Filmmakers Jeff Howlett and Mark Covino on the making of the documentary A Band Called Death, about the early 70s Detroit band the New York Times has dubbed "punk before punk was punk". Audio

A Day In My Mind's Mind began last decade as a series of compilation albums focused on the local psychedelic pop of the late 60s and early 70s. Now the pick of those tracks have been released on a… Audio

Meet some of the audio engineers behind Christchurch's recording studios and live sound mixing: Ben Edwards from The Sitting Room, Rob Mayes from Failsafe Records, Arnie Van Bussel of Nightshift… Audio

In the wake of the Canterbury earthquakes our colleagues at RDU in Christchurch produced a radio series documenting the effects on the local music community. In this episode of 'A Flat City: The Music… Audio

Former Weta frontman Aaron Tokona talks to Music 101 presenter Kirsten Johnstone about his new collective A Hori Buzz, ahead of the live show to launch their first single. Audio

Sam Wicks catches up with Dion Lunadon, former D4 guitarist turned bassist for New Yorks's noisest bands, A Place To Bury Strangers. Audio

Crowned as the noisiest band in Brooklyn, NY., A Place To Bury Strangers tear up Auckland's Kings Arms with a blisteringly raucous set. RNZ's Andre Upston was there to capture the fun. Audio

After The D4 disbanded in 2006, guitarist Dion Lunadon (Palmer) hightailed it to the US, finding his flow in the downtown New York rock scene. His new band, A Place To Bury Strangers have just… Audio

Akadaka fan Chris Adams reviews the first Wellington show for Music 101. Audio

Acoustic roots band AGM join us in Auckland for New Zealand Live. Audio

Take an audio fieldtrip to ALT TV - an Auckland music TV station taking a punk rock approach - to see what kind of ropes and tape are holding this operation together. Sam Wicks and Kirsten Johnstone… Audio

Nick Atkinson hung out at Maori Television as they filmed their ambitious ANZAC Concert featuring Hinewehi Mohi, The Four Sures and Will Crummer, who's joined on-stage by his daughter Annie. Tama… Audio

Not just a content producer for M101, Zac Arnold also performs in Sere. Here he is about to lodge his APRA Live Performance Return and find out whether or not he and his bandmates will be laughing all… Audio

In September this year, songwriters from all over Aotearoa came together to celebrate their craft at the 50th APRA Silver Scrolls awards. RNZ Music's Andre Upston was on deck to capture those… Audio, Gallery

Several New Zealand song writers gathered in Sydney in June for the APRA Song Summit 2010. Christchurch's Lindon Puffin was there and reports back about the experience. Audio

Marcus Garvey, Louis Armstrong, Puffy Daddy… The New York neighbourhood of Harlem has long been home to seminal African-American leaders and trendsetters. Most recently A$AP Mob, the collective that… Audio

Rapper ASAP Rocky is as famous for his pick-and-mix approach to hip hop's regional influences as he is for an appetite for high-end fashion, but there's still room for a bit of controversy. Audio

Named for the great Rakim Allah of Eric. B & Rakim fame, Rakim Mayers aka A$AP Rocky sets the tone sonically and visually for his style-conscious Harlem collective, A$AP Mob. Sam Wicks talks to him… Audio

Aaradhna's third album Treble & Reverb is bookended by songs of the same name, but the upbeat tunes don't prepare you for the tales of heartache and revenge sandwiched between them. Sam Wicks snagged… Audio

After a promising start in music Aaradhna gave the whole thing away for almost three years. It was her partner and a trip to Europe that changed her mind. In November 2012 she released her critically… Audio

New Zealand music history will be made in New York City this week when Porirua born, Los Angeles based soul singer Aaradhna steps on stage at a sold-out Apollo Music Café at the Apollo Theatre, the… Audio

Julie Hill tracked down an ex-pat Kiwi muso in East Berlin. Singer-songwriter Steve Abel had the dubious honour of taking out the Saddest Song in the World Competition recently, showing the Berliners… Audio

