Music
Jamie xx drops album of anthems
It's the album that promises to own the dance floor this summer. Jamie xx talks to Charlotte Ryan about collaborating with some incredible artists, and how time spent in New Zealand influenced his… Audio
4pm The Mixtape: DJ, Producer, Musician Mark de Clive Lowe
Our guest picking the music is musician, DJ, composer and producer Mark de Clive-Lowe. Mark started his career in the late 1990s as a central player in Auckland's jazz scene and has gone on to make a… Audio
Bret McKenzie: On writing songs that are not funny
This week we revisit an interview with Bret McKenzie, one half of the musical comedy duo Flight of the Conchords, to talk about coming out of solitude and writing songs that are not funny. Audio
Hemi Kelly & Garage Playlist Updates
On the show today the team bond over therapy, Waimirirangi chats with te Reo Maori kaiako and champion Hemi Kelly who shares some tips around implementing the language, and we respond to the flood of… Audio
Te Aorere Pewhairangi & Coco Lance
On the show today So'omalo introduces us to RNZ Pacific Journalist Coco Lance, rangatira in media Te Aorere Pewhairangi joins Janay in the studio to korero about some of his latest projects plus Te… Audio
Fast Favourites: Maori-Samoan RnB artist Jordyn with a Why
Maori-Samoan RnB artist Jordyn Rapana - also known as Jordyn with a Why is on a roll. Audio
Chris White on his Dire Straits experience
Chris White played saxophone with Dire Straits on the Brothers in Arms tour on some of the world's biggest stages. Chris shares his experience with Dire Straits with Charlotte Ryan. Audio
The Sampler: Okay Kaya's quirky new record Oh My God—That’s So Me
After relocating to a remote Island outside of Oslo, Okay Kaya has been able to access a deeper sense of solitude giving her more time to write and focus on a simpler and more stripped back album. Video, Audio
Mogwai’s Stuart Braithwaite: Stargazing, Aliens & Looking back
Stuart Braithwaite of cult Scottish band Mogwai talks stargazing with his Dad, playing so loud the ceiling caved in, and the making of the band's new documentary. Audio
Majic & Amita Kala
On this episode we have another guest from the WAIATA / ANTHEMS kaiwaiata ropu, Majic chatting about gig life with 3 kids, we touch on whether or not social media should have an age limit and So'omalo… Audio
Jordyn with a Why & There's A Tuesday
Today on the show, the team debrief last night's group buffet outing, kaiwaiata and friend of the show Jordyn with a Why meets Janay to chat about her track with WAIATA / ANTHEMS 'Maku Ano', and three… Audio
Review: Ravyn Lenae
Ravyn Lenae's distinct falsetto and eclectic mix of R&B and pop styles blossom on her new record Bird's Eye. Video, Audio
Tami Nielson on joining Willie Nelson's tribe
Kiwi singer Tami Neilson talks to Charlotte Ryan about meeting her country music hero Willie Nelson, and playing his songs on an intimate new album. Audio
Max Allais & Dap Reviews
Janay and So'omalo finally host their first official show together! On top of the celebrations, we catch up Max Allais, recap the last few days at the tangi for Kiingi Tuheitia and So'omalo teaches… Audio
'It's an other-worldly state': Bill Callahan talks songwriting
Bill Callahan tells Charlotte Ryan about the thrill of improvisation, the "little sparks" which become his songs and rediscovering the glory of Genesis. Audio
Janay's 1st Show & A.R.T
On the show today we're stoked to have Janay officially joins us as the new co-host, especially after she tells us about her weekend diving adventures that almost killed her, Porirua-based trio A.R.T… Audio
Review: Japes blossoms with new EP Omen, illuminating a gothic electronic landscape
Maggie Tweedie reviews Omen, the EP by Melbourne-based producer, musician, and songwriter Mia Kelly, also known as Japes. Hailing from Alexandra, Japes offers a distinctive mix of gothic electronic… Video, Audio
Review: Jack White's – No Name
Elliott Childs reviews Jack White's latest album, No-Name, noting that it marks a return to the bluesy rock sound that originally endeared him to fans of The White Stripes, The Raconteurs and The Dead… Video, Audio
Major music awards finalists named
The SOUNZ Contemporary Award, Best Original Music in a Film Award and Best Original Music in a Series Award have been announced.
COTERIE & New Host Annoucement!
Today on the show, you get to finally meet your new co-host and there's a good chance you’ll recognise who they are! Aotearoa-Australian band COTERIE are also in the studio to chat about their… Audio