Music
The Sampler: What to listen to this week
Christchurch songwriter Adam Hattaway shows his softer side with help from Marlon Williams, Kelly Lee Owens' anthemic, pop-tinged techno, and the return of Christopher Owens.
Why King Kapisi's Savage Thoughts is an essential NZ album
Hip-hop is a musical form invented by African-Americans, and yet here is a version that could only have come from deep in the Pacific.
Hymns on Sunday, 24 November 2024
Christ the King Sunday is a 20th century addition to the church calendar, introduced by Pope Pius XI in the 1920s. We're marking it today with hymns including Rejoice! the Lord is King and Lord,… Audio
Nashville Babylon: 23 November 2024
On this week's show there's ska from Phyllis Dillon, blues from Mike Henderson and Pee Wee Crayton, Wanda Jackson covering Bob Dylan plus an all time classic courtesy of Guy Clark. Audio
Nashville Babylon: 30 November 2024
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 for Ozzy Osbourne! Audio
Roy Haynes
Nick takes a look back at the career of Roy Haynes, the drummer whose signature sound earned him the nickname "Snap Crackle". Audio
The game-changing soundtrack to Once Were Warriors returns
Once Were Warriors celebrates its 30th anniversary this month and the legendary soundtrack has been re-released. Based on Alan Duff's novel and directed by Lee Tamahori, the film became the… Audio
The Mixtape: Top Model Colin Mathura Jeffree
Our guest picking the music is a familiar face on New Zealand TV, Colin Mathura Jeffree. He's been the host of New Zealand's hottest home baker and New Zealand's next top model, and he appeared on… Audio
I Wanna Run Barefoot Through Your Hair by Christopher Owens
It's been a tough ten years for the acclaimed songwriter, and his return feels like a hard-won victory. Audio
Te Huhu Live in the RNZ studio
Local band Te Huhu draw inspiration from psychedelic stoner rock, classic rock, shoegaze and blues to create a hazy, immersive sound Te Huhu joined us in the RNZ studio to record a live session to… Audio
Peter McLennan - Deepgrooves 90s music label backing local hip hop
Deepgrooves was a 1990s Auckland-based record label that released the first ever local hip-hop single to reach number one on the NZ charts with 3 The Hard Way's 'Hip-hop Holiday'. The label reflected… Audio
The game-changing soundtrack to Once Were Warriors returns
Once Were Warriors celebrates its 30th anniversary this month and the legendary soundtrack has been re-released. Based on Alan Duff's novel and directed by Lee Tamahori, the film became the… Audio
Colin Mathura-Jeffree: 'People that gate-keep are terrified of me'
Mathura-Jeffree talks to Music 101's Charlotte Ryan about growing up as an olive-skinned boy named Colin in '70s Auckland, his passion for India and the songs that tell his life story so far. Video, Audio
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Finn joins us with an array of eclectic music ahead of the weekend. Audio
Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio
NZ Live: Arthur Ahbez
Today Jesse is joined by Psychedelic folk/rock songwriter Arthur Ahbez. He's been in the game over 10 years and just put out his third album, 'Arthur Ahbez & The Flaming Ahbez'. As the name implies… Audio
Childish Gambino cancels 2025 New Zealand tour
Childish Gambino (AKA Donald Glover) says his recovery from a recent surgery is taking longer than expected.
Six60 to headline Auckland's Moana Festival
The second iteration of the Moana Festival will run along Auckland's waterfront from 27 January to 9 March.
Fazerdaze on new album
After receiving glowing reviews for her earlier releases including her debut album Morningside, Fazerdaze spent years touring throughout the world, resulting in burnout. After taking some time out… Audio
Christian Tetzlaff and the beauty of playing "ugly"
Violinist Christian Tetzlaff tells RNZ Concert's Clarissa Dunn artistry always trumps technique. Video, Audio
