Music On Demand
NASA at Laneway Festival 2010
Los Angeles/Brazilian duo N.A.S.A.'s debut 'Age of Appollo' featured dozens of big name musicians including David Byrne, George Clinton, Kanye West, and Seu Jorge. Audio
NRG Rising
Much more than simply sweet harmonies Hamilton-based family-band NRG Rising on feeling empowered, inspired and determined. Audio
NRG Rising
Harmonious Hamilton reggae queens NRG Rising release Te Orokohanga which tells the story of moko kauae - the female chin moko. NRG Rising - Benita Tahuri and her daughters Anahera and Honey - talk… Audio
NZ LIVE: Miller
A debut act on this week's New Zealand Live. Debut in that, although he has just released his first EP, this artist is yet to play a full gig with a live band. That wasn't a problem while making the… Video, Audio
NZ Live : Adam Hattaway and The Haunters
Adam Hattaway and The Haunters just released a new single and they're about to set off on tour. Audio
NZ Live - Aaron Carpenter And The Revelators
Aaron Carpenter & The Revelators from Waiheke Island combine soul, rock, country and blues with a kiwi twist. They've just released their new EP The Hardest Thing and perform live today in our… Video, Audio
NZ Live - Aldous Harding
Gothic folk artist Aldous Harding performs live in RNZ's Christchurch studio. Video, Audio
NZ Live - Amiria Grenell
For NZ Live this week folk & country singer songwriter Amiria Grenell is in our Wellington studio with a whole bunch of new material from her upcoming third album. Audio
NZ Live - Andy Richards
Back in Auckland on New Zealand Live this week with a musician who has just given up his day job on the virtual eve of the release of his second album. He's been busy too, four to five gigs a week and… Video, Audio
NZ Live - Anika Moa and Benny Tipene
NZ Live with Anika Moa and Benny Tipene in our Auckland studio - they're on the road on their 'So Good They Named It Twice' North island tour. Audio
NZ Live - Anika Moa and Jol Mulholland
Anika Moa and Jol Mulholland live in the Auckland studio. Video, Audio
NZ Live - Anna Hawkins
Anna Hawkins could be our next international star, following in the footsteps of Hayley Westenra and Lizzie Marvelley. Last November she released her second album "Divine."
Recorded in Poland and… Video, Audio
NZ Live - Anthonie Tonnon
Anthonie Tonnon is our guest on New Zealand Live today. He's a singer songwriter who is fast making a name for himself as a keen, and astute observer of human nature in all of its complexity. Audio
NZ Live - Bailey Wiley
Our guest for NZ Live today is Bailey Wiley! She's just released a new self titled EP and is about to go on tour but she's made time to bring a pile of people and equipment into the Auckland studio to… Audio
NZ Live - Bernie Griffen and The Thin Men
Our New Zealand Live guests are Bernie Griffen and The Thin Men - they have a new album out. Audio
NZ Live: Black Pacific
Wellington-based band Black Pacific is in the studio with us today for NZ Live. Audio
NZ Live: Blam Blam Blam
Auckland band Blam Blam Blam would be significant to NZ music history even if only for their 1981 hit 'There Is No Depression in New Zealand'. This week, a full 38 years after their debut EP, Blam… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Broods
A truly international act on this week's NZ Live: They are currently touring the world to promote their second album. They are Broods. Video, Audio, Gallery
NZ Live - Christmas special
The annual New Zealand Live Christmas Special. In Auckland, Anthonie Tonnon, in Wellington, local band Supermodel, and in our Christchurch studio James Reid from The Feelers (with a new solo album… Audio
NZ Live - Circa
A Wairarapa band with a sound influenced by blues, soul, reggae and a few other things! Featuring: Holly McGeorge, Sam Mitchell, Ewen Mason and Jordan Tredray. Audio
NZ Live - Darren Watson
Darren Watson is an award winning song writer and a smokin' hot blues guitarist, performing live from our Wellington studio on NZ Live. Video, Audio
NZ Live - Debbie Harwood and Shona Laing
Quintessential Kiwi rockers Debbie Harwood and Shona Laing join us in our Auckland studio, performing something of a precursor to their show in Hawke's Bay next weekend - and another at Auckland Zoo… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Delaney Davidson
We're off to Christchurch for today's NZ Live, with Lyttelton singer-songwriter Delaney Davidson. Video, Audio
NZ Live - Delaney Davidson and Barry Saunders, Jenny Mitchell
Delaney Davidson, Barry Saunders, Jenny Mitchell and her sisters Maegan and Nicola, joins us in the Auckland studio play a few of their favourite tracks. Audio
NZ Live - Don McGlashan
Don Mc Glashan live in our Auckland studio with Chris O Connor and Tom Rodwell, playing songs from his new album "Lucky Stars." Video, Audio
NZ Live - Don McGlashan
New Zealand music legend Don McGlashan and Anita Clark (aka MOTTE) join us for a live session. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Drax Project
Wellington jazz-pop band Drax Project have supported Lorde, Camilla Cabello and Christina Aguilera. They've come a long way since busking on Cuba Street for rent money. Video, Audio
NZ Live - Eb & Sparrow
New Zealand Live today with Wellington five-piece folk band, Eb & Sparrow - their long awaited debut album is just out. Audio
NZ Live - Eb and Sparrow
Wellington based country/folk/indie band Eb and Sparrow have just started their seventeen date national tour promoting their new album Sun/Son. They were on NZ Live last year and have been busy… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Ed Castelow
Ed Castelow, known for his work under the moniker 'Dictaphone Blues', plays some tracks from his new album, Mirth. Audio
NZ Live: Estère
Estere Dalton joins Jesse Mulligan to play some tracks ahead to celebrate the release of her new album, Archetypes. Video, Audio
NZ Live - Eyreton Hall
Andrew Keegan and Toni Randle-Keegan, performing today as Eyreton Hall. Audio
NZ Live: Eyreton Hall
Today's band comes with a love story. When the worlds of Andy Keeghan and Toni Randle collided, a musical partnership was formed which developed into a life partnership and the band Eyreton Hall. Audio
NZ Live - Ezza Rose Band
Plugged in folk outfit Ezza Rose from Portland Oregon perform live from the Auckland studios of Radio New Zealand. Audio
NZ Live - Fraser Ross
Folk musician Fraser Ross performs live in our Wellington studio. Video, Audio
NZ Live - French for Rabbits
Wellington dream-pop band French for Rabbits play a couple of tracks from their upcoming second album 'The Weight of Melted Snow'. Video, Audio
NZ Live - Geoff Sewell
New Zealand Live with another of our successful music exports. Geoff Sewell has three number one albums to his credit and has enjoyed chart success in the UK, US, Japan, Singapore, Australia and at… Audio
NZ Live: Graeme James
Prolific Kiwi musician Graeme James has just released a new album called The Long Way Home. He pulls his gear into RNZ's Wellington studio for a live session. Video, Audio
NZ Live - Greg Johnson
Today's New Zealand Live guest has recorded 13 albums in a career which spans almost three decades. For half of that time he's been based in California yet is a regular visitor back home and has a… Video, Audio
NZ Live - Guy Wishart
Guy Wishart is country / folk guitarist, singer and songwriter who has recently released his first solo album in 17 years. He's a former silver scroll winner and was also awarded the Most Promising… Video, Audio
NZ Live - Hannah In The Wars
Today Hannah Curwood is 'Hannah in the Wars' and she joins us live from the Dunedin studio. Audio
NZ Live - Helen Henderson
Today on New Zealand Live we feature singer/songwriter Helen Henderson. With her band in the Auckland studio, she performs some of her favourite songs from a long career.
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NZ Live - Hen Picked
Carylann Martin, Anje Glinderman, Kirsten London and Dean Murray, collectively known as Hen Picked. Audio
NZ Live - Herriot Row
Auckland based folk/rock singer Simon Comber already has two albums to his name. For his latest project though, he has formed a band and traveled to the United States to record with one of his heroes… Video, Audio
NZ Live - Hinewehi Mohi
The tireless, talented, and magnificently multi-faceted Heniwehi Mohi. Audio
NZ Live: Holly Arrowsmith
Holly Arrowsmith is an Auckland-based folk singer/songwriter. Holly performs some tunes from her debut album For The Weary Traveller which has been available for free. Video, Audio
NZ Live - Hopetoun Brown
New Zealand Live today is the duo of Nick Atkinson and Tim Stewart. Together they make Hopetoun Brown. They have been collaborating for more than 30 years on a number of projects not least as… Audio
NZ Live - Hopetoun Brown
Nick Atkinson and Tim Stewart are about to release their second album together as Hopetoun Brown. They perform live, with Tami Neilson too! Video, Audio
NZ Live - Into The East
New Zealand Live today with southern folk/country duo - Into the East. They've just released their debut album and are touring to promote it. Their travels have brought them to Auckland where they're… Audio
NZ Live - Jackie Bristow
Our New Zealand Live guest today is the Southland singer-songwriter who's made a name for herself in the Southern United States. Her name is Jackie Bristow and she's a blues, country and Americana… Video, Audio
NZ Live - Jamie McDell
With Auckland singer/songwriter Jamie McDell who is about to release her second album. Audio
NZ Live - Jenny Blackadder
Jenny Blackadder - Banjo, Geoffrey Hern - Bass, Phil Hope - Guitar, Andreas Lepper - Percussion. Audio
NZ Live: Jeremy Redmore
Talented singer-songwriter Jeremy Redmore joins us today for NZ Live. This month, the former frontman of rock band Midnight Youth is playing shows around New Zealand to mark his latest solo album The… Video, Audio
NZ Live - Jody Direen
Rising country star Jody Direen plays songs from her new album 'Jody Direen Breaks Out" live in our Auckland studio on Hobson St. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Katie Thompson
Christchurch alt-country singer Katie Thompson is an expert at enlisting fans of her music – about half of whom are outside New Zealand – to help out her career. Katie's third album is due out… Video, Audio
NZ Live - Kevin Field Band
Kiwi jazz pianist Kevin Field has collaborated with some of the most famous international names in jazz and he's just put out his own 3rd Album entitled "A List". He joins us with the 5 piece Kevin… Video, Audio
NZ Live: KITA
KITA is a psychedelic indie band featuring vocalist Nikita 雅涵 Tu-Bryant, keyboardist Ed Zuccollo and drummer Rick Cranson.They join Jesse Mulligan live from the Wellington studio. Audio
NZ Live - Labretta Suede and The Motel Six
Today on New Zealand Live, a raucous mix of garage-rockabilly and blues courtesy of Labretta Suede and the Motel Six. Back in New Zealand after several years in New York, they're loud and live with… Video, Audio
NZ Live - Ladykillers
One of the most soulful musical partnerships of the last decade live in the studio – Suzanne Lynch, Tina Cross and Jackie Clarke. Video, Audio
NZ Live - Landy & Co
Today New Zealand Live hosts new Auckland band Landy & Co. They've played acclaimed live performances at Kingsland's Portland Public House, and already have an album out. Landy & Co is the brain child… Audio
NZ Live: Latinaotearoa
This week's band fuses South American beats and Spanish vocals with classic Kiwi roots vibes. Brazilian-born Bobby Brazuka and Venezuelan singer Jennifer Zea - with a little help from their friends -… Video, Audio
NZ Live - Laura Collins and The Back Porch Blues Band
You can expect to hear a little BB King, a little Koko Taylor, some Muddy Waters in this afternoon's New Zealand Live. Those are the major musical influences behind what you'll hear today from band of… Video, Audio
NZ Live - Laura Collins and the Back Porch Blues Band
Laura Collins & the Back Porch Blues Band, featuring Wayne Mason. New Zealand Live from Wellington today. Audio
NZ Live - Laura Lee Lovely
Singer-songwriter Laura Lee Lovely treats us to 40 minutes of electronica. Audio
NZ Live - Lightning Bells
What started as a family project in the basement of their parents' home, has turned into an interesting musical adventure for Christy and Emily Whelan. The duo now only make up one third of the… Audio
NZ Live - Lisa Crawley
Lisa Crawley started playing the recorder at age four, learnt piano from 10 and formed her first band at just 16 while still at high school. She studied jazz at university, but side stepped to… Audio
NZ Live - Lisa Crawley
Singer-songwriter Lisa Crawley has just released a new EP - Up In The Air - and has returned home for an eight-date tour, which opened last night in Christchurch. Video, Audio
NZ Live - Loren and Mark
Loren and Mark are a guitar duo from New York. Not long together, but with three acclaimed albums released, they've played twenty states in the USA and twice visited western Europe. Loren Barrigar is… Audio
NZ Live - Louis Baker
From our Wellington studio, a young singer and songwriter about to embark on a short tour to Australia. This week he is releasing a single, next week a new video is out. It sounds like it's all coming… Audio
NZ Live - Louis Baker
Wellington-based singer/songwriter Louis Baker performs a live concert for RNZ. Video, Audio
NZ Live: MC Tali
Tali has nearly two decades in the music industry under her belt, and last October released her seventh studio album, Love and Migration. Audio
NZ Live - Maala
Today on NZ Live, a musician who was originally shrouded in secrecy. An Auckland-based singer-songwriter who gave few interviews and even shied away from revealing his real name. He's here to share… Video, Audio
NZ Live - Macombee and The Absolute Truth
New Zealand Live today with West Auckland band, Macombee and the Absolute Truth. Audio
NZ Live - Marian Burns
Today on NZ Live Marian Burns is with us in our Auckland studio. Audio
NZ Live - Mat Enright
Wellington musician Mat Enright joins us live in the Wellington studio. Audio
NZ Live - Mel Parsons
Mel Parsons has just been awarded the APRA Best Country Music Song for "Alberta Sun" at the New Zealand Country Music Awards. She joins us for NZ Live. Video, Audio
NZ Live - Melting Faces
Our New Zealand Live guests hail from Wellington and go by the intriguing name of Melting Faces. Audio
NZ Live - Miho Wada
A group which truly defies genre description. 2014 has been a very busy year for them with the release of two albums and an EP. They are on tour too, over Christmas and New Year, to a favorite part of… Audio
NZ Live - Miho Wada
"Miho's Jazz Orchestra (MJO)" is a dynamic jazz ensemble based in Auckland. Video, Audio
NZ Live - Mini Simmons
Mini Simmons are your ultimate 70s throwback band, from their tasty guitar licks to their (less than?) tasteful facial hair. Audio
NZ Live - Mitch James
New Zealand's answer to Ed Sheeran: Mitch James performs our NZ Live gig this week. Audio
NZ Live - New Zealand Guitar Quartet.
