Music
Poppa Jax & Ella Monnery
On the show today fast-rising Tamaki DJ Poppa Jax has a korero with So'omalo about playing at Boiler Room with her friends, the talented Ella Monnery from Waikanae chats with Janay about her music… Audio
Beer plays the blues
Auckland Philharmonia's Concertmaster, Andrew Beer, is soloist for the New Zealand premiere next week of Wynton Marsalis' Violin Concerto. Audio
Bookmarks with Hera Lindsay Bird
Hera has published two books, and some of her poems have gone viral and received international attention, and she's on Bookmarks with Jesse Mulligan. Audio
Music Critic: new music from WOMB and Caru & Micca
Zac Arnold from Naked PR & indie record label Sunreturn plays two new songs from local artists Womb and Caru. Audio
Pixies announce they're coming back to New Zealand
The band - who just lent their support for Pearl Jam - plan to return for a string of shows in 2025. Audio
Live music and celebration at Waitangi Park after hīkoi
The protest against the Treaty Principles Bill turned into a party after the hīkoi left Parliament and headed to Waitangi Park for music, kai, and a bit of a rest. Krystal Gibbens was there. Audio
Jane Austen: her day began with music
Dr Kirstine Moffat, Associate Professor in the English Programme at the University of Waikato, discusses her lifelong passion for Jane Austen's novels and explores the significant role music played in… Audio
Music feature: Grey Lynn gothic country
Involving bands like The Vietnam War, The Drab Doo-Riffs, Tourettes and Heart Attack Alley, this was a subgenre that emerged out of one specific suburb in Auckland. Concert promoter, DJ and man about… Audio
Rei & Hyan
Today on the show So'omalo meets with artist & producer HYAN who chats about his upcoming remix with Scribe, friend of the show Rei talks with Janay about his recent adventures overseas and his album… Audio
Live gigs are good for the economy and our wellbeing, study finds
Going out to a live gig makes people spend up and feel good, a new research project has found. Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition 6th Nov 2024
On this week's episode of Pocket Edition Maggie Tweedie shares new music from Fabiana Palladino,Greta O'leary and Moana & the Tribe. Steve Diggle of Buzzcocks speaks about his extraordinary career in… Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition: 13 Nov 2024
On this week's episode of Pocket Edition Maggie Tweedie shares new music from Silvan Strauss, Joan As Police Woman, POND and O & The Mo Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition: 23 October 2024
On this week's episode of Pocket Edition Maggie Tweedie shares new music from rapper Melodownz, Italian New Zealander Louie Three, DJ Frank Booker and Melbourne band Gut Health. Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition: 30 October 2024
On this week's episode of Pocket Edition Maggie Tweedie shares new music from Allysha Joy, Mel Parsons, Kaytanada and Fazerdaze. Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition: 27 Nov 2024
On this week's episode of Pocket Edition Maggie Tweedie shares new music from Joe Armon-Jones, Hermanos Guiterez and Ladi6. Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition: 20 Nov 2024
Hip Hop is this week's theme of Pocket Edition. Maggie Tweedie speaks to American painter and rapper Juraasic 5's Chali 2na and Jesse Mulligan sits down with MC of the Grammy-Award winning hip-hop… Audio
Music on the brain: a stroke survivor's symphonic memoir
In November 2021, Andrew Stopps suffered two life-altering strokes, but it was music that fuelled his recovery. Now, the musician has composed a symphonic memoir that has captured the attention of New… Audio
Review: Twenty One Pilots told us how to rock, and I don't mind
Break out the red beanies.
Lilburn Lecture 2024: The music critic - an endangered species in Aotearoa New Zealand? - Elizabeth Kerr
Music critic and commentator, Elizabeth Kerr speaks about the role of music critic in the Aotearoa arts ecosystem. She recalls feisty New Zealand music writers from last century, outlines her own… Video, Audio
The Sampler: What to listen to this week
Tony Stamp looks at an exhaustive new collection from UK rave legends Underworld, folk musician Laura Marling motherhood-infused latest and Soft Power by Fazerdaze.
