RNZ Music

Our NZ Live guest today is the beloved Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett. She's halfway through a tour of Aotearoa, most of which is sold out, and her third studio album Things Take Time… Read more Video, Audio

Widely considered the most prestigious accolade in New Zealand music, the APRA Silver Scroll Award recognises outstanding achievement in the craft of songwriting. Read more

This week's NZ Live session is with music collective Flamingo Pier, who are in the middle of a big release tour to celebrate their debut self-titled LP. Read more Video, Audio

There’s a record number of finalists this year, with 27 artists nominated across 13 categories.  Read more

Singer-songwriter Hera Hjartardottir has spent the past two decades based in NZ, but touring the world with her guitar, supporting the likes of Nick Cave, Joe Cocker, Amanda Palmer, and the Dresden… Read more Video, Audio

This week marked the winter solstice in New Zealand, so we've passed the shortest day of the year. To mark the occasion we've looked back at the incredible performances of NZ Live so far in 2021. Read more Audio

Matariki re-appears, Whānui starts its flight. Being the sign of the new year! Celebrate by checking out some of the awesome music events happening across Aotearoa.  Read more Video

Lyttelton indie-folk songwriter Candice Milner has taken her unique Gothic folk sound all over the world. Today we hear songs from Candice's new album Depressional Season - the follow-up to her award-… Read more Video, Audio

Māori thrash-metal band Alien Weaponry announce new album and share single/video ‘Tangaroa’. Read more Video

Talented singer-songwriter Jeremy Redmore joins us today for NZ Live. This month, the former frontman of rock band Midnight Youth is playing shows around New Zealand to mark his latest solo album The… Read more Video, Audio

Lorde has returned with a new single called 'Solar Power'. Read more Video

On a special Logg Cabin Soul Hour Mark Williams, aka MC Slave from Fat Freddy's Drop, presents 60 minutes of the sweetest soul music from Aotearoa and beyond. Read more Audio