Music
Handmade guitars on display at Sonic Salon and Symposium
Music lover? Appreciate handmade objects? The Sonic Salon and Symposium is a free event taking place on May 23rd in Auckland, featuring the work of some renowned instrument-makers. Dave Pauling… Audio
Music Critic:Tony Stamp
RNZ's music critic extraordinaire, Tony Stamp, plays Trouble by Voom and Baptised at the Desktop Computer by Greta O'Leary. Audio
Come Together: Live Rust Tour
The Come Together: Live Rust tour kicks off next month, bringing together the raw energy of Neil Young's iconic Live Rust album. Jon Toogood and Dianne Swann are joining a group of New Zealand's… Audio
Music with Yadana Saw
Yadana Saw brings something new, something fresh for the changing seasons and a significant anniversary for a beloved local release from The Phonix Foundation well-deserving of a celebration. Audio
Gábor Káli: never forget the child in you
Hungarian conductor Gábor Káli talks to RNZ Concert ahead of his New Zealand Symphony Orchestra debut. Audio
Paige & Courtney from ImagineNATIVE
We catch up with the incredible Paige as she has a new song out this Friday and is taking a little look back on her career to date. Courtney from ImagineNATIVE talks to Waimirirangi about her Mahi and… Audio
Julia Deans performs 'Six-String Heart' live on radio for first time
The song, which the Kiwi singer has already performed at live shows, will feature on her upcoming album.
Reconnecting with the sitar
Indian-born classical musician Shalu Garg has gone to great lengths to re-learn the sitar. Video, Audio
Austrian entry wins Eurovision
JJ is the first Austrian to win Eurovision since the bearded drag queen Conchita Wurst in 2014. Music correspondent Callum Rowe spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Worlds of Music 18 May, 2025
Music from the world, for the world, Jadid Ensemble, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Bola Sete, and underground folk legend and singer-songwriter, Michael Hurley. Audio
Interview: Pickle Darling
Christchurch musician Lukas Mayo explains their new endeavour, Pickle Darling: The Game. Audio
Interview: Harry Charles
After spending formative years in Berlin, the singer-producer is back in Aotearoa with a new album, blending downtempo house with his voice and guitar. Audio
River Dark by Greta O'Leary
The singer-songwriter's debut is slightly spooky, wryly funny, and expertly written. Audio
Something Good is Happening by Voom
Welcomely woolly and full of melodic brilliance, Voom's third proves Buzz Moller is still one of our finest songwriters. Audio
Austria wins Eurovision crown with JJ's song 'Wasted Love'
It's the country's first victory since bearded drag queen Conchita Wurst won in 2014.
Best Song Eva: Andrew Fagan
Legendary kiwi musician Andrew Fagan has just announced a solo tour for later this year. Audio
Austria announced as Eurovision winner 2025
Wellingtonian Sophie McColl joins us from the Swiss city of Basel to talk about this year's Eurovision. Video, Audio
The Sampler: What to listen to this week
Voom triumphantly return with their first album in nearly 20 years, plus Greta O'Leary is serene and slightly spooky, and Clear Path Ensemble offer sumptuous jazz vibes.
Henry Alford: I Dream of Joni
In his latest book I Dream of Joni, author and journalist Henry Alford traverses Mitchell's life in 53 essays. Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 18 May 2025
It's straight into the vocal workouts this week, with an energetic rendition of Charles Wesley's well-known hymn And can it be from the Choir of Yorkminster Park Baptist Church in Toronto. Audio
