Sam Wicks catches up with P-Money in New York on the eve of the release his new album, Gratitude. Audio

When P-Money released his dance floor-friendly single 'Everything' in September 2008, it marked new territory for a producer who was once wedded exclusively to hip hop music. He's now followed up the… Audio

Sam Wicks talks to P-Money about Dirty Records, beat farming and the financial viability of NZ hip-hop, as well as his own music production work and his creative partnerships with Scribe and PNC. Audio

Described as the "complete soundtrack to your infinitely-recurring post-teen nostalgia", P.H.F.'s (formerly Perfect Hair Forever) Grind State is an album full of lush synth soundscapes, guitar solos… Audio

PCP Eagles with their song ‘I Hate The Mall’ from the EP I Hate The Mall. http://pcpeagles.bandcamp.com/ April 27 2013 Audio

Rapper Sam Hansen, a.k.a. PNC, wears his hometown on his sleeve, having taken his acronymic alias from 'Palmerston North City'. It was from Palmy that a young Hansen attracted the attention of Breakin… Audio

While his label mates P-Money and David Dallas have set up shop in New York while they set about making a dent in a market that has proven elusive to Aotearoa hip hop, Palmerston North's PNC is… Audio

RNZ International reporter Annell Husband takes us on a guided tour of some of the sounds of the Pacific Arts Festival in Solomon Islands in July 2012, and has a chat with Hiliako Iaheto of Dunedin… Audio

Pacifika group Pacific Curls on NZ Live. Impressing audiences worldwide with their blend of Celtic, Maori, Pacific and other influences. Fiddle player, Sarah Beattie, virtuoso ukulele player Kim… Audio

Kirsten Johnstone talks to Devin Abrams about his Shapeshifter side project. Audio

The Pacific Music Awards 2011 were held on Saturday 28 May at the Events Centre in Mangere. Music reporter Nick Atkinson was there. Audio

Though it's wintry outside the finest lava lavas and leis could be seen amongst the R'n'B, reggae and hip hop artists gathered at the Pacific Music Awards in Manukau City on Thursday 31 may 2012… Audio

We talk with performers and winners at the 9th annual Pacific Music Awards. Audio

Radio New Zealand International's Indira Moala was at the 2015 Pacific Music Awards. She talks to the night's big winners Cydel's Saipele Nili and David Letoa, plus Herbs stalwarts Phil Toms and Toni… Audio

A look at the new face of Pacifikan music. New technologies and multi cultural influences are absorbed and recontextualized by each passing generation of artists, and new acts like Nesian Mystik and… Audio

An event that grew out of, and is sometimes overshadowed by, the Smokefreerockquest, Smokefree Pacifica Beats is a chance for young musicians to reflect Aotearoa's unique culture and position in the… Audio

The Shanghai based duo talk with Emma Smith about making punk music in China. Audio

Wellington folk trio Pales join us for some songs and a lesson in three part harmony. Audio

Songwriter, blogger, and twitter queen Amanda Palmer, and her friend Jason Webley - a punk-piano-accordionist - stop by to play songs for us. As well as playing around the country, they were both at… Audio

Kirsten Johnstone visited the Dresden Doll the morning after an unbridled NZ gig. Audio

Pals, with the song 'Pipes'.www.palsruleok.bandcamp.com Audio

Auckland band Panther and the Zoo swoon and sigh in the Radio New Zealand studios. Audio

with the song Teather from the 'Teather' EP http://paquin.bandcamp.com 17 December 2011 Audio

In a climate where most local artists are looking for second jobs and CD sales are in free fall, a glance at the Parachute Trust annual report suggests that Christian music is doing really well. all… Audio

Parallel Dance Ensemble is the musical marriage of rap'n'roller Coco Solid and Danish producer Robin Hannibal, a collaboration that spans continents and genres. Sam Wicks talks to Coco about mixing it… Audio

Auckland band Parents, with their song Bored/Boring, from their album Low Life. http://parentsnz.bandcamp.com/ Audio

The Parihaka Festival has a kaupapa embracing eco-responsibility, justice and peace. Among the conscious/ roots-connected performers are Hollie Smith, Little Bushman, Katchafire, Upper Hutt Posse… Audio