The unique voice of Aucklander Steve Abel is supported by Geoff Maddock and Kirsten Morelle of Goldenhorse, to render "parlour-sized country rock and finger-picked nu-folk balladry" (NZ Herald) The… Audio

Musician Steve Abel joins Kim Hill to talk and play songs. Audio

United Kingdom author Richard King's book: 'How Soon Is Now - The Madmen and Mavericks Who Made Independent Music 1975-2005' tells the story of the emergence of the UK's independent music scene from… Audio

Arhoolie Records remains one of the great American record labels - an Independent folk and blues label formed by Californian high school teacher Chris Strachwitz in 1960. Strachwitz originally started… Audio

Trevor Reekie talks to Hello Sailor's Graham Brazier and Harry Lyon about life with - and without - Dave McArtney, as well as McArtney's posthumous autobiography Gutter Black - A Memoir. Audio

Mark Rye has a background that has seen him work for pioneering prog-rock label Harvest records in the early 70s and in artist management. Most recently, Rye has called upon his contacts to provide… Audio

The late Scottish musician Martyn Bennett was a formidable piper, DJ, producer and live performer who passed away (aged 33) in 2005. In January, the Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow marked the… Audio

Nick Bollinger reviews three sweet soul re-issues from the southern USA. Audio

Folk singer Adam McGrath performs live from our Auckland music studio. Audio

English guitarist Justin Adams has a day job playing in Robert Plant's band, but he has recently released a highly praised album with Gambian riti player Juldeh Camara called 'Tell No Lies'. Trevor… Audio

Nainz and Viiz Tupa'i are Adeaze, the church-raised, soul-singing brothers whose close harmonies and sweet falsettos have provided the soundtrack to many a New Zealand nuptial. Sam Wicks talked to the… Audio

The Adults is not the first side project spearheaded by Shihad's Jon Toogood - that honour goes to SML, the dirgy riff-fest of a band that teamed Toogood with Shihad drummer Tom Larkin and Head Like A… Audio

Music reporter and producer Adrian Hollay returns 'home' to explore how the German reunion shaped the German techno scene. After discovering their freedom the East German generation-x and West Berlin… Audio

Home Brew and @Peace MC Tom Scott heads to Laos, Thailand and Cambodia to sample the sounds, smells and tastes of new lands and different cultures. Audio, Gallery

Sophie Wilson presents a travelogue of her time at the Eurovision Song Contest, held earlier this year in Baku, Azerbaijan. Audio, Gallery

Eighteen months in the making, Isaac Aesili has produced a solo album 'Eye See' blending RnB, soul, reggae and funk, and featuring the vocal talents of Mara TK, Deva Mahal, Rachel Fraser and Rosita… Audio

The first time we've ever hosted dual banjos on the show - if you've never heard the sound of two banjos in unison you are in for a real treat. Alex & BB redefine banjo picking in their new combo, and… Audio

The Afro-Celt Soundsystem fuses Irish and West African music with big dance beats, it's been a hit at WOMAD festivals around the world since 1995. The project began with second generation Irish… Audio

While reggae and ska remain niche genres in the United States, they definitely have a home in California where ska's 'third wave' of bands like The Uptones, Fishbone and Operation Ivy keep the sounds… Audio

Nu-weird-folkie Arthur Ahbez and his band Superbird joins Emma Smith in the studio to run through a selection of new songs. Audio

Japanese guitar maestro Tetuzi Akiyama shares sounds soft and loud from the Tokyo underground with Music 101's Emma Smith. Audio

Alabama Shakes lead-singer Brittany Howard was delivering mail in the small rural town of Athens, Alamaba when the band that she'd founded with bass player Zac Cockrell at high school started getting… Audio

The Alaev Family Band, from Tajikistan by way of Israel, derailed music reporter Emma Smith in a way she wasn't expecting - by bursting into song. Audio

Nick Bollinger discusses modern Scottish folk songs by a scholar of musical, literary and linguistic tradition who incorporates New Orleans marching band music, rapping Welsh, and evokes the plaintive… Audio

Nick Bollinger takes a listen to the debut solo album from Blur and Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn - Everyday Robots. Audio

