Songwriting
Love is all around - Songwriter Sonny Curtis
Kathryn Ryan talks to the Texan singer, songwriter, Sonny Curtis who wrote 'Love Is All Around', the theme song to the Mary Tyler Moore show. But the 79 year old is no one hit wonder - he's a prolific… 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
Play it Strange - Ianetta Solomon-Brown
There were some great finalists in Play It Strange's last songwriting competition, but one that stood out to us was Ianetta Solomon-Brown from Baradene College in Auckland. Audio
Play It Strange - Top Songs Of 2016
Play it Strange is the foundation encouraging school aged kids to write songs and develop as musicians and is still going strong in its thirteenth year. Founder Mike Chunn talks Alex Behan through… Audio, Gallery
Crowded House's 30th Anniversary
Thirty years after the release of their debut album, Neil Finn and Nick Seymour from Crowded House talk about the making of the record and the evolution of the songs from home demos to finished studio… Audio, Gallery
The Land Where The Good Songs Go
William Dart pays tribute to recently-departed Auckland singer Grant P. Chilcott and leads up to that by considering the issues of good songcraft - Brian Wilson and Randy Newman serve as exemplars. Audio
Headquarters: Name UL
Second generation musical collaborators Name UL take Yadana Saw on a tour of their studio space and the songwriting process behind their debut album Choice(s). Video, Audio
Shayne P Carter: key player
Kim Hill talks to Dunedin musician Shayne P Carter, who has been writing, singing, and playing guitar since 1978 with Bored Games, DoubleHappys, Straitjacket Fits and Dimmer. He now performs under his… Audio
Broods' Georgia Nott on keeping conscious in La-La Land
Broods have just released their sophomore effort, Conscious. On the line from their Los Angeles home base, Georgia Nott tells Yadana Saw about the intention behind the album name. Video, Audio
Mermaidens
Gussie and Lily of Wellington trio Mermaidens join Emma Smith to get under the hood of their moody debut, Undergrowth. Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 75: Santigold/ Roy Irwin/ Parents
Santigold in shrink-wrap, obsession and boredom with Roy Irwin and Auckland's Parents stretch out. Audio
Santigold- 99 Cents
Santigold talks hyper-consumption on her new album, and describes being shrink-wrapped by Japanese photographer Haruhiko Kawaguchi for the album's cover art. Audio
How do you write a song?
What are the elements of a good song? For singer-songwriter Charlotte Yates it's all about melody working with lyrics, and hope. She tells Justin Gregory about her plans to share song-writing tips in… Audio
International Songwriting Competition - Jim Morgan
The 2015 International Songwriting Competition has re-opened for one week for its annual Stocking Stuffer. It's a chance for aspiring and established songwriters to win a share of $150,000 in cash… Audio
Tame Impala
On the recent tour to New Zealand, Tame Impala's Kevin Parker speaks to Emma Smith about the process of translating the music in your mind into music for your ears. Audio
The Exponents - 2015 Legacy Award winners
The Exponents have been announced as the 2015 New Zealand Music Awards' Legacy Award winners. Before they are inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame, founding Exponents Jordan Luck and Brian… Video, Audio
Adam McGrath: Singer-Songwriter
Adam McGrath is the lead singer in the Lyttleton band The Eastern. This October, he's going solo, giving a series of concerts for Arts On Tour. Audio
Tami Neilson, Don't Be Afraid
Last year's APRA Silver Scroll awardee, Tami Neilson, is about to deliver her new album, Don't Be Afraid, written after the death of her father and fellow musician, Ron Neilson. In this listening… Audio
Opposite Sex- Hamlet
Dunedin's Opposite Sex on Hamlet, the follow up to their enthusiastically received self titled debut. Emma Smith talks with bassist and vocalist Lucy Hunter and guitarist Reg Norris. Audio
Dave Dobbyn and The Phoenix Foundation
After nearly 10 years since his last album, Dave Dobbyn is back in the recording studio. This time with Sam Scott and Luke Buda. Yadana Saw heads into The Phoenix Foundation HQ to learn the finer… Audio, Gallery