Music On Demand
L'il Band O' Gold
Like the music they play, Louisiana's Lil Band O' Gold is made up of a unique mix of musicians ranging from the 75 year old drummer Warren Storm to the much-younger singer/guitarist C.C. Adcock. They… Audio
The L.E.D's
Multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Blair Parkes has been playing in bands around Christchurch for the past 20 something years. His new incarnation The L.E.D's is just a step away from his last one… Audio
L.A.B - Matariki Korero
L.A.B's Joel Shadbolt and Miharo Gregory talk to Mark Williams about their live recordings at Massey University and their upcoming Matariki Concerts in Wellington and Hamilton. Audio
LAB's Joel Shadbolt
Charlotte Ryan speaks with Joel Shadbolt, the singer for hugely popular kiwi band L.A.B. Audio
A panel discussion on sexism in the music industry
Jessie Moss and Jana Whitta sumarise the issues raised at the recent panel on sexism in the music industry held as part of the LATE at Auckland Museum series. Audio
LIVE SESSION: Opal Ocean
Opal Ocean are an acoustic guitar duo who met in Melbourne, but who both have roots in New Zealand. Kirsten Johnstone got them in the studio to play a couple of songs and tell their story of going… Video, Audio
LIVE: Blind Boys of Alabama at WOMAD 2020
The Blind Boys of Alabama perform at the Bowl Of Brooklands, recorded by RNZ Music. Audio
Live: Destyn Maloya at WOMAD 2020
Destyn Maloya live on the Dell Stage, recorded by RNZ Music. Audio
LIVE: Marina Satti and Fones at WOMAD 2020
Marina Satti & Fones live at the Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth, recorded by RNZ Music. Audio
Live: My Baby at WOMAD 2019
A swamp-blues rock trio called My Baby who are based in Amsterdam and include a Kiwi guitarist had their audience up and dancing at WOMAD 2019 in Taranaki. Audio
LIVE: Rodrigo y Gabriela at WOMAD 2018
Rodrigo and Gabriela was produced by Graham Kennedy for RNZ Music Audio
LIVE: Sleaford Mods
The UK duo Iggy Pop called "The best rock n' roll band in the world" perform live in the RNZ studio, and chat to Tony Stamp. Video, Audio
Lydia Cole's live session will break your heart
Singer-songwriter Lydia Cole is back from two years living in Berlin. She's currently touring NZ before heading back to tour Europe in March. Kirsten Johnstone caught up with her for a chat and a live… Video, Audio
La De Da New Years Festival
Aotearoa's newest New Years music festival, La De Da sold out six months before the event, attracting twelve-and-a-half-thousand people to sunny Martinborough's Alana Estate. Dawn Tratt was there for… Audio
Lianne La Havas: Soul Journey
South London singer-guitarist Lianne La Havas will be supporting Coldplay and playing her own solo show in Auckland in early December. Nick Bollinger speaks to her about her music and roots. Audio
The Sampler: Pokey LaFarge
Nick Bollinger listens to the self-titled album from American roots musician Pokey LaFarge, in New Zealand playing WOMAD and a few post-festival gigs. From The Sampler. Audio
Pokey LaFarge in session
Ahead of a near sold-out NZ tour, North American roots musician Pokey LaFarge heads into the Radio NZ Studios to play pared back versions of a couple of his new songs. Video, Audio
Betty LaVette
Bettye LaVette has been performing her brand of deep soul music for almost 50 years. Unfortunately, despite recording such standout tracks as Let Me Down Easy and Your Turn To Cry, she was virtually… Audio
Jack Ladder And Kirin J Callinan session
Australian indie troubadours Jack Ladder and Kirin J. Callinan cross the ditch this week for co-headlining shows in Auckland and Wellington. We corner the duo for a session at the Radio New Zealand… Audio
Ladi 6 - Time Is Not Much
Sam Wicks talks to Ladi 6 about her long-awaited album 'Time Is Not Much'. Audio
Ladi 6 and Parks in Berlin 2010
Ladi 6 has been supporting Gil Scott-Heron, Mos Def and Mayer Hawthorne as part of an extended Northern sojourn. Nick Atkinson spoke to her during a long and balmy Berlin evening. Audio
Ladi6 picks her favourite hip hop tracks
The NZ star features in ep 4 of our hip hop doco series reflecting on her trio Sheelahroc. She joined Charlotte to talk about some of her favourite tracks. Audio
Ladi6: Automatic
Karoline Tamati is more than a solo artist, she's the figure-head of a close-knit family unit with her partner and music collaborator Brent Park. They unveil the motives behind the 3rd album from… Audio
Ladi6 - The Alpha Sessions
Ladi6 has embarked on a residency at Auckland and Wellington institution, Matterhorn, crewing with special guests for The Alpha Sessions. Ladi talks with Sam Wicks about the month-long stint. Audio
Ladi6 live at the Powerstation
Future-soul performer Ladi6 and her band share cuts from Time Is Not Much, The Liberation of… and Automatic, recorded live at the Powerstation in August 2014. Audio
NZOA Making Tracks - Adam Ladley of Family Cactus
Singer and songwriter from Wellington band Family Cactus, Adam Ladley gives his first impressions of NZoA's 'Making Tracks' music funding scheme on Music 101. Audio
Lady Flic
DJ Lady Flic talks of her expat adventures with Yadana Saw which has taken her from Wellinton to London and Bali. Audio
Ladybird in Session
"Dunedin sound"-influenced French pop outfit Ladybird is the musical project of Mr Victor Crespi and a revolving line-up of players. They are in New Zealand for the summer, performing anywhere they… Audio
Ladyfest 2009
The first ever Ladyfest, nine years ago in Olympia, Washington featured Niko Case, Sleater-Kinney, Sarah Dougher, and Cat Power for a festival that celebrates visual arts, writing, and especially… Audio
Ladyhawke
In 2009 Masterton lass Pip Brown hit the big-time in the UK as Ladyhawke. The self-titled debut album spawned hit singles My Delirium and Paris Is Burning. It also earned a swag of Tuis at home in New… Audio
Ladyhawke on the rise
We get to know Pip Brown, the woman behind Ladyhawke, who is about to release her debut solo album. Audio
Ladyhawke Sees The Light
Pip Brown is in a good place right now. Sober, married, and living at the base of the Hollywood Hills, 'Wild Things' is her third album as Ladyhawke, and it reflects her positive frame of mind. She… Video, Audio
Ladyhawke - Live at the Kings Arms
