Music 101 for Saturday 8 June 2024
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Mel Parsons looks inward on her bittersweet, frequently gorgeous new LP Sabotage
9:00 AM.The Christchurch singer-songwriter delves into darkness on her new LP. It's an exploration of sadness that's more meaningful when framed against Parsons' usual buoyant personality, writes Tony Stamp.
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Remembering Sandy Edmonds, a 1960s pop supernova
1:20 PM.In the mid-1960s, Sandy Edmonds was one of the biggest names in New Zealand music with hits like Daylight Saving Time. Rock'n'roll reporter John Baker reflects on the UK-born pop singer's short but… Read more Video, Audio
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C. Zukey: On creating music from grief
2:30 PM.C Zukey is a Canadian-born New Zealand alternative musician from Auckland. His beautiful new album Stonefruut is inspired by some intense family experiences over the last few years, the birth of his… Read more Audio
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Mount Kimbie: On new music and preparing for Glastonbury
3:10 PM.Mount Kimbie began their music journey 15 years ago as a duo at the forefront of electronica. Today the beloved English band continue to inspire with their critically acclaimed new album The Sunset… Read more Audio
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The Mixtape: Cratedigger Dujon Cullingford
4:00 PM.Our guest picking the music over the next hour is Dujon Cullingford, a DJ and record collector based in Ngaruawahia. Dujon is a champion for underground New Zealand funk, soul and disco from back in… Read more Audio
1.20 John Baker celebrates NZs 60s pop supernova Sandy Edmonds
Rock n roll reporter John Baker joins Charlotte in the studio to celebrate pop icon Sandy Edmonds.
In the 1960s New Zealand Sandy was one of our biggest pop stars, performing on the stage and TV, and on the cover of teen magazines.
And then, just like that, she was gone - leaving behind huge hits such as Daylight Saving Time and a lot of questions.
Sandy Edmonds circa 1967 Photo: AudioCulture
Sandy Edmonds with John Baker, recreating her famous photograph Photo:
2.30 C. Zukey: On creating music from grief
C Zukey is a Canadian-born New Zealand alternative musician from Auckland
His beautiful new album Stonefruut is inspired by some intense family experiences over the last few years, the birth of his son which also led to his wife's brain injury.
He joins Charlotte Ryan to talk about the challenges and love behind the new album.
C. Zukey Photo: Shamima Lone
3:10 Mount Kimbie: On new music and preparing for Glastonbury
English electronic music group Mt Kimbie have just released a new album and play Glastonbury festival at the end of this month.
Maggie Tweedie spoke to Dominic Maker and Kai Campos from the band to learn more about their adventures making their recent album in California's Yucca Valley.
Photo: T Bone Fletcher
3.36 Review: Sabotage by Mel Parsons
The Christchurch singer-songwriter delves into darkness on her new LP. It's an exploration of sadness that's more meaningful when framed against Parsons' usual buoyant personality, writes Tony Stamp.
Mel Parsons NZ tour dates:
Fri, 14th June, The Piano, Christchurch
Sat 15th June, Q Theatre, Auckland
Sun 16th June, Old St Paul’s, Wellington
Photo: Cartwright Creative
4pm - The Mixtape: Crate digger Dujon Cullingford
Our guest picking the music over the next hour is Dujon Cullingford, a DJ and record collector based in Ngāruawāhia.
Dujon is a champion for underground New Zealand funk, soul and disco from back in the day. He is also the champion of breakdance - working hard to make it an Olympic sport.
For the third year running, Dujon shares his musical taonga with Music 101.
Dujon Cullingford Photo:
Songs played on the show
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Christoph El Truento - Moe Mai Rā
The MuttonBirds - Nature
Aaron Frazer - Into The Blue
John Lennon - You are here (Ultimate Mix)
Mel Parsons - Offer Down
Sandy Edmonds songs (listen to interview above)
Na Noise - Then Who
Arjuna Oakes- Motel
Marlin's Dreaming - Earnestly (feat. Erny Belle)
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Conray (Dale Cotton) - 7th Folding Space
Thom Yorke - Black Swan
Half Hexagon - Ism
Cindy Lee - Diamond Jubilee
C. Zukey - Water Temple
Sharon Van Etten - Every Time The Sun Comes Up (Alternate Version)
C.Zukey interview
Siouxsie & The Banshees - Happy House|
Nathan Haines - Come Into The Light feat. La Coco
Blonde Redhead - For the damaged Coda
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Peggy Gou - (It Goes Like) Nanana (Edit)
Jorge Ben - Carolina Carol Beia
Joe Ghatt - Orange October
Mt Kimbie songs (Listen to interview above)
The Stooges - No Fun
Crowded House - The Howl
christoph el' truento - Ghost Rhythm
The Sampler - Mel Parsons
Massive Attack - Teardrop
Dujon's Mixtape songs:
The In People Ft. Peter Nelson - China Mail Happening
Princess Puti & The Georgia Showband - Take Me With You
Kevin Borich - Tango Queen
Rodger Fox Big Band - Open Sesames
Rock Candy - I'm Gonna Fall In Love Tonight
Collision - You Can Dance
Y-One - They Say
