Music
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Tonight, with music from Dogo du Togo, Weirs and Magic Tuber Stringband and skymning. Audio
Ruby Solly: (Pū)oro Exhibition
Ruby Solly demonstrates the pūtangitangi (small Māori instruments made of clay) she's created for an exhibition this weekend. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Sin City
Today Jesse is joined by five-piece band Sin City. They released their second album "Another Round" in April. Despite being from Auckland, the band is now based over in Aussie, but they're finally… Audio
Music reviewer Grant Smithies
Grant says it's time for uplifting music, so plays dancefloor friendly gems from Detroit's Aged In Harmony, South London indie trio St Etienne and Los Angeles gospel diva, Betty Griffin. Audio
The mysterious crew trying to revive Wellington's nightlife
A team of young music and visual artists are creating spaces in the capital city for people to get goofy and dance.
Brass bands: "like a family"
British-born trumpeter, teacher and conductor Vickie van Uden talks about embracing the brass music whanau of Christchurch. Video, Audio
The supergroup made up of Turkey's and Nukes
Taranaki folk band Turkey the Bird and ukulele trio The Nukes have teamed up to release a brand new song "These Birds". Turkey The Birds Andrea Manella & Ben Collier from The Nukes join us to give it… Audio
Harper Finn & Where's Jai
On Today's show we chat with Harper Finn who is back in NZ for some Mahi after spending most of the last few years over in New York! We also catch up with Where's Jai who have had a busy 2024. Both… Audio
'Do They Know It's Christmas' mix to be released for hit's 40th anniversary
An "ultimate mix" of Do They Know It's Christmas is set for release later this month to celebrate 40 years since the festive charity hit's recording.
'One of our favourite shows', Coldplay's Chris Martin tells Auckland
Review: Secure your 3D moon googles and slip on a compostable plant-based LED wristband. Audio
Coldplay take stage for first of three Auckland shows
It was a sky full of stars in Auckland last night as British pop rockers, Coldplay, took the stage at Eden Park. RNZ journalist Nicky Park spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Auckland 'a-buzz' with energy ahead of Coldplay concerts
One concert-goer told RNZ the energy in town was electric - and the "city is all hyped up". Audio
The complex work of a conductor
Vasily Petrenko returns to Aotearoa to conduct New Zealand Symphony Orchestra concerts in Wellington and Auckland. He talks with RNZ Concert's David Morriss about the complex job of a conductor, which… Audio
Why Shihad are breaking up: 'We'd rather go out on a bang'
The NZ rock legends have been talking about it for two years, but this summer they will tour the country for the last time. Audio
Music Critic: new music from The Veils and Manami Kakudo
The Sherrif of Sounds himself, Matthew Crawley - is our music reviewer. Audio
Goodbye and thanks for all the fish
After nearly 40 years as a band, 10 studio albums, 18 Aotearoa Music Awards, and an induction into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame, Shihad are calling it a day. Audio
Music with Ian Chapman: Songs to stir the senses
In this week's music spot Ian Chapman offers a respite from the unsettling nature of the myriad of current, weighty, national and global events by shining an overdue lens upon that most unlikely of… Audio
Viva la buses: Auckland Transport braces for Coldplay rush
Auckland Transport is confident the city's public transit system is ready for 150,000 Coldplay fans.
Soprano Breony Bearman finds her second wind
The winner of this year's Lockwood NZ Aria competition talks about why she came back to singing after giving it away for a decade. Audio
Music Feature: The Flaming Lips
The Flaming Lips have carried the torch for psychedelic music for over 30 years. Audio
