Music
Nashville Babylon 24 December 2022
On this week’s Christmas Eve edition of Nashville Babylon Mark has reggae from Susan Cadogan, soul from Wilson Pickett and the Temptations, Merry Clayton covering Neil Young, plus live tracks from Tom… Audio
Worlds of Music 24 December, 2022
Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio
The Sampler: The best international albums of 2022
Tony Stamp reflects on ten of his favourite international releases from the past year, including futurist flamenco, unfiltered R&B, space rock, and rap. Audio
The Sampler: The best local albums of 2022
Tony Stamp reflects on ten of his favourite NZ releases from the past year, including homespun folk, te reo waiata, lo-fi beats, and walls of guitar. Audio
The Sampler: The best local albums of 2022
Tony Stamp reflects on ten of his favourite NZ releases from the past year, including homespun folk, te reo waiata, lo-fi beats, and walls of guitar.
AudioThe Sampler: The best international albums of 2022
Tony Stamp reflects on ten of his favourite international releases from the past year, including futurist flamenco, unfiltered R&B, space rock, and rap.
AudioOut Lately
Tamaki's resident music nerd steps out of his makeshift recording studio to bring us his favourite tracks of the week. Audio
Jeremy Taylor's top music for 2022
An eclectic end of year faves selection, with tracks from some albums that have sparked joy. Jeremy says it's been a huge year for NZ releases - Marlon Williams "My Boy", Tami Neilson "Kingmaker", The… Audio
Lads Without Labels: a student-led mental health service
A free roast meal over a chat about mental health is on offer for all-male flats of Canterbury University students by the not-for-profit group Lads Without Labels. The student-led… Video, Audio, Gallery
RNZ Music Pocket Edition: 22 December 2022
In this week's Pocket Edition, Scribe tells Charlotte Ryan why he's relieved to finally be sharing new music after a lengthy 10 year hiatus. Waikato collective IA play live for Jesse Mulligan and Kane… Audio
Voices New Zealand: Follow the star
Voices NZ perform a selection of Christmas carols and mix them with music about stars and the mystery of the winter season. Audio
Money, Money, Money: Woman takes cover band to tribunal over no Abba songs
The Disputes Tribunal dismissed her claim for return of $250 after she hired the band to play at her 70th birthday party but fired them after they warned it was unlikely they would perform ABBA songs.
Singer songwriter Paige's big year
25 year old Auckland singer songwriter, Paige Tapara, began writing and recording music in her bedroom a few years ago, sharing on social media and busking. Since then she's been signed to Sony music… Audio
Beethoven’s Symphony #5 with Teuila Blakely
Actress and producer Teuila Blakely reveals how the music of Beethoven sustained her in the face of prejudice and racism. Audio
A few of Sam Neill's favourite things
In October this year, New Zealand actor Sam Neill "swallowed his scruples" and accepted a knighthood. Next year, he'll release the memoir Did I Ever Tell You This? In the meantime, Sam tells us about… Video, Audio
Elton John and Harry Styles take top spots in end-of-year charts
The UK artists topped Recorded Music New Zealand's end-of-year charts, but was also a record-breaking year for New Zealand albums reaching number one.
Music with Ian Chapman : Gone to the Dogs
Ian explores the quirky and happy relationship that exists between dogs and music, highlighting the inspirational relationship that can exist between dogs and their famous musical owners. Audio
Elton John tops NZ end-of-year singles chart
Elton John's new twist on an old favourite has grabbed the top spot of Recorded Music New Zealand's end-of-year singles chart.
The top album is from a newer UK favourite, with Harry Styles' third… Audio
A service from the East Tamaki Church of Samoa celebrating Christmas
This Christmas service from the EFKS (Ekalesia Fa'apotopotoga Kerisiano Samoa) Congregational Christian Church of Samoa in East Tamaki, Auckland, is conducted by Rev. Eperone Futi Audio
Yuletide brass with David Bremner
Music Director of the National Band of New Zealand, David Bremner joins the show with a wonderful mix of brass music to mark the Christmas season. Audio
