Music
Matisse: the star(ling) of the show
"When she sits on my shoulder and sings her full song in my ear, I just feel like the most privileged person in the world." Composer Mary Celeste talks with RNZ Concert about her pet starling Matisse… Video, Audio
Meet first AI-powered artist to debut on Billboard airplay chart
Artificial intelligence is everywhere and the music charts are no different.
Worlds of Music 2 November, 2025
Music from the world, for the world — featuring Nizar Rohana, Da Lata, AfroCubism, and New Zealand singer-songwriter and Mockers frontman Andrew Fagan. Audio
A story or two to tell: 25th anniversary of The White Stripes debut in NZ
A leap of faith: 25th anniversary of The White Stripes remarkable debut in NZ. Audio
Musician Tom Scott's night of throwbacks, transformations
The award-winning musician's concert strings together humour, soul-baring truths, throwbacks and diverse sounds for an unforgettable night at The Civic.
Fast Favourites: TV presenter and journalist Laura Tupou
Fast Favourites: TV presenter and journalist Laura Tupou. Audio
Best Song Eva: Kate Bell
Composer and conductor Kate Bell is the founder of All Together Now, New Zealand's largest choir network. Audio
'So nerve-wracking' - Bill Bailey on playing the typewriter at the BBC Proms
He's no stranger to strange musical instruments, but a typewriter put comedian Bill Bailey to the test at the Royal Albert Hall this September.
'You will get yours': Gallagher incensed by flare at Melbourne Oasis concert
The show, part of a long-awaited world tour, attracted a crowd of more than 50,000 to Docklands Stadium.
Hymns on Sunday, 2 November 2025
Hymns for All Saints' Day and Reformation Day in this week's programme, and a beautiful arrangement for brass band of Handel Parker’s tune ‘Deep Harmony’. Audio
Nashville Babylon: 1 November 2025
On this week's show there's classic soul from PP Arnold, blues courtesy of Otis Clay, new music from Holly Golightly plus a brace of tracks to mark the 25th anniversary of the White Stripes first… Audio
The Mixtape: Mel Parsons
Ten years on from her last Mixtape appearance, the esteemed singer-songwriter joins us to share songs from some of her favourite Christchurch musicians. Audio
It's all going swimmingly for Jed Parsons
Fresh from his first stint co-hosting the Scrolls, the Ōtautahi entertainer and musician has released a new single called 'I Might Go Swimming'. He phones in from Tauranga to give Kara the low down. Audio
From the AMAs to America, Fazerdaze isn't phased
Amelia Murray won Album of the Year and Best Solo Artist at the AMAs earlier this year for Soft Power, an LP that was a labour of love over many years. It paid off, netting her a Silver Scroll… Audio
Melbourne's Georgia Knight debuts first album in Christchurch
The Naarm Melbourne singer-songwriter is spending time in Otautahi to work on new material, and celebrate the release of her debut album Beanpole, which came out on Friday. She joins Kara to talk… Audio
Indie-pop quartet There's a Tuesday are flush with success
The two-time Silver Scroll nominees and Christchurch locals join Kara in-studio for a chat about a big year which featured the release of their debut album Blush. Audio
Backstage at the 2025 APRA Silver Scroll Awards
Kara Rickard and Tony Stamp report back from a big night in Otautahi Christchurch, speaking backstage at the Isaac Theatre with Musical Director Delaney Davidson, and nominees There's a Tuesday… Audio
Playing Favourites with Kate Coughlan
Kate Coughlan, long-time journalist and editor of the new book NZ Rustic, joins Mihingarangi and Guyon to play favourites. Audio
Postnatal depression: singing the blues away
A study in the British Journal of Psychiatry supports what some mothers' groups have known for a while - group singing can help with postnatal depression. Audio
The Logg Cabin: 31 October 2025
On this week's show Mark spins new music from Nathan Haines and rising reggae star Chronixx. He revisits a classic from Curtis Mayfield, uncovers a reversion of Lonnie Liston Smith and rediscovers a… Audio
