Music
Music gong for ground-breaking '80s Dunedin band
Look Blue Go Purple is the 2024 recipient of Independent Music NZ's Classic Record award.
The TAHI 21/3/24
On Today's episode we surprise musician Ella Minehan with a special interviewer her friend and fellow musician Taylor Roche for a wholesome moment! We also talk CubaDupa festival with Romi Wrights and… Audio
The TAHI 19/3/24
On today's show, So'omālō explains how Evie’s away at O'Week for a new cult she's joined, Tāmaki Makaurau-based indie-pop delight Geoff Ong explains the hidden message behind his latest music video… Audio
A celebration of Dame Kiri Te Kanawa at 80
Earlier this month Dame Kiri Te Kanawa celebrated her 80th birthday and in this podcast you'll hear from Dame Kiri herself and singers she's mentored such as baritones Robert Wiremu and Samson Setu… Audio
Brainorchestra: 'I skipped class to make beats'
New Jersey based Brainorchestra is a prolific hip hop producer and one you should watch. The beat maker's first studio was a flash drive that he would plug into the school computer. He's become an… Audio
Amiria Grenell performs tracks from her new album ‘The Winter Light’
Folk singer Amiria Grenell grew up in rural Canterbury where her family famously hosted the Whitecliffs music festival in their paddocks. Following the success of her 2012 release Three Feathers… Video, Audio
Gold dust woman Julia Holter: ‘I come up with new ways to surprise myself’
Los Angeles based composer and singer Julia Holter is set to release her sixth studio album, with the inspired title Something in the Room She Moves. Maggie Tweedie talks to Julia about her… Audio
'Fuemana Mania’: 30 years of New Urban Polynesian
In the early 90s, siblings Phil, Christina, Tony and Pauly Fuemana would lay down a fresh and unique record that would soon be dubbed a classic. Thirty years on New Urban Polynesian is set to be… Audio, Gallery
The man behind NZ's music
The Detail's Davina Zimmer discovers she's sitting across from a quiet music legend. Audio
The man behind NZ's music
The Detail's Davina Zimmer discovers she's sitting across from a quiet music legend.
AudioThe TAHI 14/3/24
On today’s episode, New Zealand's new favourite boyband MAYJUN are in the studio to talk about their debut single, James from Carb on Carb talks Cuba Dupa, and we discuss the concept of “promise… Audio
The TAHI 12/3/2024
On today's episode, a cinematic crossover we’re calling ‘Get Dune’, Evie reviews Pink’s concert and Dune Part 2. Samson Rambo talks about his journey in the creative arts with So’omālō, and we get to… Audio
Mohamed Hassan: creator of the first Kiwi-Muslim comedy
You may have heard, read or seen his work - he previously worked at RNZ as a journalist, is the writer & host of The Big Picture Podcast, and wrote a book How to be a Bad Muslim and a collection of… Audio
Polynesian metal band Shepherds Reign has everyone talking
When Shepherds Reign, a five piece band from South Auckland, were nominated for the prestigious Taite Music Prize this week their Pacific metal music was broadcast on Breakfast television and radio… Audio
The state of today’s dance scene with pioneer Jeff Mills
From his cult radio show as The Wizard in the 1980s to forming the techno collective Underground Resistance, then Axis Records, many call Jeff Mills a dance music legend. He's performing at the… Audio
Teddy Swims bares his soul: ‘My pain was necessary’
American soul singer Teddy Swims may have blown up on the charts, but it was New Zealand that fell hard for him first. His breakout song 'Lose Control' was the number 1 radio song here for 11 weeks… Audio
Jen Cloher: 'If you're authentic, you're timeless'
Australian musician Jen Cloher, who is of Ngapuhi and Ngati Kahu descent, talks to Anika about embracing her whakapapa and finding her authenticity in the music industry. Video, Audio
The TAHI 7/3/2024
On today’s episode, we’re celebrating International Women’s day early with journalist Jogai Bhatt and Thee bad mana wahine herself Te KuraHuia. We get into the gender pay gap, worldwide statistics… Audio
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa turns 80: A life in style
In a career spanning nearly 60 years, the lyric soprano has received many accolades. We look back at some of her memorable looks.
The TAHI 5/3/2024
On today’s show, we chat about all the talent coming out of Oce-nia-nia, as well as appearances from up and coming singer songwriter Spdrtwnbby from the hearty Avondale, and Brisbane based music… Audio