Pop purveying from Ladyhawke at the Kings Arms in Auckland. Audio
Original Ladysmith Black Mambazo member Albert Mazibuko explains the group's origins
Original member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Albert Mazibuko joins Emma Smith on the phone to ahead of their headline performance at WOMAD 2016. Audio
Lagwagon
We talk with founding member of the original Cali Punk group, Joey Cape, about maintaining his fast moving, heavy drinking lifestyle, ahead of their New Zealand shows next week. Audio
Shona Laing: Musical Chairs
Singer-songwriter Shona Laing interviewed in 1997, around the time of the release of the album Roadworks, talks about her career-to-date for the Radio New Zealand series Musical Chairs. Audio
Lake South: pop songs for a disillusioned generation
Wellington musician Lake South performs a few songs from his debut solo album before he heads over to France for shows with his duo Wellington Sea Shanty Society. Video, Audio
The Sampler: Andy Laking and Gerry Paul
Nick Bollinger weighs in on new solo albums from ex-pat members of traditional Irish music group Grada - Andy Laking's warm, folky Here By The Fire, and Gerry Paul's ludicrous-yet-listenable… Audio
Kendrick Lamar
Tom Scott of Homebrew interviews the man he describes as, "the most important MC since Outkast's Andre 3000" - Kendrick Lamar, of Compton, Los Angeles. Audio
NZ Live - Iva Lamkum
A young woman who dramatically debuted with us four years ago. 2008 was a big year for her - she recorded with the band Sola Rosa, released an EP of her own, and was nominated for that year's Silver… Audio
Land of the Long White Stain
Land of the Long White Stain is a short film documenting the travels and performances of an Aotearoa tour by Girls Pissing on Girls Pissing, Seth Frightening, I.E. Crazy and Shab Orkestra. Zac Arnold… Video, Audio
Landfall New Zealand (1977)
A musical documentary based on 19th century folk songs, featuring Phil Garland, Christine Smith and the Canterbury Crutchings Bush & Ceilidh Band . It was awarded 1st place in the 1977 Japanese Hosa… Audio
Jordie Lane in Session
Australian country/folk songwriter Jordie Lane came to New Zealand for the first time in December 2011, playing songs of fleeting romantic encounters, cautionary tales of falling in love with the… Audio
Laneway 2013 - The Music Mix
Nick Atkinson reports from St Jerome's Laneway festival where van loads of jet-setting musicians arrive blinking in the bright southern sun. He gets face time with Bat for Lashes, Jessie Ware, The… Audio
Looking forward to Laneway 2017
Alex Behan shares some of the bands he's excited about seeing at the 2017 Laneway Festival in Auckland. Video, Audio
Laneway 2012
Nick Atkinson reports from the Laneway festival featuring interviews with Neil Finn and Gotye. Audio
Laneway 2014 Watercolours, UMO and Kurt Vile
Nick Atkinson is on the ground at Laneway 2014 talking with Kurt Vile, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Chelsea Jade Metcalf and the couple making the mean tacos. Audio
NZ Live - Matt Langley
Dunedin musician Matt Langley performs ahead of a nationwide tour, on the back of his debut album. Audio
The future of Australasian hip hop
There are exciting new hip hop artists from both New Zealand and Australia releasing their first songs this week and RNZ's Leilani Momoisea has been keeping a close eye on them. Video, Audio
What do you say when people ask you where you are from?
In the podcast Snack and Chats RNZ's Leilani Momoisea asks New Zealander the question "What do you say when people ask you where you are from". A simple question that elicits the most interesting of… Audio
Larkin Poe - Preachin' Blues
Tenacious Nashville-based blues-rock duo Larkin Poe recently played 2 sold out NZ shows recently at Auckland's Tuning Fork and Christchurch's Blue Smoke. Sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell of Larkin Poe… Audio
The Mixtape: Tom Larkin
He's best known as the hard-hitting, long-serving drummer for NZ rock band Shihad, but is also a producer, manager, studio owner and soon to be author. Melbourne based Tom Larkin is back in New… Video, Audio
Larry's Rebels - The Sampler
Nick Bollinger reviews a local archival release from Larry's Rebels. Audio
I Feel Good - Larry's Rebels
Back in the mid to late 60s, Larry's Rebels were one of the most electrifying pop bands on the competitive local circuit, who released a handful of hits that saw them all over the media, the charts… Audio
Latinaotearoa
Nick Atkinson catches up with the latinaotearoa ensemble as they prepare for a national tour in support of their debut album, Sondido De Latinaotearoa. Audio
Latinaotearoa In Session
Brazlian/Venuzuelan/Kiwi collaborative project Latinaotearoa aims to bring Latin American dance music to NZ dance floors - band members Bobby Brazuka, Jennifer Zea, and Isaac Aesili bring those beats… Audio
The Sampler: Race The Loser by Lau
Nick Bollinger shines the spotlight on forward-looking Scottish folk trio Lau's latest album Race The Loser. Audio
The Mixtape: Laughton Kora
Laughton Kora talks about his expansive career, from Kora to Kinetic. And about seven songs that have influenced him along the way. Audio
Laurel Halo
Emma Smith talks music collages with the "beat driven, ambient" producer, whose album Quarantine topped many of 2012's best of lists, and finds out why dancing like she's having a seizure helps her… Audio
Laurie Anderson on her Concert for Dogs
The iconic artist and musician talks to Kirsten Johnstone about life, death, and dogs. Audio, Gallery
Lawrence Arabia
James Milne joins Music 101 host Kirsten Johnstone in the studio to talk about his recent projects. Audio
The Mixtape: Lawrence Arabia
James Milne, a.k.a. Lawrence Arabia, talks us through songs that influenced his album 'The Sparrow'. Audio
Lawrence Arabia: kickstarting his year with new songs
James Milne talks to Kirsten Johnstone about fundraising on Kickstarter for a new project. Video, Audio
Lawrence Arabia - Live at Whangateau Hall
On the eve of the release of Sparrow, James Milne's third album under the Lawrence Arabia moniker, he and his all-star nine piece band at Whangateau Hall. Radio NZ were there to record it. The band is… Audio
Lawrence Arabia - Lonesome
