Music
Sofa Session - Arjuna Oakes
Arjuna Oakes is live in the studio for a sofa session. With his perfect blend of shining jazz piano and beautiful soulful vocals, you're in for a treat. Audio
VIDEO PREMIERE: Unchained XL ‘Weight On My Bars, Pt. IV’
RNZ Music is proud to be the first to share the brand new single and video from Auckland rapper Unchained XL, ‘Weight On My Bars, Pt. IV’. Video
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The Schizophonics perform live
Direct from San Diego, the rock band The Schizophonics are live in our Auckland studio. They're known for their explosive and frenzied live performances. Pat Beers is the lead singer and guitarist… Audio
War and Peace at heart of festival
War and peace is at the heart of a new music and arts festival coming to the North Island. Audio
The music of 1994
It's 25 years since some of the most seminal albums of modern times were released. Music commentator Yadana Saw looks back at the memorable, the local...and the forgettable. Audio
Celtic Punk
What is it about the strains of Celtic rock and punk that have led to them travelling all over the world? Audio
First song: Summer Thieves
Auckland four piece band Summer Thieves are rocking in to our Auckland studio to play our first song today! Audio
Review: Brodsky Quartet
Brodsky Quartet returns to New Zealand with a new member. Elizabeth Kerr was at the Michael Fowler Centre last night. Audio
Review: Benjamin Morrison with the CSO a triumph
For many in Saturday night’s Christchurch audience, this concert was all about the return of Benjamin (Ben) Morrison and Korngold’s Violin Concerto. And that part of the programme certainly emerged as…
Nashville Babylon 20 May, 2019
On tonight's show Mark has new music from Peter Bruntnell and the Felice Brothers, old school RnB courtesy of King Curtis, soulful Doo-Wop from the Impressions, a track from Van Morrison's Too Long In… Audio
Bailey Wiley releases her most honest songs yet
Taranaki born soul singer Bailey Wiley is becoming stronger and more resolutely herself with each release. Kirsten Johnstone finds out more about her evolution. Video, Audio
Kiwi named first female president of international music society
Glenda Keam has been elected the first as the female and first New Zealand president for the International Society for Contemporary Music (ISCM). Audio
Song Crush Ep 17: The National, Craig Finn, Beatcomber
The Song Crush team listen to the feminine flecked new songs from indie-rock veterans The National, and a minimalist cover of Cher’s 1998 hit ‘Believe’ amongst other great new releases. Video, Audio
Review: NZSO's Love Eternal
Internationally acclaimed pianist Denis Kozhukhin and conductor Thomas Søndergård join the NZSO to share romantic works in Love Eternal. Peter Mechen was at the Michael Fowler Centre on Saturday.
WAGNER: Siegfried
Orphaned at birth, Siegfried learns his true identity and fulfills his destiny to become Brünnhilde’s saviour and lover. Video
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Bic Runga gets a residence at the Christchurch Arts Centre
The beloved Christchurch Arts Centre - built in the 1870s - has slowly been reopening after repairs and restoration. An open day last weekend saw the public getting their first look into the complex's… Audio
Highlights from the Jazz Festival and extraordinary female singers with a purpose
Eva Radich shares some of her highlights from the upcoming Wellington jazz festival as well as music by unique female singers with extraordinary personal histories.
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