Music
Twelfth Night gets Dunedin twist
A new production of the Twelfth Night re-imagines the Bard's romantic comedy, swapping the Balkans for the University of Otago during the early 1980s and it includes the "Dunedin Sound". Reporter Tess… Audio
A galaxy of great film scores
A new documentary gives film critic Dan Slevin an opportunity to rave about movie composer John Williams. Audio
Music feature: Frank Zappa
Elliott Childs offers up a compelling 101 on the enigmatic Frank Zappa and his music. Audio
Rita Mae & Mikeyy
On today's episode Janay talks to multi faceted electronic artist Mikeyy ahead of his EP coming in 2025. while So'omalo catches up with Rita Mae about her latest EP 'Kiss The Sky'. The crew also chats… Audio
12,000 Miles | Trailer
12,000 Miles is a spellbinding insight into the journey New Zealanders take to compete at the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, Scotland. Video
Why singing along to Wicked won't make you popular
The world's largest cinema chain has banned audience participation at musical Wicked. Kiwi fans have their say.
Wellington's Supertonic Choir holds 10 year anni concert
Wellington's Supertonic Choir celebrates 10 years singing, producer Katrina Batten talked with choir director Isaac Stone Audio
Dreamstate by Kelly Lee Owens
Following an album of experimental tracks, the Welsh producer heads in the other direction with anthemic pop-tinged techno. Audio
New Zealand Youth Choir: The Firefly Wakens
The New Zealand Youth Choir is preparing for a major overseas tour in 2025, which will include a couple of significant choral competitions. And coming up soon, there are going to be some pre-Christmas… Audio
The Countdown Begins
Nearing the end of his 45th and final year of New Horizons, William Dart starts a countdown. In this fifth from last programme he features local music from Luca George, Revulva, Casual Healing, and… Audio
The Waikato songwriter channelling Sixties folk-rock
With his distinctive, high-pitched voice and laid-back melodies, Arthur Ahbez leans hard into the psychedelic-tinged California sound of the late Sixties. Video, Audio
Interview: Juno Is
Mackenzie Hollebon, the Dunedin-raised, Auckland-based musician behind Juno Is, tells Tony about the path to her debut album Where To Begin. Audio
High Horse by Adam Hattaway and The Haunters
The Christchurch troubadour presents a "frustratingly quiet" selection of songs produced by Marlon Williams. Audio
Erin Routliffe: Best Song Eva
New Zealand-Canadian tennis player Erin Routliffe is having some well-deserved downtime ahead of the ASB Classic in a few weeks. She joins Jim to pick the best song ever. Audio
Songbird: An Intimate Biography of Christine McVie
Christine McVie was the quintessential English rock star, as both the backbone and the beating heart of Fleetwood Mac. She is the subject of a new biography by bestselling author Lesley-Ann Jones. Audio
Unpacking the complexities of motherhood
Probably best known for her work on Shortland Street and Outrageous Fortune, multi-talented Sally Stockwell is releasing her sophomore album Little Triggers. Audio
The Sampler: What to listen to this week
Christchurch songwriter Adam Hattaway shows his softer side with help from Marlon Williams, Kelly Lee Owens' anthemic, pop-tinged techno, and the return of Christopher Owens.
Why King Kapisi's Savage Thoughts is an essential NZ album
Hip-hop is a musical form invented by African-Americans, and yet here is a version that could only have come from deep in the Pacific.
Hymns on Sunday, 24 November 2024
Christ the King Sunday is a 20th century addition to the church calendar, introduced by Pope Pius XI in the 1920s. We're marking it today with hymns including Rejoice! the Lord is King and Lord,… Audio
Nashville Babylon: 23 November 2024
On this week's show there's ska from Phyllis Dillon, blues from Mike Henderson and Pee Wee Crayton, Wanda Jackson covering Bob Dylan plus an all time classic courtesy of Guy Clark. Audio
