Music 101 Interviews
The biggest stars. The best musicians. Local NZ talent and global chart-toppers. They all talk to Charlotte Ryan on Music 101 Interviews, sharing their stories from the road and the studio, the tales behind the song and from back-stage. Listen on the RNZ website or wherever you get your podcasts.
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The Jesus and Mary Chain: ‘These days it's Jim and William Reid being themselves’
13 Jul 2024Following the release of Glasgow Eyes, Charlotte Ryan speaks to The Jesus and Mary Chain founder Jim Reid about the band's infamous 90s shows and mid-career break up, and what got them back together.
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Fontaines D.C frontman: 'I have a constant need to create'
11 Jul 2024In high anticipation of the new Fontaines D.C album out in August, Charlotte Ryan revisits her 2023 interview with the band's frontman Grian Chatten...and wonders if he is in love? Read more Audio
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Anna Coddington: Retraining the voice from Long Covid
6 Jul 2024Despite some serious challenges, Anna Coddington has created a bilingual album for the dancefloor. She celebrates with Charlotte Ryan. Read more Audio
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Florence and the Machine: "I feel like I can never quite get it right"
4 Jul 2024Florence Welch talks to Charlotte Ryan in 2023 about her struggle with perfectionism and the liberation of live music. Read more Audio
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Indy Yelich: Your voice has to stand out on its own
29 Jun 2024She may be Lorde's little sister but Indy Yelich is making music, and living life on her own terms.
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Robert Plant & Alison Krauss: Getting lost in time
27 Jun 2024Charlotte Ryan revisits a 2021 chat with Alison Krauss and Robert Plant about the joy and friendship of recording their new album. Read more Audio
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Tiki Taane and Arli Liberman: Composing emotion
22 Jun 2024Talented local musicians Tiki Taane and Arli Liberman have composed the score for a new feature film Ka Whawhai (fa fai) Tonu - Struggle Without End, directed by Michael Jonathan. They share their… Read more Audio
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Idles' Joe Talbot: On facing pain
20 Jun 2024Ahead of their January 2025 NZ show, we're revisiting a conversation with Idle's frontman Joe Talbot. He's lived through more grief than most of us, yet in his conversation with Charlotte Ryan… Read more Audio
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84-year-old DJ Vika: “Those who dance never grow old”
15 Jun 202484-year-old DJ Vika is a star of Warsaw nightclubs - she is a hit with young people and also DJs at a weekly senior citizens club. A new documentary follows Vika on her mission to age on her own… Read more Audio
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The 1975 frontman Matty Healy: On being relevant...but not too relevant
13 Jun 2024We’re going back to 2019 when Charlotte Ryan interviewed The 1975 frontman, Matty Healy. The band has blown up since then… due to a famous ex-girlfriend and a lot of good music. Read more Audio
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C. Zukey: On creating music from grief
8 Jun 2024C. Zukey is a Canadian-born New Zealand alternative musician from Auckland with an incredible, heartbreaking story. His new album Stonefruut is inspired by some intense family experiences over the… Read more Audio
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Neil Finn: On endurance and new Crowded House
6 Jun 2024Neil Finn shares stories with his old friend Charlotte Ryan about family, lyrics and the new Crowded House album. Read more Audio
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Shapeshifter celebrates 25 years: Drama, anxiety, "and a ridiculous amount of good times”
25 May 2024Shapeshifter founding members Sam Trevethick and Nick Robinson reflect on the highs and lows of the band's 25 year career. Read more Audio
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Dame Hinewehi Mohi welcomed into the NZ Music Hall of Fame
18 May 2024Dame Hinewehi Mohi has been welcomed into the NZ Music Hall of Fame. She talks to Charlotte Ryan about her remarkable life, and her brave moments that put music in te reo Māori on the world's stage. Read more Audio
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Tom Scott on his most political album yet: TREES
16 May 2024In an interview from 2012 Tom Scott speaks to Charlotte Ryan about the influence of nature, spiritual jazz, and new ways of living on the award winning Avantdale Bowling Club album. Read more Audio
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Jordan Rakei: On work ethic and selling out
11 May 2024Jordan Rakei hasn’t lived in New Zealand since he was four years old, but on his new album the NZ music influence is evident. He talks to Charlotte about becoming a father and the work ethic behind… Read more Audio
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The Nomad: Behind the decks at NZ's famed 90s underground raves
9 May 2024It's New Zealand Music Month and we're revisiting an interview with Damon Schwalger, aka The Nomad, who was behind the decks at NZ's famed 90s underground raves and outdoor dance parties. Read more Audio
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Shepherds Reign: Polynesian heavy metal storytellers
4 May 2024The band’s Oliver Leupolu and Filiva’a James share the crowd reactions to their first metal gig in Samoa and the influence of church music on their songs. Read more Audio
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Delaney Davidson: Gets personal
4 May 2024Delaney Davidson talks honestly about his latest album and how turning 50 has changed his perspective. Read more Audio
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The Topp Twins: On cancer and coming out raging
4 May 2024Jools and Lynda talk about how cancer treatment has brought greater meaning to their music and reflect on a life of political activism. Read more Audio
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Dolly Parton: Fashion, fame and imposter syndrome
4 May 2024Dolly Parton on her first rock album, her love of clothes and the reason she questioned her place in the ’Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Read more Audio
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Stan Walker: On having a purpose
4 May 2024Stan Walker shares how parenting has changed his perspective on life, and why his music holds such deep meaning. Read more Audio
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Lorde: On the power of self-belief
4 May 2024Lorde talks about overcoming debilitating stage-fright and shares why she wants to be a mum one day. Read more Audio
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Music 101 Interviews | Trailer
1 May 2024The biggest stars. The best musicians. Local NZ talent and global chart-toppers. They all talk to Charlotte Ryan on Music 101 Interviews, sharing their stories from the road and the studio, the tales… Read more Audio
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