Tony Stamp
Music 101 Pocket Edition 229: IllBaz/ Grady Smith
On this week's Pocket Edition we talk to DJ IllBaz ahead of his performance at the Aroha Nui Christchurch benefit shows, and country music critic Grady Smith tells us about the recent collision… Audio
The Mixtape: Karyn Rachtman
Karyn Rachtman is one of the most influential music supervisors in the world, due to her work on film soundtracks including Pulp Fiction, Boogie Nights and Moulin Rouge. Joining us for the RNZ Music… Video, Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 228
In this week's Pocket Edition we catch up with Irish singer-songwriter Hozier, Pop songwriter Jenna Andrews, and local dub merchant Christoph El' Truento. Audio
Jenna Andrews
Jenna Andrews works in the Los Angeles pop industry, co-writing with heavyweights like Drake, Jennifer Lopez and Max Martin. In Auckland recently for SongHubs - an event that saw her working with… Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 227: Chaii/ DJ Vadim
In this week's Pocket Edition we talk to Persian-Kiwi rapper Chaii, and UK DJ Vadim. Audio
Tiki Taane on Christchurch
In an impromptu kōrero with RNZ's Tony Stamp, Tiki Taane shared his thoughts on last week's terrorist attack in his hometown of Christchurch. Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 226: WOMAD/ Finn Andrews/ Death Cab For Cutie
In this week's Pocket Edition we talk to Finn Andrews of The Veils, Ben Gibbard from Death Cab For Cutie, and bring you some of the amazing performances from WOMAD. Audio
Death Cab For Cutie's Ben Gibbard
Backstage on the day of their Auckland show, Death Cab For Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard talked to Tony Stamp about how gentrification inspired lead single 'Gold Rush'. Audio
Finn Andrews of the Veils on his debut solo album One Piece At A Time
The Veils' Finn Andrews has just released his debut solo album, One Piece At A Time. Ahead of an extensive nationwide tour, he sat down with Tony Stamp to discuss the album track by track. Video, Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 225: Emily Muli/ Kian/ Rhye
On this week's Pocket Edition: a performance from local up-and-comer Emily Muli, plus chats with Aussie teen star Kian and Canada's Rhye. Audio
The Mixtape: Trevor Reekie
Trevor Reekie has been a pivotal figure in the NZ music scene throughout his career, from helping discover Bic Runga and Shihad to showcasing trans-global artists on RNZ. Here Trevor shares five songs… Video, Audio
Global music tech company InMusic opens local branch on Auckland's K Rd
Global music technology company InMusic have new premises on Auckland's Karangahape Rd. CEO Jack O'Donnell and local Managing Director Morgan Donaghue discuss their plans for the industry. Audio
Does streaming music hurt the planet?
Drs Sharon George and Deidre McKay discuss their BBC.com article 'How Streaming Music Could Be Harming The Planet'. Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 224: Sleaford Mods/ Tiny Ruins/ Neko Case
In this week's Pocket Edition we talk to Jason Williamson from acerbic Brit duo Sleaford Mods, Tiny Ruins' Hollie Fullbrook, and Neko Case. Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 223: Julia Jacklin/ Happy Mondays
On this week's Pocket Edition we talk to Mark Day from UK legends Happy Mondays, and host a live session from Australian singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin. Audio
Julia Jacklin live session
Australian singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin joins us in studio for a live performance and a chat about her new album Crushing. Video, Audio
"People are numb, beaten, they’re being whipped into a mound of nothingness," Sleaford Mods' Jason Williamson on post-Brexit Britain
Sleaford Mods have been called 'the angriest band in Britain' by The Guardian, and 'the world's greatest rock n' roll band' by Iggy Pop. RNZ's Tony Stamp talked to vocalist Jason Williamson about… Video, Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 222: The Chats/ Al Park/ Lydia Cole
On this week's Pocket Edition we chat with Aussie teen punks The Chats, go deep with Christchurch stalwarts Al Park and Adam McGrath, and host a live performance from ex-pat Lydia Cole. Audio
Aussie teens The Chats on going viral with 'Smoko', and touring with Josh Homme
Queensland teen punk trio the Chats found viral success with the video for their song 'Smoko', a tongue-in-cheek ode to the sanctity of the Australian tea break. Midway through their first NZ tour… Video, Audio
Song Crush - EP 4: The Grammys, Kacey Musgraves, Nakhane
The Song Crush team this week debrief on the Grammy Awards, country/pop artist Jamie McDell explains why Kacey Musgraves won album of the year, and there's new music from Jessica Pratt, Nakhane and… Video, Audio