Bic Runga
Nick Bollinger's Essential NZ Albums: Bic Runga - Birds
If it were Bic Runga's goal, as she once suggested, to make music that would "alter the listener's mind in some way" she achieved it with this record more than any other. Birds is an album with a… Audio
The man behind NZ's music
The Detail's Davina Zimmer discovers she's sitting across from a quiet music legend. Audio
The man behind NZ's music
The Detail's Davina Zimmer discovers she's sitting across from a quiet music legend.
AudioEclectic mix of musicians nominated for this year's Silver Scroll
The winner of the prestigious Silver Scroll award will be announced Wednesday night.
Thousands of musicians who belong to the music rights management organisation, APRA, vote to select the best song… Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Editiom: 18 May 2023
In this weeks show Kathryn Ryan interviews one of Aotearoa's most decorated performers. Alison Goldfrapp dials in from East London to share her first solo record. Maggie Tweedie introduces new music… Audio
Bic Runga: "I appreciate things more now"
Bic Runga has been awarded just about every musical honour that Aotearoa has to offer. Later this year, she's embarking on a four-date tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her second album… Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition: 20 October 2022
In this week's Pocket Edition with we celebrate music of Julian Lennon, celebrate the winner of the Maioha Award, visit an incubater for original waiata and reveal in a new record from Fazerdaze, Audio
Behind the scenes of the Apra Reo Māori SongHubs
Kara Rickard goes behind the scenes of the APRA Reo Māori SongHubs at Roundhead Studios. Audio
"I remember not seeing anyone who looked like me,.. as a family, we felt quite different" Bic Runga opens up about growing up in Christchurch and the backlash she faced for speaking her truth.
Bic Runga''s 'There is No Time / Kaore He Wa' features on the new Waiata/Anthem series. She opens up about the racism and alienation she felt growing up in Christchurch as a Chinese/ Māori New… Video, Audio
The Mixtape- Best of 2020
This week we're celebrating the best of The Mixtape in 2020. We've chosen some of our favorite song choices and discussions. Over the next hour, you'll hear from musicians Benee, Bic Runga, Lawrence… 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
Worlds of Music Ep 201 featuring a RNZ Session with Michael Kiwanuka
Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio
INTERVIEW: Ex Mint Chick Kody Nielson
Kody Nielson is a familiar name in New Zealand Music. Mostly known for co-founding seminal experimental punk band The Mint Chicks, Kody has gone on to work as a producer and released records under his… Audio
VIDEO PREMIERE: King Sweeties 'Tonight We Could Go Out Dancing (As If It’s The Last)’
RNZ Music is delighted to present ‘Tonight We Could Go Out Dancing (As If It’s The Last)’. It’s the third release from King Sweeties, the new project from Bic Runga and Cass Basil of Tiny Ruins. Video
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The Mixtape: Bic Runga
Bic Runga is more than a household name in Aotearoa, she's one of our brightest stars. Her debut album Drive became a top 10 hit when Bic was just 20 years old and was certified seven times platinum… Video, Audio
Rising Star of Mātariki: Bic Runga nominates Theia
To celebrate Mātariki we asked some of Aotearoa’s top musicians to shine a light on the next generation of Māori talent. Bic Runga has chosen Waikato-Tainui pop musician Theia and the traditional… Audio
Country Music Award nominees, Bic Runga's new band
Music 101 host Charlotte Ryan joins Kathryn for a look at who's been nominated for the New Zealand Country Music Awards, the new band formed by Bic Runga called King Sweeties and the new recording of… Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 252: Bic Runga/ Adam Hattaway
On this week's Pocket Edition we speak with Bic Runga about translating Sway into te reo, and budding Christchurch rock star Adam Hattaway performs live. Audio
Bic Runga on translating 'Sway' into te reo
Bic Runga talks to Charlotte Ryan about the new album Waiata/ Anthems. Audio