Music interviews, live performances, behind the scenes, industry issues, profiles, back catalogue, undiscovered, greatest hits, tall tales and true... all from a New Zealand/Aotearoa perspective.
Today we're asking you which post-lockdown show you're most looking forward to.
12:30 Announcing the 2020 NZ Music Awards jazz finalists.
Charlotte will be announcing the finalists for Best Jazz Artist and Best Jazz Composition live!
12:50 The Sampler: Shabaka and the Ancestors.
Nick Bollinger discusses the Afro-futurist jazz of Shabaka and the Ancestors.
13:30 Ryan Fisherman on his new album Vibe.
The former member of Doprah performs live and talks to Charlotte about making his debut solo album with help from some Christchurch musical royalty.
13:40 The Sampler: Perfume Genius.
Nick takes a look at another concept album about intimacy from Perfume Genius.
14:05 LIVE: Soaked Oats.
In 2019, Dunedin band Soaked Oats performed at Mercury Theater in Auckland as part of The Others Way Festival. It was their first ever theater show so they dressed for the occasion in top hats and tails.
14:35 The Sampler: Damir Imamović.
Nick gives his verdict on a selection of story-songs with deep Balkan roots.
14:45 NZ Music Month: Fresh Kiwi Covers.
We’re celebrating 20 years of New Zealand Music Month with some brand new covers of classic Kiwi songs. This week it's Auckland singer-songwriter (and ex-Goodshirt member) songwriter Gareth Thomas with his cover of Voom's 'Beautiful Day'.
15:15 Paul McKessar on managing Benee.
As part of the NZ Music Month Summit Charlotte spoke with Paul McKessar about managing new global superstar Benee, and the impact the app Tik Tok is having on the music industry.
15:30 Introducing: Amamelia.
Auckland producer Amelia Berry introduces her new song 'Sad and Lonely'.
15:40 NZ Music Month: Fresh Music Daily.
We're celebrating NZ Music Month with Fresh Music Daily - new music from a different Kiwi artist every day. Today it's Wellington indie-pop musician Jack Panther with his track 'This Dream'.
16:00 The Mixtape: Simon Grigg (originally broadcast in 2018).
NZ music industry stalwart Simon Grigg talks us through six of his favourite songs, and the people who helped shape his illustrious career for the RNZ Music Mixtape.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/music101/20200523