Music
New research on gender diversity in NZ music
The Panel speaks to Anna Edington a.k.a Edie about a report that paints a bleak picture for women in the industry. Audio
Colin Morris' Music picks
Colin Morris features the track Lonely Time More from Chris Smither's 18th album, From the Levee. In his series "whatever happened to...?", Colin looks back at the career of Gilbert O'Sullivan and… Audio
Great album: Peter Gabriel - Growing Up Live
In 2002 and 2003, following the release of his album UP, Peter Gabriel went on the road with his Growing Up tour, once again collaborating with production designer Robert Lepage to create a… Audio
VIDEO: Marlon Williams and Kacy & Clayton 'Your Mind's Walking Out'
Marlon Williams and his Canadian collaborators Kacy & Clayton have released a new video for their track 'Your Mind's Walking Out', from forthcoming album Plastic Bouquet. Directed by Marlon himself… Video
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New report details widespread gender inequality in the New Zealand music industry
Massey University researchers have today released a report detailing widespread gender discrimination in the Aotearoa music community, in the first report of its kind in New Zealand.
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VIDEO: NZSO - Piazzolla
Peruvian-born conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya leads the NZSO in music by tango legend Astor Piazzolla. Video
Rowan Johnston: passionate about choral music
The Auckland Youth Choir under new director Rowan Johnston finally gets to perform this year in their upcoming concert The Final Frontier. Audio
Music With Yadana Saw
Music festivals are back on the menu, Yadana Saw plays some of the local acts on the bill for Outerfields and Downtown Shakedown. Plus a new song from Turkish psych folkies Altin Gun. Audio
VIDEO PREMIERE: Adam Hattaway and The Haunters ‘Big Night’
RNZ Music is proud to be the first to share the new single and vid from Christchurch alt-rockers Adam Hattaway and The Haunters. ‘Big Night’ is the second single from their forthcoming album and comes… Video
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Today in music history
For the first time in 16 years, the top album and top single spots have both gone to Kiwi acts. L.A.B. topped the singles chart with 'In The Air', and Six60 took out the album chart with their third… Audio
VIDEO PREMIERE: L.A.B. 'My Brother' live at Roundhead
RNZ Music is excited to present this special live version of L.A.B.’s latest track ‘My Brother’. It’s the first single from their new album L.A.B. IV, which is out Friday, December 18. Video
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Music Feature Arli Liberman with Bjork
The Icelandic singer Bjork made her first album at the age of eleven, setting off a 40 year career. Audio
First Song: Janayah - Look What I Found
Auckland high school student Janayah was one of the successful entrants in this year's Stand Up Stand Out (SUSO) music event organised by Auckland Council. Audio
NZTrio's Constellations concert
NZTrio's cellist Ashley Brown talks us through the ensemble's upcoming concert series, Constellations. Audio
Kiwi music tops both charts for the first time in 16 years
L.A.B. topped the singles chart with 'In The Air', and Six60 took out the album chart with their third self-titled album.
Kiwi music dominates the 2020 Official NZ Music Charts
For the first time in 16 years, the top album and top single spots have both gone to Kiwi acts. L.A.B. topped the singles chart with ‘In The Air’, and Six60 took out the album chart with their third… Video
BEETHOVEN: Symphony No 9 in D minor, Choral
Your free classical podcast this month is Beethoven's Ninth Symphony - Ode to Joy! Audio
Nashville Babylon 30 November 2020
On this week's show Mark plays some of his favourite tracks of 2020 with songs from Tami Neilson, Courtney Marie Andrews and Emma Swift. There's also blues from Etta James, a birthday tune for Brownie… Audio
WOMAD NZ organisers make 'gut-wrenching' decision to pull out of 2021 festival
The New Zealand organiser of WOMAD says it had to pull out of the 2021 event, but the organisation which oversees the event internationally still plans for it to go ahead.
The Sampler: Jeff Tweedy, This Is The Kit, Ela Minus
Nick Bollinger discusses the lockdown songs of Jeff Tweedy and rebellious synth-pop of Ela Minus while Tony Stamp lends an ear to This Is The Kit. Audio