Music
RUTTER: Shepherd's Pipe Carol
Performed by the Graduate Choir New Zealand and the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Stephen Layton at their 'Celebrate Christmas' concert, Holy Trinity Cathedral, 14 December 2024. Audio
BACH: Jauchzet, frohlocket, from Christmas Oratorio
Performed by the Graduate Choir New Zealand and the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Stephen Layton at their 'Celebrate Christmas' concert, Holy Trinity Cathedral, 14 December 2024. Audio
Retired cop claims he found trove of unreleased Michael Jackson songs
A retired California highway patrolman has stumbled into possession of a trove of unreleased Michael Jackson songs - which the world may never have a chance to hear.
Nashville Babylon: 14 December 2024
On this week's show there's classic soul courtesy of Aretha Franklin and Mable John, reggae from Marcia Griffiths, blues from Jimmy Dawkins and Dr Feelgood plus a preview of the forthcoming two hour… Audio
Comedian Kura Forrester
The Billy T Award winner has just finished a sell-out run of Camping - a hilariously risque play with friends Tom Sainsbury, Chris Parker and Brynley Stent. Shortland Street's adored receptionist… Audio
Terell Stafford & Mark Turner (1)
This week Nick features two leading contemporary players, trumpeter Terell Stafford (pictured) and tenor player Mark Turner- plus tunes by Chet Baker, Charlie Parker and Jelly Roll Morton. Audio
Terell Stafford & Mark Turner (2)
This week Nick features two leading contemporary players, trumpeter Terell Stafford and tenor player Mark Turner (pictured)- plus tunes by George Shearing and Lester Young. Audio
The Pixies guitarist Joey Santiago on singer Black Francis: 'He likes to know how my brain operates'
Decades after their groundbreaking 1989 album Doolittle, American rock band The Pixies are still striving to sound unique, lead guitarist Joey Santiago tells Music 101. Audio
The Mixtape: Comedian Kura Forrester
Our guest picking the music is comedian, actor and writer Kura Forrester. The Billy T Award winner has just finished a sell-out run of Camping - a hilariously risque play with friends Tom Sainsbury… Audio
Resistance EP by Tali
The drum n bass producer and vocalist is celebrating the 20 year anniversary of her first single, and has released a defiant new EP. Audio
Best albums of 2024 - Sam Robinson
Sam's favourite album from 2024 is Imaginal Disk by California-based duo Magdalena Bay. Audio
Best albums of 2024 - Nick Bollinger
Nick's pick for best album of 2024 is A Dream Is All We Know by The Lemon Twigs. Audio
After 45 years, RNZ Concert host to play his final tunes
In 1980, William Dart was asked to host a 10-part music series. That became a decades-long institution.
Best albums of 2024 - Kiran Dass
Kiran's choice is Uncollected Noise New York from Galaxie 500. Audio
Pixies guitarist Joey Santiago: The muso with misophonia
It's been 35 years since Doolittle, and now 20 years into their second life after a hiatus and still Pixies remain a force to be reckoned with. The prolific band continues to churn out new music, tour… Audio
Best albums of 2024 - Colin Hogg
Colin's favourite album of 2024 is Blue Dreams by Holly Arrowsmith. Audio
Mark Hadlow: Playing favourites in mid-life crisis
One of New Zealand's most prominent entertainers, Mark Hadlow is bringing back one of New Zealand best-loved theatre productions MAMiL (Middle Aged Men in Lycra). Audio
The undefinable C.W. Stoneking
Award-winning Australian singer-songwriter C.W. Stoneking is coming to New Zealand next month for a string of shows, including headlining the Auckland Folk Festival. Critics have called him the… Audio
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Featuring The Olivia Tremor Control, Machine Girl, and Angel Olsen. Audio
This Weekend: A Balkan Christmas in Christchurch
The Musica Balkanica Choir will be performing an evening of Christmas carols from Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine and beyond this Saturday night. Audio
