Mel Parsons

A lovely lockdown treat now for Mel Parsons' fans. Her new single Carry On has been released today. She talks to Jesse about her new track and we play it! Audio

The first of three album concert tours of the Come Together series 2021 is featuring Elton John's Magnus Opus - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Jesse speaks to Mel Parsons about the upcoming tour.  Audio

Indie folk singer songwriter Mel Parsons talks about the upcoming Brothers in Arms gigs and sings Why Worry. Audio

If you live in the South Island - Mel Parsons is coming to a woolshed near you. The multi-award winning musician's teamed up with the comedy duo The Bitches' Box as part of 2020's The Woolshed Tour. 

Comedy duo The Bitches Box are touring their new show 'Life's A Bitch' across South Island woolsheds this spring.  Jesse speaks to Amelia Dunbar who is one half of The Bitches' Box. Audio

Indie folk singer Mel Parsons play songs from her impressive back catalogue in our Christchurch studio. Mel is currently preparing for a 17-date tour that will stretch the length and breadth of the… Video, Audio

New Zealand's alt-country songstress heads out with the Proclaimers, touring her new album Glass Heart. The album was recorded in Los Angeles with celebrated US producer Mitchell Froom. Mel talks to… Audio

In this week's Pocket Edition, Australian artist Mojo Juju shares her Native Tongue, Mel Parsons and Alex Behan discuss Glass Heart - Mel's latest album and Phodiso Dintwe speaks with Raiza Biza and… Audio

Singer-songwriter and West Coast native Mel Parsons discusses her new album Glass Heart with RNZ Music's Alex Behan. Video, Audio

Alt-country singer Mel Parsons has just released her fourth studio album Glass Heart. She performs live from our Auckland studio and chats to Jesse Mulligan. Video, Audio

RNZ Music is proud to be the first to share Mel Parsons' brand new song, 'Just 'Cause You Don't Want Me'. Video

On tonight's show Mark has new music from Alejandro Escovedo, Mel Parsons, Courtney Barnett, Kurt Vile and Harry Lyon plus classics from Guy Clark and Elvis Costello and some deep soul courtesy of… Audio

Mel Parsons is playing in Nelson this Thursday at a concert to raising money for The Boathouse, a performance venue which was badly damaged by Cyclone Fehi in February. She joins us along with bassist… Video, Audio, Gallery

Performing on board the Interislander ferry in exchange for free passage is something most local bands do at some point in their career. Here's a loving tribute to 'NZ's worst gig' from Hayden… Video

Ahead of the release of his debut solo album Midnight Feast Christchurch musician Jed Parsons joins us in-studio to talk music, inspiration, and play a selection of tracks off the record.  Video, Audio

Mel Parsons speaks with Melody Thomas about what's rocking her summer playlist. Audio

Canadian band The East Pointers are in New Zealand to tour with our very own Mel Parsons, playing at five venues around the country over the next week. They've been here before, playing at WOMAD in… Audio

Greg Johnson and Mel Parsons break from their nationwide tour to play us a live session. Video, Audio