Music 101
Brainorchestra: 'I skipped class to make beats'
New Jersey based Brainorchestra is a prolific hip hop producer and one you should watch. The beat maker's first studio was a flash drive that he would plug into the school computer. He's become an… Audio
Amiria Grenell performs tracks from her new album ‘The Winter Light’
Folk singer Amiria Grenell grew up in rural Canterbury where her family famously hosted the Whitecliffs music festival in their paddocks. Following the success of her 2012 release Three Feathers… Video, Audio
Gold dust woman Julia Holter: ‘I come up with new ways to surprise myself’
Los Angeles based composer and singer Julia Holter is set to release her sixth studio album, with the inspired title Something in the Room She Moves. Maggie Tweedie talks to Julia about her… Audio
'Fuemana Mania’: 30 years of New Urban Polynesian
In the early 90s, siblings Phil, Christina, Tony and Pauly Fuemana would lay down a fresh and unique record that would soon be dubbed a classic. Thirty years on New Urban Polynesian is set to be… Audio, Gallery
Mohamed Hassan: creator of the first Kiwi-Muslim comedy
You may have heard, read or seen his work - he previously worked at RNZ as a journalist, is the writer & host of The Big Picture Podcast, and wrote a book How to be a Bad Muslim and a collection of… Audio
Polynesian metal band Shepherds Reign has everyone talking
When Shepherds Reign, a five piece band from South Auckland, were nominated for the prestigious Taite Music Prize this week their Pacific metal music was broadcast on Breakfast television and radio… Audio
The state of today’s dance scene with pioneer Jeff Mills
From his cult radio show as The Wizard in the 1980s to forming the techno collective Underground Resistance, then Axis Records, many call Jeff Mills a dance music legend. He's performing at the… Audio
Teddy Swims bares his soul: ‘My pain was necessary’
American soul singer Teddy Swims may have blown up on the charts, but it was New Zealand that fell hard for him first. His breakout song 'Lose Control' was the number 1 radio song here for 11 weeks… Audio
Stan Walker: 'Our reo is amazing. So spread it wide and far'
Stan Walker has a message for Māori in his new new single, 'Māori Ki Te Ao': "This is to say, ‘man, you're incredible. You're amazing. Our reo is amazing. So spread it wide, and far’.” Video, Audio
Mogwai’s Stuart Braithwaite: Music to attract aliens
Ahead of their NZ tour, singer and guitarist Stuart Braithwaite of cult Scottish band Mogwai talks to Charlotte Ryan about stargazing with his Dad, playing so loud the ceiling caved in, and Mogwai's… Audio
The National’s Matt Berninger on depression: 'It’s like a flu that just holds on'
The National frontman talks candidly to Music 101 about his slow recovery from depression, his songwriting happy place and performing at "magical communal parties" around the world. Video, Audio
Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio
Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio
Music 101: Tony Stamp
Tony Stamp, producer of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on presenter Charlotte Ryan's show… Audio
Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio
Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio
Pocket Edition for Thurs 4 August
The best of RNZ Music Saturday afternoon's Music 101. Audio
Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from midday talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio
Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101, shares what's coming up on her show and picks a track for us to play. Audio