Music
British producer Rival Consoles set to release new album
British producer Rival Consoles set to release new album Audio
Uhlmann Johnson Wilkes
Nick Bollinger reviews an instrumental collection from the LA trio. Audio
Japanese singer-songwriter Ichiko Aoba draws inspiration from dreams
Japanese singer-songwriter Ichiko Aoba talks about writing songs based on dreams, ahead of her first NZ performance. Audio
Live on Music 101: Michael Llewellyn’s Gorgeous Return
Pōneke-based musician Michael Llewellyn joins Maggie Tweedie in the RNZ studios to perform three songs from his sophomore album, I’m Gorgeous. Audio
Backstage at the Aotearoa Music Awards with Tony Stamp
Tony Stamp interviews winners at the Aotearoa Music Awards 2025 Audio
'What a load of crap': Chris Bishop seen 'ranting' during Stan Walker performance
Renowned musician Don McGlashan confronted the Cabinet minister over his comments at the event on Thursday night.
Taylor Swift buys back own music to gain control
The pop superstar shared a heartfelt message on her website announcing she has regained full ownership of her master recordings.
How New Zealand is falling in love with country music
Boots, banjos and big crowds - country music finds its voice in New Zealand
The revival of a genre that never went away
Boots, banjos, and big crowds - country music finds its voice in New Zealand. Audio
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Tonight he's spinning tunes from Salt Water Criminals, Salad Boys and Ganavya. Audio
Worlds of Music 31 May, 2025
Music from the world, for the world, with Lido Pimenta, Anandi Bhattacharya, Rabih Abou-Khalil, and Chinese pipa virtuoso, Wu Man. Audio
'I don’t change for no one' - Hori Shaw and those bloody crocs
"I don't really care about that fame stuff," says the Aotearoa Music Awards' breakthrough artist of the year.
Wash the mind with a Gong Bath
Erika Grant is bringing her gongs to a special Listening Occasion that's part of Wellington's midwinter Lōemis Festival. Audio
Music 101
Tony Stamp is hosting Music 101 this week. He joined Jesse to discuss what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because Friday is new music day -… Audio
NZ Live: 20th Anniversary Special - The Beths
The Beths join Jesse in the studio for a chat and performance as part of our NZ Live series. Video, Audio
Aotearoa's Breakthrough Artist of the Year
Last night was the music industry's big night, the Aotearoa Music Awards. Opotiki-based reggae musician Hori Shaw took out Breakthrough Artist of the Year. He told Jesse what it means to win. Audio
Aotearoa Music Awards: The must-see moments
There's astonished Devilskin calling for a new category, a confusing scream into a mic, and a very Kiwi crocs cameo.
Fazerdaze, Lorde, Stan Walker win big at Aotearoa Music Awards
Christchurch's Fazerdaze fought of fierce competition to take home two top awards.
Fazerdaze takes out Album of the Year at Aotearoa Music Awards
Christchurch-based musician Amelia Murray, better known as Fazerdaze, was named Best Solo Artist and also took out the coveted Album of the Year award for her third release, Soft Power. Murray spoke… Audio
Auckland's The Others Way festival spills out onto the street
For the first time in the festival's 11-year history, Karangahape Road will close to cars to allow people and music to fill the street. Audio
