Tony Stamp
The Sampler: Geneva AM, Obongjayar, Hotline TNT
Tony Stamp reviews Pikipiki, the debut album by Geneva AM, which mixes English and te reo Maori, uplifting beats with garage rock and neo-classical. Audio
Music Critic: Tony Stamp shares new music
Music 101's Tony Stamp with new music - Obongjayar's single Not in Surrender and Jens Lekman with Candy From a Stranger Audio
The Sampler: Paul Cathro, Aidan Fine, Matmos
Tony Stamp reviews a new LP by Dunedin-born musician Paul Cathro, which shares common ground with his band Ha The Unclear, while staking out new territory. Audio
D.C. Maxwell breaks down 'Jesus's Son'
The Melbourne-based kiwi singer talks about his new single, which takes a biblical approach to climate change. Audio
Red Robin Records are connecting Whanganui with Jamaica
For the past ten years Red Robin Records have been paying homage to specific reggae subgenres, on their new LP re-teaming with veteran Jamaican MC Tippa Lee. Tony Stamp spoke to producer Naram, who… Audio
The Mixtape: Mike McRoberts
The host of RNZ100: A Century of Stories joins us to share six favourite songs, and reflect on 40 years of broadcasting, from leading RNZ's sports department aged 24, to reporting from warzones and… Audio
The Sampler: Annahstasia, Blair Parkes, Kae Tempest
Tony Stamp reviews the striking debut album by American folk singer Annahstasia, plus looks at the latest by Christchurch musician Blair Parkes, and British poet Kae Tempest. Audio
404 Media's Emanuel Maiberg on AI-generated songs impersonating dead artists
How are fake songs attributed to long-dead musicians winding up on official streaming platforms? It's part of an ongoing investigation. Audio
The Mixtape: Sports Team
Ahead of their feature The Weed Eaters premiering at this year's International Film Festival, Annabel Kean and Callum Devlin from filmmaking collective Sports Team share some of their favourite songs… Audio
The Sampler: Alex G, Clipse & Wet Leg
Tony Stamp reviews the major label debut from indie heartthrob Alex G, the return of hip-hop heavyweights Clipse, and catchy English ironists Wet Leg. Audio
Josh and Pat from Flying Nun band Soft Bait share some Life Advice
Auckland post-punks Soft Bait have signed with Flying Nun, received play on England's BBC6, and placement in some high profile playlists. They broke down album #2 with Tony Stamp. Audio
Melo and Bass: The new Melodownz EP
Aotearoa rapper and poet Melodownz joins Tony Stamp for Music 101 to chat about his new EP, Melo & Bass. Audio
Music Critic: Putting the spotlight on
Music critic Tony Stamp shares new music from Birdlings Flat and Alex G. Audio
The Mixtape: Matthew Crawley
Promoter Matt Crawley joins Tony Stamp for the RNZ Mixtape to chew over the songs that soundtrack his life. Audio
Tahi FM’s rising stars: Matariki
Tahi joins Tony for Music 101 to chew over their list of rising stars for Matariki. Audio
Time for walkies: The new Ringlets album and tour
Tony Stamp catches up with Ringlets about their sophomore album, The Lord Is My German Shepherd (Time for Walkies). Audio
Little Simz returns with album Lotus
Little Simz caught up with Tony Stamp about her new album, Lotus. Audio
Lorde on her fourth studio album Virgin
Lorde has a kōrero with Tony Stamp about her just-released album Virgin for Music 101. Audio
Music 101: Lorde opens up about her "existential crises"
Lorde spoke to RNZ's Tony Stamp ahead of the launch of her new album, 'Virgin'. Tony shares details of their conversation with Jesse and also what else is on Music 101 this weekend. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 27 June 2025
In today's episode, the top of the South Island is effectively cut off at the moment, with a number of state highways closed and state of emergencies in Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough, severe weather… Audio
