Alex Behan
RNZ Music's Favourites from 2016
Team RNZ Music (plus a representative of The Wireless) convene to showcase some of their favourite songs of the year. Video, Audio
Katchafire: Kiwi roots ambassadors
Katchafire are not only one of New Zealand's hardest working bands, they are now one of our most internationally recognised. Video, Audio
Worlds Of Music's Trevor Reekie on his favourite releases of 2016
Trevor Reekie chats to Alex Behan about his favourites of 2016. Audio
Live: Albi & the Wolves - 'One Eye Open'
The warm folk sounds of Albi and the Wolves performing, live in the studio, songs from their debut record One Eye Open. Audio
Basement Donuts on Vinyl
Jeremy Toy AKA Leonard Charles celebrates the vinyl release of Basement Donuts with a few live tracks. Audio
High Hoops shares new single 'Burn it Up'
HIGH HØØPS aka Jordan Arts of Leisure, shares his latest solo track 'Burn It Up'. Audio
The Kings Arms Tavern, favourite memories.
The legendary Kings Arms Tavern in Auckland has been sold and it spells the end for an iconic music venue. We collected a few favourite memories. Audio
Music with Alex Behan
The end of year best of lists, sale of the Kings Arms and Vince Staples Auckland show. Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 112
In this week's Pocket Edition: Kirsten Johnstone meets the finalists in the 2016 Young Composers competition; Trevor Reekie introduces us to Washington Phillips - a founding father of gospel music… Audio
Ben Campbell, The modfather, my godfather
Ben Campbell formerly of pop band Zed pays tribute to 'The Modfather' Ray Columbus, who was the band's manager and also Ben's godfather. Audio
Uke can do it too!
Mary Cornish discusses the tenth anniversary of the Ukelele Festival being held today at Vector Arena and why ukelele's have become so important for primary shcool kids. Audio
Alae - Cruising to the top
Nelson duo 'Alae', who have been performing together since high school, with a live performance of two songs from their debut self-titled EP. Video, Audio
Sacha Vee returns from musical OE
Sacha Vee returns home to Christchurch with a new album Luminous after extensive musical exploration in Holland. Video, Audio
Music with Alex Behan
Alex notes the passing of Ray Columbus and touches on the ukulele festival. Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 113
Off kilter pop savants Glass Animals, Kings writes a kiwi classic, Nikolai introduces themselves and D. D. Dumbo calls in from Castle Maine, Victoria. Audio
The Mixtape: Russell Brown
This week, Public Address' Russell Brown compiles a C60 of his favourite selections. Audio
'Being a big fish in a little pond doesn’t really appeal to me'
Brooke Fraser is releasing A Sides this week, a collection of some of her biggest hits from the past 14 years. Video, Audio
The man who would be Kings
Named as 2016 'Breakthrough artist of the year' at the NZ Music Awards, Auckland rapper Kings talks about his self-produced debut EP, making tunes on the marae, and raising a daughter while trying to… Video, Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition: 111
In this week's Pocket Edition, Alex Behan catches up with Kimbra, Te Vaka on their contribution to the Moana soundtrack, Kirsten Johnstone gets to grips with Connan Mockasin's latest exploits, and… Audio