Music 101

The RNZ Music crew (Kirsten Johnstone, Tony Stamp, Nick Bollinger, Alex Behan, and Yadana Saw) make their music picks from 2018's crop of international releases and give their opinions on the… Read more Video, Audio

Orbital grew from the 1980's acid house scene and were regarded as pioneers of live electronic performance. On their way to New Zealand for the first time ever, they speak to RNZ Music about pivotal… Read more Audio

Corduroy. introduce their song, 'Waiting Game'.  Read more Audio

Bene has created a helluva buzz with only two released songs. We meet the Auckland teenager and find out how all this has happened and check out her excellent song Soaked. Read more Audio

Baltimore dream pop duo Beach House have built a loyal following since their debut in 2006. Seven excellent albums in they are coming to New Zealand for the Auckland Arts Festival 2019. Read more Audio

RNZ Music is proud to be the first to share a brand new track from NZ supergroup L.A.B. 'See The Light' is from the band's upcoming second album, L.A.B. II, which is out next Friday. Read more Video

The crew at RNZ Music choose their favourite local tracks songs of 2018.  Read more Video, Audio

Music Promoter Kurt Shanks recalls stories from The Buzzcocks New Zealand tours in both 2013 and 2016 including long lunches, details on their riders and their motto 'No Moet - No Show-ay'. Read more Audio

Auckland musician Paige introduces her song Alignments. Read more Audio

Ground-breaking electronic album Switched on Bach celebrates its 50^th anniversary this year. RNZ Music’s Trevor Reekie spoke to music lecturer Mark Graham who recently wrote a comprehensive piece on… Read more Video, Audio

Marika Hodgson is a highly sought after bass player working with everyone from Rhian Sheehan to Teeks. Her first solo outing under the moniker Sorrento is a fun funky frolic featuring Troy Kingi. Read more Audio

Nigerian-New Zealand artist Unchained XL is forging an identity for other African Kiwis to look up to.  Read more Video, Audio