Kiwi MusicTalk: New Zealanders Talk About Their Music

Racing have released their second album, Must Be The Moon, after a long, COVID-induced delay. Here’s front man Ed Knowles to tell us what it feels like to have it finally out there.

Marty Duda spoke to Ed who was home in Auckland. As it turns out, Must Be The Moon was years in the making, although that never was the plan. Now prepare for “A massive release of energy!”

Tom Cunliffe has released his third album, Secret Exhibition. Here is the Auckland-based singer-songwriter to tell us how it all came together.

Marty Duda spoke to Tom shortly after Secret Exhibition was released on a peaceful Sunday morning…the perfect time to discuss John Cale, Leonard Cohen and Harry Nilsson…all of whom influence the music that Tom makes.

Mel Parsons has just released her 5th studio album, Slow Burn, and here is Mel herself to give us the inside story about the album.

 Marty Duda spoke to Mel Parsons, who was home in Christchurch, about making Slow Burn. Mel will be touring New Zealand in support of the album. Be sure to catch the live show!

The Beths are back with their third album, Expert In A Dying Field. Here are Elizabeth and Jonathan to tell us all about it.

Marty Duda spoke to Elizabeth Stokes and Jonathan Pearce about making Expert In A Dying Field and what we can expect when the band tours New Zealand later this month.

Rory Noble is an internationally acclaimed producer who is making his own music here in NZ. His new EP is titled, Where Do We Go When The World Ends.

Marty Duda spoke to Rory who we found at his Five AM Limited recording studio in Auckland. Rory takes us through all five tracks of the new EP and explains how the Fielding Country Music Club influenced his own music.

Recitals are the latest hot, new band on Flying Nun. Their debut album is Orbit I. Here are Tharushi and Olivia to tell us how this unique 7-piece comes together.

 Marty Duda spoke to trumpet player Tharushi Bowatte and cello player Olivia Wilding just before the new album was about to be unleashed. Here is their story.

Bret McKenzie releases his new solo album, Songs Without Jokes this Friday. Here is the former Black Seeds/Flight Of The Conchords member to tell us all about it.

Marty Duda spoke to Bret who was home in Wellington riding out another winter storm. With a new album out (on Sub Pop) Friday and a NZ tour to follow, Bret’s got plenty to talk about.

Tami Neilson is on top of the world. Her new album, Kingmaker is a game changer and her show with the APO was among the year’s best. Marty Duda spoke to Tami and unashamedly gushed about how wonderful she is. But then we get down to the nitty gritty… The “F” Word and why women have been locked out of Country radio…thoughts on Brandi Carlile and Joni Mitchell and taking over America.

Ben Woods has been hanging out with Ben Edwards in Lyttelton making his latest album Dispeller. Now he’s ready to take his show on the road.

Marty Duda spoke to Ben about making Dispeller with Ben Edwards at The Sitting Room and contributions from friends like Alastair Galbraith, Charlotte Forrester and Marlon Williams. 

Arahi is an up and coming Kiwi artist who is about to take his show on the road with his There's Nothing Like It Piano Tour. Marty Duda found Arahi at his mother's house in Hawke's Bay ready to talk. So, let's find out who this Arahi is!