RNZ Music

Mini Simmons are your ultimate 70s throwback band, from their tasty guitar licks to their (less than?) tasteful facial hair. Read more Audio

On this week's Pocket Edition Beastwars' Matt Hyde tells us how a cancer scare brought his band back together, and sixteen year-old Grace Kelly performs her viral hit song 'San Jose'. Read more Audio

RNZ’s Jesse Mulligan asked listeners to suggest their favourite breakup songs, and was overwhelmed with the response. Read more

‘Extreme Highs’ is the first release from emerging Christchurch musician Mousey – aka Sarena Close, and RNZ Music is proud to be the first to share its retro sitcom-style video! Read more

Troy Kingi, Tiny Ruins, Soaked Oats and more to join Others' Way lineup. The multi-venue festival is set to take over Auckland’s K Road district on August 30^th. Read more

English musician Nick Drake achieved little commercial success before his death in 1974 at the age of 26, but these days he’s considered an essential artist who’s influenced some of the biggest names… Read more Audio

Rising Kiwi pop sensation Benee couldn’t have appeared more at ease in front of a sold-out Powerstation last night. Waveney Russ was there. Read more

Join two new kids on the block: three-piece Nomad and emo-popsters Openside, both performing live in session at RNZ. Read more Video, Audio

Wellington Celtic band Hobnail have been at it for over 25 years, in one guise or another. To celebrate the milestone, they're off on tour around the country. Before they hit the road, the band popped… Read more Video, Audio

A supergroup of Kiwi musicians are joining forces to celebrate 40 years since the 1979 release of Neil Young's Live Rust album. RNZ Music got a sneak peek at the group's first rehearsal, as well as a… Read more Video