his favourite songs, and his career as a songwriter. Read more Audio