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Returning to Retro Hit Radio weekday mornings, throughout summer! “Hollywood” Steve Huey, David Lyons, JD Ryznar, and Hunter Stair, are the team that coined the term/ genre “yacht rock” with their legendary webseries. Join them as they rate curated and listener-suggested tracks on the highly-accurate Yachtski Scale to build out the playlist of certified yacht rock songs. Their analysis employs a precise scientific method that involves a deep well of […]
If you have the Retro Hit Radio app, you can now replay our live coverage of the Artemis II launch! Just on 11:30am NZDT on Feb 2, 2026 we watched in awe as the rocket lift-off and into space onward to the moon. On air, we played the following songs to soundtrack the moment with live commentary - direct from NASA! Def Leppard - Rocket (Lunar Mix) A Flock Of […]
Craving Crackle? We're dusting off the records, and hooking up the turntables. We're going 100% VINYL, throughout the day on Saturday, April 18! Record Store Day is coming and to celebrate, we've dusted off and cleaned our record collection, as we're going old school for the day. That's right, we're switching the computers off and playing 100% of our music from vinyl for Record Store Day. We'll immerse you in […]
When you hear a song, did you know that someone else likely hears it completely differently? What is this wizardry? You must explain yourself! There are plenty of reasons why, and over food/drinks/recreational activities* it's been debated for a while. Why is it, that old mate over here likes Elton John, but this guy doesn't? It's not Elton's fault, it's the intake of his music in that moment that makes […]
The "rebirth" of the CD was inevitable the moment vinyl became a vanity purchase. Not long ago, I hopped on Amazon and ordered the box set of Better Call Saul on Bluray. It was a familiar and comfortable purchase - I also had a voucher to please my wallet - and I felt a little like a rebel in doing it. Sure, I could BUY it from Apple TV or […]
Waitangi Day, we celebrate all our favourite homegrown hits, made in New Zealand. We're playing 100% NZ music throughout the day, so put on your jandals and smash a pav with us! The Great Kiwiana Bash, from 7am - 7pm on Waitangi Day, February 6 Hot Tip For NZ music stories, and history, check out AudioCulture. It's the noisy library of New Zealand Music and made with funding from NZ […]
A few immediately come to mind, right? It's the type of topic that comes up in a trivia night, or randomly chatting with friends who are a little more enthusiastic about the personnel on a song. We found a bunch of songs from the 80s and 90s that feature well known background singers, check em out! Elton John - Nikita (George Michael) Steve Winwood - Higher Love (Chaka Khan) Tom […]
We wrapped the Auckland Anniversary long weekend by bringing you the Top 100 Retro Cover songs. These are the biggest and best cover songs, those big hits and many you might not realise were covers.. we've got your back. Some songs have MANY covers that did well, and we sorted out the biggest and best(est) cover versions on Auckland Anniversary. We kicked #100 at 10am on Monday January 26 and […]
MTV has shut down its all-music channels, and Gen X is supposed to feel "something" about it. Sadness, maybe. Nostalgia, definitely. Outrage, if that’s your brand. But here’s the sad truth: The MTV we loved didn’t just die — it moved out decades ago and never came back. The MTV of the ’80s wasn’t a channel. It was the beating heart of pop culture. Music videos weren’t content; they were […]
10 years on, we celebrate the Starman, the Goblin King, Ziggy Stardust! Join us throughout Jan 10 for a massive day of Bowie favourites, we'll cover the lot including all the early hits, his superstardom in the '80s and everything he worked on right up to, and including his final album. We are huge Bowie fans, and what better way to celebrate his iconic legacy than to flip the playlist […]
We marked the year of music in 2025 with our Retro Now Music Awards on Boxing Day, and New Years Day Richard Phelps once again wrapped up 2025 with a look at the best from the best, over the last 12 months. 🏆 The Winners 🏆 BEST REMASTER We look for the best remastered album, box set, expanded or anniversary edition Finalists; Oasis - (What's The Story) Morning Glory? […]
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This podcast does one thing and one thing only: It determines whether songs are "yacht rock" or "nyacht rock."
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