Music
AI could impact music creators' incomes: Report
New research says Artificial Intelligence could see music creators' revenues drop up to 23 percent by 2028 - risking over $500 million in losses across New Zealand and Australia. APRA head of… Audio
AI to deal $570m blow to Australasian music industry
While artists are increasingly using AI in their work, four in five are worried the technology will stop them from earning a living, study shows.
TikTokers are speeding up songs - but are we forgetting the originals?
Some music fans now know 15-second sped-up snippets of songs better than the real thing.
The game developer making music videos that you can play
Watching a Red Hot Chili Peppers music video, Finn Johannson was inspired: What if you could actually control the characters? Audio
Worlds of Music 18 August, 2024
Trevor pays tribute to the godfather of the British blues John Mayall, and includes an interview he recorded in 2010 with the pioneering bandleader. Audio
Getting off the Ground
It's often tricky for a song, like an aeroplane, to take flight. William Dart looks at some artists who have earnt their musical pilot's license including Shayne P. Carter, Don McGlashan, L.A… Audio
Finnsoft Games is making playable music videos
Finn Johansson explains his new music video game company to Tony Stamp, and gives him a demo of their first release. Video, Audio
DJ Kampire's Dancefloor in Ndola showcases '80s African tunes
The forward-thinking East African DJ presents a selection of music that soundtracked her childhood. Video, Audio
The Soundtrack to The Boy and The Heron is another masterful collection from Joe Hisaishi
The Japanese composer presents the latest in a long run of collaborations with director Hayao Miyasaki. Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 18 August 2024
Church musician William Shrubsole is best known for the hymn tune ‘Miles Lane’. He was a “one tune man”, wrote composer Ralph Vaughan Williams, but what a “superb” tune it was. You can hear it set to… Audio
RAVEL: Boléro
Performed by the NZSO conducted by André de Ridder at their concert, 'Boléro', Auckland Town Hall, 17 August 2024. Audio
CHOPIN: Nocturne in C# minor Op posth
Performed as an encore by Andrea Lam at the NZSO's concert, 'Boléro', Auckland Town Hall, 17 August 2024. Audio
RAVEL: Piano Concerto in G
Performed by Andrea Lam and the NZSO conducted by André de Ridder at their concert, 'Boléro', Auckland Town Hall, 17 August 2024. Audio
SCHUMANN: Symphony No 4 in D minor Op 120
Performed by the NZSO conducted by André de Ridder at their concert, 'Boléro', Auckland Town Hall, 17 August 2024. Audio
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra - 'Boléro'
Australian pianist Andrea Lam joins the NZSO for Ravel's sparkling Piano Concerto in G. The orchestra also plays Ravel's Boléro and Schumann's Fourth Symphony. André de Ridder conducts. Audio
Nashville Babylon: 17 August 2024
On this week's show there's birthday tunes for Joe Strummer and David Crosby, blues from Freddie King, a soul smash courtesy of Sugar Pie DeSanto plus Eartha Kitt covering a Donovan classic. Audio
Comedian Jesse Griffin's mixtape: Creativity, music and laughs
Comedian Jesse Griffin talks about punching up, how supermarket busking kick-started his performing life and his mixtape picks - including a country music song that helped expand his family. Video, Audio
The Mixtape: Comedian and creator Jesse Griffin
Our guest on the Mixtape is Kiwi actor, comedian, writer and director Jesse Griffin. Jesse is the co-creator of Educators, as well as starring in Nude Tuesday, 7 Days, 800 Days. Many will be familiar… Video, Audio
The Beatles come alive - with a little help from their friends
James Milne (Lawrence Arabia) will join Dianne Swann (When the Cats Away) and The Phoenix Foundation legends Sam Scott and Luke Buda to recreate the Beatles' Sgt Pepper's live. Audio
