Tony Stamp

Brooklyn DJ Nickodemus has been drawing inspiration from the different ethnicities in New York City since his first recordings in 1996. With a new album on the way as well as an upcoming appearance at… 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

Tigilau Ness is an activist and reggae icon, whose band Unity Pacific won Best Roots Album at the Tuis last year. In 2009 he was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Pacific Music Awards… Audio

Meet Whitney, the band behind the falsetto and glistening chords of one of Sir Elton John's favourite albums of 2016. Video, Audio

We talked to 20-year old Norwegian pop musician Aurora, backstage 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

Californian singer-songwriter Weyes Blood joins us in studio for an interview and a live performance. Video, Audio

Polly Harvey and her nine-piece band delivered a spellbinding performance at Auckland's Logan Campbell Centre last night. Tony Stamp reports back. Video, Gallery

The Ruby Suns' Ryan McPhun tells us about his life in Oslo, and what to expect from his upcoming fifth album. Audio

Canadian duo Japandroids have spent the last decade belting out heartfelt garage rock anthems that cast an eye back to the freedoms of youth. Audio

This week, a candid chat with The Naked And Famous, British producer Sohn, and Wellington band Draghound introduce themselves, plus new tunes from The Shins, Sampha, and David Bowie. Audio

Aporia AKA Mitchell James O'Sullivan and his new band-mates discuss making a living from music in Berlin. Audio

Thom and Alisa from The Naked and Famous talk world tours, surviving in LA, and keeping the band together post-relationship breakup. Audio

We talk to Dinosaur Jr's long-suffering drummer Murph, catch up with Nick Murphy (formerly known as Chet Faker), Polyester Introduce themselves, plus new music from the Avalanches, Dirty Projectors… Audio

Prominent alternative act for over 30 years, Dinosaur Jr was plagued by inner-band conflict. We catch up with foundation drummer Murph ahead of the band's show in Auckland in January '17. Audio

Music 101 talks to Courtney Clarke, AKA CC Disco, ahead of her show Sunday 8th at Anno Domini, on the Auckland Art Gallery rooftop. Audio

We listen to the aural manifestation of a dying Kauri, with help from Tom Cosm and the Auckland Philharmonia, chat to Weird Together about their new single, and Brian Ruawai tells us about the return… Audio

Will Toledo of Car Seat Headrest tells us what lead to his huge success in 2016. Video, Audio

On this week's Music 101 Pocket Edition; We korero with Katchafire, Introduce Onono, and Julia Jacklin performs live in session. Audio

Team RNZ Music (plus a representative of The Wireless) convene to showcase some of their favourite songs of the year. Video, Audio