Music
Music 101: New host Kara Rickard!
Kara Rickard, host of Music 101, talks about the legacy of Fat Freddy Drop founder Chris Faiumu. Plus she shares what's on Music 101 here on RNZ tomorrow afternoon from 1pm. Audio
NZ Live: Borderline
Borderline, a young Auckland four-piece who say they make "music you can groove to" and describe their sound "as a little bit of everything for everyone" join us for NZ Live this week. Audio
Fat Freddy's drop founder Chris 'Mu' Faiumu dies
A pioneer of the New Zealand music scene has died. Chris Ta'aloga Faiumu, also known as DJ Mu or Fitchie, was a founder of the band Fat Freddy's Drop. RNZ Music Programmer and long time friend Zen… Audio
When musical worlds combine
Singer and composer Geneva AM and arranger and double bass player Eric Scholes talk about turning a waiata into a striking piece of classical chamber music. Video, Audio
Fat Freddy's Drop founder Chris Faiumu dies
More widely known as Mu and DJ Fitchie, he was the man behind the band's signature sound.
Music reviewer Jeremy Taylor
Jeremy features a re-issue of a Paul Kelly classic, plays a track from Tami Neilson's new album and a collaboration between Roxy Music's Brian Eno and Beatie Wolf. Audio
DJ Mu was the 'producer and pulse' of Fat Freddy's Drop
Chris Faiumu, founder of one of Aotearoa's most successful bands, has died suddenly. He leaves a rich musical legacy.
Couple go viral after hiding from kiss cam at Coldplay concert
"Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy," Chris Martin quipped.
Fat Freddy's Drop founder Chris Faiumu dies
Chris Faiumu, the founder of the band Fat Freddy's Drop, has died. Audio
Haere Mai (Everything is Kapai) singer Daphne Walker dies
Singer Daphne Walker has died aged 94. Walker was best known for songs likes 'Haere Mai (Everything is Kapai)' popular in the 1950s. Music historian Chris Bourke spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
New Zealand singer Daphne Walker has died
The singer was best known for songs likes 'Haere Mai (Everything is Ka Pai)' popular in the 1950s.
The Auckland tattoo artist featuring in Lorde's music video
The music video for Lorde's latest single, 'Hammer', has racked up three-quraters-of-a-million views on YouTube. Audio
Fire destroys stage on eve of Belgian electro festival
The fire occurred a day before thousands of electronic dance music lovers were due to descend on the event.
Where's Jai & Imani-J
We have Where's Jai in to chat about their debut album release and tour of the country. Young Superstar Imani-J visits before her trip to write music in the USA We also talk plants and escape rooms! Audio
Who was the tattoo artist in Lorde's music video?
The last time Aucklander Alma Proença did a tattoo for the pop star, she ended up with a collection of red lines on her own leg just to perfect it.
The fictitious K-pop band breaking records and topping charts
Songs by Huntr/x and the Saja Boys are rising on the charts above well-known artists like ROSE, Bruno Mars and Justin Bieber.
Winds in Wellington
Ahead of this year's National Concert Band Festival, its coordinator James Bevin talks with RNZ Concert's Bryan Crump. Video, Audio
Bookmarks with Milly Mitchell-Anyon
Milly Mitchell-Anyon is a rising voice in Aotearoa's arts scene - she's held exhibitions at Sarjeant Gallery, Puke Ariki, and Dunedin Public Art Gallery. She's just launched 'Flaming Star' a… Audio
Music Critic: Void Waves and Damien Jurado
Critic Matthew Crawley shares his top tunes, Waste Away by Void Waves and For Each Familiar Scene by Damien Jurado. Audio
Music with Maggie Tweedie
Maggie Tweedie unearths fresh new music from acclaimed artist, producer, and collaborator Mark Ronson and British singer-songwriter RAYE, who have recorded a special new track at London's iconic… Audio
