Nz Music
Summer Jams: Randa chooses their favourite summer song
Our favourite local musicians share the song that's their soundtrack to summer. Randa chooses ‘Fear’ by Alexa Casino. Audio
Worlds of Music 16 December, 2017
On Worlds of Music this week Trevor features more music from artists appearing at WOMAD Taranaki in 2018. He also talks to Wellington-based author Chris Bourke about his new book Goodbye Maoriland -… Audio
Music Feature: New Zealand soul, funk and disco 1973-83
Put on your dancing shoes because we're teleporting back to the 70s for the music feature this week. Specifically New Zealand in the decade to 1983 and the music is soul, funk and disco. Audio
How Herbs changed the Kiwi music scene
Miles Buckingham began a series on Kiwi Reggae last week. Elizabeth Turner was listening. She recently completed a doctoral thesis on Herbs' first album, Whats Be' Happen? The album, that changed New… Audio
'Searching for Voice, Searching for Reo' by Te Ahukaramū Charles Royal
Te Ahukaramū Charles Royal tells the story of his journey as a bicultural composer in Aotearoa New Zealand in 'Searching for Voice, Searching for Reo'. Audio
Rob Ruha and The Witch Dr. live in session
Rob Ruha and band are joined by Bella Kalolo, Kirsten Te Rito and Kaaterama Pou, to play a selection of waiata from Rob's upcoming album Survivance live at Auckland's The Lab studios. Video
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New breath of life for Breathing Cage
Christchurch band Breathing Cage won a controversial music award and made a classic album before breaking up in 1992. Twenty-five years later they are playing together again. Video, Audio
Lorde wins six Tuis at the New Zealand Music Awards
Sharon O'Neil, Aldous Harding, Teeks, SWIDT and Opetaia Foa'i are among the other musicians honoured at tonight's ceremony.
POLL: how many NZ Music Awards will Lorde win?
Lorde is nominated for five Tuis – how many do you think she'll take home tonight?
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VIDEO: Tui-nominated hip hop artist Kings at his marae and studio
Music 101's Alex Behan visits Kingsdon Chapple-Wilson, aka Kings, at his marae – Northcote's Awataha, where he records and produces all his music. Video
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Ria Hall on her new album Rules of Engagement
“This album encourages us as a nation to look at each other square in the eye, and open up a forum for honest dialogue.” Video, Audio
Lyell CRESSWELL: Piano Concerto No 2
The world première performed by Michael Houstoun and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Johannes Fritzsch. Video, Audio
Natalie HUNT: Snapshots
Performed by Imani Winds at their concert in Auckland Town Hall, 12 October 2017 Video, Audio
Winery Tour 2018 lineup announced
Tami Neilson, Annie Crummer, Che Fu, Jason Kerrison (Opshop), Betty-Anne Monga (Ardijah), and Hollie Smith are all on the lineup for the concert series.
Big (screen) ambitions for The Chills
Julia Parnell speaks about why it's so important to make the definitive documentry about The Chills and how close they are to realising the dream. Audio
New Zealand Music Awards finalists announced
Lorde is to perform at the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards with tickets going on sale tomorrow. The news came as part of this morning’s announcement of this year's VNZMA finalists.
VIDEO: Bic Runga celebrates 20 years of Drive
The iconic singer songwriter says she never thought about having to 'manage her legacy', but 'when you’ve been around this long, it’s to do with being dignified and making good choices'. Video, Audio
Lorde - NZ tour announced with new single 'Sober'
This morning Lorde announced a six date New Zealand tour in November, and released 'Sober' a new single from her forthcoming album Melodrama.
In pictures: Pacific Music Awards 2017
The Pacific Music Awards took place at Manukau's Vodafone Events Centre last night with Kings and Aaradhna coming out on top. The night was filled with electrifying performances and galvanising…
