Kirsten Johnstone
Song Crush: Six songs we're listening to this week
In the first lockdown Song Crush, we hear a soul soother from ol' fave Four Tet, a living room dance-party starter from Tom Misch and Yussef Dayes, and a newcomer currently stuck in Serbia. Hataitai… Video, Audio
Song Crush
Once again we're finding new ways to bring you the radio you love. We chat to RNZ Song Crush's Kirsten Johnstone on the phone to get her pick of the latest music. Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 274 March 19 2020
On this week's Pocket Edition, we chat with renowned artist and musician Laurie Anderson, and Trevor Reekie profiles Glenn Dicker of Yep Roc Records. Audio
The Mixtape: Nadia Reid
Singer-songwriter Nadia Reid plays some of her favourite songs and speaks with Kirsten Johnstone. Audio
Laurie Anderson on her Concert for Dogs
The iconic artist and musician talks to Kirsten Johnstone about life, death, and dogs. Audio, Gallery
Music 101 Pocket Edition 273: Ria Hall/ Estere
On this week's Pocket Edition, Estere performs live and discusses her Arts Festival show, and Ria Hall talks us through her new album track by track. Audio
Music acts landing in March
RNZ Music journalist Kirsten Johnstone joins Kathryn for a look at some of the acts playing festivals in March, including Odette, Reb Fountain and Estere. Audio
Song Crush: Soccer Mommy, Bonny Light Horseman, Dan Deacon
The Song Crush team have self-empowerment anthems and songs that pose existential questions amongst their varied selections this week Audio
Song Crush: Six songs you should listen to
The first Song Crush of the year has some songs nostalgic for the 80s, as well as some up-and-coming local musicians and more. Host Kirsten Johnstone is joined by Tony Stamp and Waveney Russ. Video, Audio
Changes to Song Crush in 2020
RNZ is unable to publish any content with commercially-released music to podcast platforms, but Song Crush is available on our website at rnz.co.nz/song-crush Audio
'I delayed the Millennium by five or six minutes' - Murray Kingi
At the turn of the millennium 15,000 people gathered at the top of a mountain to dance. And then, it rained. A lot. Produced by Kirsten Johnstone Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 264: Nadia Reid/ Angel Olsen
On this week's Pocket Edition we pay tribute to the late Rick Bryant, talk to Nadia Reid about her new single, and Angel Olsen about her new album. Audio
Angel Olsen on her new album All Mirrors
Kirsten Johnstone talks to the singer-songwiter about her acclaimed new album, moving to North Carolina, and maintaining mental health on the road. Audio
Music: The local releases you might have missed
RNZ Music journalist Kirsten Johnstone joins Kathryn to share some local releases that have flown under the radar this year. Audio
Laurie Anderson: a deep dive into her art and music
Music reviewer Kirsten Johnstone takes a deep dive into the work of Laurie Anderson, who will return as a guest curator to the NZ Festival in March. Audio
The Mixtape: Claire Cowan
She's the first woman to write a full-length ballet score in Aotearoa, she's won many awards for her composition, and she's on the road with her group The Blackbird Ensemble, interpreting the songs… Audio
The Mixtape: Maisey Rika
This week's RNZ Music mixtape selector is singer/songwriter Maisey Rika. She shares her stories and favourite tracks with Kirsten Johnstone. Audio
Mo Muse in session with Summer Thieves and Abdul Kay
Somali-New Zealand rapper Mo Muse brings friends Summer Thieves and Abdul Kay in to the studio to play songs from his debut LP, The First Generation, and speaks to Kirsten Johnstone. Video, Audio
Music With Kirsten Johnstone
Music commentator Kirsten Johnstone takes a look at who's in line for the prestigious APRA Silver Scroll Awards which will be presented at Auckland's Spark Arena. Audio
The Mixtape: Dianne Swann
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Dianne Swann shares some of her favourite songs, and talks about her extensive career, with bands including When The Cats Away, Everything That Flies, The Julie Dolphin… Audio