Music
Family healing through music after father's serious brain injury
After being told their patriarch may have only a year to live, the Nicholsons have found a place of healing: "Out of things that aren't so good comes joy and happiness."
Mokotron on music's role in decolonisation
Mokotron is a Ngati Hine music producer based in Tamaki Auckland, who is part of a Maori electronic music scene that has become a creative force. The man behind Mokotron is Tiopira McDowell - by day a… Audio
From the Marae to Moana
Pere Wihongi, music director of the Te Reo Māori version of the Disney movie Moana 2, on how Te Reo has shaped her musical life. Video, Audio
Park RD & MURI
Today's show is packed with local Tamaki bands, kicking us off are MURI who korero with So'omalo about their first year as a band and their upcoming track 'Part of Me', then PARK RD join Matua Harry… Audio
Summertime, and the strumming is easy
Co-director Dominique Blatti looks forward to next month's Classical Guitar Summer School in Nelson. Video, Audio
Music Critic: Romi Wrights and Miles Calder
Sarah Thomson is in the studio to talk about two new songs from some fantastic local artists. Capsized by Romi Wrights and Keeping Up by Miles Calder. Audio
K-pop light sticks fire up impeachment protests in South Korea
One of the advantages of the light sticks is how sturdy they are, says Kim Do Heon, a Seoul-based music critic.
Music with Dave Wilson: Songs to embrace rest
Music correspondent Dave Wilson joins Kathryn to play some songs that engender a sense of rest, something many of us need at this increasingly frantic time of year. Audio
Christmas down under
English choral conductor Stephen Layton embraces the heat for a southern hemisphere Christmas. Audio
Music feature: the songs that influenced The Beatles
Today we're delving into songs covered by the fab four. Our guide: Geoff Barker, music historian, producer and musician. Audio
Brooke x Starce
On the show today, So'omalo fills us in on losing his brand new car in the weekend, friends of the show Brooke x Starce are back in the studio and chat to Janay about their new single 'LA LA LOVE'… Audio
Worlds of Music 8 December, 2024
Music from the world, for the world, featuring MOMO, Karim Baggili, The Bongo Hop, and South African choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Audio
If I Could Turn Back Time
William Dart's theme is the old bogey of time, with music by artists from the Vienna Art Orchestra, Sufjan Stevens, The Furrow Collective and Franz Schubert to a new album from Gillian Welch and David… Audio
Even the Forest Hums_ Ukrainian Sonic Archives 1971-1996
Light in the Attic Records have collated a selection of tunes created in Soviet-era Ukraine, many of them unable to hear until now. Audio
Virtual Dreams II: Ambient Explorations in the House & Techno Age, Japan 1993-1999
A new compilation showcases ambient music from Japan, during a fruitful period for their dance music scene. Audio
DJ Aroha on her new projects, and appearance at Rhythm n Alps
The Naarm-based DJ and producer is set to appear in Cardrona Valley at New Year, and has just release a new track featuring Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke. Audio
Fancy a bit of Ukrainian 'moustache funk' or ambient 90s techno?
Tony Stamp explores two new compilations showcasing exciting music from underexplored global scenes - Soviet-era Ukraine and '90s Japan.
Mokotron: Time to clear away 'cultural cringe'
Electronic musician Tiopira McDowell is challenging other creatives to make a distinctive local sound for Tāmaki Makaurau. Audio
Sarah McMullen reviews Beatles 64 and Wicked
Some on-screen musical treats reviewed this week by journalist and media commentator, Sarah McMullen. Audio
Frankie Stevens calls in music industry favours for Waverley Summer Jam
There will be a "real feel-good factor" at the fundraising concert, the former Christmas in the Park emcee says.