The New Zealand Guitar Quartet formed in 2010 and have quickly developed a local following, and an international reputation. Audio
NZ Live - Noelie McDonnell and Friends
Noelie McDonnell & Nicola Joyce with Gerry Paul in the Wellington studio. Audio
NZ Live: Ocean Beach
Taking their name from the (now closed) Ocean Beach Freezing Works in Bluff, Ocean Beach play what they describe as "crunchy punk folk with shimmering resonance". Audio
NZ Live - Paddy Burgin's Wooden Box Band
Paddy Burgin's Wooden Box Band performs live in the Atrium at Te Papa. Video, Audio
NZ Live - Phil and Tilley
Phil Howell and Alex Tilley are on a working holiday in New Zealand from the UK. For the past 18 months, they have wandered through the country and played as many gigs as they could fit in between… Video, Audio
NZ Live - Play On with Paul McLaney and Julia Deans
Songwriter Paul McLaney has set Shakespeare's soliloquies to music for Play On – a stage show and also an album. He performs 'To Be or Not To Be' from Hamlet with Fur Patrol's Julia Deans and The… Video, Audio, Gallery
NZ Live: RNZAF Jazz Orchestra
Seven members of the Royal New Zealand Air Force Jazz Orchestra perform in our Wellington studio. Video, Audio
NZ Live - Rackets
NZ Live might get loud today, that can sometimes happen with aptly-named Auckland trio Rackets. Video, Audio
NZ Live - Replay
RNZ's Senior studio operator Andre Upston has compiled a selection of cover versions performed on NZ Live over the last few years. Some of our favourites are included in today's best of the cover… Audio
NZ Live: RhodeWorks
Three-piece bluegrass band Rhodeworks is made up of brothers Laurence, Sam and Nate Rhodes, whose ages range from 12 to 17 years old. With a lot of support from mum and dad, the brothers are forging… Audio
Fox Rodger
Big band legend Rodger Fox on NZ Live with his Wellington Jazz Orchestra. Audio
NZ Live - Royal New Zealand Navy Band
The Royal New Zealand Navy Band shows off its jazz chops today playing as a quartet on NZ Live. Listen to songs by the Jackson 5, Split Enz, Al Green and Sonny Rollins. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Ryan Fisherman
Christchurch musician Ryan Fisherman performs tracks from his debut album Vibe, which came out in May. Ryan also works as a session musician and engineer with famed Lyttleton producer Ben Edwards who… Video, Audio
NZ Live - Sal Valentine & the Babyshakes
They have shaken up the Auckland Jazz scene combining Rhythm and Blues with Big Band Swing, some punk sensibilities and a fabulous retro feel. The ten-piece band Sal Valentine & the Babyshakes join NZ… Audio
NZ Live - Sally Stockwell
Auckland singer songwriter Sally Stockwell plays songs from her latest album, Weightless. Video, Audio
NZ Live - Skyscraper Stan
Today we're in the Hobson Street studio suite in Auckland, for a set from a singer songwriter who's been carving out a full-time music career across the ditch. Audio
NZ Live - Soaked Oats
Dunedin band Soaked Oats play a live session celebrating the release of their latest album Working Title. Video, Audio
NZ Live: SPAWTS
Auckland-based, Christchurch-bred band SPAWTS are bringing back the jangle with their throwback guitar-bass-drums indie sound. Today they release their new single 'Piss in the Wind' from their… Video, Audio
NZ Live - Summer Thieves
Exciting times for Dunedin-born band Summer Thieves - they're set to release their new EP Bandaids and Lipstick on July 31st, recorded under the auspices of the legendary Tike Tane. And tonight… Audio
NZ Live - Swamp Thing
Swamp Thing are Michael Barker on drums, Grant Haua on guitar, and Eddie Raynor on keyboards. Audio
NZ Live: Sweet Mix Kids
Today on NZ Live Jesse is joined by a couple of Kiwi DJs who it's fair to say have hit the big big time. Sweet Mix Kids - aka Chris Scott and Sandon Ihaia - have played top festivals like Coachella… Audio
NZ Live - Tami Neilsen
On NZ Live Canadian import Tami Neilson has arrived back in the country following a visit to her homeland and she's kicking off a tour in support of her album 'Don't Be Afraid'. Video, Audio
NZ Live - Tattletale Saints
The Tattletale Saints have returned from touring the United States for an 18-show tour of New Zealand, and they've released a new single earlier this week to mark the occasion. Audio
NZ Live: Tattletale Saints
A welcome return for another of our successful musical exports. Currently full-time residents of Nashville Tennessee, they are back home to tour that new album and to, no doubt, catch up with family… Audio
NZ Live - Team Dynamite
Hip-hop group Team Dynamite are Lucky Lance, Tony Tz and Harry "Haz Beats" Huavi. Audio
NZ Live - Terror of the Deep
Wellington jangle-rock four-piece Terror of the Deep have just released their fourth studio album, The A-Team. Audio
NZ Live - The Bads
The Bads had its genesis as The Julie Dolphin. Within a very short time the band had a record deal going in London, an album and much critical acclaim. But by the start of the Millennium, Brett Adams… Audio
NZ Live - The Beths
Auckland band The Beths pop into the studio to talk to Jesse and play songs from their EP and forthcoming album. The four-piece are Liz Stokes, Jonathan Pearce, Benjamin Sinclair, and Ivan… Video, Audio
NZ Live - The Cattlestops
New Zealand Live comes from Wellington this week where we have an encore performance by one of the first bands ever to appear on this show almost 11 years ago, The Cattlestops. Video, Audio
NZ Live - The Dancing and Drinking Society
It's New Orleans style swing-blues today on New Zealand Live, courtesy of 4 of the hardest working musicians in Wellington. Audio
The Eastern in session 2014
Christchurch band, 'The Eastern' on New Zealand Live today - just back from touring Europe and on the road for eight months. Audio
NZ Live - The Exponents
Thirty-two years after their first show, The Exponents are about to embark on a summer tour. In the past they've broken up, even broken down, but a few years ago the original quartet got together… Audio
NZ Live - The Grand Ole Hayride
The Grand Ole Hayride are Delaney Davidson, Marlon Williams, Tami Neilson and Dave Khan. Audio
NZ Live - The Grawlixes
Wellington indie-pop folk duo The Grawlixes take their name from the spiral-shaped graphic used to indicate swearing in comic strips. They play some songs ahead of the release of their debut album Set… Video, Audio
NZ Live - The Jason McIver Collective
Pop/Blues vocalist Jason McIver borrowed a lot of money to make an album last year, then promptly ran away to the countryside. The desire to become a full time musician again, away from the… Video, Audio
NZ Live - The Leers
The Leers, formed by a group of friends at Mount Maunganui College, joined us back in 2016. Since then they've been signed to U.S. label In Flight Music Group, acquired a new band member, and … Audio
NZ Live - Nairobi Trio
In our Auckland studio; Richard Adams, John Quigley and Peter Koopman, better known collectively as The Nairobi Trio. Video, Audio
NZ Live - The Nukes
New Zealand Live comes from Auckland again this week where Simon is joined by a trio of Ukulele players. Originally formed six years ago to play just a short set at a music festival organised by one… Audio
NZ Live - The O'Connor Family
New Zealand Live with the O'Connor family - Sean and his two daughters, Acacia and Rosie. Audio
NZ Live - The Phoenix Foundation
Samuel Flynn Scott and Luke Buda from The Phoenix Foundation in our Auckland studio. Audio
NZ Live - The Raven Mavens
A Wellington band on New Zealand live today. They are a Jazz / Blues duo who got together after a chance meeting about four years ago, The Raven Mavens. Video, Audio
NZ Live - The Remarkables
Today, a quartet who are proudly championing a whole new genre of music, bluegrasscountryswing. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Richter City Rebels
The Richter City Rebels are all about Mardi Gras and the musical melting pot of Louisiana - they perform for us ahead of their show at Coastella Video, Audio
NZ Live - The Warratahs
25 years after they started, there's a new album to tour, Runaway Days and new songs to sing. The Warratahs are with us on New Zealand Live today. Video, Audio
NZ Live: The Warratahs
The Warratahs are one of the grand old mainstays of New Zealand music. To celebrate their new compilation Drivin' Wheels, the Wellington band play some acoustic versions of their most beloved tunes… Video, Audio
NZ Live - The Wellington Sea Shanty Society
Drop the anchor for the next 40 minutes and imagine yourself on something in the water. They've been described as "rollicking" and they've just returned from playing in one of the biggest festivals in… Video, Audio
NZ Live - Tiki Taane
An amazing one-man-band performance from NZ dub legend Tiki Taane. Video, Audio
NZ Live - Tiny Lies
Tiny Lies are a duo - Charlotte Ivey and Harley Williams - from Christchurch. Audio
NZ Live: Tiny Ruins
A one-woman show that became a trio, Auckland band Tiny Ruins have spent the last couple of years touring all over the world, with the likes of Sharon Van Etten, the Handsome Family, and alt-country… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Tiny Ruins
Tāmaki Makaurau band Tiny Ruins has been a staple of our indie-folk scene since their first EP dropped in 2010. This week, we recorded singer-songwriter Hollie Fullbrook and the band… Video, Audio
NZ Live - Tiny Ruins' Alex Freer's solo project A.C.Freazy
If you're a fan of 80's synth pop -- think Thomas Dolby or The Thompson Twins, you'll love today's NZ Live guest. Audio
NZ Live - Tom Cunliffe
Tom Cunliffe describes himself as a story teller of moonlit folk songs. He's another in a long list of local musicians who have made the pilgrimage to the Sitting Room Studio in Lyttleton. What he's… Video, Audio
NZ Live - Toni Gibson
An exclusive preview of the debut album by a Wellington based artist who has, at the age of 20, signed a worldwide recording contract. "Echo In My Mind" is Toni Gibson's debut album due for release… Audio
NZ Live: Troy Kingi
Kiwi musician and actor Troy Kingi has just released his third album in as many years – Holy Colony Burning Acres. He dropped in to perform live and have a chat to RNZ's Jesse Mulligan. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Tunes of I
Wellington roots reggae band Tunes of I (aka TOI) are fresh off the back of a summer tour, following a run as support for Australian reggae fusion favourites Ocean Alley on their sold-out tour last… Video, Audio
NZ Live - Watercolours
Watercolours is a solo project by Chelsea Jade Metcalf, who is also a member of the Teacups. Audio
NZ Live - Wayne Mason
Wayne Mason remembers and plays the Beatles as we celebrate their 1964 tour here over the next week. Audio
NZ Live - Zaine Griff
In 1973, when he was only 16, Zaine Griff left for the UK, lured by the success of other Kiwi musicians. After his decade-long OE, during which time had two hit singles, a couple of LPs, and gigs with… Audio
NZ Live: Sin City
For NZ Live we're joined by a country-soul duo who describe themselves as "a pair of bar-crawling crooners". Sin City comprises Nick Armstrong and Jack Beesley, and they've recently released their… Audio
NZ Live: Deva Mahal
For NZ Live today we have Deva Mahal playing. She's back on our shores for the release of her new EP, 'Future Classic Volume One - Classic', which is the first of a planned two-part project. She's… Audio
NZ Live: Pony Baby
Pony Baby is the country-music collab of solo artists Jazmine Mary and Arahi. They join Jesse Mulligan to perform tracks from their self-titled debut album. Audio
NZ Live - Candice Milner
In this afternoon's edition of New Zealand Live, a young country-influenced folk singer from Lyttelton who, today, is releasing her debut album Evergreen. Although she turned 18 just three weeks ago… Video, Audio
NZ Live : Moon Lander
Wellington band Moon Lander perform live in our Wellington Studio. The group describes itself as a psych-pop project and was started by Anthony Lander and features Logan Valentine on guitar, Oli… Audio
NZ Live: Alayna
This week's NZ Live performance is with Alayna. She's performing some of the highlights from her debut album: Self Portrait of a Woman Unravelling. It's released today. Audio
NZ Live: Beachware
