Music
Introducing: Em
This week we introduce you to producer, recording engineer and musician Em. Audio
Introducing: Neive Strang
Dunedin singer-songwriter Neive Strang introduces her song 'Hold'. Audio
The Sampler: Jenny Hval, Ibibio Sound Machine
Tony Stamp tackles Norwegian musician Jenny Hval’s latest collection of poetic musings; and the new album by London’s Ibibio Sound Machine, which continues their marriage of Nigerian lyrics with… Audio
The Sampler: Jenny Hval, Ibibio Sound Machine
Tony Stamp tackles Norwegian musician Jenny Hval’s latest collection of poetic musings; and the new album by London’s Ibibio Sound Machine, which continues their marriage of Nigerian lyrics with…
AudioPIXIES David Lovering on touring, new music, and his unusual hobbies
PIXIES, one of the most influential alternative rock bands of all time, are returning to New Zealand playing shows in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland this December. David Lovering started… Audio
Is George Thorogood still 'Bad to the Bone'?
George Thorogood is releasing his first album of original material - he talks to Charlotte about his career and whether he is really 'Bad to the bone'. Audio
Cate Le Bon: embracing escapism in California’s Joshua Tree
Originally from Wales, avant-pop artist Cate Le Bon has made her new home in Joshua Tree National Park, in southern California. Lured by the surreal cactus-dotted landscape last year, Le Bon relocated… Video, Audio
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Finn Johansson with his pick of the week's best new tracks. Audio
Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from midday talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio
Pink Floyd joins forces with wounded Ukrainian singer in new song
British rock band Pink Floyd will release a new song to raise money for humanitarian relief in Ukraine, featuring the vocals of a Ukrainian singer who quit an international tour to fight for his…
Music reviewer Grant Smithies
Pedal steel? Check! Stetsons? Check! Nudie suits? Check! Two dudes from garage-punk legends The Cavemen have gone country as Sin City, and their new record rules. We'll hear two tracks from that… Audio
SILVESTROV orch Gies: Prayer for Ukraine
Performed as an encore in support of Ukraine by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Shiyeon Sung at the Premier Series concert, Auckland Town Hall, 7 April 2022. Audio
LUTOSŁAWSKI: Concerto for Orchestra
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Shiyeon Sung at the Premier Series concert, Auckland Town Hall, 7 April 2022. Audio
BACH: Sarabande, from Cello Suite No 2 in D minor BWV1008
Performed as an encore by Victor Julien-Laferrière at the Auckland Philharmonia's Premier Series concert, Auckland Town Hall, 7 April 2022. Audio
DVORAK: Cello Concerto in B minor Op 104
Performed by Victor Julien-Laferrière and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Shiyeon Sung at the Premier Series concert, Auckland Town Hall, 7 April 2022. Audio
WALKER, George: Lyric for Strings
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Shiyeon Sung at the Premier Series concert, Auckland Town Hall, 7 April 2022. Audio
Unseen footage of 11-year-old Prince unearthed in Minnesota
Film of a young Prince Rogers Nelson at the age of 11 attending a teachers strike in Minnesota was recently discovered in the archives of a local TV news station. Matt Liddy, the Production Manager at… Audio
Music Critic: Jana Te Nahu Owen
Today Jana Te Nahu Owen talks about two local artists with new music. She's reviewing Te Kaahu's Waikato and Inside from Michael James Keane. Audio
Bookmarks with Chris Duggan
Today's bookmarks guest is an inspirational New Zealander who is helping break down barriers to improve our tamariki's knowledge and attitude towards science in the classroom, Chris Duggan. Audio
Massey University artists in residence, Delaney Davidson
One of our most prolific musicians Delaney Davidson has been invited to be Massey University's artist in residence for 2022 and 2023. He talks to Jesse about what the appointment means. Audio
