Music 101

Pop singer-songwriter Kira Puru is taking off in Australia. Kira – who's of Māori heritage – has recently released her first, self-titled EP on which she celebrates dancefloors and diversity. Video, Audio

Thomston has been suspiciously quiet for the last two years and now we discover why. He's been writing a lot of songs. He stops by the RNZ studio's to share just one of what might be up to eighty new… Audio

HIGH HØØPS is the solo project of Leisure's Jordan Arts. He's just released his debut album Seasons on Planet Earth. Jordan put a band together and dropped into RNZ to perform two stand-out track from… Video, Audio

Hopetoun Brown drop by Music 101 to perform a few songs. Audio

Lily Allen has dealt with fame since she was 21. In an interview promoting her upcoming New Zealand show she addresses both the up and downsides to fame, the rawness of her new album, toxic internet… Audio

Six60 are the first New Zealand band in history to sell out Western Springs, filling the whopping 50,000-capacity venue four months before their February 2019 show. Lead singer Matiu Walters joins us… Video, Audio

The Upbeats have been influential in the local Drum and Bass scene for going on fifteen years. The last five have seen their international reputation blossom and they sit down with RNZ's Alex Behan to… Audio

Makaira Berry and Hamiora Tuari speak about their new project Te Kākano which fuses soul, pop, R&B and most importantly te reo into an exciting new album. Audio

You might not have heard of Rotorua-born musician Alayna Powley, but the rest of the world has. At just 25, she’s worked with some of the world’s biggest pop producers and clocked up over nine million… Video, Audio

Kimbra reveals the influences and collaboration that helped her create her new single 'Top of the World'. Video, Audio

Delaney Davidson joins us to share the songs that have inspired him and his wonderful Magical Lightbox performance that combines music and film. Video, Audio

Four years after taking the world by storm, Devonport's most famous musical export, Lorde, has released her second album. Alex Behan from RNZ's Music 101 says the album is 'remarkable'. Audio

John Campbell, Karyn Hay, Wallace Chapman, Anthonie Tonnon and Paz Lenchantin (of The Pixies) share their favourite Chills song.

Sampha makes an impressive solo debut after a series of collaborations with the biggest names in pop music. Video, Audio

RDU's Gemma Syme updates Music 101 on musical happenings in the Garden city. Audio

Two time Silver Scroll Nominee Lydia Cole discusses the significance of her latest album The Lay of the Land. Video, Audio

Orientation is gearing up for a Hermitude style shuffle this year as the Australian duo return to P.A.R.T.Y Video, Audio

Lucky old Auckland is halfway through this year's Music in Parks Series and the crowds keep growing. Audio

An hour of the best music of 2016, as voted for by listeners and friends of Music 101. Audio