Tony Stamp
Fis & Rob Thorne take taonga pūoro into epic new places
A meeting of minds between electronic producer Fis and taonga pūoro player Rob Thorne resulted in Clear Stones, an experimental album that saw the duo invited to play shows around Europe. Ahead of… Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 189: Rei/ Oscar Key Sung
In this week's Pocket Edition we talk to te reo rapper Rei, and Melbourne pop musician Oscar Key Sung. Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 188: Courtney Barnett/ Sola Rosa/ Wax Chattels
In this week's Pocket Edition, Kirsten Johnstone speaks with Courtney Barnett about her new album Tell Me How You Really Feel. Alex Behan speaks with Sola Rosa about his latest release and Auckland's… Audio
Wax Chattels on their 'guitarless guitar music'
Auckland 'no wave' band Wax Chattels on their jazz school background, and getting signed to both Flying Nun and American label Captured Tracks. Video, Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 187: Kings/ Anonymouz/ Parks
In this week's Pocket Edition we host a panel discussion with three of the Best Producer nominees at this year's Pacific Music Awards, and feature live tracks from Louis Baker and Being. Audio
The Mixtape: NZ Music Month
The slogan for NZ Music month this year is 'Discover New'. The RNZ Music crew bring this kaupapa to their mixtape, with some brand new exciting finds, and some old favourites too. Video, Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 186: Parquet Courts/Carb on Carb
In this week's Pocket Edition, Yadana Saw walks around Burning Up Years a new music exhibition that has opened at Wellington Museum. Alex Behan speaks with Parquet Court's Andrew Savage about their… Audio
Carb on Carb live @ RNZ
Auckland pop-punk duo Carb On Carb visit the RNZ studio to perform two songs from their new album For Ages. Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 185: Kehlani/ Camp Cope
In this week's Pocket Edition we talk to American pop star Kehlani, and have a live session from Melbourne trio Camp Cope. Audio
Camp Cope live @ RNZ
Melbourne trio Camp Cope perform two songs from their second album How to Socialise & Make Friends, and have a yarn with Tony Stamp. Video, Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 184: Kimbra/Boyboy
In this week's Pocket Edition, Alex Behan sits down with Kimbra upon the release of her new LP, Primal Heart. And boys Tony Stamp and Sam McCarthy talk about the latter's musical moniker - Boy Boy. Audio
Boyboy's Sam McCarthy on confronting his vices
Sam Mccarthy has already been in two high profile NZ bands - Goodnight Nurse, and dance pop outfit Kids Of 88. Sam has now relocated to Los Angeles where he makes music as Boyboy, as well as writing… Video, Audio
Why did Public Service Broadcasting make an album about Welsh coal mining?
UK band Public Service Broadcasting's last two albums have been concept records based around archival footage of human progress and space exploration. For their third, Every Valley, bandleader J… Video, Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 183: Camp Cope/ Tom Cunliffe
In this week's Pocket Edition we talk to Melbourne punk trio Camp Cope, and host a musical performance from Tom Cunliffe. Audio
The Mixtape: Chris Matthews
Headless Chickens’ principal songwriter Chris Matthews joins Tony Stamp for the RNZ Music Mixtape, and reminisces about his life in music. Audio
A bumper year for music festivals
The RNZ Music team look back on a bumper year for music festivals. Audio
Australian surf-rock duo Hockey Dad live at RNZ
New South Wales surf-rockers Hockey Dad join Tony in the RNZ Studios to perform and have a chat. Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 181: Gin Wigmore/ Perfume Genius/ Jet Jaguar
In this week's Pocket Edition we talk to Gin Wigmore about motherhood and her new album, as well as acclaimed US indie musician Perfume Genius, and Wellington soundscaper Jet Jaguar. Audio
Carnivorous Plant Society cram the RNZ studio full of band members, instruments, and genres
Cinematic jazz gang Carnivorous Plant Society perform live at RNZ. Video, Audio
Shona Laing on her friend and collaborator Mahinārangi Tocker
Almost ten years after her death from an asthma attack, the late Mahinārangi Tocker was celebrated with a tribute show Love Me As I Am, part of the Auckland Arts Festival. Tony Stamp speaks to… Video, Audio