Music
Sly Stone, pioneering funk musician, dies at 82
The legendary American singer and songwriter was one of the most influential musicians of the late '60s, early '70s.
Phoebe Rings unpack their genial, exhilarating debut album
The Sampler: Phoebe Rings latest, Ladi6 is as effortlessly cool as ever and Salt Water Criminals impress with powerhouse songwriting.
Worlds of Music 8 June, 2025
Music from the world, for the world, featuring Drake Marbey, Minyeshu, Jose Larralde, and Constantinople & Ablaye Cissoko. Audio
I Believe in Dog by Salt Water Criminals
A solo project with the trappings of a band, Reuben Scott's second album under the Salt Water Criminals banner was recording in "tiny rooms in Auckland", but sounds huge. Audio
Interview: Phoebe Rings
All four members of the indie-pop outfit join Tony in-studio for a chat about their debut LP Aseurai. Audio
Musicians fly the flag for Aotearoa at Welsh Festival
Award-winning UK festival Focus Wales celebrates emerging talent and artists. The festival which has been running for 15 years saw more than 22 thousand attendees, showcased 250 artists across 20… Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 8 June 2025
Hymns for the Feast of Pentecost today, including plainchant from the 9th century (Veni, Creator Spiritus) and the contemporary hymn Spirit of God, rest on your people by UK hymn writer Bernadette… Audio
Nashville Babylon: 7 June 2025
On this week's show soul queen Esther Phillips covers Van Morrison, and Bonnie Raitt takes on John Prine. There's also blues from Junior Wells, reggae courtesy of Gregory Isaacs plus an all time… Audio
Rainbow Jazz
Nick takes a look at some of the leading lights of jazz's rainbow community, including drummers Terri Lyne Carrington and Bill Stewart, singers Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith, pianists Fred Hersch and… Audio
Big Swing Face
Nick checks out tracks from Roxy Coss, Benny Green, and Ingrid & Christine Jensen; an arrangement of a Robbie Burns song by NZ drummer John Rae, and one of the Buddy Rich Band's signature tunes. Audio
The Mixtape: Cory Champion
Electronic DJ and producer Cory Champion speaks to Kara Rickard for the Mixtape.
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Le Vā by Ladi6
The R&B icon's latest was seven years in the making, a tribute to her late mum that marries bold beats with her effortlessly cool vocal style. Audio
NZ pop singer Cassie Henderson wins Best Pop Artist at the AMAs
NZ pop singer Cassie Henderson chats about new music and winning Best Pop Artist at the Aotearoa Music Awards. Audio
In the Wintergarden with Nikita 雅涵 Tu-Bryant
Kara Rickard catches up with multidisciplinary Taiwan-born artist Nikita 雅涵 Tu-Bryant. Audio
Bret McKenzie: Minecraft and music
Award-winning musician and comedian Bret McKenzie gives us a sneak peek of a new album 'Freak Out City'. Audio
A Kiwi dream goes global - Synthony's symphony of success
A marriage of bass drops and bow strings, Synthony strikes a chord from Christchurch to Calgary.
Synthony rocks the world stage
A marriage of bass drops and bow strings, Synthony strikes a chord from Christchurch to Calgary Audio
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Featuring Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Drugdealer, and Clbrks & Kurt Terese Audio
This Weekend: Mainland Big Band
We're heading to Christchurch, and the Cashmere Club, where the Mainland Big Band will be performing. Audio
