Music
Belfast rap trio Kneecap announce New Zealand shows
The group is garnering worldwide attention for their use of the Irish language mixed with English. Video, Audio
The versatile Sherry Shelton
Organist, pianist, harpist and singer Sherry Shelton has a concert coming up in Bluff this Saturday. Audio
Music Critic: Fievel Is Glauque and Mā
Music reviewer Sarah Thomson brings us two fresh tracks. Audio
Corella & Gracie Moller
Today on the show three members of roots reggae band Corrella chat with Janay about when we can expect new waiata, friend of the show Gracie Moller is back in the studio to tell us what is means to be… Audio
Nashville Babylon - 6.04pm Sat 2 November 2024
On this week's show there's reggae from the Heptones, classic soul courtesy of Al Green, blues from Elmore James and Big Joe Turner plus a classic Cole Porter tune covered by Ella Fitzgerald. Audio
Laneway announces dates, but silent on Charli XCX rumours
A 'laneway' neon green billboard in Auckland's Ponsonby has created a buzz online, with speculations that English singer Charli XCX may be headlining the festival.
Sending the music back home
Young Christchurch-raised composer Eva Bedggood talks about her latest work, which NZTrio is about to premiere in her home town. Audio
Bookmarks with Suzanne Lynch
There are few people who've has as much staying power in the New Zealand music scene than Suzanne Lynch. Audio
Music with Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte will have details about a new album from Reb Fountain and a new documentary screening in cinemas this week about Paul McCartney and Wings, called One Hand Clapping. Audio
Will Boy George be able to get into NZ for a tour?
The Culture Club singer's previous convictions will be weighed up by immigration authorities ahead of his upcoming New Zealand tour.
120 people accuse Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexual assault and abuse
While the hip hop mogul waits trial on a range of charges, 120 people have come forward to accuse him of sexual assault and abuse.
Harmony in the hay
Canturbury ceramic artist and gallery owner John Allan talks about turning an old hay shed into a music venue. Audio
Music feature: Jazz in the 21st century
Today we put Miles, Coltrane and The Duke to one side as Christchurch-based saxophonist and composer Jimmy Rainey guides us through jazz in the 21st century. Audio
Settling the Score 2024!
RNZ Concert's Settling the Score poll is back for 2024. RNZ Concert presenter Maria Mo is taking the opportunity to create a soundtrack to the movie of her life. Audio
Nikau Grace & Dani Kionasina
Today on show storyteller and Teine Samoa behind Tagata Atamai Danielle Kionasina sits down with So'omalo to talk about her mahi in the community, 16-year-old Nikau Grace chats with Janay about… Audio
Hope out of hate
Singers from the Wellington Youth Choir talk about their upcoming concert where they'll be performing a work composed in response to the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard, a young gay American man. Video, Audio
The Pre-Panel for 30th September 2024
Today on the pre-panel, Wallace Chapman joins Mark Leishman to preview tonight's show. Plus Sam Hollis joins the panel to quiz Wallace and Mark on who made the cut on crafting the themes to James Bond… Audio
Feature album: the music of Kris Kristofferson
Kris Kristofferson has died aged 88. Audio
Kris Kristofferson, influential singer-songwriter, dies at 88
The singer-songwriter and successful actor died on Saturday, Rolling Stone reported, citing his spokesperson.
Five local albums to listen to this week
These five local albums are well worth your time, from joyous power pop to ambient instrumentals inspired by native flora.
