Alex Behan

Two time Silver Scroll Nominee Lydia Cole discusses the significance of her latest album The Lay of the Land. Video, Audio

It's only seven weeks into 2017, but already we've heard a glut of great music. The RNZ Music team convenes to talk about their favourites, and the zeitgeist of 2017 - protest songs. Video, Audio

In the Music 101 Pocket Edition, Tony Stamp meets Beijing indie outfit Birdstriking, and says farewell to local folk duo Great North. Alex Behan makes a defence for life in the super city. Audio

Justice are on their way to New Zealand with 24 tonnes of stage equipment to wow Auckland City Limits. Video, Audio

New Zealand's first local number one album for 2018 is Tomorrow People's cheekily named BBQ Reggae. The band perform a live version of the album's first single 'Don't Wanna Fight It' in Samoan, Maori… Video, Audio

Orientation is gearing up for a Hermitude style shuffle this year as the Australian duo return to P.A.R.T.Y Video, Audio

Lucky old Auckland is halfway through this year's Music in Parks Series and the crowds keep growing. Audio

In the Music 101 Pocket Edition this week, a chat with Swedish pop guru Jens Lekman, NYC beat-maker Nickodemus talks cultural diversity, GROMz introduce themselves, plus new music from Kane Strang… Audio

Swedish songwriter Jens Lekman reflects on the journey of self-doubt and creative discipline that has led to his glorious new album. Video, Audio

In the Music 101 Pocket Edition, it is a Laneway special. Tony Stamp goes backstage at the Auckland Anniversary Day event and speaks with Norweigian pop singer Aurora, and US septet Whitney. Alex… Audio

Jordan Reyne talks about how she ended up singing the theme song to Resident Evil 7, set to be one of the biggest video games of the year. Video, Audio

What So Not talks about making music at Piha, agression in EDM, and stepping in late to fill Young Thug's slot at Laneway 2017 Video, Audio

Canadian Duo Bob Moses speak to us backstage at Laneway 2017 about bridging the gap between pop songs and electronic music. Audio

Conor McCabe and Barnaby Matthews were only separated by a few years at Hamilton Boys High and both spent a lot of time in the music department but didn't connect until many years later in Australia… Video, Audio

Prolific Australian psychedelic rock septet King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard talk to Alex Behan at Laneway 2017. Video, Audio

In the Music 101 Pocket Edition, Weyes Blood is in session; Yadana Saw speaks with Sinkane ahead of their WOMAD Taranaki appearance, and M101 host Alex Behan is with Aussie psyche septet King Gizzard… Audio

Beardyman explains his next level commitment to his craft leading up to his Splore performance. Video, Audio