The 2015 New Zealand International Film Festival pairs Lawrence Arabia and his drummer's side band, the Carnivorous Plant Society, with the 1928 silent romance film, Lonesome. Sophie Wilson catches up… Audio
Lawrence Arabia in Session - Chant Darling
Lawrence Arabia drops in for a session with Emma Smith, playing songs from his latest album, Chant Darling. Audio
NZ Live - Lawrence Arabia
NZ Live with Lawrence Arabia showcasing the album The Sparrow. Hosted by Jim Mora, sound engineering by Ian Gordon. Audio
Lawrence Arabia - Live at The Powerstation
2009 Silver Scroll winner James Milne (a.k.a. Lawrence Arabia) is joined by friends including Liam Finn, E.J. Barnes and Connan Mockasin Live at The Powerstation, Auckland on the Having A Baby tour… Audio
Lawrence Arabia on Summer Noelle
Lawerence Arabia are packing up their camels and taking off for a tour of the Northern Hemisphere, but before the caravan departs, lead singer, and songwriter James Milne has made time to come into… Audio
Lawrence Arabia Lakeside Session
Lawrence Arabia perfoms tracks from his latest album Absolute Truth, lakeside. Audio
Le Trio Joubran
Le Trio Joubran are three brothers from Nasareth, Palestine, who have a four generation deep connection to the oud. They were here for WOMAD festival this year. Audio
Lead Belly
A definitive new retrospective collection covering the work of Huddie William Ledbetter aka Lead Belly – Lead Belly: The Smithsonian Folkways Collection – has just been released. Trevor Reekie talks… Audio
Led Zeppelin - The Sampler
Nick Bollinger reviews Led Zeppelin reunion concert film Celebration Day. Audio
Essential NZ Albums: Introducing... Dinah Lee
In 1964 20-year old Christchurch singer Dinah Lee stormed the national hit parade with her local variation on the Jamaican ska sound. In this programme Nick Bollinger discusses her debut… Audio
Lee Scratch Perry: From Africa to New Zealand
The late Jamaican Reggae legend Lee Scratch Perry is renowned for pioneering dub reggae and producing a young Bob Marley. In Lee Scratch Perry: From Africa to New Zealand producer Mike Young treats… Audio
Interview: Sam Lee | WOMAD 2014
Kirsten Johnstone talks to Sam about the old field recordings of English folk that captured his imagination. Audio
Leftfield
It's been 20 years since Leftfield's groundbreaking electronic album Leftism brought British rave and house music culture to a whole new audience. Last year saw the release of Alternative Light… Audio
Le1f
Le1f has become on the strongest most striking voices to come from New York's underground in recent memory. One a whistlestop visit to New Zealand, he checks in with Zac Arnold Audio
Leila Adu - Scary Love Monster
Princeton-based NZ composer and songwriter Leila Adu about sexism in the industry, ghanaian hip-hop, and her newfound love of the mbira. Audio
Leisure and the APO: "I’m pretty sure it will never happen again in our lifetimes"
Playing with the Auckland Philharmonia is a big deal, and the traditionally laid-back R&B five-piece Leisure, aren't treating it lightly. Audio
Leisure perform with the APO
Auckland band Leisure perform live with Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Hamish McKeich, 6th April 2018. Audio
Leisure debut new song Feeling Free
Leisure are gearing up to summer with some new releases up their sleeves. Jadan and Djeisan from the band swing by to introduce the new single 'Feeling Free'. Audio
DJ Lemon on the Kilbirnie Fire
Wellington's DJ Lemon talks with Kirsten Johnstone about the loss of his extensive roots, reggae and house music record collection in the Kiwi Self-Storage fire in Kilbirnie. Audio
John Lennon's 70th Birthday Reissues reviewed
October 9th 2010 would have been John Lennon's 70th birthday. To mark the occasion Yoko Ono and EMI released various compilations of Lennon's solo work and a box set of all his studio albums. It's the… Audio
Leon Bridges
Before he makes his way to New Zealand next Saturday to play Auckland's St James Theatre, Melody Thomas talked to Leon Bridges about the foundations of his throwback sound. Audio
Leonard Cohen Tribute on Music 101
Music 101 pays tribute to the life and career of Leonard Cohen. Poet Sam Hunt, Cohen's biographer Sylvie Simmons, and Professor of Religious Studies Paul Morris join Alex Behan to reflect on Cohen's… Audio
The Mixtape: Leonie Hayden
Mana Magazine editor Leonie Hayden talks us through six of her favourite songs, and her life and career thus far. Audio
Fijian-Kiwi musician Lepani on his new EP and touring with Stan Walker
Auckland pop musician Lepani has just released his first EP In The Moment. Tony Stamp caught up with him to talk about touring with Stan, finding time to keep coaching and playing rugby, and writing… Audio
Don Letts site tour | WOMAD 2011
The original punky reggae DJ Don Letts explores the Bowl of Brooklands festival site with Music 101 host Kirsten Johnstone. Audio
Tony Levin in Conversation
This respected bass guitarist shares stories and songs from his diverse musical career. Audio
Levity Beet
Nelson-based songwriter Levity Beet pulled off a hatrick of sorts, when he won his third Best Song Award at the 2015 APRA Children's Music Awards. He talks to Emma Smith about winning tune "There's… Audio
Levity Beet
Nelson-based songwriter Levity Beet pulled off a hatrick of sorts, when he won his third Best Song Award at the 2015 APRA Children's Music Awards. He talks to Emma Smith about winning tune "There's… Audio
Levity Beet wins Children's Song of the Year
Kirsten Johnstone talks with Levity Beet aka Nick Hollis about his award winning song 'Sometimes I Make Mistakes'. Audio
The Sampler - Lewis, L'Amour
Joe Nunweek explores the strange story and eventual rediscovery of long-lost North American crooner Lewis. Audio
Jeffery and Jack Lewis
Musician and comic book artist Jeffery Lewis and his brother Jack perform for Music 101. Audio
The Sampler - Jenny Lewis, The Voyager
Jenny Lewis' first album in six years finds the indie-pop songwriter contemplating marriage, childlessness, and mortality - Nick Bollinger takes a listen to The Voyager. Audio
The Sampler: Lykke Li
Nick Bollinger takes a listen to the latest work from Sweden's Lykke Li - I Never Learn. Audio
Liam Finn Session
