Tony Stamp

Tāmaki Makaurau reggae/ hip hop musician Rubi Du (FKA Silva MC) introduces her new song 'One Spirit (Parks Remix)'. Audio

Virtuoso bass player Thundercat talks to Tony Stamp about his new album It Is What It Is, and how it was influenced by a turbulent few years. Audio

One of the silver linings of working from home is you always get to pick the music!  Audio

On this week's Pocket Edition we speak to ex-pat producer and trumpet player Isaac Aesili about relocating to Bangkok Thailand, and how recording his second album Hidden Truths helped him through a… Audio

Mark Speer, guitarist for this Texas band with a very international sound, speaks with Charlotte Ryan. Audio

In the first lockdown Song Crush, we hear a soul soother from ol' fave Four Tet, a living room dance-party starter from Tom Misch and Yussef Dayes, and a newcomer currently stuck in Serbia. Hataitai… Video, Audio

On this week's Pocket Edition we play Trevor Reekie's interview with Jimmy Carter from The Blind Boys of Alabama, recorded backstage at WOMAD. Plus Tony shares lots of new local music including tracks… Audio

Fiji-born, Auckland-based pop musician Lepani introduces his second single 'Breathe'. Audio

On this week's Pocket Edition, a behind-the-scenes look at Bollywood, acclaimed Brighton indies Porridge Radio, and Lou Reed's former guitar tech Stewart Hurwood.  Audio

Chaitanya Rajapurkar is a twenty one year-old Kiwi-Indian who scored a dream internship with a father-son sound engineering team in Mumbai, recording music for Bollywood productions. He told Tony… Audio

On this week's Pocket Edition, Estere performs live and discusses her Arts Festival show, and Ria Hall talks us through her new album track by track. Audio

Montell2099 is a young kiwi beat maker who's already worked with artists like Lorde, Charli XCX and 21 Savage. Ahead of his appearance at WOMAD festival he spoke with Tony Stamp. Audio

The UK duo Iggy Pop called "The best rock n' roll band in the world" perform live in the RNZ studio, and chat to Tony Stamp. Video, Audio

The Western Australia indie-pop band are about to play NZ after a sold-out Australian tour. Lead singer Caleb talked to Tony Stamp. Audio

On this week's Pocket Edition we speak to Mags from '80s icons A-Ha, experimental electronic musician Holly Herndon, and Tamaki Makaurau hip hop duo Shiraz & LSJ. Audio

Nick Atkinson started his musical career as the saxophone player for Supergroove, going on to form the bands Hopetoun Brown and Love Square. He joined Tony Stamp to play five of his favourite tunes. Audio

Tāmaki Makaurau hip hop duo Shiraz & LSJ introduce their new song 'Whitney'. Audio

Joey Santiago has been guitarist in The Pixies since their debut EP in 1987. Ahead of their return to NZ to perform their first album Surfer Rosa in full, he spoke with Tony Stamp. Audio