Melody Thomas with Katchafire, The Hori Buzz, Unity Pacific, Little Bushman, Olmecha Supreme. Audio

The Parking Lot Experiments from Melbourne make a return to Campus, for more synthy fun times, with some stand-up comedy on the side. Audio

Guitarist and lyricist for New York group Parquet Courts; Austin Brown on the geeky record club that started it all, and why they now lean more heavily on literature than music. Audio

Zac Arnold takes it to the court with guitarist and singer Andrew Savage of Parquet Courts upon the release of their new album, Human Performance. Audio

Nick Atkinson talks to Mel Parsons about her album Blue Grey Red. 24 September 2011. Audio

In Early March 2013, 1,500 performers represented ten island nations at Pasifika. The singers, dancers and musicians were joined by hundreds of cooks and craftspeople who temporarily populated the ten… Audio

In Early March 2013, 1,500 performers represented ten island nations at Pasifika. The singers, dancers and musicians were joined by hundreds of cooks and craftspeople who temporarily populated the ten… Audio

Patrick Pestorius, bass player for Okkervil River talks rock from The Bronx. Audio

Nick Bollinger weighs in on new solo albums from ex-pat members of traditional Irish music group Gráda - Andy Laking's warm, folky 'Here By The Fire', and Gerry Paul's ludicrous-yet-listenable… Audio

Paul Casserly of Strawpeople talks about the making of the band's 1994 album Broadcast. Audio

From his time fronting UK punk pioneers, The Jam, to delving into new wave soul with Style Council, to being hailed as the elder statesman of British guitar rock, Paul Weller's 40-year-plus career is… Audio

For Music 101 Kirsten Johnstone talks to Steven Gravelle from Penknife Glides about why they chose to revisit their past. Audio

For The Sampler, Nick Bollinger reviews a re-recorded collection from 80s post-punk popsters Penknife Glides. Audio

Pere Ubu emerged from Cleveland, Ohio in the mid-1970s making challenging, industrial-strength music that became associated with the New York punk scene that included Television, Patti Smith and The… Audio

Eva Radich meets Dougal McKinnon and his musical Tesla coil. Audio

Seattle's Mike Hadreas, a.k.a. Perfume Genius is in the country for shows this weekend - Emma Smith catches up with him. Audio

Seattle-based solo artist Mike Hadreas has come a long way since the aching piano ballads of Learning, his first release as Perfume Genius in 2010. He speaks with Emma Smith about turning anger into… Audio

Running a venue can be a thankless task and poet Chuck Perkins has found it tough after buying Cafe Istanbul in St Claude, New Orleans. The work involved has meant he's had barely a moment to hone his… Audio

The Swedish trio talk about living in the shadow of their 2006 hit 'Young Folks', the benefits of a soft-hitting drummer, and the influence of post-punk on their new album, Gimme Some. Audio

Recorded by 3ZC Timaru in 1965, interviewer is Bill. Audio

Over the past twenty-some years Gilles Peterson has developed a reputation as one of London's most respected musical tastemakers. As a DJ, label executive and producer he has been a proponent of acid… Audio

Emma Smith talks to music writer for the blog A Grumpy Old Man With A Beard, and hip hop head Duncan Croft who explains why he thinks the album Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde is a classic, then Imani… Audio

The sonic explorations of From Scratch founder and intermedia artist Phil Dadson are explored in Simon Ogston and Orlando Stewart's documentary, Phil Dadson: Sonics From Scratch. Emma Smith talks to… Audio

Wellington band The Phoenix Foundation found time between various member's solo projects to record the third album in the 'Horse Trilogy'- Happy Ending. The hometown release gig was at the grand old… Audio

Anatomy of A Song gets inside contemporary New Zealand hit tunes - in this episode The Phoenix Foundation unpack 'Black Mould'. Audio

The Phoenix Foundatio have had a busy time since their 2005 album Pegasus. Luke Buda and Sam Scott released solo albums, bass player Warner Emery released an EP with his band Hot Swiss Mistress, and… Audio

Nick Bollinger reviews Happy Ending from Wellington six piece The Phoenix Foundation. Audio