Liam Finn gives us a first look at his forthcoming album The Nihilist, with two acoustic cuts in the Radio New Zealand Studio. Audio
Liam Finn Session
Liam Finn gives us a first look at his forthcoming album The Nihilist, with two acoustic cuts in the Radio New Zealand Studio. Audio
Liam Gallagher: it's good to be back
On some much-needed downtime, the parka-clad singer talks to Sam Wicks about his triumphant return. Video, Audio
Liam Gerner
In which a talented Australian singer-songwriter on tour with Ryan Bingham begins quoting local music-writer Garth Cartwright on stage. The pair meet and embark on a wonderfully tuneful road trip… Audio
Liars
L.A.-based trio Liars stood out in the electroclash scene of the early 2000s, with their evocatively titled debut They Threw Us All In A Trench and Stuck A Monument On Top. It was dark, propulsive… Audio
Arli Liberman
This accomplished guitarist releases his brooding debut album closing a chapter that began during his early teens in Israel after his family fell apart. Audio
Arli Liberman interview on Radio New Zealand
Arli Liberman is known in some circles as 'the Israeli shredder'. He has been playing with Palestinian/ Israeli group WhiteFlag Project, and alt jazz band Zaviot, since he separated from his family… Audio
She Will Rock You - Annabel Liddell
Annabel Liddell started playing guitar in primary school and spent about 8 years making up tunes of her own using the handful of basic chords she knew. Audio
Lightning Bolt
Drummer for long running Rhode Island duo Lightning Bolt, Brian Chippendale, on noise, power, and balaclava hygiene. Audio
Lil Band O' Gold in Session
C. C. Adcock, Steve Riley and Dave Egan from Lil Band O Gold dropped in to the Music 101 studio to play new songs, and chat about Louisianna Swamp Pop with Kirsten Johnstone. Audio
LISTEN: inside Lil' Chief Records
Andrew Clifford visits the Auckland headquarters of Lil' Chief Records. Offering a 100% pure pop guarantee, this new entrant to the local industry was founded in 2001 by like-minded musicians, Scott… Audio
Philip Norman: Three Stages of Douglas Lilburn
Phillip Norman, author of Douglas Lilburn's biography, talks with Emma Smith about the life and work of this pioneering NZ orchestral and electroacoustic composer who will be honoured at the 2014 APRA… Audio
Lily Allen on the toxic internet and her new, happier place
Lily Allen has dealt with fame since she was 21. In an interview promoting her upcoming New Zealand show she addresses both the up and downsides to fame, the rawness of her new album, toxic internet… Audio
Lines of Flight
Held in Dunedin for the past 12 years, the Lines of Flight experimental music festival landed at the Physics Room in Christchurch for the first time this year. The festival showcased everything from… Audio
Lines Of Flight 2009
Festival organisers Peter Porteous and Alex MacKinnon talk with Emma Smith about the long running, experimental sound and film event, held for four consecutive days in Chick's Hotel Dunedin. 21 March… Audio
NZ Live - Linzee Inkster
Though initially a reluctant performer, with a bit of arm twisting we were successful in persuading her, and so today on New Zealand Live we are happy to reintroduce you to Linzee Inkster. Today… Audio
Lior in Session
Israeli-born Australian musician Lior was just one of the interesting acts at WOMAD New Zealand. Here is a taste of his music in a session and interview he recorded with reporter Sam Wicks for Music… Audio
Introducing Lipgloss Slumberparty
Lipgloss Slumberparty introduces his song Spacevox. Audio
LIPS
2012 Silver Scroll Winner Stephanie Brown aka LIPS releases her second EP Look: Listen in late October 2012. From her New York home she talks to Music 101 presenter Emma Smith about getting noticed in… Audio
Lips and Anna Coddington in session
Anna Coddington and Lips join us ahead of their nation wide tour to add a little something special to each others songs. Audio
Lisa Crawley on her new song 'Wedding Band'
Lisa Crawley shares her new song and talls us of its genesis in the Rocky Mountains in minus fifteen degrees on a pefectly tuned Steinway grand piano. Video, Audio
Lisa Crawley 'Baby It's Fine'
Lisa Crawley joins us on the phone from Melbourne to tell us what she's been up to and share her new song 'Baby it's Fine'. Audio
Oscar Key Sung: "I wanted to forget who I was"
Australian R&B producer/singer Oscar Key Sung on how his visa woes set him on his own Berlin-inspired musical adventure. Video, Audio
Little Bark
By day Sophie Burbery is a mild mannered synthesiser enthusiast; by night she is Little Bark, otherworldly purveyor of electronic pop. Matthew Crawley speaks with Burbery about the forthcoming Little… Audio
Little Bushman
With Little Bushman, ex-Trinity roots man Warren Maxwell has indulged his passion for music of the late 60's. Kirsten Johnstone headed out to the South Coast of Wellington armed with a fresh batch of… Audio
Little Bushman - Live at The Powerstation
Little Bushman Live at The Powerstation, Auckland, 9th April 2011. Recorded and produced by Andre Upston for Radio New Zealand National. The songs are: Nature Of Man, Big Man, The Dream Of The… Audio
Little Bushman - The Sampler Review
Nick Bollinger reviews Little Bushman's second album - Pendulum. Audio
Little Bushman live with the NZSO
Warren Maxwell talks to Eva Radich about his band's collaboration with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Audio
Little Bushman vs The APO
Kirsten Johnstone vists a rehearsal of one of the latest NZ rock/pop band to go orchestral. Audio
Little Bushman - The Sampler Review
Nick Bollinger of The Sampler reviews the much-anticipated debut album 'The Onus Of Sand' by Little Bushman - the new project of Warren Maxwell, late of Trinity Roots, still of Fat Freddy's Drop, and… Audio
The Sampler: Little Dragon
Nick Bollinger checks out the fourth album from Swedish synth-pop group Little Dragon. Audio
Little Dragon
Swedish synthpop band Little Dragon have toured with the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, collaborating with the likes of Gorillaz, Outkast's Big Boi, SBTRKT and Dave from De La Soul, and this year Little… Audio
Little Dragon at Laneway 2015
Zac Arnold caught up with Yukimi Nagano and Erik Bodin of the Swedish quartet to talk about creating their latest album, Nabuma Rubberband. Audio
