Rock
UK Rock writer Mick Wall on Lemmy
Mick Wall talks about his frank biography of Motörhead frontman and friend, Lemmy, 'the only rock n' roller never to sell his soul for silver and gold'. Audio
The Runaways’ Cherie Currie: "That was the culture."
Cherie Currie of all-female 70s rock group 'The Runaways' talks to Kiran Dass about drugs, rock 'n' roll and sexual abuse allegations. Audio
Weezer's Scott Shriner on 'The White Album'
Weezer's Scott Shriner talks to Yadana Saw about his band's new self-titled set, also known as 'The White Album'. Audio
The Mixtape: Andrew Tolley
For New Zealand Music Month we've invited our guests to make us a mixtape of their fave local releases. Here is Andrew Tolley's C60 of underground rarities and obscure tracks from our land. Audio
Beastwars - The Death of All Things
Beastwars 'obey the riff' on 'The Death Of All Things', their third and possibly final release. Audio
Spatial Forces Duo: Jessica Lindsey and Christy Banks
Dr. Christy Banks and Dr. Jessica Lindsey join forces to present a multi-media feast for the senses. The visiting clarinetists from the United States are touring as the Spatial Forces Duo, present… Audio
Sounds of the Outer Hebrides - Willie Campbell
In the Outer Hebrides on Scotland's Western flank traditional Scottish music is hugely popular, but a whole new generation of artists with their own style are also finding a following with locals and… Audio
Viet Cong
Calgary, Canada art-rock quartet Viet Cong, might not be making music under their chosen name for much longer because of accusations of cultural appropriation. Still named 'Viet Cong' - for now, at… Audio
Motorhead's Lemmy Kilmister dies
Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister has died aged 70 after being diagnosed with cancer.
Moon Duo the trio
A lot has happened since 2013 when Music 101 last spoke to Moon Duo. Zac Arnold catches up on all the developments with singer/guitarist Ripley Johnson. Audio
Brian Jonestown Massacre
Brian Jonestown Massacre's infamous frontman Anton Newcombe gives us a lesson in psychedlia. He speaks to Zac Arnold while the band are in town. Audio
Introducing: Beatcomber
The Wellington-based 5-piece present their single, Twiins. Audio
WOMAD 2015 Live: Youssou N'dour, Tahuna Breaks
Live performances from Youssou N'Dour from Dakar, Senegal, as well as Auckland band Tahuna Breaks who's brand of big brassy funk grooves had an appreciative Womad audience up and dancing. Audio
Kurt Vile - b'lieve i'm going down
With the release of his critically acclaimed new LP, b'lieve i'm goin down..., Kurt Vile is now six albums deep into his solo career. Zac Arnold talks to the Pennsylvanian singer, songwriter and… Video, Audio
A Hori Buzz - Nation of The State
On the back of the release of AHoriBuzz's Into the Sunshine EP, Tokona is taking to the road on an epic 53-date calendar of shows. He talks to Sam Wicks about the motivation behind this grueling run.
…Greatest Kiwi Concert You've Ever Seen - The Rolling Stones
This time the focus is on The Rolling Stones in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Invercargill and Dunedin in 1965 and 1973. Featured guests include formerly Invercargill based fan Dave Hogan, music… Audio
Rackets live at The Kings Arms
Auckland rock'n'roll trio Rackets perform at The Kings Arms. Radio New Zealand's Andre Upston caught their raucous set for Music 101. [region] Auckland region Audio
Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Jon Spencer has been twisting blues, rock and hip hop into new shapes for three decades. He sits down with Sam Wicks to trawl through a selection of deep cuts from some of his biggest influences. Audio
Harts
Prince protégé Harts talking to Sam Wicks about the connection he made with His Royal Badness ahead of his Auckland and Wellington shows. Audio
