Singer Songwriter

The 2020 Lilburn Lecture is delivered by RNZ presenter and New Zealand music figure Karyn Hay exploring the reality of life for local musicians and songwriters. Recorded at the National Library. Audio

Sad news today for New Zealand music. The songwriter and singer of Netherworld Dancing Toys, Malcolm Black has died after a long battle with cancer.  Audio

Declan O'Rourke is a critically acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter who has worked and performed with many of the world's top artists, including Snow Patrol, Glen Hansard, John Prine, and the… Audio

Singer songwriter Louis Baker will release his new single 'Addict' on Friday, and he caught up with RNZ’s Upbeat for a sneak preview.

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Nadia Reid has just released her second album Preservation, she speaks to Melody Thomas about her fear of flying, and her extensive touring. Audio

Dunedin musician Abigail Knudson is a classically trained performer, who grew up in choirs. She's just released her first full length album; the lushly produced Nicotine, which comes off the back of… Audio

Lynn Freeman spoke to talented Wellington singer-songwriter and high school student Daisy van Wel.

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Shaun D Wilson plays Joint Jukebox with a pair of friends willing to spin the tunes that define their relationship - for good or for bad. The pop pickers on this occasion are Melbourne… Audio

Much loved singer songwriter Bic Runga is about to be inducted to the NZ Music Hall Of Fame, and has a new album out on Friday. Close Your Eyes includes ten cover versions of songs close to Runga's… Audio

Mike Noga, formerly of Australian rock band The Drones performs a song from his new album King in studio. Audio

Following the release his debut album 'Plan A' Graham Candy joins Alex Behan in session to play a few songs and tell a few stories. Audio

Visiting Welsh singer-songwriter, Cate Le Bon, performs live in the Auckland studio and speaks to Jesse Mulligan. Audio

Passenger has a billion YouTube clicks for the song 'Let it Go' and his latest album Young as the Morning, Old as the Sea was recorded at Roundhead Studios in Auckland. Audio

Modern day troubadour, North American singer-songwriter Ryley Walker talks to Trevor Reekie about maintaining  motivation in his own musical belief. Audio

Kirsten Johnstone reviews Steve Abel's third album Luck/Hope. Audio

Alt-country-folk newcomer Tom Cunliffe introduces his song 'There's Your Lord' from his album Howl And Whisper. Audio

This time our Musical Siblings are the Runga sisters. Bic has an acclaimed career as a singer/songwriter. Boh made waves with pop-rock band Stellar*, is a solo act, released a collaborative album with… Audio