Under the Influence: Little Feat
In 1976, American band Little Feat made a memorable tour of New Zealand. Nick Bollinger talks to people who were there and examines the reasons behind the group's cult appeal. Video, Audio
Little Pictures
Kirsten Johnstone talks to musical and romantic couple Little Pictures. Audio
Joel Little
Ex Goodnight Nurse frontman and producer/songwriter for Kids of 88, Joel Little, on the making of that Lorde sound. Audio
Live At The Music Hall by Phosphorescent
Nick Bollinger reviews an epic live set from indie roots rockers Phosphorescent Audio
LIVE: Reb Fountain at The Others Way 2019
Singer-songwriter Reb Fountain performed at Auckland's Mercury Theatre as part of The Others Way Festival 2019. Audio
Live Session: Arma Del Amor
Wanaka's Arma Del Amor have released their first full length album and are playing shows around New Zealand to celebrate. They talk to RNZ's Alex Behan about making music surrounded by the majesty of… Audio
Young Tongan singer Emily on why Pasifika youth are misundertood
Emily Muli is a young Tongan RnB singer who's rubbed shoulders with the British royal family, gone viral on YouTube, and wants to clear up some misunderstandings about young Pasifika people. Video, Audio
Live: Jamie MacDowell and Tom Thum at WOMAD 2018
Two young Australian performers bring their special skills to the Dell stage. Audio
Live session: Congress Of Animals
Wellington supergroup Congress of Animals treat us to a stripped-back acoustic sing-along version of their song 'Shine' and chat to Yadana Saw. Video, Audio
Live session: Dawn Diver
Wellington band Dawn Diver is the songwriting project of Ben Lemi. It's a new experience for the Trinity Roots drummer as he tells Yadana Saw in this live session. Audio
NZ Nigerian hip hop star Unchained XL: 'My life can represent a new culture'
Nigerian-New Zealand artist Unchained XL is forging an identity for other African Kiwis to look up to. Video, Audio
Live: La Dame Blanche at WOMAD 2019
Singer, songwriter, flautist and bandleader, La Dame Blanche delivers rhymes steeped in Cuban colloquialisms and refrains. Audio
Live: A Girl Named Mo
Recorded over six sold out shows at Wellington's Bats Theatre, Platonic\Romantic introduces A Girl Named Mo's electronic-R&B as live sketches that will make up their debut album to come in 2017. Video, Audio, Gallery
Live: Albi & the Wolves at WOMAD 2020
Alternative Kiwi folk trio Albi And The Wolves live on the Dell Stage, recorded by RNZ Music. Audio
Live: Aldous Harding at WOMAD 2018
Aldous Harding, a self described "gothic folk" singer-songwriter from Lyttelton, performs live at WOMAD Taranaki 2018.
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Live: Angelique Kidjo at WOMAD 2019
Angelique Kidjo delivers a powerful and charismatic performance of her own and Talking Heads songs, headlining WOMAD 2019. She had the capacity crowd totally enthralled confirming her status as… Audio
Live: Anoushka Shankar at WOMAD 2018
Anoushka Shankar live on the TSB Bowl Stage at Womad 2018. Audio
Live: Archie Roach at WOMAD 2017
Recording Engineer Graham Kennedy. Mixed and Produced by Steve Burridge for RNZ Music. Audio
Live: Avantdale Bowling Club @ The Powerstation
And now I was sitting backstage, cosy on a 5-seater, sipping a warm oolong, thinking 'This might be it. I gotta be proud of this. It might not get better than this'... Audio
Live: BCUC at WOMAD 2019
It's music for the people - by the people - with the people, presented by a band whose high-energy performances have made them one of South Africa's most successful musical exports. Audio
Live: Baloji at WOMAD 2019
Baloji draws influences from his Congolese heritage that he delivers with a poetic and political punch. Audio
Live: Bixiga 70 at WOMAD 2018
This 10-piece band hail from Brazil and deliver a fusion of instrumental Latin and Brazilian sounds. Audio
Live: Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita at WOMAD 2020
Welsh harpist Catrin Finch and Senegalese kora player Seckou Keita performing on the Dell Stage, recorded by RNZ Music.
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Live: Charlotte Johansen at WOMAD 2019
New Zealand singer/songwriter Charlotte Johansen delivers a spell-binding performance at WOMAD 2019.
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Live: Chico Trujillo at WOMAD 2018
Chico Trujillo live on stage at WOMAD 2018 in Taranaki. Audio
Live: Congress of Animals at WOMAD 2019
Congress Of Animals is a bunch of well-known musicians from Wellington who come together when their schedules allow. Audio
Live: Constantinople & Ablaye Cissoko at WOMAD 2018
Constantinople & Ablaye Cissoko at WOMAD 2018 were recorded and produced by Darryl Stack for RNZ Music Audio
Live: Cut Off Your Hands
The Others Way Festival 2016 closing act honours went to Cut Off Your Hands, who left fans hanging after their second album Honour in 2008. Video, Audio
Elbow live at the Powerstation
Popular Manchester, UK act Elbow performed in New Zealand in April 2012. Audio
Live: Emir Kusturica & The No Smoking Orchestra at WOMAD 2017
Produced by Graham Kennedy for RNZ Music Audio
Live: Emir Kusturica & The No Smoking Orchestra at WOMAD 2017
Produced by Graham Kennedy for RNZ Music Audio
Live: Ezra Collective at WOMAD 2020
London jazz ensemble Ezra Collective performing live at the Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth, recorded by RNZ Music. Audio
Live: Flor de Toloache at WOMAD 2020
Mexican female Mariachi ensemble Flor de Toloache live on the Dell Stage, recorded by RNZ Music. Audio
Live: Havana Meets Kingston at WOMAD 2018
Havana Meets Kingston are live on stage at WOMAD Taranaki in 2018. Audio
Live: Hopetoun Brown at Womad 2018
An acoustic set from Hopetoun Brown, live on the Dell Stage at WOMAD Taranaki 2018. Audio
Live: KermesZ à l’Est at WOMAD 2020
WOMAD 2020 openers KermesZ à l’Est have established a cult reputation for their innovative and energetic fusion of Balkan melodies, metal, rock, electro and free jazz. Audio
Live: King Ayisoba at WOMAD 2020
King Ayisoba live at the Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth, recorded by RNZ Music. Audio
Live: Kora at WOMAD 2019
Kora is one of Aotearoa's most respected live bands whose music includes elements of reggae, rock, dub roots and hard-out space-funk! Audio
Live: La Mambanegra at WOMAD 2017
Recorded and produced by Darryl Stack for RNZ Music Audio
Live: Las Cafeteras at WOMAD 2019
Blending Mexican folk traditions with urban hip hop flavours, Las Cafeteras use their music to tell stories about the streets where they were raised, the communities they live in today and their… Audio
Live: Le Vent Du Nord at WOMAD 2018
Canadian band Le Vent Du Nord recorded live at WOMAD 2018. Audio
Live: Lemon Bucket Orkestra at WOMAD 2018
The Lemon Bucket Orkestra live on stage at WOMAD in Taranaki Audio
Live: Maarja Nuut and Ruum at WOMAD 2019
Together they have come up with a captivating repertoire of songs that feature Maarja’s folk-like vocal delivery and electric violin, while Ruum’s electronic soundscapes provide an expansive… Audio
Live: Marlon Williams at WOMAD 2017
Marlon Williams' magical performance on opening night at WOMAD Taranaki 2017, a rare chance to catch this local hero on home turf, at the peak of his powers. Audio
Live: Minyo Crusaders at WOMAD 2020
The Minyo Crusaders live at the Bowl Of Brooklands, recorded by RNZ Music. Audio
Live: My Bubba at WOMAD 2018
This very popular Scandinavian folk duo played two very popular shows at WOMAD Taranaki in 2018. Audio
Live: Noura Mint Seymali at WOMAD 2018
Live on the TSB Bowl stage at Womad Taranaki. Audio
Live: Oumou Sangaré at WOMAD 2017
Recorded and produced by Darryl Stack for RNZ Music Audio
Live: Parov Stelar Band at Womad 2017
Engineered by William Saunders for RNZ Music. Audio
Live: Pat Thomas & The Kwashibu Area Band at WOMAD 2018
Live on the TSB Bowl stage at Womad Taranaki. Audio
Live: Rahim AlHaj Trio at WOMAD 2018
Iraqi musician Rahim AlHaj regards himself as a peace activist who accompanies his message with his oud. Audio
Live: Reb Fountain at WOMAD 2020
The award winning Reb Fountain, frequently referred too as New Zealand's best kept songwriting secret, performed a highly anticipated show to a sellout crowd on TSB Bowl Stage on a warm Saturday… Audio
Live at WOMAD: traditional Greek act Rebetien
Traditional Greek music ensemble Rebetien perform the song 'Gineka Pou Psifizi' especially for RNZ Music at WOMAD 2019. Video, Audio
Live: Rebetien at WOMAD 2019
This five-piece acoustic band from Athens plays Greek music from the Rebetiko tradition that gets people singing and dancing. Audio
Live: RURA at WOMAD 2020
Scottish folk ensemble RURA performing on the Dell Stage in New Plymouth, recorded by RNZ Music. Audio
Live: Salif Keita at WOMAD 2020
"The Golden Voice of Africa” Salif Ketia live at the Bowl Of Brooklands, recorded by RNZ Music. Audio
Live: Sianne Dougherty in session
Hutt Valley singer Sianne Dougherty performs her single 'Azaelea' and chats to Yadana Saw about breaking stereotypes. Video, Audio
Live: Soaked Oats at WOMAD 2020
Soaked Oats live on the Dell Stage in New Plymouth, recorded by RNZ Music.
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Live at WOMAD | Kora virtuoso Sona Jobarteh
Sona Jobarteh is the first professional female Kora virtuoso to come from a West African Griot 9storyteller/musician) family. She performed Malian love song 'Jarabi' (Beloved) live for RNZ Music ahead… Video, Audio
Live: Sona Jobarteh at WOMAD 2019
Sona Jobarteh is a master of the West-African 21-string harp, the kora. Audio
Live: Sons Of Zion at WOMAD 2017
New Zealand reggae outfit Sons Of Zion play WOMAD Taranaki 2017 Audio
Live: Spooky Men's Chorale at WOMAD 2018
Engineered by William Saunders for RNZ Music. Audio
Live: Taiwu Ancient Ballads Troupe at WOMAD 2019
It started with the visionary passion of teacher Camake Valaule and five students from Taiwu Elementary School, to document, perform and hold high the traditional songs of the Paiwan tribal villages.
…Live: The Black Quartet at Womad 2018
This Kiwi string quartet brought classical cross-over and refreshing tunes to WOMAD 2018. Audio
Live: The Blackseeds at WOMAD 2019
Recorded and produced by Darryl Stack for RNZ Music Audio
Live: The Blackseeds at WOMAD 2019
Recorded and produced by Darryl Stack for RNZ Music. Audio
Live: The Black Seeds at WOMAD 2019
Described by Rolling Stone magazine as 'The Best Reggae band in the world right now', The Black Seeds infuse their live shows with smooth well-paced energy and good vibes. Audio
Live: The Hot 8 Brass Band at WOMAD 2017
The Hot 8 Brass Band live at WOMAD 2017. Audio
Live: The Original Gypsies at WOMAD 2019
The Original Gypsies 12-piece band produces a tight wall of fiery flamenco-infused rhythms, accompanied by raw, raspy vocals. Audio
Live: The Slacks at WOMAD 2018
Mainstream classic Kiwi culture with local band The Slacks. Engineered and produced by Steve Burridge for RNZ Music. Video, Audio
The Specials live at the 2017 WOMAD NZ Festival
The Specials spearheaded the late 70s 2 Tone movement in the UK. They were a staunchly multi-racial band in an era that was divided by racial intolerance. Their back catalogue of hit singles is home… Video, Audio
Live: Trio Da Kali at WOMAD 2020
Trio Da Kali perform on the Dell Stage, recorded by RNZ Music. Audio
Live: Tuuletar at WOMAD 2020
Finnish folk mavericks Tuuletar live on the Dell Stage, recorded by RNZ Music.
Audio
Live: Nano Stern at WOMAD 2018
Singer Nano Stern was once described by the iconic 60's American folk singer Joan Baez as “the best young Chilean songwriter of his generation." Audio
Live: Jamie Smith's Mabon at WOMAD 2019
Celtic music has always been a crowd pleaser in New Zealand and with his band Mabon, Jamie Smith once more confirmed the popularity of the genre. Audio
Live: Maalem Hamid el Kasri at WOMAD 2019
Maalem Hamid el Kasri plays the guembri in music of Morocco based in the Gnawa tradition. Audio
Live: Shantel & Bucovina Club Orkestar at WOMAD 2019
It's a brand of noisy folklore, injecting gypsy brass and Balkan music with modern electronica - totally designed for good vibes and dancing. Audio
The Livids - The Sampler Review
Nick Bollinger reviews The Livids album for The Sampler on Radio New Zealand National. Audio
Living Colour: vivid as ever
Nick Bollinger and Yadana Saw speak with Living Colour's Vernon Reid and Doug Wimbish. Video, Audio
Is Spotify narrowing our taste in music?
