Music

Nick checks out the many and varied ways jazz musicians are inspired by light, including starlight, moonlight, and twilight. Audio

Our guest on the Mixtape is actor, comedian and musician Hayley Sproull. She is a graduate of Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School, where she earned a Bachelor of Performing Arts in Acting. You may have seen… Audio

There is a new documentary being made about the reunion/last ever King Loser tour in 2016, originally directed by Andrew Moore - Now, a new team of people have come on board, including Cushla Dillon… Video, Audio

This week on Introducing we meet Otautahi based musician Byllie - Jean, she introduces us to her new single Desperate Fools. Video, Audio

Wednesday is an American rock band from Asheville, North Carolina. Formed in 2017 The band started as the personal songwriting project of singer Karly Hartzman. Video, Audio

Tony Stamp reviews an Aotearoa/ Australian groove-based collab called The Lahaar, a sad selection from the previously-sunny Caroline Rose, and Jadasea & Laron's first UK/ USA hip-hop joint. Audio

Mdou Moctar is a Tuareg songwriter and musician based in Agadez, Niger, who performs modern rock music inspired by Tuareg guitar music.

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The 55th National Concerto Competition took place in March of 2023, featuring three of New Zealand's top pianists under the age of 25. Audio

Congratulations to Auckland composer Claire Cowan on her success in the Oticons Faculty International Film Music Competition. Audio

Auckland quintet The Loving Arms released their debut album Dreaming Over You last month. The country-soul band have been playing around town at Big Fan and Anthology Lounge, recently bringing… Video, Audio

Each Thursday Lorraine makes the 40 minute bus commute from Silverdale to Britomart train station to play the piano. She shares with Charlotte why she makes the effort.  Audio

The APO's ‘Pastoral’ Symphony is a tender, affectionate picture of the countryside where Beethoven pours out his joy at being in nature. The Seventh Symphony skips and leaps with vigour, yet also with…

Music Director Marc Taddei takes us through some highlights of the orchestra's 75th Season. Audio

Violist Victoria Jaenecke, along with her parents, has published an edited and illustrated collection of the letters and reminiscences of Richard Henry. Audio