RNZ Music

From bad boys of Tango to Ethiopian Soul queens and everything in-between, RNZ’s Worlds of Music has been showcasing global sounds since 2016. Read more Video

RNZ Music is thrilled to present Glass Vaults' new single ‘Boys on Boys’. It’s the third release from their upcoming album Sounds That Sound Like Music and continues the band’s exploration of niche… Read more Video

RNZ Music is delighted to present ‘Tonight We Could Go Out Dancing (As If It’s The Last)’. It’s the third release from King Sweeties, the new project from Bic Runga and Cass Basil of Tiny Ruins. Read more Video

The Aotearoa Music Awards take place on Sunday, November 15 in a live broadcast on Edge TV and THREE. The show will include 19 live performances and will recognise winners across 16 different… Read more Video

RNZ Music is proud to present ‘What Have You Done?" from soul/R&B newcomer Hawkins. He's an accomplished singer who's worked with the likes of Stan Walker, Sola Roa and J. Williams, and is finally… Read more Video

Aotearoa’s godfather of hip hop Darryl Thomson, aka DLT, and long-time Māori composer, the late Te Taite Cooper will receive the Iconic Award, which recognise those who’ve made a significant… Read more Video

Stan Walker, Ria Hall, and the reo Māori music collective Maimoa, are among the finalists for two awards that celebrate Aotearoa’s Māori musicians and the rise of te reo Māori in Kiwi music. Read more Video

New Zealand singer/songwriter Harper Finn (son of Tim) released a brand new song and video on Friday. ’Dance Away These Days’ channels the frustration of lockdown and invites you to ‘lose yourself in… Read more Video

The winners of the 2020 Pacific Music Awards have been announced in an online ceremony, which included musical performances from the cream of the Pacific music community. Read more

RNZ Music is delighted to present the new single and video from former Goodshirt member Gareth Thomas. ‘Wake Up’ is Gareth's second release from his upcoming 2021 album, Bits. Read more Video

Adam Hattaway and The Haunters just released a new single and they're about to set off on tour.  Read more Audio

RNZ Music is stoked to present the new single and video from Auckland-based, UK-born newcomer Deryk. 'Goodtimes' is from Deryk's debut EP Womb, which is out today. Read more