Music
The Sampler: Annahstasia, Blair Parkes, Kae Tempest
Tony Stamp reviews the striking debut album by American folk singer Annahstasia, plus looks at the latest by Christchurch musician Blair Parkes, and British poet Kae Tempest. Audio
404 Media's Emanuel Maiberg on AI-generated songs impersonating dead artists
How are fake songs attributed to long-dead musicians winding up on official streaming platforms? It's part of an ongoing investigation. Audio
Director Margaret Gordon on her Shayne Carter biopic Life in One Chord
Ahead of its World Premiere at Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival in Ōtepoti Dunedin on August 16 at the Regent Theatre, we learn what to expect form this seven year labour of… Audio
Rei is here to Play It Strange
The award-winning producer and singer previews his new album Moisturise and Decolonise, and talks about his new podcast, writing sessions in Canada, and upcoming Japanese tour. Audio
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Finn Johansson informs, educates and entertains us with a fresh batch of eclectic picks. Audio
This Weekend: 10 years of Vogelmorn Bowling Club
Vogelmorn Bowling Club trustee Bronnie Wilde joins Emile Donovan to reflect on the club's 10th anniversary. Audio
The Three Bears, just right in 1965
On the eve of the 60th NZCT Chamber Music Contest, violinist Miles Golding remembers when he was part of the trio that won the first competition. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Greta O'Leary is live in studio
Anticipation has been hotly building for Greta's debut album after a couple of her singles made a big splash last year, both reaching #1 on the Student Radio Network Top 10. The record arrived in May… Audio
Music reviewer Jeremy Taylor
Slow Boat Records' Jeremy Taylor plays tracks from a newly released album from the late English singer/songwriter Nick Drake; a debut solo album from Cameron Winter and a collaborative album between… Audio
Falla, Manuel de: The Three-Cornered Hat
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia under conductor Pablo González at their Premier Series - Spanish Rhythms concert on 31 July 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producer:… Audio
'Offensive': Musicians fear AI's impact
As the technology continues to evolve at breakneck speed, artists and producers here are concerned about the lack of regulation around the tech. Audio
Falla, Manuel de: Interlude and Dance, from La vida breve
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia under conductor Pablo González at their Premier Series - Spanish Rhythms concert on 31 July 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producer:… Audio
Rodrigo, Joaquín: Concierto de Aranjuez
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia and JIJI, conducted by Pablo González, at their Premier Series - Spanish Rhythms concert on 31 July 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
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Turina, Joaquín: Danzas fantásticas Op 22
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia under conductor Pablo González at their Premier Series - Spanish Rhythms concert on 31 July 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producer:… Audio
NZ musicians concerned about implications of AI
New Zealand's musicians are watching on with a mix of horror and wonder as artificial intelligence programmes create increasingly plausible songs ... often with just a few clicks of a button. Just… Audio
Brotherly love on the tabla
Indian classical musician Ustad Fazal Qureshi is in New Zealand for a concert in honour of his brother and fellow tabla player, Ustad Zakir Hussain. Video, Audio
Guy Sebastian performs a song from his new album
Guy Sebastian has over 1.3 billion streams and he's had dozens of top-ten singles in the Australian charts. Audio
The Collective & E ngaro ana koe
We catch you up on the 8.8 Magnitude Earthquake and the fallout taht was felt even here in Aoetearoa. We have guests from the dance and stage worlds in studio to hear about their accomplisments. Audio
From rock guitar to classical and back again
Ahead of her concert with the Auckland Philharmonia, Korean guitarist Jiji talks about being comfortable playing acoustic and electric. Video, Audio
Music Critic: Ryan Davis and The Roadside Band
Music critic Dianne Swan shares the latest offering from Ryan Davis and The Roadside Band - New Threats from the Soul. This is the solo release from Ryan Davis - front person and songwriter for the… Audio
