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Tiki Taane & Dub FX | George Breakfast

Tiki & Dub FX joined us in-studio for a live performance!

Verity vs. The Ash London Show

The studio reaches a whole new level of chaos as Kiwi artist Verity stops by for her first-ever in-studio appearance. The team gives her zero warning, but she dives straight into the deep end and manages to be better at the games than the hosts themselves. From wholesome birthday lagoon stories to the absolute horror of Harrison’s "split sack" Lime scooter trauma, Verity sees it all. You’re not ready for the debate over whether there's a bug living in Harrison’s ear or why the room is suddenly obsessed with a specific "sexy" spoon.

The image shows five adults indoors: three men playing acoustic guitars and singing, and two individuals in casual clothing observing. The backdrop features modern geometric wall art and a large mural of a sunset landscape.

Six60 take over the PA at Auckland Airport

What a cool surprise in Auckland this week!

Peter Urlich laughing while being interviewed in The Sound studio

Th’ Dudes’ Peter Urlich talks summer tours, riders & the magic of 'Bliss'

Peter Urlich sits down with The Sound’s Robert Taylor to talk pre-show nerves, backstage rituals, the surprising Sydney moment that sparked ‘Bliss’, and more, ahead of Th' Dudes' run of summer gigs for the Ready to Roll tour.

Six60 introduce their brand new song and upcoming gig of a Lifetime

The boys of Six60 are back and with a brand new song!

Kaylee Bell Opens Up About Motherhood, Touring, And Jelly Roll

Kaylee Bell joins us to talk motherhood, touring, Jelly Roll, new music, and the community that’s grown around her shows in what’s been her biggest year yet. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz

Image of Robert Taylor interviewing Th' Dudes frontman Peter Urlich with 'Bliss' album cover overlayed on top and text reading 'NZ's best-known drinking song was written in Sydney?'

The story behind Th' Dudes legendary kiwi tune 'Bliss'

Frontman Peter Urlich on the origin and legacy of Th' Dudes' kiwi classic, 'Bliss', and the band's upcoming summer tour for Ready to Roll.

Drax Project performing new single 'Summer Rain' live

Drax Project dropped by The Edge studio to perform their brand new single, 'Summer Rain,' and we're bloody obsessed I tell ya

Milan Borich from Pluto pt. 2 | Not For Radio #586

In Part 2 of our chat with Milan Borich from Pluto, we get into the wild LA years, addiction, and what brought the band back together after it all fell apart.

Pluto play the first ever acoustic version of 'Long White Cross'

Milan and Tim from Pluto perform their hit song 'Long White Cross' acoustically for the first time in the 20 years since it was released.

Pluto performs unreleased song 'Hackney Town'

Milan and Tim from Pluto gave us a live acoustic performance of their never-before-heard track 'Hackney Town'. It's one of 5 unreleased songs which feature on the band's special 20th anniversary reissue of their iconic album 'Pipeline Under The Ocean'.

Milan Borich from Pluto | Not For Radio #582

Jay and Dunc sit down with Milan Borich from Pluto for an unfiltered chat about his wild life journey - from small-town beginnings and a near-death fall at 14 to London chaos, addiction battles, and the rebirth of one of New Zealand’s most iconic bands.

Drax Project on Peking Duk collab, new name ideas and living at Adele's house

Matt and Shaan joined us for a yarn about new music, living in Adele's old house and a possible rebrand.

Six60's backstage antics with Dave Dobbyn and funniest fan encounters

Six60 joined us for a rova exclusive chat.

Sir Dave Dobbyn Live in The Breeze Studio

What a treat!

Mark Williams Interview

Dragon frontman, Mark Williams, sat down with The Morning Sound's Robert Taylor to discuss all things Dragon, surprising audience demographics at shows, and memorable pub and summer gigs through the ages.

Melodownz, Deadforest & Brandn Shiraz | Bars Over Bangers

Catch Melodownz, Deadforest and Brandn Shiraz spitting out bars over beats!

Shihad's Last Supper

We follow The Morning Rumble’s Bryce Casey down to Wellington to catch Shihad’s last-ever shows, and to celebrate the legacy they leave behind.

Blindspott Talk Rock 2000 Orchestra Performance

"We have to nail it."

Riffing with Dave Dobbyn

We spent a day at Dave Dobbyn's stunning studio in Auckland last week and the legend got his guitar out and showed us how to play iconic 'Bliss' and 'Be Mine Tonight' riffs he created for Th' Dudes.