Music
Lucky Lorde fans get advance listen of new album
Devout Lorde fans have had the chance to hear her new album in its entirety before its revealed to the rest of the world on Friday. Reporter Adam Burns went along. Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition 25 June 2025
This week on Pocket Edition - Maggie Tweedie interviews new music for your playlist and interviews Ruth Carr of 2000's electronic group Minuit to celebrate the trios reunion tour across New Zealand. Audio
David Squire's farewell NZ Youth Choir tour
David Squire and Ivan Zhang from the New Zealand Youth Choir speak to RNZ Concert ahead of the choir's latest overseas tour, the last David will lead as the the ensemble's director. Audio
What Glastonbury is like for deaf people
"People often look at me strangely when I tell them that one of my best ever festival experiences was in a portaloo."
Bookmarks with composer John Psathas
Ioannis (John) Psathas is one of Aotearoa's most acclaimed composers. He made a name for himself in 2004 by composing the music for the opening ceremony of the Athens Olympics. From there accolades… Audio
Music Critic: Zac Arnold on The Beths and Frances Grass
Our music critic Zac Arnold takes a look at the latest single from local indie rockers The Beths. It's called No Joy and is out today, as is the news that their new album "Straight Line Was a Lie"… Audio
Kiwi choir master gets standing ovation on America's Got Talent
Although Astrid Jorgensen's childhood hero Mel B was unsure about the act, the choir director says it has sparked the biggest response she's ever had.
Music with Ian Chapman: The Dunedin Beat goes on
Otepoti Dunedin has always been a highly fertile hub for musical creativity and 2025 is proving to be no exception. Audio
Back to Basics - the bedrock of Indian music
In part two of Back to Basics, we're diving into another sonic universe - the fascinating connection between ancient Indian classical music and the more modern sounds of Indian film and folk music.
Keeping music in the family
The woman she's named after took a while to find her ideal match, but Arabella Steinbacher knew what she wanted by the time she was three. Audio
All members of K-pop group BTS now discharged from military
Suga of BTS has wrapped up military service - the seventh and final member of the group to be discharged from the South Korean military. BTS is expected to reunite later this year.
Nyrene Crowley & dan dan
The team catches up after Matariki Weekend, as well as recap the Pacific Music Award 2025 Finalists announcements from lastnight. In studio guest appearances from Pro MMA Fighter out of City… Audio
Finalists for Pacific Music Awards announced
The finalists for the Pacific Music Awards have been revealed, with artists Shane Walker and Aaradhna leading the pack. Tahi presenter So'omalo Iteni Schwalger spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Liam Finn records new album in front of an online audience
On his latest album Hyperverse, the Crowded House member sought to capture the excitement of the in-the-moment live experience in a studio setting.
Natania Ngawhau: from the farm to the Big Apple
Natania Ngawhau is getting ready to move herself and her trombone to Manhattan for a Masters degree in orchestral performance. Audio
Beyond Bhangra and bollywood - Back to Basics
Beyond Bhangra and Bollywood - Back to Basics with Manjit Singh and Kooshna Gupta Audio
The Sampler: What to listen to this week
The latest from Quantic, Samia proffers sweet vocal tones and Stereolab return as eccentric as ever.
Worlds of Music 22 June, 2025
Music from the world, for the world, with Toumani Diabaté's Symmetric Orchestra, Youssou N’Dour, Danay Suarez, and contemporary Judeo-Spanish music from Yasmin Levy. Audio
Bloodless by Samia
The Minneapolis singers sweet vocal tones and guitar twang belie an interest in darker topics. Audio
Instant Holograms on Metal Film by Stereolab
The French-British indie icons' mix of mix of '60s pop, jazz, and krautrock is familiar but still frequently thrilling. Audio
