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Today we're delving into the world of Diane Warren, the songwriter behind more than 30 top ten hits. We're talking artists like Celine Dion, Toni Braxton, Aerosmith, Faith Hill, Chicago etc… Audio
ELENA & The Early 20's
ELENA is in to talk to Janay about her latest musical adventures. Harry chats to Adam from The Early 20's who have seen some great success on their latest single. We get ready for the AMA's which are… Audio
Lorde crashes Lorde-themed club night, astonishing fans
The Grammy award-winning Kiwi singer made a surprise appearance at a Lorde-themed night at Mary's Underground nightclub.
Taking on Brahms in Palmerston North
The combined Manawatū Sinfonia and Youth Orchestra will tackle one of the pinnacles of symphonic music this King's Birthday Monday. Audio
Worlds of Music 25 May, 2025
Music from the world, for the world, with Seckou Keita & Catrin Finch, Oumou Sangaré, Hirini Melbourne, and Pakistani-American singer, composer, Arooj Aftab. Audio
Interview: Gareth Shute
Tony Stamp speaks with musician and music writer Gareth Shute about his band Thee Golden Geese's new videogame, and some of his writing on NZ music history for the website Audioculture. Audio
Can't Even by Bub
The name of Priya Sami's guitar four-piece may stand for 'breakup band', but this isn't an album of weepies, more like 70s-inflected rock with some cartoonish synth additions. Audio
Pink Silence by Cloth
Scottish twin siblings Rachael and Paul Swinton deliver a third album of tranquil textures with a hint of foreboding. Audio
Creating an arts colony: dungeon techno artists Grecco Romank
A much anticipated release of New Zealand Music Month has just been released and it's both an album and a book. It's from Tamaki Makaurau Auckland trio Grecco Romank. Both formats feature a slew of… Audio
The close cultural favourites of indie country star Mel Parsons
'Post High Slide' from Ohinehou Lyttleton based singer songwriter Mel Parsons is one of several new songs released ahead of a tour of Aotearoa and Australia that kicks off Sunday March 25 in Poneke… Audio
Ray Woolf: Best Song Eva
Legendary performer Ray Woolf joins us to pick his Best (Kiwi) Song Eva for NZ Music Month. Video, Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 25 May 2025
We've hymns of thankfulness, and harvest hymns in this week's programme. Audio
Nashville Babylon: Saturday 24 May 2025
This week's Nashville Babylon celebrates Bob Dylan's 84th birthday with a selection of cover versions of his finest work from the likes of Mavis Staples, Solomon Burke, Esther Phillips, Bryan Ferry… Audio
Clear Path Ensemble
Cory Champion is one of New Zealand's busiest jazz musicians and DJs - and the latest album from his Clear Path Ensemble combines live instruments and electronic tech in often mesmerizing ways. Audio
Dark Side, Light Side
Nick checks out recent releases from Germany, Japan, and France; NZ's Vaughn Roberts Big Band makes an appearance; and Gregory Porter and Grant Green perform classics. Audio
The Mixtape: Deva Mahal
Deva Mahal selects the soulful songs that have sound tracked her life and career in music with Kara Rickard on The Mixtape. Audio
Durand Jones & The Indications on tour in Aotearoa
Having recently announced their new album Flowers, with a new single to boot, Maggie Tweedie sits down with the bands drummer and soprano Aaron Frazer, as well as guitarist Blake Rhein. Audio
Shadow of the Gift by Mim Jensen
The Christchurch singer-songwriter delivers a polished EP of crisp indie-pop with occasional emotive flourishes. Audio
Ladi6 reflects on her most personal album to date ahead of its release
In an incredibly personal interview with Maggie Tweedie, Ladi6 speaks candidly about her journey through grief and how losing her mum, shaped her long-awaited new album. Audio
NZ Country Icon Tami Neilson heads on tour with Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson
Maggie Tweedie talks to Tami Neilson about her forthcoming album Neon Cowgirl, upcoming tours and recent AMA nominations. Audio
