Music
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 2 May 2025
In today's episode, a massive cleanup is underway after yesterday's extreme weather hitting Wellington and Canterbury, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz appears to be out of the Trump… Audio
New Zealand's first official music chart began 50 years ago today
Since May 2 1975, New Zealand has had an official music chart, based on a weekly survey that tracks music sales. Music journalist and someone who's made the New Zealand Top 40 himself with the band… Audio
Food Art Music festival launches on Karangahape Rd
Auckland's K-Rd launches the inaugral FAM festival, Super Groove's Nick Atkinson talks with Nathan about Food, Art and Music Audio
Myth Takes: Ancient music
Classics educator and enthusiast Ben Jackson joins Emile Donovan to share what we know of the music that filled the homes and streets of the ancient world. Audio
Diversity through the prism of music
Napier chorister and doctor Nik Krawchenko talks about PRISM, a musical movement to support the rainbow community in places of worship. Audio
Te Marama Puoro O Aotearoa
We celebrate the start of Te Marama Puoro O Aotearoa 2025 So'omalo tells about his IMAX experience Janay wants us to hear her out again... Audio
May marks beginning of NZ Music Month
The New Zealand Music Month kicks off on Thursday, celebrating 25 years of homegrown talent. Rumpus Machine lead singer and guitarist Daniel Hyde spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Sir Dave Dobbyn to serve a slice of his back catalogue at one-off Auckland show
The New Zealand music legend will take fans on an "unforgettable journey" at the Town Hall for the first time in June.
Marlon Williams charms in new documentary Ngā Ao E Rua - Two Worlds
The deeply private musician pulls back the curtain on his personal life in a moving new film that tells the story of his bid to reclaim his reo.
Darren Pickering: the best lessons in life are free
With a new album out, Christchurch jazz man Darren Pickering talks about his approach to learning the art of jazz. Video, Audio
Bookmarks with Chris Hipkins
It's time for Bookmarks where we invite interesting New Zealanders onto the show to discuss their cultural interests Today Jesse is joined in the Auckland studio by Labour leader Chris Hipkins. Audio
Music Critic: Hemi Hemingway's new single
Rachel Ashby reviews and plays the new single from Wellington based artist Hemi Hemmingway, (To Be) Without You. Audio
'A rich world': Marlon Williams brings healing te reo Māori journey to cinemas
Marlon Williams has sung in te reo Māori his whole life, but never felt confident enough to write a full album in the language - until something shifted with his first waiata, Aua Atu Rā.
Music, gender politics and the 1906 Christchurch Exhibition
Dr Inge van Rij talks about her award-winning research into the musical politics behind a 1906 exercise in nation building. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 29 April 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Sam Hollis. They discuss the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees. Audio
Music feature: The Red Hot Chili Peppers
It's time for our Tuesday music feature and today we're diving into the back catalog of the pioneers of funk rock... the Red Hot Chili Peppers! Formed in 1983 the band burst onto the Los Angeles scene… Audio
TheWesternGuide & Jack Panther
We are joined by two inspiring artist each paving their way in the music industry both locally and internationally in Jack Panther and TheWesternGuide So'omalo talks about his strong preferences on… Audio
The Piano & Christopher's Classics: Darroch/DeHart Duo
The Darroch/DeHart Duo perform at The Piano, Ōtautahi/Christchurch, 12 September 2024 Audio
Worlds of Music 27 April, 2025
Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio
