Neil Finn
The Sampler - 4 September 2018
Nick Bollinger discusses a father-son collaboration between Neil and Liam Finn; brutal studies of politics and power from The All-Seeing Hand; and an 80s soft-rock classic - from West Africa.
AudioNeil and Liam Finn release single and announce new album
After touring together in January the father and son duo have today released single 'Back to Life' and announced they'll be releasing their first album together – Lightsleeper, in August. Video
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The Sampler: Shining Day by Delaney Davidson
Nick Bollinger reports on the latest recordings of itinerant songster Delaney Davidson. Audio
The Sampler: Shining Day by Delaney Davidson
Nick Bollinger reports on the latest recordings of itinerant songster Delaney Davidson.
AudioNeil Finn joins Fleetwood Mac
Neil Finn has joined rock giants Fleetwood Mac, replacing Lindsey Buckingham for the forthcoming tour. Video
REVIEW: Neil Finn Out of Silence with the APO & Special Guests
Neil Finn’s music didn't dissappoint, but his lack of interaction with the audience was noted.
Neil Finn: Out of Silence
Neil Finn has been busy lately. He’s just come off a tour with his ‘family band’ playing small town venues throughout the country and will perform his Out of Silence album live with the Auckland… Video, Audio
Music with Graeme Downes
Graeme Downes takes a look at Neil Finn's latest offering, Out of Silence. Graeme is a founding member of The Verlaines, songwriter, musicologist, senior lecturer in the Department of Music at the… Audio
New Horizons: nine songs by brothers
William Dart kicks off the year by listening to a number of brotherly musical partnerships, including the Finns, the D'Addarios (from The Lemon Twigs) and the Maels (from Sparks). Video, Audio
Left-overs and Left-behinds
For his penultimate show of the year, William Dart pulls together a few tracks that had to be left out of his previous programmes. Featuring Randy Newman, Neil Finn, Andrew Bird, Fiona Apple, Lol… Audio
RNZ listeners try (and fail) to name Neil and Liam Finn's new band
RNZ's been bombarded by suggestions for the father-son duo's new band... and they're all terrible.
Neil and Liam Finn have an album but need a band name
Neil and Liam Finn are making an album together for the first time. They sit down to share the journey with us and discuss their upcoming January tour of small-town community halls all over New… Video, Audio
Composer Victoria Kelly
Jesse Mulligan's guest is composer, performer and music producer Victoria Kelly. Victoria is also the Director of New Zealand Membership at APRA AMCOS - The Australasian Performing Rights… Audio
The Sampler - 12 September 2017
This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger has a listen to the album Neil Finn recorded live and online, and talks to Chicago-based country-storyteller Robbie Fulks. Audio
Out Of Silence by Neil Finn
Neil Finn assembled a small village of musicians and fans to participate in the making of his new album. Nick Bollinger assesses the results. Audio
Out Of Silence by Neil Finn
Neil Finn assembled a small village of musicians and fans to participate in the making of his new album. Nick Bollinger assesses the results.
AudioThe Sampler - 12 September 2017
This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger has a listen to the album Neil Finn recorded live and online, and talks to Chicago-based country-storyteller Robbie Fulks.
AudioLush, symphonic pop music
Charlotte Ryan discusses two NZ musicians who have used string players on their latest recordings - one of these artists used a 20 piece orchestra. The result - lush symphonic pop music. Featuring two… Audio
Neil Finn: 'I wanted a kick-ass campfire sing-along vibe'
Homegrown hero Neil Finn is still ahead of the musical game, recording his new album Out of Silence in front of a live internet audience. He talks to Wallace Chapman about his love of live-streaming… Video, Audio
Live Video: Neil Finn - Out Of Silence
Friday night: the best night of the week. Neil Finn and friends are recording his new album ‘Out Of Silence’ during a world-wide live video stream which you can watch here: Video