Music
Corrella: 'We got into this for fun, love of music and performing'
Corrella have come a long way since trying to fit "an eight-person band into the Portland Public House." Audio
Indie icon Kim Deal's singing voice is as cool and comforting as ever on her solo debut
Tony Stamp reviews Breeders singer Kim Deal's solo debut, and a piano-based album from Wellington musician Tess de Lyon.
Nobody Loves You More by Kim Deal
The indie icon, known for The Breeders and Pixies, presents her solo debut. Audio
Corrella on their rapid rise, and second album Skeletons
Tony Stamp sits down with Pipwharauroa Campbell and Te Naawe Tupe to hear about their beginnings in the NZ Navy, and the follow up to their succesful debut. Audio
Tessa's Album by Tessa de Lyon
An album of sparse, piano-led tunes from the frontperson of Wellington band Mystery Waitress. Audio
Essential New Zealand Albums: Doug Jerebine Is Jesse Harper
From learning guitar in Dargaville to seeking enlightenment in India, Doug Jerebine's musical journey has been a richly textured one.
Hymns on Sunday, 1 December 2024
The season of Advent begins today – a time of waiting and expectation leading up to Christmas. Sing along to favourite Advent hymns including O come, Emmanuel and Come, thou long-expected Jesus. Audio
Locals excited as concerts at Eden Park to double
The stadium can now host up to 12 concerts a year, and nearby bars and restaurants are set to benefit. Audio
Burnt out and heartbroken? Porridge Radio could be your new soundtrack
For Dana Margolin, the hopeful spirit of her band Porridge Radio's new album is captured in words she doesn't remember writing. Audio
Nashville Babylon: 30 November 2024
RNZ Music Presentation On this week's show there's blues from Magic Sam, a classic soul cut from James Carr, gospel courtesy of Sister Wynonna Carr, new music from Chuck Prophet plus a birthday tune… Audio
Lou Donaldson
Lou Donaldson was an alto sax player, whose smooth and groovy sound defined jazz in the 1960s. Nick Tipping takes a look back at Lou Donaldson's remarkable career. Audio
The Mixtape: Paddy Gower - from pessimist to optimist
Our guest picking the music is New Zealand journalist Patrick Gower. Paddy started his career on the graveyard shift at the Herald, moving on to become a self-described 'attack dog' political… Audio
Sweet Surrender by Aaradhna
Eight years after her last album, the beloved soul & RnB singer returns with a personal collection of tunes. Audio
Porridge Radio on burnout: 'Healing isn't linear'
British indie rock band Porridge Radio, has received high praise for her raw honest songwriting, earning the band a Mercury Prize nomination in 2020. Their new album is no different, as frontperson… Audio
Idles tour heads to New Zealand: 'It's just chaotic'
British-Irish rock band Idles are currently on a tour that's heading to New Zealand in January. Guitarist Mark Bowen jumps on the phone with Maggie Tweedie straight after playing a show in Nottingham… Audio
AJA releases long awaited album
After creating and collaborating musically for many years, award winning songwriter, producer and teacher, AJA (Ngati Raukawa, Ati Awa ki Whakarongotai, Ngati Toa Rangatira, Ngati Porou), has just… Audio
Worlds of Music 24 November, 2024
Music from the world, for the world, featuring Dhafer Youssef, Dobet Gnahoré, Toumani Diabates, and NZ composer and guitarist Dan Sperber. Audio
Ukulele Death Squad
Ukulele Death Squad describes itself as the world's 'most dangerous ukulele band'. Well-known for their live shows which often result in the entire audience bursting into dance - the Aussie group… Audio
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Tonight, music from WAIWHAI, Haley Heynderickx and Jeff Parker ETA IVtet. Audio
Riding a Mexican Wave into the studio
Blair Latham from the jazz group Fire Waltz, talks about being awarded this year's SOUNZ Jazz Recording Project, and the role Mexico plays in his musical life. Video, Audio