Auckland indie-pop group Beachware won this year's Christmas song competition with their thoughtful hit 'Take Away The Tree'. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Beat Rhythm Fashion
Beat Rhythm Fashion were the darlings of the post-punk music scene in Wellington in the late '70s and early '80s. Now, over 30 years later, they're back together with a new album Tenterhook. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Bic Runga
After Covid-19 delays, beloved Kiwi musician Bic Runga has just started her six-date tour of the North Island. She stops by the Auckland studio to play some tunes and chat to Jesse Mulligan. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Blair Parkes
New Brighton based Blair Parkes is in the Christchurch studio for NZ Live today. The multi-talented Cantabrian shares some tracks from his latest and fifth album, Liveable City. Audio
NZ Live Christmas Special
Three acts in three locations for your listening pleasure. Fiona Pears in Christchurch, Eb & Sparrow in Wellington and Will Wood in Auckland. Audio
NZ Live: Christmas Special
A very special last NZ Live for the year, featuring Christchurch "skiffle ‘n’ roll" band The Goldonies, Wellington's rootsy Frank Burkitt Band and Auckland folk band Albi and The Wolves. Audio, Gallery
NZ Live: Ciaran McMeeken
Ciaran McMeeken is an Auckland singer-songwriter who's played support for Ronan Keating. He's just released his self titled debut album and performs live in our Auckland studio. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Clap Clap Riot
Auckland rock'n'roll four-piece Clap Clap Riot play songs from their latest album Dull Life. Video, Audio
NZ Live: D.C. Maxwell
Kiwi music website Under the Radar calls D.C. Maxwell (aka Daniel Smith) "a creative powerhouse who demands to be experienced live". The Tāmaki Makaurau-based musician calls himself "the last living… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Daily J
Daily J is made up of three Blenheim brothers - Jayden, Jesse & Jonny, and their friends Rick and Cody. They join us in the Auckland studio for NZ Live. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Dianne Swann
Our regular music reviewer Dianne Swann is also one of Aotearoa’s most prolific singers and songwriters. Joined by a live band, she plays us songs from her debut solo album War on Peace of Mind. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Don McGlashan
One of NZ's finest songwriters treats us to a live session ahead of his nationwide Free Flight tour. Don McGlashan is joined by the highly-accomplished Sean Donnelly (SJD) and Chris O'Connor (Phoenix… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Earth to Zena
Earth to Zena are a four piece from Wellington that describe their music as "shoegazey tunes of lucid dream pop melodies and reverb heavy rhythms for those earthlings who like to daydream to good… Audio
NZ Live: Eb & Sparrow
Wellington alternative country band Eb & Sparrow play songs from the new album Seeing Things ahead of a nationwide tour. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Echo Children
Echo Children identify as Kiwi but its members come from Britain, Canada and Sweden. Audio
NZ Live: Emily Edrosa
Kiwi musician Emily Edrosa is back home from LA to launch her debut album Another Wave is Coming. What better way to showcase her latest project than to play some of her new songs and talk about them… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Flora and Sean
Kiwi fiddle player Flora Knight and Canadian guitar-picker Sean Donald play tracks from their self-titled debut album. Audio
NZ Live: Foley
Auckland pop duo Foley celebrated the release of their debut EP On My Conscience on Friday. Instead of getting Ash Wallace and Gabriel Everett into the studio, we listen to some studio recordings and… Video, Audio
NZ Live French For Rabbits
Today French For Rabbits singer Brooke Singer, talks to Jesse about their latest album and current tour. We also get to play some live recordings from the band's session at the Vogelmorn Bowling Club.
…NZ Live: Gray Bartlett and Carson Taare
Gray Bartlett MBE has been part of the New Zealand music scene furniture as a guitarist and as a concert promoter for 60 years. He plays a collection of covers and Christmas songs with 16-year-old… Video, Audio
NZ Live Grayson Gilmour
Wellington musician Grayson Gilmour has been producing albums since he was a teenager. He's just released his eighth album, Otherness. He is in the Wellington studio for NZ Live today playing songs… Audio
NZ Live: Ha the Unclear
Settle in for some dark, quirky, high-energy alt-pop from Ha the Unclear – a South Dunedin band now based in the "big city" that is Auckland. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Hans Pucket
Our guests today are Wellington guitar-popsters Hans Pucket. Jono Nott and brothers Oliver and Callum Devlin released their second album Eczema earlier this year. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Holly Arrowsmith
Queenstown singer-songwriter Holly Arrowsmith will soon release her sophomore album A Dawn I Remember. She talks to Wallace Chapman about her upcoming tour, inspiration, the creative process and… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Jack Page and Emily C Browning
Christchurch musicians Jack Page and Emily C Browning are hitting the road on a nine-date tour. They each perform some of their own songs in our Wellington studio and chat to Jesse Mulligan. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Jed Parsons
Christchurch-based singer/songwriter Jed Parsons has just released new album, Brunch, and plays some tracks from it. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Julia Deans and guests
Julia Deans performs songs from her new album We Light Fire, with an all star band. Video, Audio
NZ Live Julia Deans: Unplugged
Julia Deans performs a mix of old and new songs live and unplugged and tells us about having to protect herself in her early days as a young woman in the music industry Video, Audio
NZ Live Li'l Chuck the One Man Skiffle Machine
Something different for New Zealand Live today - we have a one man band in the studio: Li'l Chuck the one man skiffle machine - AKA multi-instrumentalist David Thorpe Audio
NZ Live: Louis Baker
Louis Baker one of the biggest names of the NZ live music circuit who only last month released his first full-length album, Open. Louis and his incredible band give us a peek – and play a stunning… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Louis Baker
Kiwi crooner Louis Baker plays an acoustic set at our Wellington studio. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Luke Hurley
Singer-songwriter Luke Hurley is one of New Zealand's great unknown musicians. Born in Kenya and raised in Gore, he now lives in Auckland where you can often find him busking. Audio
NZ Live: Mali Mali
Auckland singer-songwriter Ben Tolich, aka Mali Mali, describes himself as "a messy, thoughtful, ambassador for pain and longing". He's just released his third full album Azimuth and performs four… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Mel Parsons
Indie folk singer Mel Parsons play songs from her impressive back catalogue in our Christchurch studio. Mel is currently preparing for a 17-date tour that will stretch the length and breadth of the… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Mermaidens
Abraham Hollingsworth, Gussie Larkin and Lily West formed Mermaidens in 2013 when guitarist/vocalists Gussie and Lily were still at high school. The play us some twinkly indie rock from their latest… Video, Audio, Gallery
NZ Live: Mermaidens
It's been a busy year for Wellington group Mermaidens. The trio have toured Europe and the UK twice, and they also released their impressive third album 'Look Me In The Eye' on Flying Nun Records. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Mild Orange
Mild Orange perform live in our Wellington studio ahead of their performance at The Hunter Lounge tomorrow night. Audio
NZ Live: Mimi & Rivers
Mimi (Aimee Belton) first met Rivers (Chris Baigent) during the aftermath of the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. As Mimi & Rivers, the duo plays folky tunes with pop melodies and strong harmonies. Audio
NZ Live: Nomad
Nomad are a talented young trio from Christchurch. Even though they're just hitting 20 you might have already heard their hits 'All of My Heart' and the very catchy' Oh My My'. Audio, Gallery
NZ Live: Reb Fountain
Reb Fountain is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Her tour kicks off tomorrow night - a real mix - from a House Concert to Festivals in Tauranga, Hawkes Bay, and Gisborne. Video, Audio
NZ Live Replay - Part 2
RNZ's Senior studio operator Andre Upston has compiled another selection of cover versions performed on NZ Live over the last few years. A few more of our favourites are among the lineup including… Audio
NZ Live: Running Stitch
Auckland alt/pop/rock band Running Stitch play tracks from their new EP Brightside. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Salad Boys
Christchurch band Salad Boys are with Jesse today. They're on an album release tour for their second album This is Glue. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Sharnar
Auckland R&B singer Sharnar was discovered at 15 after a video of her performing one of her own songs at high school got out. Now 22, she's already released three singles and has big plans for the… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Steph Casey
The golden-voiced Steph Casey from Kapiti Coast is in the studio with her full band to play her latest album, On The Seats In My Car. Video, Audio
NZ Live: The Beths
The Beths have released their second album Jump Rope Gazers, and joined us live in studio to perform some tracks. Video, Audio
NZ Live: The Black Quartet
Aotearoa's premiere string ensemble The Black Quartet delivers a cool, contemporary take on the classical sound. Jessica Hindin, Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper, Joseph Harrop, and Rachel Wells perform… Video, Audio
The D4 live at the RNZ studios
Straight out of the 90s to our show...it's D4 Video, Audio
NZ Live: The Frank Burkitt Band
Wellington's Frank Burkitt Band are on the brink of an NZ tour for their new album Raconteur. They chat to Jesse Mulligan about playing festivals in Australia and how they went about choosing venues… Audio
NZ Live Hot Donnas
Hot off the back of a new single release, Dunedin band Hot Donnas are setting out to conquer the rock world with a tour of Australia. The four young rockers have been writing and playing music… Audio
NZ Live: The New Valley Stompers
Back in 1969, The Valley Stompers formed as a Dixieland jazz band Wellington's Hutt Valley. They've cracked on for over 50 years now, making a huge sound around Wellington and the whole country. Over… Audio
NZ Live: The Nudge
Wellington-based prog rock trio The Nudge – Iraia Whakamoe, James Coyle and Ryan Prebble – play tracks from their latest album Dark Arts. Video, Audio
NZ Live: The RNZAF Band
The Royal New Zealand Airforce Band has over 60 members in total. Today their five-piece dance ensemble plays some Motown and Latin-infused numbers in our Wellington studio. It's a bit of a warm-up… Audio, Gallery
NZ Live: Tiny Ruins
Beloved Kiwi band Tiny Ruins are at the tail end of their nationwide tour promoting a new version of their latest album Olympic Girls. They're joined in our Auckland studio by a very special guest –… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Troy Kingi and The Clutch
Troy Kingi dropped in for this week's NZ Live. He joined Jesse in the Auckland studio with his band The Clutch to talk about the inspiration for the album, sharing some deeply personal stories and… Video, Audio
NZ Live: White Chapel Jak
NZ Live: Yurt Party
Christchurch band Yurt Party have people dancing in bars, at parties and literally in the street to their Balkan folk-inspired 'gypsy roots music'. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Matthew Smith
Ashburton folk musician Matthew Smith plays four songs from his self-titled solo debut – plus a Finn brothers cover. Video, Audio
NZ Live with Michael Llewellyn
NZ Live is back with performers coming into the RNZ studios to perform every Friday afternoon! The first artist today is Micheal Lleywellyn, he's currently touring Aotearoa with his OMD Diaries Tour.
