Tony Stamp
Music Critic: Cloth and Charles Bradley
RNZ's music critic extraordinaire, Tony Stamp, plays some music he thinks you should be listening to. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 8 April 2025
On today's episode, the government has announced a defence funding boost, we hear from the Defence Minister and the Labour leader, markets around the world have fallen amid Trump's tariff… Audio
Aotearoa Music Awards 2025 finalists announced
Persian-New Zealand talent CHAII and Stan Walker are just two of the finalists announced this morning for the 2025 Aotearoa Music Awards. RNZ Music's Tony Stamp spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Dime by Serebii
A second album of relaxed tracks from Titirangi-via-Wellington musician Serebii foregrounds his singing, spanning folk music as well as beatmaking. Audio
Blame it on the Weather by MĀ
Te Whanganui-a-Tara artist MĀ raps and sings in te reo Māori and English on her second album, pondering environmental issues while maintaining a sense of fun. Audio
Interview: Tom Lark
The Taite Prize-nominated musician (real name Shannon Fowler) on his new album Moonlight Hotel, and how it relates to his family history of gold panning in Murchison. Audio
Interview: Tom Lark
The Taite Prize-nominated musician (real name Shannon Fowler) on his new album Moonlight Hotel, and how it relates to his family history of gold panning in Murchison. Audio
Gluten of the Eagle by László Reynolds
On his third solo album the Ringlets guitarist balances irreverence and loveliness, branching out stylistically while still harking back to the past. Audio
City of Clowns by Marie Davidson
The Montreal producer teams up with dancefloor doyens Soulwax for an album of floor-fillers with thematic heft. Audio
Forever is a Feeling by Lucy Dacus
After the success of supergroup Boygenius, one third of the trio finds herself under extra scrutiny, doling out lyrical breadcrumbs while enjoying a major-label budget. Audio
Lay Low by Eddie Chacon
On his third solo album the '90s hitmaker pays tribute to his late mother on RnB songs with uncommon depth. Audio
Sinister Grift by Panda Bear
An upbeat collection from the Animal Collective member hides its serious intent beneath waves of major-chord harmonies. Audio
One is Always Heading Somewhere by Womb
The sibling trio deliver their most dynamic collection of tunes, mournful and anthemic while retaining their trademark mystique. Audio
One is Always Heading Somewhere by Womb
The sibling trio deliver their most dynamic collection of tunes, mournful and anthemic while retaining their trademark mystique.
AudioInterview: Mānuka Recordings
Tony Stamp speaks to Dylan Biscuit and Kenny Sterling from Mānuka Recordings, who since 2022 have been outputting excellent funk, soul, and disco, in collaboration with local musicians. Audio
New Tomorrows by Sola Rosa
Andrew Spraggon marks the 25th year of Sola Rosa with a new EP that draws the curtain on this chapter of the project. Audio
Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
A new documentary by Questlove follows the rise and fall of a beloved American perfromer, its soundtrack full of alternate versions of classic tunes. Audio
Luminescent Creatures by Ichiko Aoba
The Japanese singer-songwriter presents another soothing selection of tunes, inspired by dreams, fictional worlds, and diving expeditions. Audio
JID022 by Ebo Taylor, Adrian Younge, and Ali Shaheed Muhammed
A meeting between an 88-year-old Highlife pioneer, jazz musician, and former A Tribe Called Quest member delivers upbeat, celebratory results. Audio
Spring Board by The Chills
Prior to his death Martin Phillipps re-recorded a selection of early demos, with results much more lush and gentle than they would have been 40 years ago. Audio