Zac Arnold speaks to former Strokes guitartist Albert Hammond Jr about his third solo album Momentary Masters Audio

A unique new voice has emerged from Lyttleton, which Nick Bollinger says 'shifts the air with rarefied grace'. Nick takes a listen to the self-titled debut from Aldous Harding. Audio

Having spent her early teens uploading covers to YouTube, 19-year old Alessia Cara now finds herself signed to Def Jam. She talks to Zac Arnold about her debut EP Four Pink Walls. Audio

Alien Weaponry are a three-piece heavy rock outfit hailing from rural Northland/ Te Tai Tokerau, and have been the opening act for the likes of Shihad and Devilskin. With an average age of 14, Craig… Audio

Wellington based cult three piece The All Seeing Hand, made up of a hardcore drummer, champion turntablist and Mongolian trained throat singer, on the chaos and calculation behind their second album… Audio

Matthew Crawley headed to the UK to investigate the goings on at one of the most beloved festivals around. Audio

The Sampler's Nick Bollinger gives his tribute to New Orleans legend, producer and artist in his own right, Allen Toussaint. Audio

Growing up with musicians playing on almost every Sobrante Park doorstep, Rustee Allen was bound to pick up an instrument. After a short time strumming a guitar Rustee found the bass felt better… Audio

Turntable maestro Alphabethead mixes and mashes a selection of Flying Nun Record's classic tracks, in aid of the label's 30th Birthday celebrations in November 2011. Audio

After garnering a following singing covers on Youtube, then scoring a UK number one with her cover of Frankie Goes to Hollywood's 'The Power of Love' the UK singer songwriter joins us to play some… Audio

Nick Bollinger reviews An Awesome Wave, by Alt-J. Audio

This week, Alt-J won the 20th Mercury Prize for their album An Awesome Wave - beating out albums by eleven other nominated acts including Michael Kiwanuka, Richard Hawley and Jessie Ware. Mary Dud… Audio

Runners-up in the BBC's Sound of 2013 poll, AlunaGeorge might have a better claim than most to being a modern group with a modern sound. The duo of Aluna Francis and George Reid - hence "AlunaGeorge"… Audio

Emma Smith talks with Malian musicians Amadou & Mariam, whose infectious folk songs feed off modern rock and blues grooves. Audio

Amirh with the song 'Urban Renewal'from her Houses of Stone EP. http://amirhmcneil.bandcamp.com/ 15 December 2012. Audio

Amiria Grenell is a Christchurch-based folk singer songwriter with a strong musical pedigree. Yadana Saw sits down for a stripped back version of Amiria's latest work, Autumn, and finds that the… Audio

Tori Amos's career has been framed by the skeletons in her closet that she's publicly wrestled with, turning her battles into piano-propelled song. 17 years on from her debut, Little Earthquakes… Audio

Asif Kapadia, director of Amy, a film that chronicles the life of Amy Winehouse, talks to Sam Wicks ahead of its New Zealand premiere. Video, Audio

Amy Racecar formed in Napier 5 years ago, but now reside in Hamilton- though not for much longer. They've released four EPs, ploughed through at least 20 band members and they've just released their… Audio

Sam Wicks visits the cave where An Emerald City's album Circa Scaria was recorded. Audio

Recorded at Galatos, Auckland at the Monkey Magic showcase. The songs are: Moon, Reindeer, Qing Song, and The Question. Audio

World music mixers An Emerald City in session for Music 101. Audio

In this week's Anatomy of A Song, RDU's Spanky Moore explores the origins of Soulware's 'Return to the Source'. Audio

RDU's Spanky Moore gets down with Delaney Davidson's Down On Me. Audio

In this week's Anatomy of A Song, RDU's Spanky Moore studies Dudley Benson's Patriot Prayer Remix of Kiwi by Hirini Melbourne. Audio

In this week's Anatomy of A Song, RDU's Spanky Moore climbs onto Electric Wire Hustle's Golden Ladder. Audio

In this week's Anatomy of A Song, RDU's Spanky Moore tackles 'Culture Clash' by Estere. Audio

