Jon Toogood
Pocket Editiion: 24 January 2024
In Pocket Edition this week Maggie Tweedie introduces us to fresh music, Jon Toogood shares the song he listens to on his summer roadie and we meet experimental Wellington musician Sonya Waters. Audio
Playing solo is "a much more human experience for me" says Shihad's Jon Toogood
He’s best known for fronting rock band Shihad, but musician Jon Toogood says playing acoustic solo shows is now where he feels most “human”. Audio
Music feature: Jon Toogood on Elton John
Elton John arrives is in Aotearoa for the last time to perform his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour. To look back at the lengthy career and numerous hits of his career we've got Elton John super fan… Audio
Jukebox: NZ musicians dedicate songs to Aotearoa
Jesse Mulligan asked seven New Zealand artists to dedicate a song to the nation in these difficult times of the pandemic. Video, Audio
Shihad about to release their 10th studio album
On August 24th Shihad will be releasing their 10th studio album, Old Gods. Band members, Jon Toogood and Karl Kippenberger join Jesse in the studio. Audio
My Current Song: Luke Buda, 'Here Comes The Wind'
Luke Buda will release his third solo album 'Buda' in October, with the new album coming more than 12 years after his last offering. The first single 'Here Comes The Wind' was released last month. He… Audio
Jon Toogood and Liam Finn perform live
Jon Toogood and Liam Finn perform live in the Auckland RNZ studio ahead of the epic Come Together series. Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition 307: Jon toogood/ Pearl Jam
In this week's Pocket Edition, Shihad frontman Jon Toogood talks about changing his faith for love and Charlotte Ryan speaks with Pearl Jam biographer Ronen Givony on the band's legacy Audio
'My Muslim brothers, sisters got hit' - Jon Toogood fundraises for Christchurch
Concerts will be held in Auckland and Christchurch to raise money for those affected by the Christchurch terrorist attacks. The You Are Us/ Aroha Nui concerts will be held at Auckland's Spark Arena on… Audio
Shihad announce 30th anniversary tour
New Zealand’s greatest ever rock band, Shihad have announced they’ll be touring the country in October to celebrate their 30th anniversary. Video
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The Beths, The Adults and Bill Direen
Grant Smithies keeps it local, with music from guitar pop renegades The Beths, itinerant Christchurch writer-musician Bill Direen and Shihad frontman Jon Toogood's multicultural mash-up side-project… Audio
The Sampler: 31 July 2018
Nick Bollinger discusses a personal foray into world music for Adults founder Jon Toogood; agitated offerings from the nominally mellow Dawes; and a journey through the past with Brit-rock veteran… Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 197: Jon Toogood & Josie Moon
In this week's Pocket Edition, Alex Behan finds out how Jon Toogood got his groove back,Tony Stamp hosts Vince HL for a live session and we meet Wellington's Josie Moon. Audio
How love and faith helped Jon Toogood find a new groove
A love story that transcends culture and faith lies behind a new collaborative album from Shihad’s Jon Toogood. Video, Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 192: Jon Toogood/Hellinn/The Chills
In this week's Pocket Edition, Jon Toogood speaks about the inspiration behind his new album Haja, we learn about Finland's quest to be the global capital of metal and The Chills' Martin Phillips… Audio
Jon Toogood - the return of The Adults
Jon Toogood speaks about the incredible genesis of the new Adults record Haja. It features a who's-who of up and coming New Zealand talent. And it's no accident they're mostly female. Video, Audio
VIDEO PREMIERE: The Adults - 'Bloodlines'
Shihad's Jon Toogood is back with his collaboration project The Adults. We're super excited about the new single, which features two of our favourite vocalists right now – Estère and JessB…
Revolutions live at the Spiegeltent
The powerhouse quartet of Moana Maniapoto, Rob Ruha, Warren Maxwell and Shihad’s Jon Toogood play politically loaded songs. Audio
David Bowie Starman: the APO performs Bowie's greatest music
Jon Toogood, Julia Deans, Laughton Kora and Anna Coddington join the Auckland Philharmonia to pay tribute to a musical legend. Audio
Jon Toogood and the Christchurch Symphony add a Kiwi twist to Bowie
The music of rock's greatest chameleon will fill the Horncastle Arena this Saturday. Symphonic Oddity, the Music of David Bowie features NZ singers Jon Toogood, Julia Deans, Laughton Kora and Anna… Audio