Music
Darren Pickering: the best lessons in life are free
With a new album out, Christchurch jazz man Darren Pickering talks about his approach to learning the art of jazz. Video, Audio
Bookmarks with Chris Hipkins
It's time for Bookmarks where we invite interesting New Zealanders onto the show to discuss their cultural interests Today Jesse is joined in the Auckland studio by Labour leader Chris Hipkins. Audio
Music Critic: Hemi Hemingway's new single
Rachel Ashby reviews and plays the new single from Wellington based artist Hemi Hemmingway, (To Be) Without You. Audio
'A rich world': Marlon Williams brings healing te reo Māori journey to cinemas
Marlon Williams has sung in te reo Māori his whole life, but never felt confident enough to write a full album in the language - until something shifted with his first waiata, Aua Atu Rā.
Music, gender politics and the 1906 Christchurch Exhibition
Dr Inge van Rij talks about her award-winning research into the musical politics behind a 1906 exercise in nation building. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 29 April 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Sam Hollis. They discuss the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees. Audio
Music feature: The Red Hot Chili Peppers
It's time for our Tuesday music feature and today we're diving into the back catalog of the pioneers of funk rock... the Red Hot Chili Peppers! Formed in 1983 the band burst onto the Los Angeles scene… Audio
TheWesternGuide & Jack Panther
We are joined by two inspiring artist each paving their way in the music industry both locally and internationally in Jack Panther and TheWesternGuide So'omalo talks about his strong preferences on… Audio
The Piano & Christopher's Classics: Darroch/DeHart Duo
The Darroch/DeHart Duo perform at The Piano, Ōtautahi/Christchurch, 12 September 2024 Audio
Worlds of Music 27 April, 2025
Music from the world, for the world, featuring MOMO, June Tabor, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and Iraqi American oud musician and composer, Rahim AlHaj. Audio
Tune-Yards want people to find power in Heartbreak
The experimental music project of Merrill Garbus and Nate Brenner are releasing their sixth studio album with the help of a special guest - their 3-year-old.
A Study of Losses by Beirut
Zach Condon's compositions for a Swedish circus troupe show he's still a musical magpie, and can still pen moving tunes. Audio
Blush by There's a Tuesday
Toeing a line between pop and indie guitars, the Christchurch band's debut LP is wildly impressive. Audio
Debut album by There's A Tuesday is wildly impressive
The Sampler - The Christchurch band shows off some fantastic songwriting on Blush, local dub merchants Pitch Black release a collection of top-tier remixes and American indie folk band Beirut…
Frank Malley is putting Kaitaia on the Heavy Metal Map
Metalfest4 is at the Collards Tavern on Friday May 3, and alongside headliners from around the country it features a number of heavy locals. Joining visitors Captured Kings and Grym Rhymney is new… Audio
My Latest Track: Priya Sami
Priya Sami (Trip Pony, The Sami Sisters, Dateline) joins us to introduce the brand-new single from her latest project, Bub. Video, Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 27 April 2025
This week's programme features resurrection-themed hymns for Eastertide, an atmospheric rendition of Amazing Grace by the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, and a benediction from the 1662 Book of… Audio
Nashville Babylon: 26 April 2025
On this week's show, Otis Redding takes on the Stones and Tina Turner covers Led Zeppelin. There's also blues from Jimmy Dawkins, gospel courtesy of Sister Wynonna Carr, plus all-time classics from… Audio
The Mixtape: Paddy Hill
Producer and audio engineer for Roundhead studios, Paddy Hill, shares the tracks that have sound tracked his career working with some of the best bands locally and abroad from Jack Black to Mark… Audio
