Chris Knox
Digging out the facts on crime and punishment
Crime is set to be a big election year issue, with polls showing the public feels unsafe and the opposition claiming the government is 'soft' on offending. A pair of Herald journalists have tried to… Audio
Kiwi Covers
William Dart has a look at a handful of albums that feature cover versions of songs by Chris Knox, Neil Finn, and Tim Finn, including the new True Colours, New Colours. Audio
Hundreds of Chris Knox tapes to be archived by Alexander Turnbull Library
A collection of 254 tapes spanning the career of Flying Nun musician Chris Knox is set to be preserved by the Alexander Turnbull Library in Wellington. Video, Audio
Now Only by Mount Eerie
Last year Phil Elverum, who records as Mount Eerie, released one of the most starkly personal documents of grief ever put on disc. Now there's a sequel. Nick Bollinger listens. Audio
‘The Outer Skin’ covered by SJD
Sean Donnelly aka SJD covers 'The Outer Skin' for Chris Knox's stroke compilation. (Part of Bryan Crump and Richard Langston's Dunedin: A Magical Musical Tour) Audio
‘Pull Down The Shades’ by The Enemy
This song is on the CD I Write the Songs Okay, a selection made by the late Roy Colbert. We have stopped outside the Beneficiaries Hall on the corner of Hanover and Filleul Street in central Dunedin… Audio
The Clean to be inducted into NZ Music Hall of Fame
The Clean, who formed in 1978, have been described as one of the most influential bands to come from the Flying Nun label. On Sunday it was announced the indie Dunedin band will be inducted into the… Audio
Shayne P Carter: key player
Kim Hill talks to Dunedin musician Shayne P Carter, who has been writing, singing, and playing guitar since 1978 with Bored Games, DoubleHappys, Straitjacket Fits and Dimmer. He now performs under his… Audio
Roger Shepherd Book Club
A flock of Flying Nun fans dissect Roger Shepherd's autobiography In Love With These Times: My Life With Flying Nun Records. Audio
Looking Backward and Forward
William Dart takes the opportunity of the final programme in the current series to reminisce a bit on his 36-year career hosting New Horizons. Treats include music by Ry Cooder, Anne Sofie Von Otter… Audio
Hurtling to Vegetable Meatballs
William Dart reviews new releases from Tiny Ruins & Hamish Kilgour, Jay Clarkson, and Wendyhouse. Audio
Shhh… The Music is Talking
A plethora of New Zealand musicians are documented in photographer Alexander Halag's new book. Shhh… The Music is Talking covers Alexander's last five years of gig going and in the process captures a… Audio, Gallery
Martin Phillipps and Graeme Downes: Dunedin double
Founders of Dunedin bands The Chills and The Verlaines, respectively, who have pursued musical careers since the early 1980s and will perform at the 2016 New Zealand Festival. Audio
Playing Favourites with Chris Knox
Musician, writer and artist Chris Knox suffered a stroke in 2009. In this interview from 2006, he plays some favourite music. Audio
Ward Knox clan interview
Noelle talks to the Ward Knox clan about what they are currently doing as well as a look back at 2008 Audio
Chris Knox - A Warm Gun
Kirsten Johnstone talks to Chris Knox about The Nothing's album A Warm Gun and his TV show New Artland. Chris plays 'In My Heart' live in the studio; adding the disclaimer that "I knew I was outa tune… 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
Chris Knox and The Nothing
Since his days in Toy Love, 25 years ago, Chris Knox has avoided the rock trappings of playing in a band, preferring to work mostly on his own and at home, or as a duo with Alec Bathgate as Tall… Audio
Musical Chairs - Chris Knox
After starting his musical career during the first heady days of punk rock, songwriter and performer Chris Knox became an internationally recognised pioneer in low-tech home recording. Audio
Musical Chairs - Chris Knox
Chris Knox started his musical career during the first heady days of punk rock, he soon became an internationally recognised pioneer in low-tech home recording. Audio