With its easy-to-access content and vast selection of ready-made playlists, Spotify has amassed more than 100 million users globally since its inception. But according to writer Liz Pelly it’s… Audio
Charles Lloyd
Charles Lloyd grew up playing sax with BB King and Howlin' Wolf. He then went on to become one of the biggest selling jazz artists in America with his 1966 album Forest Flower. He recorded with The… Audio
Jody O Lloyd - The Sampler Review
Nick Bollinger reviews an album from the rapper behind Dark Tower and Trillion. Audio
Bob Log III in Session
Motorcycle helmeted delta blues man Bob Log III takes over the Music 101 studio for a live session hosted by Kirsten Johnstone. The songs are Wiggling Room, Mr Siss Boom Bam, Shinkonsen Ten. Audio
London Grammar
London Grammar have hurdeled the notoriously difficult second album and are on their way to New Zealand at the end of this month. Guitarist Dan Rothman spoke to Music 101's Alex Behan. Audio
The Lonesome Buckwhips on Music 101
Benny and Arty Buckwhip share a song and shed a tear before their final show. Audio
Long Shen Dao
China's first Reggae Band - Long Shen Dao - travelled around New Zealand for Chinese New Year Celebrations. Music 101's Emma Smith spoke with Lead Vocalist Gyuo Jian and Guitarist Niu Mu through a… Audio
Longing For The Past
For the last two years David Murray, a North American musician, musical archivist graphic designer and record collector has been consumed by researching early recordings from Southeast Asia. The… Audio
Outsider artist Lonnie Holley on turning trauma into beauty
Taken from his family as a toddler, Lonnie Holley had a traumatic childhood - neglect, abuse, being hit by a car, put in a prison camp, and living through the Civil Rights movement of mid-60s… Audio
Summer Jams: Eddie Johnston (Lontalius) chooses his favourite summer song
Our favourite local musicians share the song that's their soundtrack to summer. Eddie Johnston, who records as Lontalius and Race Banyon picks 'Telefono' by Phoenix. Video, Audio
Lontalius
Lontalius is one of the local names on the lineup at Laneway 2019. He spoke to Tony Stamp about songwriting in LA, writing in different genres, and the choice to include pronouns in his lyrics. Audio
Lontalius on his LA-produced second album All I Have
Eddie Johnson tells us about spending two years in Los Angeles recording his second album All I Have with some heavyweight producers. Audio
Lontalius live in session
Ahead of his overseas dates, Lontalius AKA Eddie Johnston pops by the Music 101 Studio to play us some of his tracks. Audio
Lorde: Pure Heroine - Review
Nick Bollinger reviews the debut album of NZ pop sensation Lorde for The Sampler. Audio
Music 101 on Lorde's Green Light
Yes, it's been about 30 hours since the new single from Lorde came out, but we have more to say! Audio
Lorde on Sober
In an extract from a series of interviews with The Spinoff, Lorde discusses her Melodrama track 'Sober'. Audio
Lorde's Melodrama – first impressions
RNZ's Leilani Momoisea, Katie Parker from The Wireless, comedian Alice Brine, and pop music reviewer Kate Robertson sat down with Music 101's Alex Behan for some hot takes on 'Melodrama'. Audio
Lordes in Waiting - The Future of Pop in NZ
Asti-Loren, Maya Payne and Nakita. These three young women are changing the way New Zealand makes pop music, and they’re doing it one carefully crafted post and polished pop song at a time. Video, Audio
Interview: Los Coronas | WOMAD 2014
Kirsten Johnstone caught up with the Madrid surf-rockers for a quick chat. Audio
Lost And Found: Replacements And Renegades
Elliott Childs picks out a selection of lesser known tracks ranging from 1980's punk to acid jazz and experimental folk. Audio
Lost Bird
Wellington musician Lost Bird - known by day as Ali Whitton - meets Charlotte Graham on Easter Monday Morning for a laid-back acoustic set and a chat about leaving the whirlwind of London for a life… Audio
Lost and Found: An Alternative Country
Elliott Childs picks a selection of tracks ranging from off-kilter folk to Japanese Folk-rock. Audio
Lost and Found: Disturbing REM
Elliott Childs curates forgotten classics, curious cuts and unearthed musical gems from Aotearoa and beyond. Audio
Lost and Found: Americana Grooves
Elliott Childs plays a selection of Soul, Americana and other genres from artists like Michael Kiwanuka, Ry Cooder and A.C Newman. Audio
Lost and Found: Laughing Dogs & Mixed Blessings
An hour of music picked by Elliott Childs ranging from 90's slacker indie to 1920's gospel blues and a whole lot more. Audio
Lost and Found: Passin’ Me By
In this episode of Lost and Found Tony Stamp shares somefavourite songs from years gone by, rediscovered on hard drives tucked away in a drawer, compact discs gathering dust on a shelf, and the RNZ… Audio
Lost and Found: We Got The Beat
In Lost and Found, Tony Stamp shares some favourite songs from years gone by - rediscovered on hard drives tucked away in a drawer, compact discs gathering dust on a shelf and in the RNZ music… Audio
Loudhaler - The Sampler Review
Electric Animal Empire is reviewed by Nick Bollinger for The Sampler. Audio
Louie Knuxx transformed
Louie Knuxx, rapper, podcaster and youth worker, talks with Sam Wicks about his new album Tiny Warm Hearts. Audio
NZ Live - Louis Baker
Wellington-based singer-songwriter Louis Baker performs 'Even in the Darkness', 'Not Afraid Anymore' and 'Get Back'. Audio
Louis Baker : Session
Wellington singer/songwriter Louis Baker joins Emma Smith in the studio for a taste of his debut E.P. Louis Baker, and tells of meeting producer Just Blaze, and the hook that got away. Audio
Louis Baker
The same day he flew back from the UK Louis Baker joined Tony Stamp in the RNZ studio to talk about his new album: Open. Audio
Live Session: Louis Baker plays two new songs
Louis Baker and an incredible band perform two new songs before he heads off to sold-out shows on his upcoming European tour. Video, Audio
Louis Baker shares his soul
