Music
Drug testing and wet tents as Rhythm and Vines festival kicks off
Record rain hasn't dampened the spirits of thousands of festival goers, and Drug Foundation staff say they're "slammed" by the numbers they're testing.
Sampler Special: 1994
Tony Stamp celebrates the many great albums that came out 30 years ago in 1994, from grunge to trip-hop. Audio
The best songs to get your New Year's Eve going
Looking for party bangers for your playlist? You want a fun, frisky vibe to bring in the New Year, says Music 101 host Charlotte Ryan. Video
Hymns on Sunday, 29 December 2024
Welcome to the first of our Summer Hymn Requests programmes, which begins with Carl Boberg's well-loved hymn How great thou art. Audio
Nashville Babylon: 28 December 2024
On this week's special two hour show there's blues from Muddy Waters and Big Mama Thornton, classic soul courtesy of Irma Thomas, reggae from Lee Perry plus something new from Father John Misty. Audio
The Music Of Ry Cooder: Part 1
In the first part of a new two part series, Elliott Childs looks at the music of guitarist, songwriter and producer Ry Cooder. Audio
The Sampler Best local albums 2024
Tony Stamp looks back at some of his favourite local releases of 2024, including Pacific dub, Māori breakbeats, and Spanish-tinged folk. Audio
How a CGI monkey aligns with Robbie Williams' life story
Review - Robbie Williams' depiction of himself as a stunningly photorealistic simian/pop star hybrid in his biopic movie fits with his amped-up brand, writes Dan Slevin.
Pedal to the metal for Dunedin electrician
Mastodon, Slayer and Whitechapel are not among the usual clientele for the average New Zealand tradie.
Live: Bailey Wiley at WOMAD 2024
Listen to the the soulful sounds of local singer-songwriter Bailey Wailey performing live on the Bowl Stage at WOMAD Aotearoa in New Plymouth in 2024. Audio
Ten of the best music interviews of 2024
From Chuck D to Rick Astley, RNZ covered the musical waterfront this year. Here are 10 of the best chats from the past 12 months.
Live: WITCH at WOMAD 2024
Listen to Zamrock pioneers WITCH as they perform their signature psychedelic sounds on the Bowl Stage at WOMAD Aotearoa 2024. Audio
Auckland Philharmonia: Celebrate Christmas 2024
Tenor Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuemaono joins The Graduate Choir New Zealand and the Auckland Philharmonia for a concert of seasonal music in Auckland's Holy Trinity Cathedral. Stephen Layton conducts. Audio
Hodie! Christmas with the Tudor Consort
Hodie! Christmas with the Tudor Consort is filled with carols ancient and modern celebrating Christmastide. Audio
Last Christmas
The inevitable has happened and William Dart's final programme of New Horizons for all time is the usual box of Yuletide surprises, carefully planned to provoke mirth as well as moistness of the eyes.
…Attrib F J WADE: O come, all ye faithful
Latin text translated by Frederick Oakeley. Performed by members of Wellington's Supertonic choir, directed by Isaac Stone, 3 December 2024. Audio
TRAD French: Angels from the realms of glory
Words by James Montgomery. Performed by members of Wellington's Supertonic choir, directed by Isaac Stone, 3 December 2024. Audio
TRAD Zulu arr Roy Tankersley: Come now, Lord Jesus
Words by Shirley Murray. Performed by members of Wellington's Supertonic choir, directed by Isaac Stone, 3 December 2024. Audio
GIBSON: Come to this Christmas singing
Words by Shirley Murray. Performed by members of Wellington's Supertonic choir, directed by Isaac Stone, 3 December 2024. Audio
GIBSON: Gloria
Words by Colin Gibson. Performed by members of Wellington's Supertonic choir, directed by Isaac Stone, 3 December 2024. Audio
