New Zealand Net Radio

In this episode, we are joined by special guest Armando Vendetti, host of The Music Den on YouTube — a channel covering everything from Classic Rock and Prog to Jazz Fusion and Pop. Armando brings his passion and deep knowledge of music to New Zealand Net Radio for a special Five of the Best: Queen session, sharing five personally chosen tracks and the stories behind why they matter to him. The se...

Step inside the sonic time machine as this episode of In the Mix dives headfirst into the spectacular, high-contrast landscape of 1986. Globally, the year was defined by a sense of high-stakes drama and profound transition. The world watched in awe and heartbreak through major historical milestones like the tragic Space Shuttle Challenger disaster and the chilling wake of the Chernobyl nuclear cri...

In this episode of Musical Musings, we cross the border into the brilliant world of Canadian progressive rock to explore the tightly-sequenced, synth-driven legacy of Saga. Joining the show is the host of YouTube's The Music Den, Armando Venditti. Together, we dive deep into a fan-curated "Five of the Best" tracklist from image.png, tracking Saga’s evolution from their complex, late-70s conceptual...

In this episode of Five of the Best, we are joined by Ken Cheshire (X: @klcheshire) for a deep dive into the cinematic, electronic, and influential sound of Ultravox. Focusing exclusively on the Midge Ure-fronted era, we explore how this legendary four-piece transformed from post-punk roots into the architects of the 1980s synth-pop explosion. From the "electronic cathedral" grandeur of their Geor...

In this episode, we count down a definitive Top 20 tracklist sourced straight from the music curators of the X timeline. We’re spinning everything from the kaleidoscopic, genre-shifting blog-rock of Animal Collective and the haunting, nocturnal synth-pop of Bat for Lashes, to the arena-sized alternative anthems of Kings of Leon and Depeche Mode. Finally, we build all the way down to the minimalist...

Get ready to hit the open road with this edition of In the Mix, where we track the legendary evolution of Country Rock. In this 50-minute curated set, we travel from the sun-drenched, harmony-rich hills of Laurel Canyon straight down to the gritty, blues-drenched swamps of the American South. We’re spinning the absolute gold standard of the genre—featuring the timeless storytelling of the Eagles,...

Step back into 1993, a transitional year when alternative rock collided with the electronic underground and established icons completely reinvented themselves for the dance floor. In this episode of In the Mix: 1993 Extended, we are dusting off the vinyl crates to spin ten iconic 12” singles, promo rarieties, and extended mixes that defined the era. From an early, moody trip-hop rework of Depeche...

An indulgence - my favourite ten The Killers tracks (today anyway) Inspired by The Music Den's albums list on X https://x.com/VendittiAr22341/status/2055774864473202952?s=20 Originally broadcast 18 May 2026

Great new pop for May 2026 including music from Gracie Abrams, Madison Beer, Zayn + more. Broadcast 16 May 2026

Great recent tracks chosen by Jim Bricker including music from The Black Keys, Geordie Gordon and The Boo Radleys. X: @jbbricker Broadcast 14 May 2026

Who doesn’t like a great extended single? Here are a few favourites from 1981. Broadcast 11 May 2026

A selection of tracks from albums 20-11 of “The Music Den” (on YouTube) Top 20 albums of 1979. Chosen by Armando Venditti and Ken Cheshire. Broadcast 7 May 2026

Jim's picks including tofusmell, The Milk Carton Kids and Robben Ford @jbbricker. Originally broadcast 1 May 2026

New Zealand’s Top 20 for this week in 1986. Pet Shop Boys, Fine Young Cannibals, Klymaxx and more! Broadcast 29 Apr 2026