RNZ Music

RNZ Music is thrilled to be the first to share the new video from South Island indie-folk musician Mel Parsons, who's just been nominated for the NZ Music Awards Best Folk Artist. 'Bottom of the… Read more Video

The RNZ Music team pick their favourite music videos, and they’re all wonderfully weird. Read more Video

RNZ Music is proud to present this stunning live recording from South Auckland three-piece Valkyrie. ‘Closer’ was recorded and shot against the beautiful backdrop of Auckland’s Huia Point. Read more Video

Nick Bollinger remembers blue eyed soul man, raconteur Rick Bryant and poet, songwriter, screenwriter and stand up Arthur Baysting, both of whom died earlier this week. Nick and Yadana Saw reflect… Read more Audio

Kirsten Johnstone talks to the singer-songwiter about her acclaimed new album, moving to North Carolina, and maintaining mental health on the road. Read more Audio

Auckland musician Ashley Alexander introduces his song 'Nicotine'. Read more Audio

Nadia Reid spoke to Charlotte Ryan about the recording process of her new album 'Out Of my Provence' and introduces us to her single 'Best Thing'. Read more Audio

The winners of Jesse's Christmas song competition, Auckland alt-pop group BEACHWARE have released their song 'Take Away the Tree'. All proceeds from the sale of the song will go to Rainbow Youth to… Read more Video

The Teskey Brothers are in the RNZ studios for NZ Live ahead of their two shows at The Powerhouse in Auckland this weekend. Read more Video, Audio

On this week's Pocket Edition we talk to Lontalius about recording his second album in LA, and Jay from Bad Religion explains how to keep a punk band going for four decades. Read more Audio

Rick Bryant's 50 year career in local bands such as The Jive Bombers, Rough Justice, The Neighbours, BLERTA, Mammal, and the Jubilation Choir stands as a testament to the US soul, R&B and gospel… Read more Video

Nadia Reid has released new single, ‘Best Thing’ and announced she’ll release her third album Out of My Province on March 6^th, followed by a nationwide tour. Read more Video