In this episode of Anatomy of A Song, RDU's Spanky Moore traces the orgins of Jakob's 'Magna Carta'. Audio

In this instalment of Anatomy of a Song, Spanky Moore looks into "The Worst Is Yet To Come" by So So Modern. Audio

RDU's Spanky Moore gets dissects Reasonable Man with its creator, Tiny Ruins. Audio

In this episode of Anatomy of A Song, RDU's Spanky Moore unravels Groeni's 'Fray'. Audio

In this week's Anatomy of a Song, Spanky Moore delves into Princes Chelsea's No Church on Sunday. Audio

RDU's Spanky Moore gets to the bottom of what makes Trinity Roots' 'Little Things'so special. Audio

Ian Anderson, flute player and creative musical director for more than 40 years with his band Jethro Tull, is equal parts musician, composer, producer - and a very astute business man. Since they… Audio

Two Wellington based singer/songwriters both on Twig Records join Kirsten Johnstone in the studio to play songs from their EPs and talk about their feelings. Audio

When New Zealand-born, New York-based troubadour Andrew Keoghan gave a first look on his forthcoming sophomore set at Auckland's Kings Arms, Radio New Zealand engineer Andre Upston was on hand to… Audio

Andrew London, Kirsten London and Nils Olsen collectively known as 'The Andrew London Trio'. Audio

You might know Horace Andy's distinctive good vibes vibrato from '60s Jamaican reggae group The Dominoes, or possibly his collaborations in the '90s with trip-hoppers Massive Attack and dub DJ The Mad… Audio

Three of our best know divas together, ahead of a nationwide tour. Each of them has had a number one album in this country and has enjoyed international success. Audio

Josh Dibb, aka Deakin, talks about returning to the band he had been a part of for more than a decade, and about Animal Collective's endless search for cool sounds. Audio

During the Silver Scroll Award ceremony an eclectic ensemble of musicians paid tribute to the late Pauly Fuemana. 'How Bizarre' was performed by an ensemble led by Anonymouz, featuring Erhmenn and… Audio

Clasically-trained pianist, composer and beat maker Anonymouz - Matthew Faiumu Salapu - travelled to Samoa in August as part of a delegation of New Zealand-Samoan artists to celebrate NZ-Samoa… Audio

Musician, producer and educator Anonymouz is known for his slick R&B production and piano skills, but he's ditched the instruments for a new series of recordings that he'll premier at the Mangere Arts… Audio

Samoan-Aotearoa hip hop artists Anonymouz and Tha Movement tell RNZ Music how chance email saw their song MASTA included on the Fast and Furious: Hobbs and Shaw soundtrack Audio

A performer from Britain making his first trip down under. He recorded his first album at the age of 19 and formed a band with three others while studying music at the Guildhall. After the band became… Audio

Ant Healey and Jenny Morris pay tribute to APRA CEO Brett Cottle Video, Audio

APRA Head of Operations Anthony Healy talks us through the Top 20 songs put forward for this year's APRA Silver Scroll Award, plus the nominees for the 'Lost Scroll' of 1981. Audio

Over the last 10 years Antagonist A.D. have grown a loyal and dedicated following through relentless touring on home turf and abroad. Zac Arnold joins frontman Sam Crocker to discuss their fourth… Audio

We trace the journey of artistic director, composer and choir leader Rim D Paul and friends as they re-form the Aotearoa National Maori Choir (Te Roopu Waiata Maori o Aotearoa) after a ten year… Audio, Gallery

If Afrofuturism is where science fiction and technology meets popular culture of the African diaspora, could it be happening in Aotearoa too? In part one of Aotearoa Futurism, Sophie Wilson and Dan… Audio

In part two of Aotearoa Futurism, Sophie Wilson and Dan Taipua survey space Maori, Astronesians and South Pacific Futurists who achieve self-determination through music, technology and the farthest… Audio

Top local reggae artists remake the Herb's classic Sensitive to a Smile for charity. Hear Sons of Zion, House of Shem, Tomorrow People, Three House Down, Majic Paora and Ria Hall breathe life into a… Audio

