Mark Williams
Mark Williams, interviewed by Mark Williams
The legendary Mark Williams, as interviewed by our very own legendary Mark Williams. Audio
Sam Teskey from the Teskey Brothers
Kara and Mark talk to Sam Teskey from Australian Teskey Brothers ahead of their shows in Aotearoa. Audio
Music from the city of angels, Los Angeles, with Sarah Thomson
Mark and Kara are treated to a genre deep dive into the sound of Los Angeles with our special guest, Sarah Thomson. Audio
Emerging London-based, Dunedin born artist Len Blake Live in Studio
She's a singer, a songwriter, a seamstress? She's multi talented, and usually she's based in London, however she's come back to Aotearoa for the summer, and Mark and Kara have her live in studio. Audio
Gareth Thomas from Goodshirt
Goodshirt holds a special place in New Zealand's music history - a band that, in the early 2000s, carved out a quirky and unmistakable identity in the power pop landscape, and Gareth Thomas from… Audio
DJ Cian's Fresh Selections
DJ, artist and record store owner Cian O'Donell aka DJ Cian is regarded as one of Aotearoa's top tastemakers, discovering and sharing music with anyone and everyone. He now calls Raglan home… Audio
ULO's Kitchen: A Shining light in Raglan
Recognized as one of Aotearoa's favourite Japanese restaurants, ULO's kitchen remains very much a family affair since opening in 2020. Artist and designer Kyoko Shirai talks to Kara and Mark about her… Audio
Erny Belle: OMC and a Hāngī for Two
Erny Belle talks to Mark and Kara about the meaning of Matariki for her and her whanau and introduces an unreleased OMC track gifted to her by family friend the late Pauly Fuemana. Audio
Jess B: Feels Like Home
Jess B talk's to Kara and Mark about her along awaited debut album Feels Like Home. A multinational collaboration recorded and produced in both Aotearoa and Amsterdam. Audio
LIVE: Jordyn With A Why's Special Matariki Session
Jordyn with a Why joins Kara and Mark in the RNZ studio for a live performance and korero ahead of their visit to Jordyn's hometown of Raglan for a special Matriki show. Audio
Riding the Waves with Olympic surfer Billy Stairmand and local legend Chris Malone
New Zealand Men's Olympic Surfer Billy Stairmand and local legend Chris 'Busgsy' Malone join Mark and Kara to talk about riding waves in Raglan, their love of the sport and the challenges facing both… Audio
Karena & Kasey Bird serve up a special Surf n Turf for Matariki
Master Chef's Karena & Kasey Bird serve up a special "surf and turf" for Matariki and tell Mark and Kara how music motivates them in the kitchen. Audio
Anna Coddington debuts new single 'Kātuarehe'
Musician, author and law student Anna Coddington dials in from the Cook Islands to share a special new single Kātuarehe. Audio
Award-winning Aotearoa singer-songwriter PAIGE
Aotearoa singer songwriter PAIGE joins Mark and Kara to discuss her Best Pop Artist and Album of the year nomination at the AMA'S. Audio
The enduring soul of Bill Withers
A group of Aotearoa musicians have formed a band in honour of the American singer-songwriter Bill Withers whose songs have shaped their music. The Bill Withers Social Club play three shows this week… Audio
Jimmy Barnes: 'I've grown up a hell of a lot!'
Jimmy Barnes is a musician who surrounds us all. On the air and on stage he is an integral part of the Australian musical fabric. Barnsy sat down with Mark and Kara ahead of his Hell of a Time tour… Audio
Owen Dippie's mural magic
It's not unusual for the world renowned New Zealand artist Owen Dippie to spend most of his mahi standing on a cherry picker perched against a blank building wall. Kara Rickard and Mark Williams… Audio
Peter Urlich on writing The Warriors chant
Live from The Warriors Anzac day game. Peter Urlich joins from the Go Media Stadium to discuss why he's never stopped believing in The Wah's. Audio
Dragon celebrates 50th anniversary with national tour
Veteran rock band Dragon is about to tour the country 50 years after they first formed. Audio
The Indestructible Sound of Ibibio Sound Machine
Incorporating elements of West African highlife, disco, post-punk & psychedelic electro soul, Ibibio Sound Machine have been earning plaudits for their dynamic and, at times, beautiful take on modern… Audio