…NZ Live: Moana & the Tribe
Arts laureate and national treasure Moana Maniapoto performs with her band live in RNZ’s studios. Video, Audio
Aaradhna live at the RNZ studios
Today, on New Zealand live a woman who made her musical debut 12 years ago as guest vocalist on the chart-topping single by Adeaze, "Getting Stronger." She has since gone on to record four studio… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Allana Goldsmith
Jazz singer Allana Goldsmith has an environmental science degree and a music degree and is also bringing up a young family. She joins us for NZ Live with her own ensemble, the Allana Goldsmith Band. Audio
NZ Live: Andrew White
This week, a troubadour, in the true modern sense of the word. Over the past two decades he has toured and collaborated with artists as diverse as, Clannad, The Corrs, Michelle Shocked, Tommy… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Debbie Harwood & Hammond Gamble
Two of New Zealand's best loved performers are on New Zealand Live today. Debbie Harwood inherited a musical bent from her father and took lessons in ballet, violin, recorder, flute and piano from age… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Fane Flaws with No Engine.
It's described as Neo-cubist-psychedelic-groove. Fane Flaws is a singer, composer, guitarist and painter who was "Instrumental" in bands such as Blerta, Spats, The Crocodiles and I Am Joe's Music in… Video, Audio, Gallery
NZ Live: Luke Thompson
This afternoon, the return of singer/songwriter and troubadour Luke Thompson. He's spent some time in Australia recently and has taken his music as far as Europe. Now, after taking a year off from… Audio
NZ Live: Reb Fountain
American-born jazz-trained singer Reb Fountain explores trust, betrayal and survival on her new album Little Arrows. She plays us a couple of tracks. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Stretch
Hawkes Bay singer-songwriter Anthony Stretch - aka Stretch - plays live in our Auckland studio. Audio
NZ Live: Tweed
Auckland indie-folk group Tweed play tracks from their debut album High-Brow Blues and have a chat with Megan Whelan Video, Audio
NZ Live: AJA
Wellington-based Māori musician AJA (aka Aja Ropata) performs four songs with her band, including her 2022 Silver Scroll-winning waiata 'Te Iho'. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Aidan Fine
This week for NZ Live we have Aidan Fine joining us from the Auckland studios. Audio
NZ Live: Ainslie Allen
Ainslie Allen became a household name in the 1990s when, aged 16, she was thrust into the spotlight on the McDonald's Young Entertainers television show. She's in to perform for NZ Live today with her… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Alae
For NZ Live today we get a return visit from Indie pop band Alae. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Albi & The Wolves
The energetic folk trio Albi & The Wolves are in for New Zealand Live today. They're currently hard at work on their third album, which they have shared some tracks from for today's session. Audio
NZ Live: Albi and the Wolves
On their new album Light After Dark, three-piece Americana band Albi & The Wolves add strings, horns and drums for a bigger sound. They perform some tracks from it and a "supercharged" cover of The… Audio
NZ Live: Amber Maya
Bajan-Kiwi musician Amber Maya performs two new songs and Jealous for the first time live. She shares stories of growing up in her mother's homeland of Barbados and how it compares with New Zealand… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Amiria Grenell and Saint Martins
For NZ Live today we have Amiria Grenell and indie folk trio Saint Martins in our Christchurch studio. Amiria's about to hit the road on a release tour with the band playing at venues around the South… Audio
NZ Live: Andrew Keoghan
Ex-pat Kiwi musician Andrew Keoghan is back home to preside over the release of his second album and tour the homeland. Audio
NZ Live: Anxiety Club
Wellington band Anxiety Club describe themselves as a band that plays grunge-inspired Americana. Audio
NZ Live: Arahi
Today's NZ Live is with an rising young star hailing from Hawke's Bay. Arahi's had a string of singles that have been hugely successful online. He's now just released his debut EP Revelator. Audio
NZ Live: Arjuna Oakes
Singer-songwriter and piano teacher Arjuna Oakes recently released his his debut EP The Watcher. He plays us some tracks and chats to Jesse Mulligan. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Aro
Aro (aka the bilingual husband-and-wife duo Emily and Charles Looker) play us a live session ahead of their nationwide tour celebrating both Matariki and their latest waiata Kia Mau. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Avalanche City
This afternoon a man who began playing guitar at age nine. In his teens he was in many bands and went on to study music at Waikato Institute of Technology, graduating in 2005 with a Bachelor of Media… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Avalanche City
Indie folk musician Dave Baxter (aka Avalanche City) just finished his New Zealand tour last week and the very next day visited our Auckland studio to play a few songs from his latest album My Babylon… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Bill Hickman
Alt-country songwriter Bill Hickman has performed at bars and venues around Wellington for many years now. He joins us his NZ Live solo debut (accompanied by Paddy Burgin). Video, Audio
NZ Live: Black Seeds
Beloved Wellington reggae band The Black Seeds play a live session in celebration of their new album Love & Fire. Next week they set off on a national tour for the first time in five years. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Candice Milner
Lyttelton indie-folk songwriter Candice Milner has taken her unique Gothic folk sound all over the world. Today we hear songs from Candice's new album Depressional Season - the follow-up to her award-… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Carnivorous Plant Society
For NZ Live today we have Carnivorous Plant Society - a band that defies categorisation The group, led by musician and animator Finn Scholes, coaxes life from a dizzying array of instruments -… Audio
NZ Live: Christmas Special
We present our traditional Christmas edition of New Zealand Live today with three distinctly different acts in our three main centre studios. Audio
NZ Live: Clementine Valentine
The sisters who were formally known as Purple Pilgrams, are now performing under their birth names. 'Clementine Valentine' have just released their much anticipated album 'The Coin that Broke the… Audio
NZ Live: Come Together
This week's NZ Live is with the amazing performers from the Come Together series. Possibly the most successful LOCAL rock music series of all time, the shows have been seen by more than 40,000 Kiwis.