Aporia, talking about his song Pop Plague, for Introducing. Audio

The M101 team and guests take Apple Music for a test drive to let you know whether it lives up to the hype. Audio

The nominees for the Apra Childrens Music Awards were announced this week. Up for best song are, Levity Beet, with The Fixing Song, Chanelle Davis, If I was a Fuzzy Buzzy Bumblebee and Zoo Boogie with… Audio

Canadian band Arcade Fire are back with Reflektor, their largest sounding, and most danceable record to date. Nick Bollinger takes a listen. Audio

Arcee, with her song The Cool Zone, from the EP of the same name. Audio

For local record label Arch Hill's fifteenth birthday Nick Atkinson gets founder Ben Howe to pick a handful of his favourite releases. Audio

Born in North Carolina, raised in the Australian Outback, and taught to sing by the Aboriginal Islanders living in the far North of Australia, Archer Broughton takes cues from NZ's own country music… Audio

Wellington-based Kai Tahu singer/songwriter Ariana Tikao, on taking inspiration from the writing of her tupuna, and her recent sojourn in France. Audio

Arli Liberman, once known as the "Israeli Shredder" has released his second album Fata Morgana, a collection of songs to accompany yoga and meditation practice. Yadana Saw asks him about playing his… Audio

Barnie Duncan and Nick Dwyer take a musical journey around the globe, stopping to take in sounds not often heard by western ears. This week, Barnie heads to Australia, to find out more about… Audio

The Godfather of the ethio-jazz scene Mulatu Astatke and Tsedenia Gebremarkos from ethio-jazz dub fusion outfit Dub Colossus. Audio

Nick D uncovers the Israel's modern bass scene and discovers the passion that Israeli's have for reggae and Jamaican music culture. He also catches up with one of the most important bands in Israeli… Audio

Nick Dwyer meets up with Anda Union who represent Mongolians living on the Chinese ruled Inner Mongolia, then heads to Mongolian Republic for a taste of throat singing and the emerging indie rock and… Audio

Romania is a country with a vibrant music scene that has one foot in the past and one foot firmly in the future. From the big brass assault and Roma bravado of bands like Mahala Rai Banda to emerging… Audio

In the final instalment of his mission to shake up preconceptions of "world music", Nick Dwyer heads to Zambia in Southern Africa. Audio

Nick Dwyer and Barnie Duncan explore beyond the pan pipes. Audio

Only two EPs into their career; Artisan Guns have been nominated for a Silver Scroll Award and the Breakthrough Artist of The Year at the New Zealand Music Awards. Audio

Nestled in central Auckland, down a long leafy driveway is a haunt known to many local musicians. Bannerman rehearse here. Holly Fullbrook calls the place home when she's in town. Bass player Cass… Audio

Auckland's Artisan Guns peel back their melodramatic pop layers to reveal a soft folky centre- through song! The songs are: Into The Cold, In The Jailhouse Now, Rose. Audio

Asa, a French Nigerian performer speaks to Nick Atkinson about a unique career making music in Africa and France. Audio

Tim and Holly Beals perform during Music 101 with Kirsten Johnstone. Audio

Ethiopiques a series documenting Ethiopian popular music from the 1960s and 1970s, compiled by French producer Francis Falceto, includes the catalogue of Mulatu Estatke. Mulatu is responsible for the… Audio

Minneapolis, Minnesota alt-hip hop artist Astronautalis moves the crowd on the Camp A Low Hum Noisy stage. Audio

The Auckland city hip hop collective made up of Lui Tuiasau, Tom Scott, Christoph El Truento, Dandruff Dicky and B.Haru, @peace is marking Valentine's Day with Girl Songs, an EP that digs its nails… Audio

Leftfield hip hop and future soul collective @Peace - comprised of Tom Scott, Lui Tuiasau, Christoph El' Truento, Dandruff Dicky and Brandon Haru - have released the album @Peace and the Plutonian… Audio

In 1994, Ghanaian artist Ata Kak released his cassette Obaa Sima in Ghana and Canada. He sold three copies, and disappeared. Years later, Awesome Tapes From Africa's Brian Shimkovitz found one, and… Audio

