Music
Music feature: Radiohead reimagined
It's time for our first Music Feature of 2026. We do this each Tuesday at 2:30pm, when we invite a guest to celebrate the musical legacy or an artist, album or era. We're kicking off with big one… Audio
John Psathas: can't stop composing
John Psathas talks with RNZ Concert ahead of performances of his music at this year's Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts. He's also formed his own chamber music ensemble. Video, Audio
Worlds of Music 25 January, 2026
Music from the world, for the world, featuring the Jadid Ensemble, Trio Da Kali, Manu Dibango, and Constantinople and Ablaye Cissoko. Audio
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is marching into Auckland
In celebration of its 75th anniversary, the iconic Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is coming to Auckland for the first time. Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 25 January 2026
Harvest hymns, hymns sung in school assembly, and a hymn that became particularly meaningful to a listener after the Christchurch earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 - all in this week's hymn request… Audio
Nashville Babylon: 24 January 2026
This week on Nashville Babylon there's birthday tunes for Lucinda Williams and Peter Bruntnell, soul and reggae from Sugar Pie Desanto and Gregory Isaacs, two tracks from the late Joe Ely plus a all… Audio
The Mixtape: Tony Stamp
The producer of Music 101 finds himself in the hot seat, getting grilled by Kara Rickard about his career and sharing some favourite songs. Audio
Zac Arnold on Sunreturn's free music festival
A free music festival? Seems unlikely, but Zac is putting one on next Saturday 31st, featuring a lineup of Sunreturn all-stars including MOKOTRON, Alphabethead, Babe Martin, Power Nap and more. Audio
The Logg Cabin: 23 January 2026
On this week's show Mark features music from Horace Any, Talking Heads, Stevie Wonder, Stro Elliot and Earth Wind & Fire. Audio
On & On: 23 January 2026
On this week's show Christopher Tubbs continues the summer feeling with music from Joe Claussel, Major Lazer, LCD Soundsystem & The Penguin Café Orchestra. Audio
Tom Scott brings some local flavours
Known for his role in the groups Home Brew, @Peace, Average Rap Band, and Avantdale Bowling Club, Tom Scott is one of the biggest names in Aotearoa's musical history. Last year he released his solo… Audio
Scott Towers likes to Disco Boogie
Fat Freddy Drop alumni Scott Towers aka Chopper Reeds is in the studio spinning some Disco Boogie, and providing Maggie Tweedie and Mark Williams with the rich history behind the genre. Audio
Live music: Bazurka
Bazurka is a seven-piece ensemble based in Wellington, New Zealand. The band specialises in traditional folk songs rooted in the rich tapestry of the Balkans, as well as Greek folk music. They have a… Audio
Leron Thomas aka Pan Amsterdam dials in from Taupo
Leron Thomas, also known as Pan Amsterdam joins Maggie Tweedie and Mark Williams from Taupo ahead of his upcoming shows with friend and collaborator, Iggy Pop. Audio
Harry Styles announces world tour - but New Zealand misses out
The former One Direction member unveiled a world tour in support of his new album Kiss All the Time, Disco, Occasionally. It's no surprise our islands don't make the cut.
Road Trip: Rob Sarkies
One of New Zealand's top film directors, Rob Sarkies, joins Anna to share his ultimate road trip and the songs he'd play on the way. Rob's playlist: They Thought I Was Asleep - Paul Kelly Talkin' Bout… Audio
John Baker breaks down the rich history of Iggy Pop
American singer-songwriter and musician Iggy Pop is on his way to Aotearoa's shore, and to help celebrate we've got music promoter John Baker joining Maggie Tweedie and Mark Williams, bringing with… Audio
Sarah Thomson takes us to the Bahamas
Friend of the show and musical expert Sarah Thomson takes Maggie Tweedie and Mark Williams to the Bahamas for a tour of the history of Compass Point Studios. Audio
What makes a good bakery pie?
Tim Provise joins Maggie Tweedie and Mark Williams on the show to dissect his favourite bakeries from Aotearoa and around the world. Audio
Scott Cook and Pamela Mae
Scott Cook and Pamela Mae are a Canadian folk duo. Set to grace the stage at the Auckland Folk Festival this weekend, they'll also be taking their show on the road, touring 17 dates around the… Audio