…NZ Live: Corrella
For NZ Live this week we have Corrella in the Tamaki Makaurau studio. This band have become regulars on the airwaves, and now they've released their much-anticipated debut album ROAD FROM 26 and new… Audio
NZ Live: Courtney Barnett
Our NZ Live guest today is the beloved Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett. She's halfway through a tour of Aotearoa, most of which is sold out, and her third studio album Things Take Time… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Cowboy Dan
Auckland four-piece Cowboy Dan took their name from a Modest Mouse song. They play us some "jangly as" alt-rock from their debut EP We Will Hesitate, When We Eventually Wake. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Daffodils
The four members of Auckland band Daffodils met at high school and bonded over a shared love of The Cure and Joy Division. They play us tracks from their latest EP Stay the Night and cover Billy… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Delaney Davidson and Barry Saunders
Lyttelton singer-songwriter Delaney Davidson is a three-time NZ Country Music Song of the Year winner. Country music legend Barry Saunders joins him for a live session. Audio
NZ Live: Delaney Davidson
Delaney Davidson has a new album - Shining Day - and he's about to start a national tour. The well-travelled Kiwi troubadour plays us some new songs and chats with Jesse Mulligan. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Dillastrate
Christchurch neo-soul pop duo Dillastrate take their name from the American record producer and rapper J Dilla. Right now Henare “H” Kaa (drums, lead vocals) and Tim Driver (keyboards, loops, vocals)… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Dillastrate
Christchurch neo soul pop group Dillastrate is this week's NZ Live. The duo is made up of Henare 'H' Kaa and Tim Driver, who are set to release their new EP, Narrative, on August 13. Audio
NZ Live: Dunes
Jamie McDell returns to NZ Live, this time with her sister, Tess. The two have combined forces to create Dunes and their first album is out today. Audio, Gallery
NZ Live: Ebony Lamb
Poneke/Wellington-based singer-songwriter Ebony Lamb and band is in the Wellington studio for NZ Live. We've been playing the singles non-stop on RNZ, but today Ebony releases her much anticipated… Audio
NZ Live: Emma Dilemma
Christchurch rocker Emma Dilemma (aka Emma Cameron) has played in bands for much of her life and is now embarking on a solo career. She joins us in the Ōtautahi studio with her band to play some new… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Erny Belle
Last year Erny Belle's debut album Venus is Home was nominated for both the Taite Music Prize and Best Independent Debut. In the coming fortnight, the Ngāpuhi alt-folk musician will follow that up… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Estere
Estère released her Makara Peak EP in December, and will start her EP release tour in March. She stops by to play her new EP live for us ahead of her tour. Audio
NZ Live: Fables
Fables are an Auckland based band led by singer-songwriter Jessica Bailey. She's joined in each iteration of the band by a rotating cast of instrumentalists and singers, creating a different sound… Audio
NZ Live: Flamingo Pier
This week's NZ Live session is with music collective Flamingo Pier, who are in the middle of a big release tour to celebrate their debut self-titled LP. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Flamingo Pier
Flamingo Pier is the disco-boogie collective behind the annual three-day Waiheke Island music festival of the same name. Bandmates Luke Walker, Dom Jones and Brad Craig play us a few tunes from their… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Flip Grater plays Lullabies for Anaïs
Indie-folk troubadour Flip Grater has left Paris and a life of touring to settle in Christchurch, but her latest EP, Lullabies for her now three year old daughter Anaïs, is suffused with the ambience… Audio
NZ Live: Fly My Pretties
Musical collective Fly My Pretties first formed in 2004 as a one-off project. Now, 15 years later, Fly My Pretties are releasing their very first studio album. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Foley
Auckland pop duo Foley perform tracks from their debut album CROWD PLEASER PT 1. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Fur Patrol
Kiwi rock band Fur Patrol is currently touring Aotearoa to celebrate the 21st anniversary of their landmark debut album PET. Julia Deans and the band play some old favourites from PET - and a special… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Geneva AM
Geneva Alexander-Marsters is a singer and beatmaker based on Waiheke Island. Formerly the lead singer for the electronic act SoccerPractise, Geneva (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa) is now producing… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Georgia Gets By
Georgia Nott is best known as one-half of the electronic pop-duo BROODS (with her brother Caleb). After a few years living in Los Angeles, she is now based in Wellington and producing music solo as… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Georgia Lines
Today for NZ APRA Silver Scroll finalist Georgia Lines is in the Auckland studio to play some tracks from her latest EP, Human, which has been released today. Audio
NZ Live: Georgia Lines
Today for NZ APRA Silver Scroll finalist Georgia Lines is in the Auckland studio to play some tracks from her latest EP, Human, which has been released today. Audio
NZ Live: Graeme James
New Plymouth singer-songwriter Graeme James joins us with a guitar, ukulele, bass guitar, electric violin, mandolin, and loop pedal to play tracks from his album News From Nowhere. Audio
NZ Live: Graeme James
Multi-instrumentalist indie-folk singer, Graeme James, is back in the country after several years living in Europe. He is releasing his new EP today 'Field Notes on an Endless Day' and joins Jesse in… Audio
NZ Live: Hannah Everingham
Singer-songwriter Hannah Everingham joins Jesse from the Christchurch studios to perform songs from her newly released sophomore album Siempre Tiene Flores. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Hans Pucket
Wellington indie rock band Hans Pucket celebrate the release of their second album No Drama with a live session in our Auckland studio Video, Audio
NZ Live: Hawaiian Maiden
The five members of Christchurch surf-rock / rockabilly band Hawaiian Maiden never turn down a pun or a cold one. They bring some summer rays into the studio with instrumental tracks from their latest… Audio
NZ Live: HINA
For NZ Live today we've got the super talented artist, producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist HINA. Audio
NZ Live: Hobnail
Wellington Celtic band Hobnail have been at it for over 25 years, in one guise or another. To celebrate the milestone, they're off on tour around the country. Before they hit the road, the band popped… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Hopetoun Brown
Nick Atkinson and Tim Stewart make up the duo of Hopetoun Brown and for today's NZ Live they're joined by regular contributors to their shows, Finn Scholes and Steve Abel. Audio
NZ Live: IA
The ancient sounds of taonga pūoro (Māori musical instruments) are the bedrock of IA's music. The Waikato-based indigenous soul band tick off a "bucket list item" and give us an NZ Live performance. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Hera Hjartardottir
Singer-songwriter Hera Hjartardottir has spent the past two decades based in NZ, but touring the world with her guitar, supporting the likes of Nick Cave, Joe Cocker, Amanda Palmer, and the Dresden… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Jamie McDell
Jamie McDell goes back to her country roots on her third album Extraordinary Girl, which features Kasey Chambers, Bill Chambers and Tami Neilson. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Jan Hellriegel
With her latest album Sportsman of the Year, award-winning Auckland musician Jan Hellriegel also became an author and podcaster. She plays us some new tracks. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Jazmine Mary
For today's NZ Live we have Jazmine Mary with us in the studio to play some songs from their sophomore album, Dog. Audio
NZ Live: Jenny Mitchell
For our NZ Live segment today we are joined by award-winning alt country singer/songwriter Jenny Mitchell. Audio
NZ Live: Jesse Sheehan
While still at school, Jesse Sheehan became the first ever solo artist to win the Smokefree Rock Quest. This weekend he performs at the Coastella music festival on the Kapiti Coast. Audio
NZ Live: Joe Blossom
Wellington band Joe Blossom play songs from their latest album All of The Above. Audio
NZ Live: Kaylee Bell
At 26, South Canterbury country music star Kaylee Bell already has a stack of awards to her credit, including a Tui Award for Best Country Album in 2014. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Kendall Elise
This week we have rising country and folk singer Kendall Elise who has just released her debut album, Red Earth. She performs live in our Auckland studio with her band. Audio
NZ Live: Kim Bonnington with The Hardcore Troubadours
Today's New Zealand Live guest started her career in entertainment at age 4, living in the small South Island town of Tapawera. Now she is one half of a Country / Folk duo, often seen frequenting the… Video, Audio
NZ Live: LEISURE
Since their 2015 debut single 'Got it Bad', somewhat mysterious Auckland RnB group LEISURE have become international fan favourites. Following the exciting announcement of their first US headline… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Lake South
Wellington electro-folk artist Lake South makes lush music with richly layered vocals and warm, fuzzy synths. He joins us – with band – to play tracks from his second album Wellington/Te Upoko o Te… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Lawrence Arabia
Songwriter Lawrence Arabia, AKA James Milne, is releasing a series of singles this year for his "Singles Club". He chats to Jesse Mulligan and plays us a couple of tracks. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Leisure
Today we've got one of the burgeoning superstars of the NZ music scene, Auckland band Leisure. Audio
NZ Live: Lontalius
At just 24 years old, Eddie Johnson, aka Lontalius, has already attracted massive acclaim for his EPs and albums. He plays tracks from his new album Someone Will Be There For You in the Auckland… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Looking for Alaska
Husband and wife Aaron Gott and Amy Maynard formed the folk band Looking for Alaska with bassist Stephen Daniell in 2016. The trio visits our Auckland to play tracks from their latest album Light and… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Loren and Mark
Loren and Mark are from opposite ends of the earth. Twelve years ago they met in Nashville, Tennessee and found a shared love of bluegrass music and the finger guitar stylings of the late Chet Atkins.
…NZ Live: Love Square
Love Square - a musical venture put together by Nick Atkinson - blends blues and jazz, reggae and dub, soul and funk. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Lydia Cole
Auckland singer-songwriter Lydia Cole plays a couple of tracks from her upcoming album The Lay of the Land. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Mara TK
Singer and songwriter Mara TK (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungu, Tainui) joins us in the studio this week. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Mark Mazengarb
For NZ Live today we welcome back Mark Mazengarb. He was last on NZ Live back in 2019 blowing us away with his guitar skills, alongside his American touring partner Loren Barrigar. He's about to kick… Audio
NZ Live: Mark Mazengarb, Katie Martucci & Jess Hindin
Katie Martucci, Jess Hindin and Mark Mazengarb are currently on Tour in NZ, but they're stopping off at our Auckland studio to entertain us with their unique blend of of Gypsy Jazz, Old Time and… Audio
NZ Live: Matt Joe Gow and Kerryn Fields
Americana folk duo Matt Joe Gow & Kerryn Fields perform tracks from their upcoming album in our Auckland studio. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Mel Parsons
Alt-country singer Mel Parsons has just released her fourth studio album Glass Heart. She performs live from our Auckland studio and chats to Jesse Mulligan. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Mel Parsons
New Zealand singer Mel Parsons plays tracks from her brand new album Slow Burn in our Christchurch studio. It's the fifth album from Mel, who's excited to be touring the country again after two years… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Mel Parsons and Greg Johnson
Greg Johnson and Mel Parsons break from their nationwide tour to play us a live session. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Merv Pinny
NZ Live is back for 2024, and today we're kicking things off with Marv Pinny. Merv is an artist from the Far North whose music encompassed alternative rock, blues and country sounds. Audio
NZ Live: Miles Calder
Almost four years since Miles Calder & The Rumors’ last release, the Wellington singer-songwriter has a new album in the making and a new sound to share. He performs with a five-piece band for NZ… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Mim Jensen
This week's NZ Live is with Mim Jensen from Otautahi, Christchurch, where she's made waves in the indie rock scene. Audio
NZ Live: Mini Simmons
For today's NZ Live performance we've got Auckland-bassed rock 'n' rollers Mini Simmons in the studio. Audio
NZ Live: Modern Māori Quartet
Three years since they last appeared on Afternoons, The award-winning Modern Māori Quartet are back to entertain us with their stories, and of course their terrific music. Audio
NZ Live: Mohi
This week Mohi stops by our Auckland studio to play for NZ Live. Last year Mohi was awarded Most Promising Emerging Artist of 2022 at the Waiata Maori Music Awards. Audio
NZ Live: Molly Payton
Molly Payton grew up in Auckland and two years ago moved to London. Back in the country to play her first-ever headline shows on home soil, the 18-year-old performs a live session at our Wellington… Video, Audio
NZ Live: The NZ Highwaymen
Dennis Marsh, Gray Bartlett, Eddie Low and Brendan Dugan are now all playing together as the NZ Highwayman and are in the Auckland studio this week for NZ Live. Video, Audio
Nadia Reid live at the RNZ studios
Rising folk singer-songwriter Nadia Reid plays a couple of tracks from her album Preservation. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Nathan Haines plays Shift Left
New Zealand's biggest-selling jazz artist drops by our Auckland studio to commemorate the 25th anniversary of his groundbreaking jazz fusion album Shift Left. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Neil MacLeod
New Zealand musician Neil MacLeod is with us today for NZ Live. He's a singer/guitarist and he's got a couple of mates with him in the Wellington studio. Audio
NZ Live: Openside
Auckland four-piece Openside treat us to a full-force, energetic set of emo-pop. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Phoenix Foundation
Sam Scott and Luke Buda from Wellington band the Phoenix Foundation are this weeks guests on NZ live. Today the band has released its first album in five years, Friend Ship. Audio
NZ Live: Pickle Darling
Pickle Darling (aka Ōtautahi lo-fi artist and producer Lukas Mayo) is celebrating the release of their third album Laundromat this week. Lukas (they/them) plays a thoughtful selection of songs in our… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Reb Fountain
For the first episode of NZ Live in lockdown, songwriter and musician Reb Fountain joins us to celebrate the release of her highly anticipated self-titled album. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Reb Fountain
Reb Fountain plays songs from her critically acclaimed self-titled album, which came out in October, including Silver Scroll-nominated 'Don't You Know Who I Am'. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Reb Fountain
Singer-songwriter Reb Fountain won a legion of fans and the prestigious Taite Music Prize for her self-titled album, released back in 2020. Now, after some Covid-enforced delays, Reb is heading out on… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Richter City Rebels
The Richter City Rebels are a local brass ensemble bringing the sound of New Orleans to Aotearoa. Audio
NZ Live: The Rodger Fox Big Band
Wellington's Rodger Fox Big Band were invited to perform at the prestigious Monterey Jazz Festival recently. We captured their live session in a 360-degree video. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Rosy Tin Teacaddy
Holly Ewens and Andy Hummel (aka Rosy Tin Teacaddy) have a fascination with the macabre but they're actually really nice people. Cellist Janet Holborow joins the Paekakariki pair to play some… Audio
NZ Live: Sophie Mashlan
Singer-songwriter Sophie Mashlan released her debut album Perfect Disaster this week and she's kicking off a nationwide tour. For NZ Live, she's joined by music school colleagues to play some fresh… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Stan Walker
Since winning Australian Idol in 2009, R&B and soul singer Stan Walker has become one of New Zealand's most beloved entertainers, headlining music festivals and starring in movies. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Strawpeople
Trail-blazing electro-pop duo Strawpeople have just released their first album in 19 years - Knucklebones. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Summer Thieves
For NZ Live today Dunedin born band Summer Thieves is in to play. The band came together during their high school days making a name for themselves playing at local parties. Video, Audio
NZ Live: T-Bone
For NZ Live today we're bringing you a slice of Americana infused with some Kiwi roots. T-Bone is a five-piece band that formed in Wellington out of a shared love of folk and bluegrass music. Audio
NZ Live: Tahini Bikini
Tahini Bikini is a "collective of Wellington and Wairarapa folk" with an eclectic sound they describe as 'salad funk'. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Tami Neilson
Country artist Tami Neilson joins us with four brand new tracks from her album Sassafrass! - released today
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NZ Live: Tami Neilson
Country star Tami Neilson plays songs from her brand-new album Kingmaker. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Tami & Jay Neilson
Singer-songwriter Tami Neilson is no stranger to the RNZ studio. but this week she came with a twist – her brother and longtime collaborator Jay. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Tattletale Saints
Cy Winstanley and Vanessa McGowan (aka Tattletale Saints) are originally from Auckland but now live in Nashville, Tennessee. They play us some tracks from their new country-tinged album Dancing Under… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Tattletale Saints
This week on NZ Live we have Nashville based NZ duo Tattletale Saints in the studio to perform. The duo, comprised of Cy Winstanley and Vanessa McGowan are back in Aotearoa touring their latest album… Audio
NZ Live: Terrible Sons
Christchurch indie rock husband-and-wife duo Lauren and Matt Barus and their band Terrible Sons perform live. Audio
NZ Live: The Bads
The Bads is a vehicle for the musical escapades of Brett Adams and Dianne Swann. They preview for us some songs from their new studio album Losing Heroes, which was recorded with Ben Edwards in… Audio
NZ Live: The Beths
Indie quartet The Beths released their third album Expert In A Dying Field this week. The band join mega-fan Jesse Mulligan to have a chat and play some new tracks. Video, Audio
NZ Live: The Danberrys ft. Vanessa McGowan
Tennessee band The Danberrys play indie-folk influenced by bluegrass, country and blues. They're joined by New Zealander Vanessa McGowan on upright bass. Audio
NZ Live: The Eastern
Today on New Zealand Live, one of the hardest working bands in land. The Eastern! Audio
NZ Live: The Exponents
Today's band is a blast from the past, formerly known as the Dance Exponents, the 80's band is back together touring, now just calling themselves The Exponents. They're heading off on tour next month.
