Music
Eurovision song contest begins in Switzerland
The Eurovision Song Contest, possibly the world's weirdest and most wonderful annual music event, has got underway in Basel, Switzerland. EU Ambassador to New Zealand Lawrence Meredith spoke to… Audio
Pianist Roy Zhang
RNZ Concert's Bryan Crump talks with Roy Zhang, one of the three finalists in this year's Dunedin Concerto Competition. Audio
Getting the show on the screen
Composer Fergus Fry is also a natural-born producer. Video, Audio
Who is tipped to win the Eurovision Song Contest?
The song contest is known for its eclectic songs and performances while launching successful music careers.
Phoebe Rings
So'omalo chats to Alex from Phoebe Rings about an exciting north america tour aswell as their new music Janay tells us about her new work force and the jobs they have done for her Audio
A love letter to the kitsch electronic sounds of the 80s and 90s
In the early 2010s a cohort of millennial artists re-imagined the musical soundtracks of 1980s and 1990s to make a new musical genre - among them was computer musician Luke Rowell.
The algorithms that shape the way we listen to music,
Once upon a time, we listened to music, now, music listens to us. Algorithms have become the DJ of culture serving up curated moods, optimizing our emotions, and quietly reshaping the soundtrack of… Audio
After two years overseas, Arjuna Oakes 'needs to hear some tūīs'
As he releases his debut solo album While I'm Distracted, the Kiwi musician is finding fresh inspiration in North London's diverse and dynamic music community.
Worlds of Music 11 May, 2025
Music from the world, for the world, with Ariana Tikao & Bob Bickerton, Barry Saunders, and the godfather of Polynesian music in NZ, Bill Sevesi. Audio
Thee Black Boltz by Tunde Adebimpe
TV on the Radio's lead singer stays optimistic in the face of grief on his debut solo album. Audio
Lazarus by Kamasi Washington, Bonobo, Floating Points
The soundtrack for a new animated series comes from a trio of heavy-hitters, spanning jazz, techno and trip-hop. Audio
Fast Favourites: AMA-nominated hip-hop Superstar Jujulipps
Jujulipps joins RNZ's Sam Hollis to celebrate her AMA nomination and play Fast Favourites. Audio
My Latest Track: Indy Yelich
Devonport-raised, New York-based musician Indy Yelich has just released new single 'Sail Away'. Video, Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 11 May 2025
Hymns for the Fourth Sunday of Easter - Good Shepherd Sunday - feature in this week's programme, and there are some hymns to Mary to mark Mother's Day. Audio
Nashville Babylon: 10 May 2025
On this week's Nashville Babylon, there's soul from Etta James and Otis Redding, new music from the Altons and Jason Isbell, reggae courtesy of Althea & Donna, plus classic cuts from John Prine and… Audio
Darren Pickering Small Worlds Three
The third album by Darren Pickering Small Worlds of Otautahi Christchurch is a gorgeous combination of acoustic jazz and modular synthesisers. Audio
NZ Music Month 2
In the second week of New Zealand Music Month 2025, Nick checks out long-form jazz by The Jac, a duet by father and son Terry and Jonathan Crayford, and a classic from Dog. Audio
The Mixtape: Hannah Everingham
Folk musician Hannah Everingham joins Maggie Tweedie for The Mixtape. Audio
A Deeper Life by Chaos in the CBD
The expat dance duo blend tropical flavours with citified beats on their debut LP. Audio
Aotearoa soul man Arjuna Oakes on the distractions of London.
Maggie Tweedie catches up with London-based musician Arjuna Oakes about the experience of transitioning into London life. Audio
