Music
Live: Equus WOMAD 2024
Listen to Australian duo Equus bringing their unique fusion of eastern and Asian sounds to the Dell stage at WOMAD 2024 in Ngamotu, New Plymouth Audio
Chris Tubbs explains Balearic Music
Mark and Kara get a deep dive into Balearic music with producer, taste maker and DJ Christopher Tubbs. Originating in the Spanish Balearic Island of Ibiza, Tubbs explains that the 'contentious genre'… Audio
Alisa Xayalith on life as a Solo Artist from NZ to LA
Los Angeles-based artist, Aotearoa's own Alisa Xayalith is a musician known to many as the lead singer for the cult 2000's band Naked and famous. Now she has opened a new chapter as a solo artist and… Audio
Ladi6 and Parks select their favourite NZ album
Joining Mark and Kara is the award winning, musical legends, the dynamic duo Ladi6 and Parks. They've had a big couple months touring the world, and they're not slowing down yet so they fill us in on… Audio
Live in-studio: There's A Tuesday
Started as a RockQuest band in high school in 2019, the group have since become regulars on big festival lineups. Audio
Music to look forward to in 2025
Local albums, international releases, docos and shows - what Tony Stamp is getting amped about in music.
How Icehouse's frontman went from classical music to supporting Cold Chisel
Icehouse will be performing at New Zealand's Summer Concert tour alongside other icons, including Cold Chisel and Bic Runga. Video, Audio
WOMAD 2024: Mari Kalkun
Listen to the Baltic traditions of Estonian folk musician Mari Kalkum who brings her entrancing soundscapes to the Dell stage at WOMAD 2024 in Ngamotu, New Plymouth. Audio
Trip Hop with Yadana Saw
Yadana Saw Joins Mark and Kara in the studio to discuss the origins of 90s Trip Hop and highlights some of the seminal tracks provided by producers and beatmakers of cinematic chill. Video, Audio
Raglan's Reiki Ruawai shares fresh music
Raglan musician Reiki Ruawai recently released his debut EP The Message and is set to for a tour across both Australia and New Zealand. He talks to Kara and Mark about getting out on the road, growing… Video, Audio
Sam Scott's favourite NZ Album
Sam Scott from The Phoenix Foundation talks to Kara and Mark about upcoming projects, the the lack of summer in Wellington and try to get to the bottom of a mythical influence on their album Buffalo.
…Coterie join forces with Fat Freddy's Drop
Coterie is made up of four brothers who were born in Aotearoa but grew up in Perth. This summer, they're joining Fat Freddy's Drop on a national tour. Audio
Icehouse frontman Iva Davies on his coming tour of NZ
'Great Southern Land' is a tune that's become an unofficial Aussie anthem, and the band behind it will soon be touring to Queenstown, Whitianga and Taupo. Audio
Road Trip: Nigel Latta
Known for his deep dives into the psyches of criminals, troubled teens and parents, renowned psychologist and TV personality Nigel Latta is facing his own battle after a shock cancer diagnosis last… Audio
Sampler Special: RNZ music reviewers 2024
Tony Stamp is joined by a roster of RNZ music reviewers from Nine to Noon, Afternoons, and Nights, to hear about their favourite tracks of 2024. Audio
Luthier Curtis Carlson
In Acacia Bay, Taupo, is a garage that's never seen a car, but in which hundreds of stringed instruments have been crafted and repaired. Curtis Carlson is a Luthier - he repairs ukeleles, banjos and… Audio
Review: Fisher delivers a summer stunner at Victoria Park
Auckland finally has a post-New Year's party to be proud of. All it took was a former Aussie pro-surfer to show us how it's done, Chris Schulz writes.
Hymns on Sunday, 12 January 2025
What’s the link between the 19th century hymn The church’s one foundation and composer Karl Jenkins’ 21st century work The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace? Find out in this week’s programme of listener… Audio
Nashville Babylon: 11 January 2025
It's another 2 hour summer special this week with Mark spinning classic blues from Slim Harpo, soul courtesy of Candi Staton, ska from the Bodysnatchers, an all time favourite from the Clash plus a… Audio
The Sampler Best singles of 2024
Tony Stamp looks back at some of his favourite singles of 2024, including te reo Maori hip-hop, Aussie punk rock, and quite a lot of Americana. Audio
