Music
First Song - Nathan Foley - She Devil
Remember growing up (or perhaps your children did) with the kids TV show Hi-5? Original group member Nathan Foley has today released his single She Devil. Audio
Music reviewer Grant Smithies
Grant plays music from The Roulettes new EP, Rocket To You, and gems from Philadelphia experimental pop artist ARTHUR and the mighty Prince. Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 284: Neil Finn/ Anika Moa
On this week's Pocket Edition we speak with Neil Finn about his new charity single, Anika Moa about winning the Tui for Best Children's Artist 2020, and Border Patrol introduces himself. Audio
Cultural Ambassador - Electronic Music
Paul Berrington introduces us to One of the more celebrated electronic acts of the last two decades, Kieran Hebden aka Four Tet. Audio
Today in music history for 4 June 2020
In this day in 1996, Crowded House announced they had split up. Audio
Simon Sweetman's music choices of the week
Music critic Simon Sweetman reviews two new albums which he says are both fantastic. Audio
Pastoral symphonies: nature, the antichrist and the divine
A look at pastoral music from the medieval to electroacoustic. Video
LIVE VIDEO: NZSO - Bach Sei Solo
Join us at 7.30pm for the final livestream in the Bach: Sei Solo series from the NZSO.
Coming up
First Song: French for Rabbits - The Tunnel
Popular New Zealand indie band French for Rabbits have just released their new song Tunnel Love. Audio
Karen O'Leary's band releases album for children
Wellington Paranormal's Karen O'Leary plays favourites from 'Better than Normal' her debut album of childrens' songs from her band Fun & Funner. Audio
New music out of Australia
Music commentator Kirsten Johnstone joins Kathryn for a look at some new music from across the Ditch, including Gordi, Miiesha and Flume. Audio
Music Feature - How Americana took over the American mid-west
There's been much debate in the American mid-west over the definition of their favourite music, but they settled on Americana and alt-country. Audio
Was this 1808 concert the most important in the history of classical music?
Beethoven's Pastoral was first performed in a mammoth four-hour long concert in 1808. We take a look at this event, which has been described as one of the most significant in the history of classical… Video
Nashville Babylon 1 June 2020
On this week's Nashville Babylon Mark has a brace of live tracks courtesy of Professor Longhair and Aretha Franklin, a birthday tune for Charlie Watts plus new music from My Darling Clementine. Audio
Finn Johansson picks his current fave tracks
Finn Johannson checks in from his mum's bedroom in Wellington with some swish new music from Michael Haldreas aka Perfume Genius, locals Soda Boyz, and Melbourne's Sweet Whirl. Audio
Ella Buchanan-Hanify QSM: The Conductor
Ella Buchanan-Hanify has been awarded a Queen's Service Medal for services to music. She has been involved with community and young people's choirs, for more than 40 years. She was musical director of… Audio, Gallery
BEETHOVEN: Symphony No 6, Pastoral
Your free classical podcast this month is Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony, played by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Douglas Boyd. Video, Audio
DONIZETTI: Maria Stuarda
Joyce DiDonato gives a sensational performance as Mary, Queen of Scots, in Donizetti’s bel canto drama, opposite Elza van den Heever as Queen Elizabeth. Video
Coming up
Bill Direen's Ferocious
Bill Direen of The Bilders fame is back with a new band and an album that bears its name, Ferocious. William Dart looks at some of Direen's new music, together with a few Bilders classics and a… Video, Audio
Waikato artists embracing diversity in a time of crisis
Waikato artists are being asked to help to encourage unity in the region in the face of escalating online bullying and racism during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a few days Creative Waikato will announce… Audio