Music
King Charles reveals what's on his playlist
When the monarch gets up in the morning, what tunes does he select to start his day?
The Mixtape: DJ Manuel Bundy
Manuel Bundy, born Manuel Matisi, is a prominent DJ based in Auckland, New Zealand. He has held residencies at notable Auckland venues such as Shortland Bar, Cause Celebre, and Khuja Lounge. Bundy is… Audio
Luminescent Creatures by Ichiko Aoba
The Japanese singer-songwriter presents another soothing selection of tunes, inspired by dreams, fictional worlds, and diving expeditions. Audio
Celebrating 25 years of Sola Rosa with new music
Sola Rosa is celebrating 25 years with a beautiful new EP. The EP New Tomorrows brings in local legends like Julien Dyne, Finn Scholes, and Ben White, plus emerging talents like Melbourne's Akosia and… Audio
Dr Jada Watson: The eye-opening stats on women in Country music
Musicologist Jada Watson is known for her work on the marginalisation of female artists in the country music industry. She joins Music 101 to give us the latest stats on how women artists are doing on… Audio
How Reb Fountain turned trauma into art
Reb Fountain knows what can happen to the best laid plans, she tells Music 101's Nick Bollinger. Audio
Reb Fountain on the creation of 'How Love Bends'
American-born, Auckland-based singer-songwriter Reb Fountain has a new album just out, How Love Bends. On the eve of its release, she spoke to Nick Bollinger for Music 101 about some of the trials and… Audio
The Beths - how to survive a music festival
Beloved Kiwi indie rock band The Beths are set to headline the main stage at WOMAD next weekend, ahead of their upcoming Australian tour. Audio
Music Review: Stapleton serenades sold-out Spark Arena
Country music is here to stay to in Aotearoa, so saddle up and enjoy the ride.
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
He's back, and no doubt ready to inform, educate and entertain us with an array of eclectic music. Audio
Company behind Juicy Fest placed into voluntary liquidation
Juicy Fest had cancelled the New Zealand leg of the tour in December.
Noel Maginnity: the technical virtuoso
Long-time RNZ Concert sound engineer Noel Maginnity is recognised by his Australasian peers. Audio
NZ Live: The Veils
Each week we invite some of Aotearoa New Zealand's finest song writers into the studio to share their work with us. Audio
NZ Live: The Veils
Each week we invite some of Aotearoa New Zealand's finest song writers into the studio to share their work with us. Today we are joined by The Veils A.K.A Finn Andrews The Veils released their 7th… Audio
The NZ film about Jarvis Cocker and Pulp
It's been ten years since the release of Pulp: a Film about Life, Death & Supermarkets. Audio
Roy Ayers has died at 84 - these were just 5 of the funk legend's best songs
The vibraphone player and producer is one of the most sampled artists in popular music. Video
National pipe band championships begin in Invercargill
The national Pipe Band Championships get underway in Invercargill with 57 pipe bands from New Zealand and Australia competing. Royal New Zealand Pipe Bands' Association president Liam Kernaghan spoke… Audio
The Mixtape - RNZ's audio old hand Jeremy Ansell
This week's guest on the Mixtape is long-time RNZ studio engineer Jeremy Ansell. Not only an audio operator and team leader at RNZ, but equally a much-respected music researcher. Over the years Jeremy… Audio
Dame Kiri & Friends - The Gala Concert
A spectacular gala concert drawn from our archives presented by the Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation in 2006. Dame Kiri Te Kanawa performs with her long-time friend and colleague, Frederica von Stade, and… Audio
Loving the Dunedin Sound
Ahead of his performance with the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra, conductor Umberto Clerici explains why he loves playing with semi-professional musicians. Audio
