Tony Stamp
Why can't Soundcloud make any money?
Ten years in, Soundcloud can't seem to turn a profit. Journalist Ryan Mac breaks down what went wrong. Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 151: Jane Abernethy from 4AD/ October/ Queens of the Stone Age
In this week's Pocket Edition, we talk to Jane Abernethy (she signs new musical talent to record label 4AD), Auckland pop musician October, and two of the guys from Queens Of the Stone Age backstage… Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 150: Apple Music/Kirin J Callinan/Moana
In the Music 101 Pocket Edition,we talk to Victoria Banks who has started an online petition asking Apple Music to include liner notes on their streaming platform. Tony Stamp hosts a live session with… Video, Audio
Kirin J Callinan live at RNZ
Aussie charmer Kirin J Callinan visited NZ recently. We wrangled him into the studio while he was here to perform 'Family Home', and talk us through his fearsome array of pedals. Video
Music 101 Pocket Edition 149: Iron & Wine, Shae Stirling, Acacia Woods
In this week's Pocket Edition, we talk to folk troubadour Iron & Wine, music video director Shae Stirling, and visit a hip hop open-mic night in Christchurch. Audio
The Mixtape: Sneaky Feelings' David Pine
Sneaky Feelings were one of the first bands signed to Flying Nun Records. Over thirty years later they're gearing up to play their first shows in ten years, in support of a new album, Progress… Audio
Iron & Wine's Sam Beam unleashes his inner beast
Folk troubadour Sam Beam is about to release his sixth album as Iron and Wine, Beast Epic. He talks to Tony Stamp about returning to his musical roots and the album's theme of regeneration. Video, Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 148: Sons of Zion/Bonobo
In the Music 101 Pocket Edition, Sons of Zion play their first ever live session for us, Kirsten Johnstone meets the group Auaha who travelled the Whanganui River, Tony Stamp speaks with Bonobo in his… Audio
How Bonobo got his groove back
Bonobo AKA Simon Green has carved out a career as one of the world's finest beat-makers, but a few years ago he was nearly ready to give it up. Backstage before his sold-out Auckland show he explained… Video, Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 147: SWIDT, Head Like A Hole
In this week's Music 101 Pocket Edition, we take a field trip to Onehunga to visit SWIDT at their recording space, and go behind the scenes of the salacious new Head Like A Hole documentary. Audio
Moonshine Freeze by This Is The Kit
Tony Stamp reviews the new banjo-led alt-folk album by This Is The Kit. Video, Audio
Review: Bonobo at the Auckland Town Hall
The UK beat-maker played an extravagant first-ever NZ concert last night, replete with string and brass sections. Tony Stamp was there.
Music 101 Pocket Edition 145: Edgar Wright, Jess B, Julien Baker
In the Music 101 Pocket Edition this week, Baby Driver director Edgar Wright tells us about some of his favourite songs that made it into the film, we profile Auckland rapper Jess B, and talk to… Audio
Music of the NZ International Film Festival
Tony Stamp from RNZ's Music 101 programme features the best music from the NZ International Film Festival. Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 144: Trillion/Kirin J Callinan/Penguin Cafe
In the Music 101 Pocket Edition, Jody Lloyd retells the moment he could have been Moby; Tony Stamp speaks with Aussie pop absurdist Kirin J Callinan and Trevor Reekie talks about the family legacy… Audio
The Mixtape: RNZ Music's faves of 2017 so far
We’re halfway through 2017, and what an amazing year for music so far. Alex Behan, Tony Stamp, Kirsten Johnstone, Katie Parker of The Wireless and Trevor Reekie pick some favourites. Video, Audio
Polish Club live in session
Aussie duo Polish Club are the self-proclaimed "sweatiest band in Sydney". Music 101 invited them into the RNZ studio to prove it. Audio
Kirin J Callinan, Aussie pop absurdist
Tony Stamp chats to Kirin J Callinan about his new album Bravado, and the lengths he's gone to for his art, including being covered in his own bodily fluids... Video, Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 143: ASMR, Montell2099, Blaek
In this week's Music 101 pocket Edition, we learn about the mysterious phenomenon called ASMR, talk to young Kiwi producer Montell2099 about his first collaboration with an American rap star, and… Audio
Sounds that send shivers up your spine
Whispers, rustles, and clicks can create a sense of euphoria or calm in some people. It's called Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response. Some music can do it too. Video, Audio