Music 101

1.30 The Stranglers: ‘I would make my mistakes all over again’

Formed in 1974, The Stranglers are one of the longest-surviving and successful bands to have originated in the UK punk scene.

They stood out for their musicianship, their often aggressive or confrontational attitude, and their ability to evolve musically over time.

Despite line up changes, including the passing of founding keyboardist Dave Greenfield in 2020, the band has maintained a loyal fan base and remained active for decades.

The Stranglers return to New Zealand next month for the ‘Fifty Years In Black’ anniversary tour.

Bass guitarist and vocalist Jean-Jacques “JJ” Burnel has been there from the start - he spoke to Angie Skerrett for Music 101 from his home in the South of France

The Stranglers NZ Tour Dates:
Auckland’s Powerstation – March 13
Wellington at Meow NuI – March 15
Christchurch, James Hay Theatre – March 16

2:40 Ringlets, Jazmine Mary and Louisa Nicklin: Rising stars at Hamilton Arts Fest

They’ve been described as the funnest, most charming musical groups in Aotearoa right now, the post punk band from Tamaki Makaurau Ringlets are playing a very special gig next Saturday alongside rising indie musicians Louisa Nicklin and Jazmine Mary. 

The show is called Last Place Saturday and it’s part of the Hamilton Arts Festival that kicks off today.

Upcoming Ringlets Shows:
March 1 - Last Place Saturday, Hamilton Arts Festival
March 2 - Newtown Festival Wellington

 

3.15 David Kilgour on The Clean’s latest projects and Port Noise

Singer/songwriter and founder of The Clean David Kilgour phones in from a long journey up the South Island. He pulled over to talk to us about the Lyttleton’s Port Noise Festival, and discusses The Clean’s latest projects.

3:40 Review: Lower by Benjamin Booker 

The American garage rock musician teams with underground hip-hop producer Kenny Segal for an album that goes deeper and darker than he has before, as per its title.

4pm The Mixtape: Artist Dick Frizzell 

Picking the music is one of Aotearoa’s most celebrated and recognizable artists. 

From reimagining the Four Square man to exploring Māori iconography in a pop-art style, his work is bold, playful, and deeply embedded in New Zealand’s visual culture. 

Dick Frizzell is a painter, printmaker, designer, and author and has just released new work with the Icons collection. 

He has also been writing his memoir Hastings and shares the songs from his early life.

Songs played on the show:
1-2
Doechii - Persuasive
Triniidadii’s song - Loud Enough
Rufus & Chaka Khan - Tell me Something Good 
Gotts Street Park - 'Tell Me Why' feat. Olive Jones 
Leon Bridges - Motorbike
Amyl and The Sniffers - Big Dreams
Perfume Genius ft. Aldous Harding - No Front Teeth
Enny- Charge it 
Len Blake- Better now
Ravyn Lenae - Love Me Not

 2-3
Don't Turn It Off (feat. Qzen)
Sly & The Family Stone - Hot Fun in the Summertime
Tom Misch - Colourblind
David Bowie -  Andy Warhol
Vanessa Worm- Lost memories 
Th' Dudes - Bliss
Tom Lark - Rock & Roll Baby
Ringlets - I was on that Roof Once

3-4
Days and Days (vocal mix) 
9th Wonder- InLuvWithU!!
Pachyman - Sal E Sol 
David Kilgour -Today is gonna be mine
Lucy Dacus- Best Guess 
Fontaines D.C  It’s amazing to be young 
Sophia Al Maria- Lift you 
Te Toko-toru - Ka Whiua Ngā Ringa
Voom - Trouble
College and Electric Youth-A real hero 

Dick Frizzell's Mixtape songs:
Traffic - Forty Thousand Headmen
Family - Processions
Pavlov's Dog - Julia
Moby Grape  - Hey Grandma
Bob Marley & The Wailers - Concrete Jungle 
Incredible string band - Water Song