Music
Troy Kingi's Desert Hīkoi | Episode 4: The Return
On the homestretch of finishing their album, Troy and the band are asked to feature on an album alongside some of the greatest names in desert rock. Video
Troy Kingi's Desert Hīkoi | Episode 2: Sacred Healing
Troy and Treye meet local shamans, Danny and Jael, to explore plant medicines and learn how these natural medicines can aid creativity and unlock pathways within. Video
Troy Kingi's Desert Hīkoi | Episode 1: Desert Dream
Upon arriving in Joshua Tree, California, Troy Kingi and his band are taken to a sacred site by the local tangata whenua in 40 degree Celsius temperatures. Video
Bookmarks with Amalia Hall, Concertmaster of Orchestra Wellington
Our bookmarks guest today is Amalia Hall. She's a classical violinist and the Concertmaster of Orchestra Wellington. A role she's held since 2016 when she became Aotearoa's youngest concert master. Audio
What's behind Barack Obama's 2024 playlist?
The former US president's new playlist features 60s classics, to brand new bangers about doing cocaine and a couple of potentially problematic artists.
Troy Kingi's Desert Hīkoi | Trailer
Troy Kingi journeys into the Joshua Tree desert to record his latest album at the iconic Rancho De La Luna Studio. Video
Jason Momoa's band will play one NZ show
The Hollywood hunk has revealed he and his band, Oof Tatata, will kick off a world tour with an intimate set in NZ.
Music feature: the absurd world of funny songs online and off
Comedian Brendon Green takes us on a journey of discovery through comedy songs. Audio
Isaac Hayes' family threaten to sue Trump for $3m over use of song
The family of the late soul singer Isaac Hayes has ordered Donald Trump to stop playing the star's song 'Hold On, I'm Coming' at his campaign rallies.
The TAHI Lepani & Chelsea Cuthers Munro
Today's show is STACKED! Special guest appearances from Singer/Songwriter Lepani, Documentarist Chelsea Cuthers-Munro and our very own Athletic Analyst Symmy. With all of that going on, So'omālō still… Audio
Tami Neilson's turn as 'unhinged cowgirl' in the Spongebob movie
At first she sounded too much like a school teacher, so she had to channel a different vibe. Video, Audio
Tami Neilson on the thrill of writing music for The Sandy Cheeks Movie
The biggest kids movie in the world right now is a Spongebob movie that was soundtracked by our very own Tami Neilson, who joins Emile Donovan. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 12th August 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Sam Hollis talks about the evolving landscape of pop music. Audio
The rise of Korean hip-hop
Canadian-Korean rapper James An grew up in Vancouver listening to Eminen and 50 Cent.
The Wiggles are going to throw a rave in New Zealand
The dance party will feature members of The Wiggles jamming with DJ Dorothy on the decks, playing dance remixes of Wiggles classics.
Worlds of Music 11 August, 2024
This week Trevor celebrates the music of Malian musician Toumani Diabaté, who died in his hometown of Bamako in July, and includes an interview he recorded with the undisputed master of the kora in… Audio
The Thrill of Three
William Dart has been thinking about musical trios, from Mozart and Phil Dadson through to that enchanting trinity of Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt and a new release from the three… Audio
Bill Callahan's Resuscitate breaths new life into some already-great tunes
An expansive, digressive live album by an indie Americana great. Audio
'Māori have always had to fight for their rights'
Auckland musician Payton Taplin, who is now making guitar-based indie rock under the name 'Greatsouth', says his new album is full of protest songs that pay homage to his South Auckland background. Video, Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 11 August 2024
It's a 21st century classic to begin this week’s programme: In Christ Alone, written by Stuart Townend and Keith Getty in 2001. Audio