Nick Atkinson reports from Aotearoa's premier biennial sea-side music festival. Audio

Hawaii joined 11 other Pacific Island nations for the first time at this year’s festival.
Grammy nominee Keola Beamer and his wife Moanalani are known for their contemporary take on traditional… Audio

Broadcaster, producer and DJ, Nick Dwyer aka Nick D joins Nick Atkinson to talk up his latest endeavour, a documentary called Diggin' in the Carts. It's a web series that hunts down the personalities… Audio

Over a nearly 20-year career, the duo of Slug and Ant- the guys behind Atmosphere- have carved out their own niche in the world of independent hip hop, offering up heart-on-the-sleeve observations of… Audio

Nick Bollinger reviews the debut album of Thom Yorke's Atoms For Peace, which also features RHCP bassist Flea and percussionist Mauro Refosco, Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich and Beck's drummer Joey… Audio

We head to new Dunedin creative hub The Attic, to hear some home made pedals, and meet the resident pigeons. Audio

Nick Atkinson saddles up and explores a Friday night in the Queen City. From release parties in Ponsonby to hoedowns on K Rd. Dodging ques and covers bands in between, Nick encounters some of the… Audio

Anthonie Tonnon went along to the Auckland Record Collectors Fair at Freeman's Bay Community Hall, to meet collectors on both sides of the table. Audio

Gemma Syme takes a tour of the Christchuch's Audacious Festival of Sonic Arts with the festival's director, Malcolm Riddoch Audio

The Audio Foundation began in 2004 to support and nourish innovative audio culture in New Zealand. Audio Foundation director, Zoe Drayton talks about the first comprehensive collection of current New… Audio

The Audio Foundation had been running out of director Zoe Drayton's bedroom. Nevertheless, they'd done pretty well for themselves- maintaining online audio archives, a daily email digest, country-wide… Audio

Project initiator and producer Simon Grigg describes plans for a new online repository of NZ music and ephemera. AudioCulture is intended to collect the hits and myths of NZ music, connecting people… Audio

Six months after the launch of www.AudioCulture.co.nz, 'the noisy library of New Zealand music', Emma Smith talks to Creative Director Simon Grigg and Editor Murray Cammick about the stories they've… Audio

"High fidelity" means being true to an original acoustic event; recreating music that is exactly as it sounded when it was recorded. In Audiophilia, Julie Hill talks to sound system, hi-fi and speaker… Audio

Posies and Big Star member, Jon Auer performs in session for Music 101 on Radio New Zealand National. The songs are: Sundown; Six Feet Under; Angelita & You Used To Drag Me Around. Audio

The Auricle Sonic Arts Gallery in Christchurch has opened what it claims is the world's first "oenosthetic" wine and sound bar, combining imbibing and listening. Jo Burzynska, a leading wine writer… Audio

Wilco's John Stirratt and Pat Sansone talk to Marty Duda about their other band. Audio

Autumn Splendour with the song 'Claire' from http://autumnsplendour.bandcamp.com/ 22 December 2012. Audio

Auckland folk musician Dave Baxter performs live in the Auckland music studio. Video, Audio

Ditching the lyrics about string theory and Stephen Hawking that marked their former project, @Peace, Tom Scott and Lui Tuiasau have delivered a palette cleanser in the form of the Stream of… Audio

Te Awanui Reeder is a musician who wears many hats. His songwriting prowess has seen him pen hits for Dane Rumble, PNC and others, and he's following up his MA in Business Management by immersing… Audio

Te Awanui Reeder's back with a new EP of South Pacific pop, reggae and RnB called Heartbeat. We check in with him for a Matariki progress report. Audio

Ethnomusicologist and awesometapes.com blogger Brian Shimkovitz on how he acquired his extensive West African tape collection, and why he's posting it on the internet. Audio

Brian Schimkovitz is a North American who went to Ghana as an ethnomusicologist, and started a blog and record label based on the cassettes he found there. He is in NZ this week and stops by to make… Audio