Music
Fire destroys stage on eve of Belgian electro festival
The fire occurred a day before thousands of electronic dance music lovers were due to descend on the event.
Where's Jai & Imani-J
We have Where's Jai in to chat about their debut album release and tour of the country. Young Superstar Imani-J visits before her trip to write music in the USA We also talk plants and escape rooms! Audio
Who was the tattoo artist in Lorde's music video?
The last time Aucklander Alma Proença did a tattoo for the pop star, she ended up with a collection of red lines on her own leg just to perfect it.
The fictitious K-pop band breaking records and topping charts
Songs by Huntr/x and the Saja Boys are rising on the charts above well-known artists like ROSE, Bruno Mars and Justin Bieber.
Winds in Wellington
Ahead of this year's National Concert Band Festival, its coordinator James Bevin talks with RNZ Concert's Bryan Crump. Video, Audio
Bookmarks with Milly Mitchell-Anyon
Milly Mitchell-Anyon is a rising voice in Aotearoa's arts scene - she's held exhibitions at Sarjeant Gallery, Puke Ariki, and Dunedin Public Art Gallery. She's just launched 'Flaming Star' a… Audio
Music Critic: Void Waves and Damien Jurado
Critic Matthew Crawley shares his top tunes, Waste Away by Void Waves and For Each Familiar Scene by Damien Jurado. Audio
Music with Maggie Tweedie
Maggie Tweedie unearths fresh new music from acclaimed artist, producer, and collaborator Mark Ronson and British singer-songwriter RAYE, who have recorded a special new track at London's iconic… Audio
Unreleased Beyonce music stolen from car in Atlanta
Five hard drives of unreleased music by Beyoncé were among items stolen from a car, days before her four-night tour stop.
Late starter, strong finisher
Abhinath Berry didn't start having regular piano lessons until his mid/late teens. Now he's on the cusp of a professional career. Video, Audio
Music Feature: The legendary Mavis Staples.
This week for our music feature, Dianne Swann is here to guide us through the music of the greatest singers of all time, the legendary Mavis Staples Mavis has spent over 70 years on stage, she began… Audio
Made You Look & ASHA
We play you back Janay's chat with Made You Look recorded at an Auckland boxing gym as the music and combat sports collide. So'omalo introduces you to ASHA an incredible singer songwriter. We also… Audio
Perianes plays French and Spanish masterpieces
Distinguished Spanish pianist Javier Perianes is in New Zealand for concerts with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and the Auckland Philharmonia. Video, Audio
New host of Music 101 revealed
Kara Rickard will take up the hosting role, with Tony Stamp producing the Saturday show.
The 11 year old country singer from Lyttleton going places
2025 Junior NZ Golden Guitar awards winner Cleo Fitzgerald performed live in-studio. Audio
Velvet Sundown: The popular band that doesn't exist
The band has been rising rapidly up the Spotify charts with nearly 2 million monthly listeners. Where does this controversy leave other artists?
NZ Youth Choir takes top award
New Zealand's Youth Choir has just taken out another top placing on the international stage hot on the heels of another global win. Choir director David Squire spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Worlds of Music 13 July, 2025
Music from the world, for the world, featuring Orquesta Akokán, Kottarashky, Abou Diarra, and British-Indian sitar player, Roopa Panesar. Audio
NZ Youth Choir wins top award
The singers have been awarded Choir of the World at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in Wales.