…NZ Live: The Loving Arms
Auckland quintet The Loving Arms released their debut album Dreaming Over You last month. The country-soul band have been playing around town at Big Fan and Anthology Lounge, recently bringing… Video, Audio
NZ Live: The Mitchell Twins
Delany Davidson - one of New Zealand's best song writers - once said "you can't beat the blood harmonies" He was referring to The Mitchell Twins and their older sister Jenny Mitchell when they were… Video, Audio
NZ Live: The Roulettes
The Roulettes describe themselves as survivors from a scene of "90s alcohol-fuelled Dunedin rock and roll bands". Justin McLean, Ben Grant and Mark Queenin are now based in Auckland. They play us some… Video, Audio
NZ Live: The Teskey Brothers
This week for NZ Live we have the super talented Australian band The Teskey Brothers. The band, started by brothers Josh and Sam, are on tour here with their new album The Winding Way. Their concerts… Audio
NZ Live: The Veils
Almost seven years after their last full album, acclaimed New Zealand band The Veils have returned to the scene.
To celebrate the release of their new double album ...And Out of the Void Came Love,… Video, Audio
NZ Live: The best of 2021 so far
This week marked the winter solstice in New Zealand, so we've passed the shortest day of the year. To mark the occasion we've looked back at the incredible performances of NZ Live so far in 2021. Audio
NZ Live: Thomas Oliver
In 2016 Wellington singer-songwriter Thomas Oliver added the coveted Apra Silver Scroll to his many accolades. His new album Floating in the Darkness is out this week. Audio
NZ Live: Tiny Ruins
Kiwi band Tiny Ruins waited a long time to release their new album Olympic Girls so the band's excitement level was high, says singer Hollie Fullbrook. She chats to Jesse Mulligan and the band plays… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Tom Cunliffe
Auckland folk musician Tom Cunliffe is currently touring NZ with his new album Secret Exhibition. He performs a live session at our Auckland studio and chats to Jesse Mulligan. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Tom Lark
APRA Silver Scroll-nominated artist Tom Lark is back after a hiatus of several years to join Jesse in studio for NZ Live. Audio
NZ Live: Tricks & Sleeves
A band of brothers on New Zealand live today. Well actually that's a lose description, they are really Cousins. Three of them plus a ring-in playing drums. This very day they are releasing their… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Troy Kingi
On the new album Time Wasters, Troy Kingi uses his voice as an instrument layered over ambient music "to give it a bit more balls". The multi-talented Māori musician and actor performs the… Video, Audio
NZ Live: Valedictions
Today's band are originally from Auckland, they are Valedictions, a three piece Rock n roll band here to tell us about their new album and their life on tour. Valedictions are Jarrod Ross, Ivan De Los… Audio
NZ Live: Wallace
This week's NZ Live is a little bit different. When the Queen passed, exactly 3 months ago in fact., Wellington musician Wallace was due to record a NZ Live that day. We took the opportunity to record… Audio
NZ Live: Yurt Party
Yurt Party fuse Balkan, Latin and Dub sounds into a lively mix that gets people up and dancing. The Christchurch band capture the party vibe of their legendary live shows on a self-titled debut album.
…NZ Live: Alae
NZ Live today features the folk-inspired duo Alae, made up of Alex Farrell-Davey and Allister Meffan who have just released their debut EP. They dropped in to play some songs and talk about their… Video, Audio
Your New Zealand music memories
During Music 101's live broadcast from Auckland Museum's VOLUME exhibition, host Alex Behan asked for your best NZ Music moments - here's a selection of your answers. Video, Audio
NZ Music Awards 2010
Nick Atkinson goes behind the scenes at the 2010 NZ Music Awards in Auckland. Audio
NZ Music Awards Ceremony 2014
The New Zealand Music Awards at Auckland's Vector Arena hosted a field of contenders led by Lorde, Sol3 Mio, Ladi6 and David Dallas. Henry Oliver braves the schmoozing and boozing to report back on… Audio
NZ Music Charts 2014
The Official Top 40 and NZ Singles Chart have included streaming audio in their chart calculations for the first time this week. CEO of Recorded Music NZ which publishes the chart, Damian Vaughn joins… Audio
Strong growth in music industry revenue, but local content only makes up 7% of streaming
Damian Vaughan from Recorded Music New Zealand helps Music 101's Alex Behan break down recent figures showing a double digit rise in music earnings for the second year running. Audio
NZ Music Month 2008 - Cath Anderson of NZMC
Eva Radich for Upbeat on Radio New Zealand Concert talks to Cath Anderson of the New Zealand Music Commission about NZ Music Month. Audio
NZ Music State Of Play: Major Labels
Trevor Reekie talks with Sony BMG MD Mike Bradshaw, Public Address web blog curator Russell Brown and entertainment lawyer and founder of legal download site Amplifier Chris Hocquard about the changes… Audio
NZ Music State Of Play: The Indies
State of Play discusses the Independent music sector in New Zealand. Music reporter Trevor Reekie is joined by guests Bernie Griffen of distribution company Global Routes, Mark Kneebone, founder of… Audio
NZ Music State of Play: Taking It Overseas
Trevor Reekie takes a look at New Zealand musicians working against scale and distance to export our sounds overseas. This discussion features Mu from Fat Freddy's Drop, Paul McKessar of CRS… Audio
NZ Music State of Play: Traps for Young Players
In the final of these discussions prepared for New Zealand Music Month 2007, Trevor Reekie speaks to music critic Graham Reid, be-jandalled DIY musician Chris Knox, Play It Strange's Mike Chunn and… Audio
NZ Musician 25th Anniversary
NZ Musician Magazine celebrates 25 years in print in October 2013. We hear from editor Richard Thorne, and a cast of others, about keeping the operation consistent, while other publications rise and… Audio
NZ On Air's revised scheme - Making Tracks
Kirsten Johnstone gets first reactions to NZ On Air's new funding scheme. Audio
NZ On Air’s New Music funding scheme
David Ridler, NZ On Air's Head of Music and Radio, speaks with Zac Arnold about NZ On Air's recent changes to new music funding. Audio
NZ Live: Luke Thompson
Tauranga-based singer songwriter Luke Thompson plays songs from his new EP "Strum, Strum". Video, Audio
NZ live - Patsy Riggir
NZ's queen of country Patsy Riggir performs live in the RNZ studio. Audio
NZ on Air music funding
The way local music is funded is set to change dramatically with NZ on Air. It is proposing to no longer fund albums and is also planning to completely redesign its funding schemes. Audio
Music films at this year's NZIFF
Charlotte and Tony Stamp discuss some of the musical documentaries and features screening at this years mostly-online NZIFF. Audio
NZMA 2011- Naked and Famous Album of the Year Speech
The Naked and Famous accepting their fifth and final award at the NZMA 2011 Audio
NZMA 2011- The Naked and Famous
Thom Powers and Aaron Short speak with Nick Atkinson ahead of the NZ Music Awards 2011. Audio
NZMA Technical Awards 2011
Nick Atkinson speaks with Olly Harmer, Nick Keller, Nato and Todd Hunter. Audio
Mental health of local musicians targeted
A new service targeting the mental health problems of local musicians is being launched to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week. Audio
NZ Music Commission's Simon Wood on Music Month 2016
NZ Music Month is back for its sixteenth year - Simon Wood from the NZ Music Commission talks about what it means, and why it's still needed. Audio
The end of New Zealand's last music magazine
Richard Thorne, the owner/editor of NZ Musician, discusses putting the magazine to bed after 29 years and the future of NZMusician.co.nz Audio
NZOA Making Tracks Gareth Shute
Gareth Shute has written books and magazine articles about local music, has a hand in the running of Lil' Chief records and has played in bands such as The Brunettes and the Ruby Suns. Here he gives… Audio
NZOA Making Tracks Jane Wrightson NZoA CEO
Eva Radich examines NZ on Air's new music funding scheme 'Making Tracks' with NZ on Air chief executive Jane Wrightson on RNZ Concert's Upbeat. Audio
NZOA Making Tracks Scott Muir
Scott Muir from Dunedin Music.com also manages The Chills and Delgirl and books bands at student venue ReFuel. Here he gives his first impressions of NZoA's 'Making Tracks' music funding scheme on… Audio
NZOA Making Tracks Tono
Kirsten Johnstone speaks to Anthonie Tonnon of Tono and the Finance Company. With two EPs to date Tono has had a good amount of student radio play, and one video funded by NZOA in the past. Here he… Audio
Playing Favourites with NZTrio
Violinist Justine Cormack, cellist Ashley Brown, and pianist Sarah Watkins are one of New Zealand's most acclaimed chamber groups. They join Kim Hill in the studio for conversation and a live… Audio
NZoA Making Tracks discussion November 2011
A year after the Caddick Report - which NZoA commissioned to review its music-related activities - and 6 months into 'Making Tracks' - the revised scheme the Govt funding body set up in response to… Audio
NZ Live - Nadia Reid
Nadia Reid is a young folk singer from Port Chalmers, who was forced to put her studies on hold, when her music career took a giant step forward. She's been so busy this past year, it's taken us four… Video, Audio
Nadia Reid introduces us to her new single
Nadia Reid spoke to Charlotte Ryan about the recording process of her new album 'Out Of my Provence' and introduces us to her single 'Best Thing'. Audio
Nadia Reid & Sam Taylor perform Dream by Lydia Cole
Nadia Reid & Sam Taylor perform Dream by Lydia Cole Video, Audio
Nadia Reid - Stomping Grounds
Nadia shows us the places that mean the most to her, and takes a trip down memory lane, returning to the high school where she discovered her love of folk music and formed a bond with other musicians.
