Music
Totally Chill: Bids roll in for Martin Phillipps' music collection
Part of the collection of the Chills leader is up for auction. His friend Bruce Mahalski talks to Music 101 about some of the best items. Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 5 May 2024
Hymns from the 12th century to the 20th this week, including Jesu, the very thought of thee (based on a poem by Bernard of Clairvaux) and NZ hymn writer Colin Gibson’s He came singing love. Audio
NZ Music Month Live in Studio: Phoebe Rings
Listen: Auckland dream-pop band Phoebe Rings kicks off NZ Music Month with a live session in our Auckland studio. Audio
Nashville Babylon: 4 May 2024
On this week's show Mark has blues from Muddy Waters and Mike Henderson, classic country courtesy of the Louvin Brothers, gospel from Sister Rosetta Tharpe plus Candi Staton covering Dolly Parton. Audio
Ancient Relics
Lucien Johnson looks to the past; Peter Koopman explores the guitar trio setting, and the Auckland Jazz Orchestra plays Phil Broadhurst.
Nick checks out recent releases from NZ jazz musicians,… Audio
The Mixtape: Taite award winner Vera Ellen and producer Ben Lemi
This year's Taite Music Prize winning singer/songwriter Vera Ellen and her producer Ben Lemi pick the New Zealand music that influenced them and talk about the special artist/producer relationship… Audio
Local band 'Ha The Unclear' a hit in France
Local band Ha the Unclear who formed in Dunedin have released their much anticipated album Kingdom in a Cul De Sac. The band have just returned from France and songwriter Michael Cathro joins… Audio
Iron & Wine's knack for gorgeous melodies is intact on the breezy Light Verse
The latest from the Carolina folk artist embraces middle-age with gusto, via the usual gently-spun melodies. Video, Audio
80s icons Pet Shop Boys return with Nonetheless (although they never really left)
The synth-pop elder statesmen present their fifteenth album, anthemic and genial in equal measure. Video, Audio
Mel Parsons on her favourite Christchurch venues
Tony Stamp visits Christchurch for a guided tour of the folk musician's favourite local venues, in the first of a four-part series looking at NZ's live music spaces. Audio
NZ Music Month Live in Studio: Phoebe Rings
Auckland dream-pop band Phoebe Rings kicks off NZ Music Month with a live session in our Auckland studio. Audio
Publicist freak outs, emotional interviews - and why Lorde was wearing David Byrne's jacket
Music 101 launches a new interviews podcast today. Presenter Charlotte Ryan reveals some of the behind-the-scenes stories.
Shepherds Reign: Polynesian heavy metal storytellers
The 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. Audio
Delaney Davidson: Gets personal
Delaney Davidson talks honestly about his latest album and how turning 50 has changed his perspective. Audio
The Topp Twins: On cancer and coming out raging
Jools and Lynda talk about how cancer treatment has brought greater meaning to their music and reflect on a life of political activism. Audio
Dolly Parton: Fashion, fame and imposter syndrome
Dolly Parton on her first rock album, her love of clothes and the reason she questioned her place in the ’Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Audio
Stan Walker: On having a purpose
Stan Walker shares how parenting has changed his perspective on life, and why his music holds such deep meaning. Audio
Lorde: On the power of self-belief
Lorde talks about overcoming debilitating stage-fright and shares why she wants to be a mum one day. Audio
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Tonight, a selection described as 'broadly lo-fi': including drag queen hypnagogic pop project Cindy Lee, death rock- and punk wave-influenced Brux, and a new local track from the Audio Foundation… Audio
What we're wearing on NZ Music T-shirt Day 2024
If you think RNZ is a place where people unironically wear grey cardigans and socks with sandals, prepare to be dazzled by our collection of NZ music t-shirts on NZ Music T-shirt Day.
