Music
Review: Luke Combs a force of nature at Eden Park
I wouldn't have previously called myself a Luke Combs fan. I get it now, So'omalo Iteni Schwalger writes.
Beats Talking: Dujon Cullingford
DJ and vinyl collector Dujon Cullingford joins Corey Fuimaono for Beats Talking. Audio
Out and About: Harriet Robinson in Wellington
Radioactive Programme Director, Harriet Robinson, takes Corey Fuimaono out and about as she reviews recent gigs and events that have taken place in the capital. Audio
Paradise City Rock Festival cancelled
In a post on Facebook the festival organisers told ticket holders to check their emails, and that five working days should be allowed for refunds.
Live:The Mauskovic Dance Band at WOMAD 2024
Listen to the psychedelic afro sounds of the The Mauskovic Band performing their captivating rhythms on the Bowl stage at WOMAD 2024 in Ngamotu, New Plymouth. Audio
Sam Teskey from the Teskey Brothers
Kara and Mark talk to Sam Teskey from Australian Teskey Brothers ahead of their shows in Aotearoa. Audio
Five of the most 'Lynchian' David Lynch moments
From primal screams and mystery men to Kiwi music and cows, we take a look back at some of the late auteur's weirdest happenings. Video
Music from the city of angels, Los Angeles, with Sarah Thomson
Mark and Kara are treated to a genre deep dive into the sound of Los Angeles with our special guest, Sarah Thomson. Audio
Emerging London-based, Dunedin born artist Len Blake Live in Studio
She's a singer, a songwriter, a seamstress? She's multi talented, and usually she's based in London, however she's come back to Aotearoa for the summer, and Mark and Kara have her live in studio. Audio
Gareth Thomas from Goodshirt
Goodshirt holds a special place in New Zealand's music history - a band that, in the early 2000s, carved out a quirky and unmistakable identity in the power pop landscape, and Gareth Thomas from… Audio
Half a century of Aussie rockers Cold Chisel
A successful solo career and considered one of the best guitarists to come out of Australia, Ian Moss is a driving force behind the band's huge success and numerous hits. Audio
Molly Payton home again
The singer-songwriter is back from her base in London to play a number of shows celebrating her debut album, You're On Your Own This Time Again. Audio
For the first time in decades, the Sex Pistols are coming to NZ
Frank Carter will join original band members Paul Cook, Steve Jones, Glen Matlock to perform the Sex Pistols' iconic 1977 album Never Mind The Bollocks.
Live in-studio: HINA
Ahead of her performance at the Auckland Folk Festival over anniversary weekend, award-winning songwriter Amy Boroevich, who performs as HINA, joins Anna Thomas in the Auckland studio to perform some… Audio
Live: Tio at WOMAD 2024
Listen to the captivating folk songs of Vanuatu singer songwriter Tio performing on the Dell stage at WOMAD 2024 in Ngamotu, New Plymouth.
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Scott Towers, aka Chopper Reeds, on Deep Funk
Scott Towers, aka Chopper Reeds from Fat Freddy's Drop, is giving us the opportunity to dive into the world of deep funk for today's music genre special. Audio
London based musician Arjuna Oakes live in the studio
Singer, songwriter, and composer now based in London Arjuna Oakes joins Mark and Kara live in studio, talking about the their experience making music in London, their upcoming tour, and they even pick… Audio
Samoan Superstar King Kapisi on his favourite New Zealand album
Mark and Kara catch up with the Samoan superstar King Kapisi, and they're keen to hear what his Essential New Zealand Album is. Audio
Why starting your day with a rave works
A group called Morning People runs raves at the crack of dawn in New Zealand centres as a fun way to start a day, rather than tacking on to the end of a long night out. Audio
Rising pop artist Max Allais
2025 has started with a bang for young Kiwi-French musician Max Allais, whose song 'When the Party Ends' has exploded online. Audio
