Music
Nashville Babylon: 27 April 2024
On this week's Nashville Babylon there's classic blues from Ma Rainey and Freddie King, soul courtesy of Otis Redding and Nina Simone, reggae from Marcia Griiffith plus Cat Power covering Jackson… Audio
How recording their latest album helped Sleater-Kinney work through 'incredible grief'
In the wake of a personal tragedy, writing songs gave them "a sense of purpose", singer Corin Tucker tells Music 101. Audio
The Mixtape: Mike Howie
Mike Howie shares some of his favourite music with Charlotte Ryan. Audio
Sleater Kinney on grief and empowerment in music
Band member Corin Tucker speaks to Charlotte Ryan from backstage in Philadelphia. Audio
'The band from Wellington': DARTZ on success and Europe tour
DARTZ join Charlotte Ryan in the studio before they head off on their first UK and Europe tour. Audio
Fabiana Palladino excels at glitter-ball balladry on her self-titled debut
Tony Stamp reviews a wonderfully sincere and well-crafted album of 80s-inflected synth-pop. Video, Audio
UK jazz star Shabaka encourages us to Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace on his collaborative new album
The saxophone maestro pivots to flute on a cosmic, guest-heavy solo outing. Audio
Pearl Jam are best when they stick to the basics on Dark Matter
Tony Stamp reviews the 12th album by the veteran rockers. Video, Audio
Backstage at the Taite Music Awards
Charlotte Ryan speaks to the nominated musicians and winners at the event which celebrates the independent spirit and independently signed artists. Audio
Peter Hook talks Joy Division and New Order
When the members of British band Joy Division were despondent, singer Ian Curtis was always the one that "picked them up", says bass player Peter Hook. "[Ian's] dream was to play Joy Division's music… Audio
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Featuring new music from New Zealand band Ha the Unclear, a 2022 track from Adelaide-based band Workhorse, and the debut album from artist Mandy, entitled Lawn Girl. Audio
Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio
NZ Live with Rita Mae
This week for NZ Live we welcome Rita Mae and her band into the RNZ studio. Last year she released her debut album, Superfeeling. She's about to release a new single, it's called Kiss The Sky. We get… Audio
Anna Coddington debuts new single Katuarehe
Musician, Author and Law Student Anna Coddington dials in from The Cook Islands to share a special new single Katuarehe. Audio
Jimmy Barnes- 'I've grown up a hell of a lot!'
Barnes will venture to Aotearoa in the last week of July on his 'Hell of a Time' tour celebrating 30 years of his album Flesh and Wood. Audio
The enduring soul of Bill Withers
A group of Aotearoa musicians have formed a band in honour of the American singer-songwriter Bill Withers whose songs have shaped their music. The Bill Withers Social Club play three shows this week… Audio
Anzac Day: 'It was a shrine, it was a mini orchestra'
Emeritus Professor Michael Atherton shares the remarkable efforts of troops to get pianos to the front during World War II. Audio
The TAHI 25/4/24
Somehow the team are back in the studio after a big night at the Taite Music Prize, so we're of course recapping the evening, playing some interviews with the winners, and potentially holding an… Audio
LIVE: The Phoenix Foundation play Horsepower at The Hollywood
Listen to The Phoenix Foundation in concert, performing songs from their celebrated debut album "Horsepower," along with crowd favorites from their back catalog, live at The Hollywood Cinema in Tāmaki… Audio
Peter Urlich on writing The Warriors chant
Live from The Warriors Anzac day game. Peter Urlich joins from the Go Media Stadium to discuss why he's never stopped believing in The Wah's. Audio