Zen Yates Fill
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 18 July 2025
In today's episode, A pioneer of the New Zealand music scene has died. Chris Ta'aloga Faiumu, also known as DJ Mu or Fitchie, was a founder of the band Fat Freddy's Drop; Fonterra is pleased to see… Audio
Fat Freddy's drop founder Chris 'Mu' Faiumu dies
A pioneer of the New Zealand music scene has died. Chris Ta'aloga Faiumu, also known as DJ Mu or Fitchie, was a founder of the band Fat Freddy's Drop. RNZ Music Programmer and long time friend Zen… Audio
Champions! France Triumph, Croatia Defiant and Pussy Riot Non-Compliant
In today's finale, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle break down a madcap World Cup final, talk the biggest storylines of the tournament, and pick their favourite goals, players and matches. They're… Audio
Final Fling: France rolls Belgium & Ronaldo's relocation
In today's episode, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle welcome back Football Fern Sarah Gregorius, and after weeks of pleading, Producer Zen is allowed into the studio to pontificate about France's 1-0… Audio
Clinton Smiley: dancefloor pioneer
Pioneering Wellington DJ Clinton Smiley was struck down with a brain aneurysm 10 years ago, but his influence lives on. Audio
Music 101's Favourite Releases of 2015
Emma Smith, Yadana Saw, Zac Arnold, Melody Thomas, Kirsten Johnstone, Trevor Reekie, Sam Wicks and Zen Yates-Fill regroup to swap notes and share their best-loved local and international cuts for… Audio
Music 101's Favourite Songs Of 2014
It's that time of year when music fiends are making lists and checking them twice, assessing the year in music that was. In the spirit of the season, Music 101 tasks a selection of our favourite music… Audio
Music101 Pocket Edition 13
Jay Knight, Perfume Genius, Diggin' in the Carts with Nick D and music from Lorde, Awa and Louis Baker. Audio
Mr Scruff
Mancunian DJ and producer Andy Carthy aka Mr Scruff has just celebrated the 15th anniversary of his monthly residency 'Keep it Unreal' and the release of his 5th album, Friendly Bacteria, on… Audio
Frankie Knuckles "The Godfather of House"
The "Godfather of House", Frankie Knuckles, died this week at the age of 59.
Heralded as a major protagonist in the evolution of dance music, the Bronx-born DJ and producer transplanted the dynamism… Audio
Soundtracks for sunsets - La Ritournelle
We want to hear your favourite sunset stories, and the music that accompanies them. Where were you when the sun went down? Music producer and segment creator Zen Yates-Fill chooses 'La Ritournelle' by… Audio
