Rock Music
Singing solo and soul mates: Jon Toogood shares his new direction
Shihad lead singer Jon Toogood chats with Anika Moa about his covid crisis and coming out the other side. Video, Audio
Music: A look at the rock 'classic'
Music reviewer Kirsten Zemke joins Kathryn to look at three well-known rock songs that have some classical training and influence, and examines what makes a "power ballad". Audio
Alice Cooper: 'Covid-19 was like being hit by a truck'
Alice Cooper is a survivor in every sense of the word, having given up an addiction to alcohol and cocaine almost 40 years ago Now at 73-years-old, Alice is still beating the odds, having recently… Video, Audio
Green MP Dr Elizabeth Kerekere on Lola, by the Kinks
Fifty years ago 'Lola' by the Kinks, was number one in NZ. The hit-song tells the story of Lola, who "walked like a woman but talked like a man". Green MP, and LGBTIQ activist Dr Elizabeth Kerekere… Audio
Goneville Ep 1
Nick Bollinger, who could be described as a music obsessive, or more charitably perhaps as a devotee, has been living and breathing music his whole life. Audio
The year Napster killed classic rock
The Who, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin. There was a time when fans idolized these bands and their music. Music critic Steven Hyden chronicles the rise of rock, the impact of the music… Audio
Portugal The Man: "I'm 36, slightly overweight, I have no idea why I'm top of the charts."
Two 'rock' acts are in the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time in twelve years. One of those acts is Portugal The Man. The band's bassist Zach Carothers joins us to discuss whether… Video, Audio
Everclear's Art: still rocking in the afterglow
American Rock band Everclear playing Auckland's Powerstation on October 1 They're here as part of their 20th anniversary tour celebrating the release of their album So Much for the Afterglow. The band… Audio
Hamilton rockers Devilskin deliver a massive show
Devilskin are bringing over Canadian band Cyco Sumo to support them on their upcoming national tour, as well as stand out local bands in each centre. Video, Audio
Deep Purple Rainbow voice
Joe Lynn Turner is best known for his time in the band Rainbow, and as the lead singer for Deep Purple. But he says the voice didn't come naturally - he needed singing lessons. Audio
Richard Goldstein: Rock critic
Richard Goldstein went out on a limb when he gave the Beatles' Sgt Pepper a bad review in the New York Times in 1967 - but that review got his name in lights. And he's changed his view a bit since… Audio
Blue and Lonesome: The last great Stones album?
More than fifty years since they began, The Rolling Stones have made a blues record. Nick Bollinger believes it is the last great Stones album. Video, Audio
Baroness
John Baizley of Baroness gives a history of the band ahead of their one off New Zealand performance. Audio
Behind the scenes of the New Zealand Music Awards
Behind the scenes with the winners at the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards.
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Cheap Thrills Magazine
Cheap Thrills is a new, Christchurch-based music publication filled with essays and interviews by musicians and fans, with a strong focus on South Island-content tying it all together. Zac Arnold… Audio
The Conjurors - Hint
Auckland's heartiest party band The Conjurors have made a name for themselves by throwing caution, and themselves to the wind. Zac Arnold talks to Matthew Crawley and Gareth Shute about the new EP Hin… Audio