…NZ Live - Michelle Nadia
Auckland songstress Michelle Nadia has just released her debut album 'Firefly'. She has received much critical praise and been playlisted on BBC Local Radio. Audio
The Naked And Famous
The Naked and Famous' number one hit Young Blood has started a bidding war between UK record companies and single is the first in three years to debut at number one on the New Zealand charts. Along… Audio
The Naked and Famous
This Auckland band are on the brink of something big. We talk about their new music and what the future holds for them. Audio
The Naked And Famous - In Rolling Waves
Three Years after releasing their accolade-drenched debut Passive Me, Aggresive You, Auckland five-piece The Naked and Famous moved to Los Angeles to record the follow-up. Alisa Xayalith and Thom… Audio
The Naked and Famous - The Sampler Review
Nick Bollinger reviews the electro-pop debut from Auckland band The Naked and Famous. From The Sampler on Radio New Zealand National. Audio
The Naked and Famous - This Machine
The Naked and Famous are a duo who've burst on to the New Zealand music scene with their EP 'This Machine', which is full of smart and catchy electro indie pop tunes. They've been signed by Stinky Jim… Audio
The Naked and Famous - Live at Roundhead
The Naked and Famous perform in front of a audience at Roundhead Studios. The songs are: Part 2, Cheek, Who Are You Talking To?, Serenade, and Pace. Audio
The Naked and Famous
global chart-toppers Alisa Xayalith and Thom Powers talk to Sam Wicks about settling in L.A., and readying album number three. Audio
Napalm Death
UK grindcore band Napalm Death smashed punk rock and heavy metal together on their 1987 debut album, Scum, redefining the speed, heaviness, and political bite of both genres of music. Napalm Death's… Audio
Introducing: Naram
Naram, with his collaboration with Jah Screechy, 'MC Magic', from the album March of the Gremlins on Jatari.org
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Interview: Solomon Islands panpipe group Narasirato | WOMAD 2012
Solomon Islands group Narasirato deliver infectious grooves played entirely on panpipes, which are blown or struck with jandals. Emma Smith spoke with band member immy Ho'asimarana before their Womad… Audio
Nardwuar
Nardwuar the Human Serviette is a Canadian music journalist famed for his unorthodox approach to interviews, and he's turned his diligently researched questions on everyone from Nirvana to Iggy Pop to… Audio
Nas
New York hip hop stalwart Nas has turned his attention to his much-publicised divorce from R'n'B singer Kelis on his new album 'Life is Good'. Sam Wicks talks to the notoriously private artist about… Audio
Making Nashville hits with Brandy Clark and Devin Dawson
Nashville based songwriters Brandy Clark and Devin Dawson were here in New Zealand recently, and sat down with Kirsten Johnstone to talk about the art of writing country music hits. Audio
Nina Nastasia and Jim White in Session
New York singer/songwriter Nina Nastasia and drummer Jim White (The Dirty Three) perform in session for Music 101 with Sarah McMullan. The songs are: Late Night; Our Day Trip; Our Discussion, and Will… Audio
Nina Nastasia
Nina Nastasia is a New York based singer songwriter whose new album- 'You Follow Me' is a collaboration with The Dirty Three's drummer Jim White. (not to be confused with gothic singer songwriter Jim… Audio
The National
The National have been together since 1999, though various members had been playing with each other for a lot longer - the band is made up of twins Bryce and Aaron Dessner, and another set of… Audio
The National: Trouble Will Find Me - Interview 2013
New York-based band The National released their sixth album, Trouble Will Find Me in May 2013. Made up of two sets of brothers - the Dessners and the Devendorfs along with singer Matt Berninger, the… Audio
The National Wake
Forming a multi-cultural punk-reggae band in apartheid-era South Africa was a brave move. Based in Johannesburg, National Wake were accepted in the underground and the township nightclub circuit. It… Audio
Native Tongue - Music Publishers
Native Tongue was started by Chris Gough in 2004, a sister publishing company to his music supervision business Mana Music. It now has offices in Melbourne and London as well as Auckland, where Jan… Audio
Natural NZ Festival
The Natural Music Festival is the largest 100% New Zealand music affair outside of New Zealand. This year saw a reunited Scribe and P-Money, Dave Dobbyn, Shapeshifter and Anika Moa play to ex-pat… Audio
Near-Death Experiences and vapourwave
Sam Scott takes a psychedelic look at our theme this week with Luke Rowell AKA Disasteradio; they discuss the "abandonded shopping mall" aesthetic of vapour wave, and explore actual near death… Audio
Neil and Liam Finn have an album but need a band name
Neil and Liam Finn are making an album together for the first time. They sit down to share the journey with us and discuss their upcoming January tour of small-town community halls all over New… Video, Audio
Neil Finn on his charity single in support of Auckland City Mission
Neil Finn has just released a brand new track - with the help of his Fleetwood Mac bandmates - to support the Auckland City Mission. He spoke to Charlotte Ryan. Video, Audio
Neil Finn live at the Auckland Town Hall
Neil Finn presents a solo career retrospective backed by a full string section, arranged by Kiwi composer, Victoria Kelly. Andre Upston was there to capture the Auckland Town Hall performance. Video, Audio
Tami Neilson: Dynamite - album review
New Zealand resident Tami Neilson has released Dynamite, a set of songs which Nick Bollinger says are suited to truck-stop jukeboxes. Audio
Peter Nelson & The Castaways - Live at Wild Things 2007
Peter Nelson and The Castaways perform: 'Down In The Mine' and 'In The Midnight Hour' live at Wild Things at the Monte Cristo Room, Auckland. Audio
Nesian Mystik
After 11 top ten hits and four full-length albums Nesian Mystik is calling it a day. The Auckland guys will be around until their farewell tour in January 2011. The latest and last album, 99AD is… Audio
Tigilau Ness in Session
Musician and activist Tigilau Ness joins Music Mix host Nick Atkinson in Radio NZ's Auckland studio to talk about his roots in Niue, and to play a couple of his songs: Where You Gonna Run To, A Girl I… Audio
Tigilau Ness - Pacific Music Lifetime Achievement Award 2009
Tigilau Ness, father of award-winning artist Che Fu, was presented the Life Time Achievement Award at the Pacific Music Awards in Auckland in late May 2009. Tigilau has been called the father of NZ… Audio
Aaron Nevezie
In the 1990s you could catch a young Aaron Nevezie wailing away on his jazz guitar in all the notable clubs and bars dotted along High Street in Auckland, but it wasn't long before the bright lights… Audio
Aaron Neville: My True Story review
The Sampler's Nick Bollinger reviews Aaron Neville's latest offering My True Story featuring songs that were hand picked by Mr Neville. The album was produced by Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones… Audio
New Order - Bernard Sumner
New Order, the band that formed out of Joy Division after the death of Ian Curtis, play a catalogue-spanning show at Auckland's Vector Arena, February 2012. But this time without original member Peter… Audio
New Songs from Princess Chelsea (not the financial dominatrix)
It's been a couple of years since we heard from Princess Chelsea, but her third studio album The Loneliest Girl is nearly upon us. Chelsea speaks with Melody Thomas about new singles 'I Love My… Audio
New Telepathics
New Telepathics play their classic track 'My First Shotgun' ahead of releasing their album 'Clapping With Rockets'. Audio
Smokefreerockquest 2012
Emma Smith speaks with Alex Farrell-Davey of Smokefreerockquest 2012 winning band New Vinyl. Audio
New Way Home
A decade of terraced dynamics and riffage has grown a devoted battalion of fans here and abroad for Auckland heavy metal band New Way Home. In October 2012 they finally launched their first… Audio
New Zealand Live - Auckland Indie/Pop Band Mice On Stilts
Mice On Stilts is a seven-piece collaboration from Auckland which challenges genre description through creating their own brand of cinematic "doom folk." Video, Audio
New Zealand Live - Jesse Wilde & the Drive
This week's live concert is country rock by Jesse Wilde and the Drive. Video, Audio
New Zealand Live - Li'l Chuck
Li'l Chuck, aka David Thorpe, is a Christchurch based musician about to release his second solo album. Chuck describes himself is a One Man Skiffle Machine. Audio
New Zealand Live - Lloyd Spiegel
One of Australia's best known blues guitarist Lloyd Spiegel performs live in Radio New Zealand's Auckland music studio. Video, Audio
NZ Live - Paper Cranes
Pop-folk group Paper Cranes play live in the Auckland studio . Audio
New Zealand Live - Paul Ubana Jones
On New Zealand Live until 3, a man who started playing guitar at the age of 11. He studied Cello at a London Music College and, after graduating, moved to the South of France and began playing his… Video, Audio
New Zealand Live - The Company
Today, in our Auckland studio, a Bluegrass band based in Brisbane, Australia but with an ex-pat Kiwi at the helm. George Jackson left New Zealand at sixteen. He moved to the BIG COUNTRY with his… Audio
NZ Live: The Nukes
Ukulele trio The Nukes have played their unique blend of folk, bluegrass, reggae and post-punk at 60 live shows this year. Audio
New Zealand Live Christmas Eve Extravaganza
With three musical acts performing live on-air from three locations. Will Wood in Auckland, The Andrew London Trio in Wellington and Devilish Mary and the Holy Rollers in Christchurch. Audio
NZ Live: The Leers
In 2009, four friends attending Mount Maunganui College, entered their band in the Rock Quest. They didn't win but the band has endured and have now released their debut album, "Are You Curious?"… Video, Audio
New Zealand Live: Jasper Hawkins
Jasper Hawkins and his band play live in our Auckland Studio. We played his song Letter to My Mother last month - it was written for the family of his childhood friend who died in an accident - we got… Audio
New Zealand Live: Bryony Matthews
Alternative Folk / Pop artist Bryony Matthews released her debut album "Little Queen" earlier this year and we can finally get her into the studio and have her play some songs from it. Audio
NZ Live: Harry Parsons
Harry Parsons, 20, emigrated from Dorset, England with his family when he was seven.
