Music
Scott and Joe from Fat Freddy's Drop
Two Freddy's alumni join us to discuss what went into making the landmark album, which went straight to number one and became the longest-charting album in Aotearoa history. Audio
The Logg Cabin: 21 November 2025
On the Logg Cabin this week Mark checks out the latest releases from Troy Kingi and Nightmares on Wax with Ladi6. Features a favourite from soulstress Sharon Jones, revisits a P-Funk classic from… Audio
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
He's back, and no doubt ready to inform, educate and entertain us with an array of eclectic music. Audio
Shayne Carter's symphonic opus
Songwriter Shayne Carter and NZSO conductor Hamish McKeich talk about Carter's first album with a symphony orchestra. Audio
NZ Live: Michaela Tempers
Today on NZ Live Jesse introduces Wellington folk artist Michaela Tempers, whose debut EP 'Good Woman' is out now. Audio
New music with Jeremy Taylor
Jeremy Taylor from Slowboat Records plays a track from a newly remastered edition from what he says is one of Prince's most misunderstood records. Also a new single from the former Mockers frontman… Audio
In her seventh decade punk legend Toody Cole shows no sign of stopping
Portland punk legend Toody Cole speaks to Emile Donovan ahead of travelling to Auckland for music festival The Other's Way. Audio
NZSO - Symphonic Dances
Experience exciting British saxophonist Jess Gillam who joins the NZSO to show off the vast expressive range of the saxophone and enjoy the world premiere of a new NZ composition. Conducted by Gemma…
Remembering Sir Donald
Tenor Simon O'Neill pays tribute to the great New Zealand bass-baritone Sir Donald McIntyre, who died earlier this month. Video, Audio
British disco queen Sophie Ellis-Bexter is heading to New Zealand
The British star will serve her glossy disco pop to fans in Hamilton and Christchurch in February next year.
Review: Metallica fans finally get their spiritual experience at Eden Park
Headsbanging, fists raised, more than 55,000 faithful fans made the pilgrimage to worship their thrash gods for one New Zealand show.
When I met Metallica
As American metal heavyweights Metallica rock out Eden Park tonight, Kiwi fan Ben Sheeran shares his story of meeting the band backstage in the 90s. Audio
Jess Gillam: the soloist taking a back seat
Not yet 30, Jess Gillam has many musical firsts to her name. But she's never played the saxophone part in Rachmaninov's Symphonic Dances - until now. Video, Audio
Feature interview: Unapologetic rock star Joan Jett
Beneath the fame, the faux leather, and the decades of trailblazing, Joan Jett is still driven by something simple: the thrill of plugging in a guitar and letting it rip. From her teenage beginnings… Audio
Pumped up Metallica fans descend on Auckland
Hundreds of fans lined up to get merch while public transport services and Auckland streets braced for more than 55,000 fans to hit Eden Park.
Music Critic:WITCH and The New Existentialists
Matthew Crawley is with me now to share some new music from WITCH (We Intend To Cause Havoc) with Talking Heads cover Once in a Lifetime, and The New The New Existentialists - I Don't Need The Light Audio
Music with Dave Wilson: Romani songs
Music correspondent Dave Wilson talks about Romani music, which is widely celebrated around the world - even as they're among the most oppressed minority populations in the world. Audio
Review: Doja Cat finally hits Aotearoa and does not hold back
Rain hit hard. Doja hit harder. And yes, it was sexy.
Change to NZ plans for Iggy Pop, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
Summer Series organisers have wiped a Coromandel show from the calendar, but added Auckland "in light of public feedback".
Live Music: Sionna
Live from our Christchurch studios, Irish-born folk duo Lorcan Bolster and Helen Fahy chat to Emile Donovan and play a few tunes for us. Audio
