Music
The retro audio boom
There's been a surge in demand for cassettes, CDs and portable audio devices. Matthew Davis, owner of Flying Out Record Store, is with Bryan to discuss the trend. Audio
Kapa Haka for everyone
Bryan shares one of his favourite RNZ Concert interviews from the year. In the run-up to Matariki Weekend, he spoke to Rawi Pere, who helps lead the Ngati Rehia Community Kapa Haka Group - a Kapa Haka… Audio
Major dance music festival reveals line-up for Wellington
Ultra Worldwide is coming to the country for the first time next year.
Finnish violinist and conductor, Pekka Kuusisto
Bryan shares one of his favourite RNZ Concert interviews from the year. Today, it's Finnish conductor, Pekka Kuusisto. Pekka was in Aotearoa in October to play Vivaldi Four Seasons with the New… Audio
Five Fabulous Classical Concert Videos
Watch some great local classical music performances, including The Four Seasons, operatic arias including te reo Māori, Moroccan singer OUM and orchestra, opera star Joyce DiDonato, and the world… Video
How streaming is changing our relationship to music
It's that time where we look back on our listening year - with a rundown of most played songs on music streaming services like Spotify. In many ways, music has never been more accessible - provided… Audio
Favourite singles of 2025
Tony Stamp looks back at some of his favourite singles of 2025, including salsa, Britpop, hip-hop, and jazz. Audio
Favourite local albums of 2025
Tony Stamp looks back at some of his favourite local releases of 2024, including digital rock, tuneful post-punk, Pacific jazz, and te reo dance beats. Audio
Favourite reissues and compilations of 2025
Tony Stamp looks back at some of his favourite reissued albums and compilations of 2025, including Japanese ambient, African Highlife, Chicago house, and indie rock classics. Audio
Favourite international albums of 2025
Tony Stamp looks back at some of his favourite international releases of the year, including indie innovators, analogue folk, UK rap, and Tunisian footwork. Audio
Worlds of Music 21 December, 2025
Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 21 December 2025
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Sing along to favourite carols including Hark! The herald angels sing, O holy night, and Joy to the world. Audio
Nashville Babylon: 20 December 2025
This week's Nashville Babylon is a Christmas spectacular featuring festive tracks from the Staple Singers, Louis Armstrong, the Beths, Paul Kelly, the Moonglows and Jimmy Smith. Audio
The Mixtape: Kara Rickard
Tony Stamp sits down with the host of Music101 to celebrate her six months in the role, learn more about her past, and hear six of her favourite songs. Audio
The Sampler: Haley Heynderickx & Max Garcia Conover
Nick Bollinger looks at two folk musicians who are unlikely to become mainstream names, but whose new album will bring hope to everyone who wonders what happened to protest songs. Audio
1995 Episode 4: Electronic Excursions
In the last of a four part series revisiting albums that turned 30 this year, Tony Stamp looks at the new forms of electronica taking shape around the globe, and an explosion of creativity in… Audio
Nova Scotian sister act: Cassie & Maggie
Award-winning Nova Scotian sister duo, Cassie and Maggie, blend traditional Celtic folk music with their own original tunes. Audio
Inside Out Christmas Special 2025
Nick celebrates Christmas with classic tracks from Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, and Bill Evans, and a new NZ Christmas album by Hawkes Bay-based David Selfe and His Elves. Audio
Aled Jones: The angelic voice of Christmas
He's performed for the Pope and the Royal Family, commanded the stage of the Royal Albert Hall in London and Sydney's Opera House and now he's coming to New Zealand. Audio
Review: The best protest record Nick Bollinger has heard this year
Haley Heynderickx and Max Garcia Conover's new album will bring hope to everyone wondering what happened to protest songs.
