Yadana Saw
RNZ Music Pocket Edition 290: MAALA, Glass Animals
In this week's Pocket Edition, Tony Stamp speaks with MAALA about the difficult second album. Yadana speaks with Dave Bayley, front man of UK indie beats outfit Glass Animals and how the near-death… Audio
Music with RNZ's Yadana Shaw
Yadana Saw shares some new tunes and collaborations from Auckland hip hop stalwarts Team Dynamite, and Wellington's Phoenix Foundation. And we'll hear the latest release from the son of British new… Audio
Musician draws on friend's near-fatal accident for Glass Animals' Dreamland
Glass Animals' frontman Dave Bayley explains how the near death experience of the band's drummer informed their new album, Dreamland Audio
Song Crush: Beyoncé, Run The Jewels, Diggy Dupé
This week the Crushers have a listen to the latest from Beyoncé, Run The Jewels, Glass Animals, and locals Diggy Dupé and Soft Plastics. Audio
The Mixtape: Māni Dunlop
Midday Report presenter and RNZ’s Maori News Director Māni Dunlop flexes her music selection skills in this week's Mixtape. She speaks with Yadana Saw. Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition #287: Phoebe Bridgers Aaron Tokona
In this week's Pocket Edition, we pay tribute to local guitar heroes, Kemp Tuirirangi of Blerta and Weta, AHoriBuzz and Cairo Knife Fight frontman Aaron Tokona. Charlotte Ryan speaks with US indie… Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition #286: Baha Men, The Service
In this week's Pocket Edition, Tony Stamp speaks with the director of Who Let the Dogs Out a documentary film that explores the fascinating story behind the song. Charlotte Ryan goes behind the music… Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition 285: Doc Edge Fest/EZRA Collective
In this week's Pocket Edition Charlotte Ryan and Tony Stamp discuss the musical highlights from the forthcoming International Documentary Edge Film Festival. We hear the winners of the 2020 APRA Best… Audio
What does the future look like for local music venues?
Yadana Saw speaks with musicians, promoters and venue owners about what the future holds for live music post-Covid 19. Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition 328: Video Games
In this week's Pocket Edition, Tony Stamp takes us into the immersive world of The Secret Life of Video Games and Charlotte Ryan speaks with Restless Soul Records a new local vinyl subscription… Audio
Music under lockdown
Music 101's Yadana Saw tells us how musicians have coped with life under lockdown and what covid-19 means for the future of live events. Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 280: King Sweeties/Barnaby Weir
On this week's Pocket Edition Charlotte Ryan speaks with Cass Basil about her new band with Bic Runga, Tony Stamp introduces us to Noa Records a collective who recorded an album in self-isolation, and… Audio
The Mixtape: James Shaw
This week's RNZ Mixtape selector is Green Party co-leader and Minister for Climate Change James Shaw, with a special twist on his favourite songs. He speaks with Yadana Saw.
The Mixtape - Mua Strickson-Pua
This week's RNZ Mixtape selector for this Good Friday is Reverend Mua Strickson-Pua, the poet, author and chair of the Pacific Music Awards speaks with Yadana Saw. Audio
Music to watch, listen and learn in lockdown
RNZ music journalist Yadana Saw has some music apps and activities to keep all ages amused, as well as artists, DJs and music fans who are finding inventive ways to keep their spirits high. Audio
Tami Neilson road tests her new album in Final Mix
Yadana Saw and Tami Neilson chat in the car on the first episode of Final Mix. Video
The Mixtape: Nadia Reid
Singer-songwriter Nadia Reid plays some of her favourite songs and speaks with Kirsten Johnstone. Audio
Black Ties - Indigenous Australian and Aotearoa theatre
Black Ties is a new theatre piece that tells the story of trans-Tasman love through the eyes and lives of its indigenous peoples. The musical dramedy goes the heart of love and its modern… Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 273: Ria Hall/ Estere
On this week's Pocket Edition, Estere performs live and discusses her Arts Festival show, and Ria Hall talks us through her new album track by track. Audio
Ria Hall on the message behind her new album Manawa Wera
Ria Hall talks Yadana Saw through her new album Manawa Wera, which explores the personal and political through Aotearoa reggae. Video, Audio