Soul singer songwriter and Silver Scroll 2017 nominee Louis Baker brings his full band for a live performance of his latest material. He speaks with Yadana Saw. Video, Audio
Louis Baker performs 'Purple Rain'
Wellington-based singer-songwriter Louis Baker performed this stunning cover of Prince's 'Purple Rain' as part of Jesse Mulligan's Friday afternoon live music feature, New Zealand Live. Audio
The Sound Of Louisiana: Oxford American Southern Music Issue
Nick Bollinger reviews The Sound Of Louisiana: Oxford American Southern Music Issue for The Sampler on Radio New Zealand National. Audio
Auckland soul singer Lou'ana live in session
Up-and-coming singer Lou'ana and her seven-piece band join RNZ Music's Tony Stamp in the RNZ studios. Video, Audio
Love and Hope in Session
Soul singers Mark Vanilau, Troy Kingi and Mara TK have joined forces to spread Love and Hope, they join Melody Thomas in session. Audio
Love and Hope live at Old St Pauls
Troy Kingi, Mara TK and Mark Vanilau are Love and Hope. To coincide with Te Matatini, the national kapa haka championships, the trio played Wellington's Old St. Pauls for a special night with friends… Audio
Andy Lovegrove
The voice of Breaks Co-op goes solo with his debut 'Just a Man' Sam Wicks tracks him across New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Audio
She Will Rock You - Millie Lovelock
Astro Children's Millie Lovelock wonders "What sounds can I make? Where can I put my hands in a way that will sound good?" Audio
Low: Family And Faith
Low, have been making slow, beautifully harmonised indie rock for 23 years, while members Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker have been married for even longer. In New Zealand for shows, Kirsten Johnstone… Audio
Low Leaf
Low Leaf is the stage name of Angelica Lopez, a Fillipina Californian valley girl who grew up playing classical harp and piano. She eventually moved into hip-hop and beatmaking, and has collaborated… Audio
Low - No Comprende
Alan Sparhawk introduces 'No Comprende' from their 2015 album, Ones and Sixes, ahead of Low's 2016 shows in Wellington and Auckland. Audio
NZ Live - Eddie Low
Eddie Low became famous in the 1970s as "the voice in a million". After more than 50 years in show business, he has become a respected elder statesmen of New Zealand's country music. Audio
Nick Lowe
Nick Lowe has been making music since the late 1960s, first as a pub-rock pioneer with Brinsley Schwartz, then as a punk performer and producer for Stiff Records in the late 70s, a power-pop hitmaker… Audio
Nick Lowe on Upbeat
Nick Lowe interviewed by Eva Radich during Upbeat on Radio New Zealand Concert, on the eve of Lowe's New Zealand tour with Ry Cooder. Audio
Loyle Carner: from South London to Laneway to the Brit Awards
Loyle Carner started his career in hip hop aged seventeen, as a way to help his mum pay rent. Six years later he's been nominated for The Mercury Prize and two Brit Awards, overcoming ADHD and… Video, Audio
Lucid 3 in Session
Auckland band Lucid 3 perform a selection of songs from their fourth album Dawn Planes in this Music 101 Session. The songs are: This Soldier, Every Dollar, Oh Sister, and Burning On The Sun. Audio
Luckless
In 2013, Luckless's Ivy Rossiter left her job and her home base of Auckland in exchange for a part time life on the road, touring the small towns of New Zealand and basing herself in Lyttelton in… Audio
Luckless in Session at Roundhead
Ivy Rossiter and Will Wood make up indie folk rockers Luckless, who offer up their salty instrumentals and honey-laced melodies live at Auckland's Roundhead studios. The songs are: Hawks; Bring This… Audio
Lucky Paul
Lucky Paul is Paul Taylor, a percussionist and producer who has just released his debut EP 'Slow Ground' on Somethinksounds in Berlin, where Paul's been living for the past two years. The Aucklander… Audio
Lucy Dacus: 'Nothing is only sad. Nothing is only funny'
Lucy Dacus' astonishingly confident second album Historian has cemented the 22 year old from Virginia as one of the standout artists of 2018. Audio
Luke Buda
Luke Buda of Phoenix Foundation talks to Yadana Saw ahead of the 2016 APRA Silver Scroll Awards. Video, Audio
Luke Buda and Don McGlashan's new protest song to get kids off Nauru
When The Phoenix Foundation's Luke Buda decided to write a protest song to bring attention to the “horrific” situation of children detained in Nauru, he was initially intimidated by the subject… Video, Audio
Luke Yeoward solo on 'Ghosts'
Luke Yeoward stops by to talk about going solo after the dissolution of King Cannons. Video, Audio
The Sampler - Luluc, Passerby
Nick Bollinger reviews the new album from Australian duo Luluc, Passerby. Audio
Luna
Dream-pop group Luna survived a seven-album run before splitting 10 years ago. Kiran Dass speaks to bassist Britta Phillips about the band reforming a decade later. Audio
Lunice
Canadian producer talks about his take on Trap - a slow-moving, sub-bass-heavy form of hip hop music that originated from the American South. Audio
Lutha
Dunedin band Lutha formed in the early 1970s and quickly became one of the South Islands most popular pub bands. They released their debut self titled album 'Lutha' in 1972 and after continuous… Audio
VIDEO: Lydia Cole at the 2016 Silver Scrolls
Auckland singer-songwriter Lydia Cole talks to Alex Behan at the 2016 APRA Silver Scroll Awards. She was nominated for her song 'Dream'. Video, Audio
Lydia Cole gives us 'The Lay of the Land'
Two time Silver Scroll Nominee Lydia Cole discusses the significance of her latest album The Lay of the Land. Video, Audio
Lydia Lunch
No wave icon Lydia Lunch of Teenage Jesus and the Jerks is bringing her back catalogue to life with Retrovirus, who are on tour in Aotearoa this week. She revisits the no wave days in NYC with Emma… Audio
Jordan Léser in session
With a voice drenched in reverb supported by tiny fingers pumping an antique electric piano, Jordan Léser is a Sydney-based singer songwriter who draws on her enthusiasm for Massive Attack and… Audio
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