Music
The Mixtape: Rob Davis
The creative brain behind some of the biggest video games in the world - including the new Ghost of Yotei - is picking the songs this afternoon. Audio
Romi Wrights takes to the stage
We're premiering a brand new track from the local neo-soul singer, and catching up with her before she performs at Meow in Wellington tonight. Audio
Kristin Hersh on life as an independent musician
The American singer-songwriter performed solo shows in NZ earlier this year, and will return in 2026 with her band. She talks to Tony Stamp about her recent book, bringing her kids on tour, and a… Audio
Anthonie Tonnon's ambitious new endeavour
Since winning the Taite Prize in 2022 Anthonie Tonnon has been relatively quiet, and it turns out he's been cooking up Cinematographer, an "immersive ode to cinema, turn-of-the-millennium dance… Audio
Review: David Byrne still looking forward on pleasantly weird new album
Who Is the Sky? doesn't quite hit the highs of past work, but it contains songs that are still distinctive and charming.
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Featuring new music from Fables, Huia, and Lianne La Havas. Audio
Ascending the Everest of the cello
Inbal Megiddo talks to RNZ Concert about her recording of all six of J S Bach's cello suites. Audio
Kiss co-founder Ace Frehley dies at 74
The guitarist suffered injuries after a fall at his studio in September and was on life support for some time.
Music with Grant Smithies
Many Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae acts cut their teeth recording cover versions of American funk and soul classics. The new Soul Jamaica album collects some of the best of these. We'll hear two… Audio
Tony Lindsay - Santana lead vocalist for 25 years
11-time Grammy award winner Tony Lindsay was the lead singer for Santana for 25 years. Audio
The young choral composer finding success overseas
It's been a phenomenal year for the New Zealand Youth Choir. Audio
Pacific vocalists deliver powerful performances on hit TV show
Pacific artists are making waves on the hit TV show, The Voice Australia. Audio
Ten thousand for a talented tenor
Lawyer and arts supporter Jim Stevenson loved the sound of the tenor voice. Now a trust set up after his death is looking to support talented singers make the leap from study to a professional career.
…Iggy Pop, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts to tour NZ
Iggy Pop, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, the Hoodoo Gurus and Zed will play a series of summer shows in January.
Pulling the strings
Wellington Youth Orchestra principal cellist Tomos Christie and prinicipal viola Solace Ward speak to RNZ Concert ahead of the orchestra's big gig in the Michael Fowler Centre. Audio
Music Critic: Tony Stamp with Birdlings Flat
Music 101 producer and host Tony Stamp joins us to share some music. Today we've got: Birdlings Flat 'I am afraid' Eden Burns 'Goodbye Jingle' Audio
Combining music and books: New project 'Music to Read By'
After being closed for three years, next month will see Auckland's Point Chevalier library reopen. And opening day will be more than a ribbon cutting- it's going to have its own soundtrack. Musicians… Audio
Counting Crows add New Zealand date to world tour
The US rock band will play one show in Auckland in March, 2026 before flying to Australia.
Music with Dave Wilson: Hit songs written for films
Music correspondent Dave Wilson joins Kathryn to look at the success of songs written for films. Audio
