Pop Music
ANDREWS: The Spirit In The Flame
NZTrio and Finn Andrews perform at the Civic Theatre in Auckland. Audio
ANDREWS: The Day I Meet My Murderer
NZTrio and Finn Andrews perform at the Civic Theatre in Auckland. Audio
Tour de force through 70 years of pop history
New Zealander Thomas Scovell lives and works in London and has recently had his first child, a daughter named Sadie, whose birth has sparked his new music venture -- 4xLife. And they're inviting you… Audio
Song by virtual K-Pop group tops Billboard chart
A virtual Korean pop group, featuring characters from the League of Legends game has taken the number one spot on the Billboard chart. Video, Audio
Young Kiwi lives her teen dream dancing for Lady Gaga
When Emma-Kate Putnam saw Lady Gaga performing at Auckland's Vector Arena in 2010, she had an epiphany. From that point on she knew she wanted to be on stage with the mega star. And recently she was… Video, Audio
Using music as medicine
New research has revealed that music could be prescribed to help us focus, feel happier, relax and overcome sadness. Lyz Cooper is the founder of the British Academy of Sound Therapy and conducted the… Audio
Aubrey Logan: 'Postmodern Jukebox is much more than a band'
Postmodern Jukebox and its charismatic vocalist and trombone player, Aubrey Logan are on their way to New Zealand for a series of concerts in October. Audio
3MM: Professor Allan Blackman on the passing of Scott Walker
Three Minutes Max: succinct opinions from a variety of New Zealanders on all sort of topics. Here's AUT professor Allan Blackman on the recent death of musician Noel Scott Engel - aka Scott Walker. Audio
Harry Lyon - To the Sea
To the Sea is the first solo album for Harry Lyon - the co-founder, guitar player and songwriter with NZ Hall of Fame band Hello Sailor. His songwriting credits include 'Lying in the Sand' and 'Watch… Audio
Lawrence Arabia unplugged
Ahead of this year's APRA Silver Scroll Awards, James Milne (aka Lawrence Arabia) plays a couple of his own songs and shares some others he reckons are deserving of the songwriting prize. Audio
Rostam debut delivers on many levels
Rostam Batmanglij is the producer and co principal songwriter from Vampire Weekend. His debut solo album Half Light is a personal collection of beautiful, self reflective songs. Video, Audio
Lush, symphonic pop music
Charlotte Ryan discusses two NZ musicians who have used string players on their latest recordings - one of these artists used a 20 piece orchestra. The result - lush symphonic pop music. Featuring two… Audio
Sampha steps out solo
Sampha makes an impressive solo debut after a series of collaborations with the biggest names in pop music. Video, Audio
Jens Lekman - a phoenix rising from the ashes
Swedish songwriter Jens Lekman reflects on the journey of self-doubt and creative discipline that has led to his glorious new album. Video, Audio
The Mockers thirty years on
It's thirty years since The Mockers last toured New Zealand, but Andrew Fagan and most of the members from the last line up have re-united to play a series of shows through Aotearoa. Audio
Live in session: The Veils' Finn Andrews
Finn Andrews from The Veils reflects on his music career thus far, growing up English in New Zealand, being in Twin Peaks and touring 'Total Depravity'. Video, Audio
Teen Pan Alley
The songwriters crammed into New York's the Brill Building changed pop song writing forever; Simon Morris presents part five of Teen Pan Alley: 'Neck in noose bye bye'. Audio
Teen Pan Alley - part 4
Simon Morris presents part four of the Brill Building story Leader of the Pack. Audio
Teen Pan Alley - part 3
Simon Morris presents part three of the Brill Building story: Up on the Roof. Audio