The very musical Parsons family settled in Cambridge. Dad playing in orchestras and jazz bands and his older… Video, Audio
New Zealand Live: Neil Watson
Jazz Guitarist Neil Watson has played with the best; American jazz saxophonist and 15 time Grammy winner Michael Brecker, jazz singer, pianist and Grammy award winner Diane Shuur and many others. Audio
NZ Live: Paul Gurney with The Desotos
Auckland country-blues rockers The DeSotos are back in our studio to play backing musicians to their lead singer Paul Gurney, whose solo album Shadow of Love was released this April. Audio
NZ Live: Seth Haapu
Something just a little bit special on New Zealand Live today . . . no guitars. Instead we have a trio of strings and a keyboard, and the dulcet tones of one of the most talented singers this country… Audio
New Zealand Live: The Andrew London Trio
The Andrew London Trio perform live in our Wellington studios. Video, Audio
NZ Live: Troy Kingi & The Electric Haka Boogie
Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, scuba diver and actor (in that order) Troy Kingi, joins us for the penultimate NZ Live performance for 2016. Audio
NZ Music Awards 2012
Nick Atkinson heads along to the 2012 New Zealand Music Awards to hear winners, guest stars and surprise performances from this year's Tuis, where Toy Love have been inducted into the NZ Music Hall of… Audio
New Zealand Music Awards 2013
On Thursday 21 November 1500 places were set for guests at the New Zealand Music Awards. While 4000 fans slowly filled Vector Arena in Auckland, Nick Atkinson was grappling with the media scrum for a… Audio
New Zealand Music Awards 2015
Affectionately known as the Tuis, the New Zealand Music Awards took over Auckland's Vector Arena on Thursday, with performances from Broods, Gin Wigmore, Janine & The Mixtape, Marlon Williams and… Video, Audio
New Zealand Music Month 2008
Looking at the role of NZMM - seven years on the figures for NZ music in radio play and retail are up, so has it served it's purpose, and what next? Kirsten Johnstion of Music 101 is joined by Andrew… Audio
New Zealand Musicians in Berlin
The traditional kiwi O.E. in London seems to be so 'last decade' for a large group of New Zealand musicians. Attracted by the rich culture and dirt-cheap rent, several local acts are currently calling… Audio
New Zealand On Air 2010 - Ben Howe
Label owner and Musician Ben Howe shares some of his views on New Zealand On Air. Audio
New Zealand On Air 2010 - Brendan Smyth
Despite its success in many areas, NZ On Air is often criticised by members of the music community for it's funding strategies, and this May came under the scrutiny of - among others - journalist… Audio
New Zealand On Air 2010 - Paul McLaney
Musican and Music Publisher Paul McLaney shares some of his views about New Zealand On Air. Audio
New Zealand On Air 2010 - Rob Mayes
Label owner and Musician Rob Mayes shares some of his views on New Zealand On Air. Audio
2012: Selina Tusitala-Marsh performs New Zealand's a lucky country
Selina Tusitala-Marsh and Karam Meuli perform Selina Tusitala-Marsh's poem, from the 2012 Reeves Lecture, recorded at Holy Trinity Cathedral, in Auckland. Audio
John Newman
He's already clocked up a UK number 1 single with his debut Love Me Again, but every journey has a league of bad road. Audio
Genre and Gender busting acts on the bill at Newtown Festival 2017
Wellington's Newtown Street Festival brings over 100 bands to stages for one day, and there's a conscious effort to represent a range of genres and genders. Audio
Newtown Festival 2014
On March 2nd, around 80,000 people gathered in the small Wellington suburb of Newtown for the 18th annual Street Festival. The festival was born out of a community consultation process by Red Design… Audio
Introducing: Newtown Rocksteady
Newtown Rocksteady with ‘Jem's Tune’, from the album Goin Steady. http://newtownrocksteady.bandcamp.com/ 25 May 2013. Audio
Ngā Taonga Mai Tawhiti prepare for Te Matatini
Yadana Saw and Kirsten Johnstone witness kapa haka group Ngā Taonga Mai Tawhiti prepare for Te Matatini - the biggest event in the Māori performing arts calendar. Audio, Gallery
Nic Offer from !!! explains why dancing is the best revenge
Chk Chk Chk are a dance- punk outfit who formed in California in 1996. 20 years later they've just released their 7th album Shake The Shudder, which is getting all sorts of love from the music press… Audio
Nick Bollinger takes a break from The Sampler (but he'll be back!)
Nick Bollinger is taking time off from The Sampler to write a book about 70s counterculture in NZ. He talks with Music 101's Alex Behan. Audio
Nick Bollinger bids farewell to Dr John
Nick Bollinger joins Yadana Saw in the RNZ studio to bid farewell to New Orleans music legend Dr John, who died this week at the age of 77. Audio
Nick Bollinger on Rick Bryant and Arthur Baysting
Nick Bollinger remembers blue eyed soul man, raconteur Rick Bryant and poet, songwriter, screenwriter and stand up Arthur Baysting, both of whom died earlier this week. Nick and Yadana Saw reflect… Audio
Nick Bollinger at WOMAD 2015
Nick Bollinger talks to Emma Smith about the highlights of WOMAD so far. Audio
LIVE SESSION - Nick Brightwell, Gold Guitar Instrumentalist of the year 2017/18
Nick Brightwell won Instrumentalist of the Year for the second year running at the Gold Guitar awards this year. He stops by the RNZ studios to show us his amazing technical abilities and share his… Audio
Nick D and Kode9 discovered the best video game music of the 1980s
Nick Dwyer and Kode-9 discuss the new album they have complied called Diggin' in the Carts which highlights the importance, influence and innovation of Japanese video game music. Audio
Live Session: Nick Dow
Supporting his debut album Layers and his upcoming tour, Nick Dow is joined by a string trio to showcase his beautiful songs for a very special RNZ live session. Audio
Nick Gold: the man who brought us Buena Vista Social Club
Gold's top-flight musical instincts led him to record some of the most iconic names in world music. Audio
Nickodemus loves the cultural melting pot
Brooklyn DJ Nickodemus has been drawing inspiration from the different ethnicities in New York City since his first recordings in 1996. With a new album on the way as well as an upcoming appearance at… Audio
The Mixtape: Ruban Nielson
We invite musical guests to compile a C60, and talk us through the selections. Former Mint Chick and recent Taite Prize winner, Ruban Nielson takes us through the prog and psych songs that inspired… Audio
Nightchoir
The success of the first Nightchoir album brought about the end of a favourite local rock band, Pluto. From the ashes of that line-up, Pluto bass player and Nightchoir band leader Mike Hall rekindled… Audio
Nightmares On Wax
One of the DJs brought over especially for Wanderlust Lake Taupo was Nightmares On Wax - a.k.a. DJ Ease, a.k.a. George Evelyn. He talks about 'Feelin' Good' and life on Ibiza. Audio
Introducing: Nikita The Spooky and a Circus of Men
Nikita The Spooky and a Circus of Men with the song ‘Blood On Your Hands’ from the album Live at Happy http://nikitathespookyandacircusofmen.bandcamp.com/ 18 May 2013 Audio
Babushka's Balkan Banquet
Kirsten Johnstone gets the recipe for Babushka's Borscht with Wellington Balkan brass band Niko Ne Zna. Audio
Nils Lofgren - Road Warrior
American rock musician Nils Lofgren is currently performing with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, and arrives in New Zealand next week. Trevor Reekie speaks to him about his musical journey… Audio
Nina Las Vegas hits Auckland
Nina Las Vegas is was a Triple J DJ, and now runs her own record label. She has residencies for BBC Radio 1,Red Bull Radio and a close association with Diplo and his label Mad Decent and is playing… Video, Audio
Ninja Tunes 20th Anniversary with Cold Cut's Matt Black
Pioneering London label Ninja Tune celebrates 20 years of unearthing diverse musical talent in 2010. While sniffing out a wide variety of new artists with their so called "ninja nose" founders… Audio
Under the Influence: Nirvana
We go behind the scenes of a history-making concert: Nirvana live in Auckland, 1992.
Bandmates Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic played at the Logan Campbell Centre on Sunday 9 February… Audio
Nirvana - In Utero
In Utero has been remastered and reissued for its 20th birthday. For The Sampler, Nick Bollinger finds out how the classic album by Nirvana has aged. Audio
Nite Jewel is bringing her 'liquid cool' to NZ
Ramona Gonzalez is a prolific songwriter from California who makes synth pop (with a dollop of funk), under the name Nite Jewel. Ahead of her first NZ shows, she talked to Tony Stamp about her… Video, Audio
No Nukes - How NZ Music Helped Us Ban the Bomb
Marking the 25th anniversary of New Zealand's ground-breaking nuclear free legislation, 'No Nukes' highlights the role of Kiwi music and musicians in winning people over to the anti-nuclear cause. Audio
No Pier Pressure by Brian Wilson
Nick Bollinger discusses the long twilight of Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson. Audio
No Tag - Mistaken Identity
Trevor Reekie talks to Andrew Boak, founding member of Auckland '80s punk band No Tag, who are reforming for a one-off show at Auckland's Kings Arms. Audio
Introducing: No Why
No Why, with their song 'Anxious', from the album Weathered. nowhy.bandcamp.com Audio
No Zu at Campus A Low Hum
Nicolaas Oogjes is out to teach Australians that Funk isn't a dirty word. His solo project/band No Zu incorporates elements of no wave, afrobeat and smatterings of sitcom filler funk. Emma Smith… Audio
Noa Records recorded and released Keep Your Distance! within ten days during lockdown
The lockdown has proven to be an inspiring time for many musicians. One local example is Noa Records, a new label which compiled an album called Keep Your Distance! in just ten days. Audio
Noah Slee on his short film 'And So, We Move to Otherlands'
Berlin-based Tongan-New Zealand artist Noah Slee has followed up his debut album Otherland with a short film based on the music and its themes. He speaks to Yadana Saw about how he plucked up the… Video, Audio
Noah Slee - Soul, Sexuality and Spacifix
Neo-soul singer and producer Noah Slee is making a name in the international scene right now with his debut 'Otherland'. The Berlin based Tongan speaks to Yadana Saw. Audio
Noah Slee Session
Berlin based Noah Slee is back on home soil. He brings his stripped back neo soul sounds to the RNZ studio Audio
Noel Crombie of Split Enz: 'It was just a total performance'
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Split Enz True Colours, Noel Crombie from SPLIT ENZ joins Charlotte on the phone from Melbourne, to talk about his time playing percussion in the band, as well as… Audio
Noel Gallagher
Noel Gallagher talks with Sam Wicks about Oasis' infamous tour downunder. Audio
Te Rā o te Raukura
Noel Woods talks us through the 24th annual Te Ra o te Raukura festival held today in Lower Hutt. Audio
Mike Noga Session
Drummer for Australian rock band The Drones, Mike Noga takes a break from supporting Band of Horses, and drops in to play songs from his new solo album The Balladeer Hunter. Audio
Who Polices the Noise Police
The Phoenix Foundation's Samuel Scott explores the world of sound control, and how inner city apartments have affected the live music scene. Audio
Jayson Norris in Session
Kaitaia-raised singer/songwriter Jayson Norris has carved out a niche for himself and his young family in London. It's a long way from the Far North where he spent his childhood. After releasing two… Audio
Nostalgia Festival
Christchurch's Nostalgia Festival kicks off next month, with The Phoenix Foundation, Tami Neilson and The Eastern as headline acts. Festival director, Johnny Gibson takes Yadana Saw on a walk around… Audio
Nowhere Festival 2014
Over a head-spinning five days, over 50 acts performed at the Audio Foundation's Nowhere Festival - a celebration of sonic adventurers - in Auckland. Kiran Dass was there. Audio
Silver Scrolls 2012 - The Nudge
Music reporter Melody Thomas visits the practice room of Wellingon band the Nudge as they work out how to approach covering the Silver Scroll winning song 'Everything To Me' composed by Stephanie… Audio
NZ Live - The Nudge
A Wellington based blues band with members from Fly My Pretties. Audio
Nudge in Session on Music 101
Nudge joined Kirsten Johnstone for a chinwag and a few tunes in the Music 101 studio. Nudge joined Kirsten Johnstone for a chinwag and a few tunes in the Music 101 studio. Audio
The Nudge - Everything To Me
Wellington band The Nudge perform their take on APRA Silver Scroll Award winning song Everything To Me, written by Stephanie Brown, who performs as LIPS. Audio
Nudie Suits - The Sampler Review
Sweetacres by The Nudie Suits is reviewed by Nick Bollinger for The Sampler. Audio
NZ On Air
NZ On Air's Digital Advisor Brenda Leewenberg on the latest online music orientated initiatives and strategies. Audio