Music
Finn Andrews on poetry, imposter syndrome and a new album
Recognised internationally as one of the finest songwriters of our time, The Veil's Finn Andrews joins Charlotte Ryan on the eve of their Europe and UK tour. The band will tour their seventh studio… Audio
Beats Talking: DJ StickyFingaz
DJ StickyFingaz joins Corey Fuimaono for Beats Talking. He runs us through his DJ career opening for incredible acts on stage, late-night servo ad appearances, what radio means to him and how he ended… Audio
Out and About: Rachel Ashby in Auckland
95bFM alumni Rachel Ashby joins Corey to discuss what we can look forward to in the wonderful world of gigs post-January 2025. Audio
Postcards:Thabani Gapara explores the rhythm and soul of Zimbabwean music
Welcome to our new music series Postcards. In this episode of Postcards, we venture into the world of Thabani Gapara, a Zimbabwean saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, and composer based in Auckland… Video, Audio
Huia on her new single 'Kawakawa'
Huia speaks to Maggie Tweedie and Tony Stamp about their unique approach to releasing their bilingual record "Kawakawa," where each of the 12 tracks will drop every six weeks, allowing each song to… Audio
Redefining Women in Country Music with Tami Neilson
Tami Neilson joins Tony and Maggie to set the record straight, shedding light on the crucial role women played in shaping this influential genre and selecting music that reflects their impact. Audio
Postcards: Pat Piasta's Musical Journey through Poland
In this special edition of Postcards, New Zealand based Pop musician Pat Piasta takes us on a tour of her childhood in Poland, a place where history, tradition, and music blend to shape the artist she… Video, Audio
Music review with DJ Sticky Fingers
Rounding off three weeks of Summer Times with the enigmatic Brad Warrington aka DJ Sticky Fingers spinning some beloved Kiwi classics. Audio
Musical Chairs: Dennis Bovell
Tony Stamp sits down with Carribean Reggae King Dennis Bovell MBE and trails through his many lives in music as a record producer, reggae guitarist, bass player and taste maker in the UK and abroad. Audio
The volunteers behind the Waiheke Musical Museum
Waiheke Musical Museum was founded by Lloyd and Joan Whittaker in 1996, and houses a variety of antique instruments, many of which have an unusual backstory. The museum is in Oneroa on Waiheke Island… Audio
The young musicians changing how Pasifika music is defined
The TAHI podcast host, So'omālō Iteni Schwalger, takes a deep dive into some of the young Pasifika musicians across Aotearoa who are changing how Pasifika music is defined, and shares a… Audio
What inspires Te Kaahu?
Te Kaahu is one of two projects by Em-Haley Walker (Waikato-Tainui, Ngati Tipa). In this project, the artist shares stories about the new music she is releasing this year, highlighting how it honours… Audio
Sharon Van Etten on touring and new music
American singer songwriter Sharon Van Etten discusses her music and new tour with her band The Attachment Theory across America and Europe. Audio
Sol3 Mio singer debuts at the 'Olympics' of opera
Tenor Pene Pati says it was such a far-fetched dream to be able to make this debut. He's proud to represent Samoa and Aotearoa New Zealand. Audio
Sol3 Mio singer debuts at 'the Olympics of opera'
Tenor Pene Pati made his debut at the New York Metropolitan Opera playing the lead role of the lecherous Duke in Verdi's libretto Rigoletto. Audio
Amsterdam based Music Supervisor Laura Bell discusses music in films
Welcome to our new music series Sound Advice. Where we speak to Music Supervisors who meld the worlds of film and music unravelling the movies and soundtracks. In this episode Maggie Tweedie speaks to… Audio
Emily Wheatcroft-Snape on Breaking Barriers in Music and Audio Engineering
Sound Engineer Emily Wheatcroft-Snape has many New Zealand records to her name. At the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards she was nominated for Best Engineer. She is also a musician herself and speaks to… Audio
Brad Warrington AKA DJ Sticky Fingerz talks Hip Hop
DJ Sticky gets reflective and curates a playlist full of hip hop acts he has opened for. From De La Soul to Jurassic 5. Audio
The Scottish journalist championing NZ Music
Auckland based Glaswegian Journalist Conor Lochrie speaks to Tony Stamp and Maggie Tweedie about his work championing New Zealand Music as Deputy Editor at The Brag Media (Rolling Stone AU/NZ, Variety… Audio
Live in-studio: Pony Baby
A partnership between two solo artists Taite award-winning Jazmine Mary and Silver Scroll-nominated Arahi, Pony Baby blend together their gentle melodies with proudly country sounds like banjos… Audio