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Our official app has arrived!

We thought it was about time we strutted the pavement with an official app, and it’s loaded with goodies. Our free app is optimised for listening on your phone and in your car. This is the app for you, our VIP listeners. Check out the full list of features >   iPhone app coming soon!   Other ways to listen >

Fishbone – Truth and Soul

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Fishbone – Truth and Soul

Fishbone were one of the most popular bands from LA in the '80s Their 1988 album Truth and Soul was a harder rocking album than their previous two which saved them from being a goofy novelty cliché. We love their fun genre-blending style, and is one of the defining albums that infused 1988 as a seminal year in rock. Our picks Ma & Pa Freddie's Dead Bonin' In The Boneyard […]

Retro Now New Music

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Retro Now New Music

Retro NOW is our collection of new singles by some of our favourite retro artists. New albums, new EPs and singles and touring. It's all about the music at Retro Hit Radio, and every hour we'll put the spotlight on a new single! You also get bragging rights if they're touring and drop their new song. True fans (like us) love belting back the hits back to them on stage, […]

New Zealand Music Month

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New Zealand Music Month

Made in NZ. Played in NZ. Throughout May, we celebrate NZ music and 25 YEARS of NEW ZEALAND MUSIC MONTH! We've added LOADS of NZ retro classics from the '80s and '90s and around the millenium to the mix for you to enjoy throughout May, cos we all love to sing our homegrown hits loud! Look out for our ALBUM OF THE WEEK - we're showcasing some pretty special NZ […]

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    I Feel So Free

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      I Feel So Free Madonna

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    What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

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      What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Melanie C

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    Free to Love (feat. Nile Rodgers)

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      Free to Love (feat. Nile Rodgers) Duran Duran

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    Caught In The Echo

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    Looking Lovely (feat. Robin Thicke)

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      Looking Lovely (feat. Robin Thicke) Shaggy

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    Rejoice

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    The Man Who Stole Your Soul (Single Version)

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      The Man Who Stole Your Soul (Single Version) Midge Ure

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    Shine Again

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      Shine Again Weezer

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Fiona Excellent job on ANZAC day, highly recommended Allan Treo Wow, Tadpole! So good to hear some late 90s rock. Killing it! Philman How can I listen? (Ed - we've reached out to check you're OK)