Touring
Calling Home: Rachel Bickler in Brussels
She may have been born in Aotearoa, but it feels almost inevitable that Rachel Bickler would end up in Brussels the heart of the European Union. Audio
Earl Slick on the 'lost' David Bowie album 'Toy'
Legendary Bowie guitarist Earl Slick joins the show to discuss the recording of 'lost' album Toy and how meeting David Bowie changed his life forever. Audio
My Current Song: Georgia Lines, 'No One Knows'
Georgia Lines released her debut EP just as the country went into Level 4 lockdown last year. This month, the singer released a new single called 'No One Knows'. She joins the show to discuss the new… Audio
Stevie Van Zandt: 50 years of brotherhood with Bruce Springsteen
There isn't much E Street Band guitarist, activist and actor Stevie Van Zandt hasn't done in the world of entertainment. The man formerly known as 'Miami Steve' is in the throes of completing his… Audio
Roy Phillips still going strong 50 years after 'Girlie'
Fifty years ago this week, British-born musician Roy Phillips and his band The Peddlers were on top of the New Zealand music charts with their smash hit, 'Girlie.' Video, Audio
Dave Dobbyn on love, music and Mother's Day
Kiwi music legend Dave Dobbyn has been using his lockdown time to pin down some new songs. He joins the show to discuss the beauty of limitations when writing music, the search for truth, and the… Audio
Goneville Ep 1
Nick Bollinger, who could be described as a music obsessive, or more charitably perhaps as a devotee, has been living and breathing music his whole life. Audio
Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody on sobriety and the band's return to NZ
New Zealand has a sense of isolation and melancholy similar to Northern Ireland, says Snow Patrol singer-songwriter Gary Lightbody, so he feels a kinship with this country. Snow Patrol return to NZ… Audio
Jimmy Barnes: "The best is yet to come."
Legendary Australian rocker Jimmy Barnes is back with another new album, My Criminal Record due out on May 31. He joins Jim in the studio explain why the best of Jimmy Barnes is yet to come. Audio
Lee 'Kix' Thompson: Documenting 40 years of Madness
Madness saxophone player Lee Thompson has made a documentary, One Man's Madness, charting the band's meteoric rise in fame to mark the band's 40 years performing. Audio
Graham Russell: The story of Air Supply -- from humble beginnings
Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock have been making music together for over 40 years as Air Supply. Graham talks to Jim about the secrets of their success. Audio
Touring with a Steinway
Jonathon Crayford is touring New Zealand with a Steinway Piano. We chat to him live on the road - somewhere in the south Island - to find out how it's going. Audio
Josh Teskey in session
Ahead of Australian soul outfit The Teskey Brothers' New Zealand tour opening for Angus and Julia Stone, frontman Josh Teskey tells us a bit about the band and sings a couple of songs. Audio
Aldous Harding takes on the United States
Aldous Harding is one of two NZ women impressing international audiences with her sophomore album. Yadana Saw tracked her down in Atlanta, Georgia for a catch-up. Video, Audio
The Mixtape: Hollie Fullbrook
Hollie Fullbrook (aka Tiny Ruins) is this week's mixtape guest. She shares the songs that move her with Melody Thomas. Video, Audio
Pixies On The Road
Groundbreaking indie rock band The Pixies are on their way to NZ for shows in March. Tim Glasgow got drummer David Lovering on the line. Audio
Going South - Dead Moon in NZ 1992
Influential Portland trio Dead Moon turned down shows with Nirvana in favour of a twenty-date tour of New Zealand in 1992. They made lifelong fans but also cleared out pubs along the way - John Baker… Video, Audio
Beatles for sale
New documentary Eight Days A Week: The Touring Years gives a glimpse into life on the road with The Beatles between 1964 and 1966, but does it tell us anything we don’t already know?
Tour Diary: Estère in Africa
"This is really special for me, because this is the first time I've ever been to Africa, and my father is from here!" Estère Dalton tells a jubilant festival audience in Mozambique. Join the… Video, Audio, Gallery
Australian troubadours Dan Kelly and Ben Salter in session
Australian troubadours' Ben Salter and Dan Kelly have crossed the ditch to tour our fair country. 2015 saw both of them release new records, Ben with The Stars My Destination and Dan with Leisure… Audio