A highlight was a raucous set from The Phoenix Foundation - on the edge of putting out a new album, the band were armed with new songs, but sadly saying goodbye to one of their members. Audio

A quick catch up with Sam from the Phoenix Foundation, to talk about the experience of playing on UK TV show 'Later with Jools Holland'. Audio

Nick Atkinson attended the NZ Music Awards Technical section event and quickly spotted a common theme. Audio

Sam Scott and Luke Buda on choosing a new drummer, with a preview from their forthcoming new album Fandango. Audio

The Phoenix Foundation have spread their studio wings with their fifth album - a double LP they've called Fandango. Sam Wicks talks with the songwriting partnership of Samuel Flynn Scott and Luke Buda… Audio

Nick Bollinger takes a listen to the brisk, action-packed new EP from The Phoenix Foundation - Tom's Lunch. Audio

Christian from Phoenix says hello to New Zealand for the first time as the French band prepare to play Auckland City Limits. Audio

Pie Warmer - and the album 'The Fearsome Feeling' is the latest vehicle for the twisted pop genius of Edmund McWilliams, AKA Edmund Cake formerly of Bressa Creting Cake. He last released an album, his… Audio

Christchurch electro outfit Pig Out join Sarah McMullan for a synth-powered Music 101 session. The songs are: Get Higher, Disco Bag, and a medley of: Untitled/Mazz. Audio

Samuel Scott talks to Miles G. Loveless AKA Pikachunes about his new release 'Allely, which isn't for sale. They also discuss how much real life should be revealed in lyrics. Audio

Christchurch trio Pine play new songs in the Music 101 studio, hosted by Kirsten Johnstone. The songs are: Gone Gone Gone, Lafayette, Waltz, The Smartest Kid. Audio

Pink Martini is an independent little big band from Portland Oregon which has sold more than 2 million albums worldwide. Trevor Reekie talks with vocalist China Forbes. Audio

Sam Wicks talks to Bradley Carter and Gavin Kerr about their international, file-swapping band. Audio

Steriogram side-project play When I Go Out, and We're Just A Bad Situation in Radio New Zealand's studios. Audio

NZ duo Paddy Free and Mike Hodgson are better known as Pitch Black, and have been creating organic, dub infused electronica for ten years. The Music Mix's Andy Cummins spoke with Mike about their… Audio

Jim Sullivan tells the story of the making of the first fully recorded and processed New Zealand gramophone recording, TANZA-1 (a Label launched "To Assist New Zealand Artists"). Jim Talks to Pixie… Audio

Indie Cindy is the first new album from The Pixies since 1991's Trompe Le Monde. Nick Bollinger assesses it against vintage Pixies. Audio

Former Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant pushes the boundaries of bluegrass, as well as dabbling in desert blues, on his latest album Lullaby and... The Ceaseless Roar - Scott Kara takes a listen. Audio

Banquet Hall, Beehive, Parliament Buildings on Tuesday 21st September 2010. Parliamentary host: Hon Christopher Finlayson MP. Master of Ceremonies: Mike Chunn of Play It Strange. Audio

Banquet Hall, Beehive, Parliament Buildings on Tuesday 21st September 2010. Parliamentary host: Hon Christopher Finlayson MP. Master of Ceremonies: Mike Chunn of Play It Strange. Audio

The Pleazers perform Rack My Mind live at Wild Things 2007. Audio

In this week's Music 101 Pocket Edition, we celebrate the legacy of Roland founder Ikotaru Kakehashi, listen to the new Lord Echo album with Mike Fabulous himself, and feature new music from Indi… Audio

In this week's Music 101 Pocket Edition, we have a live performance from electro up-and-comers SoccerPractise, a chat with American musician Perfume Genius about his much lauded new album, plus new… Audio

Yazmeen aka Das Ypsilon, a female MC from Bonn in Germany who now lives in NZ, has instituted a unique event called Slam Jam, the first one was held in Auckland in February 2007. 'Slam Jam' is a mix… Audio

Finnish avant-garde accordionist talks about following the family tradition, farmyard sounds, and accordion wrestling. 10 March 2012. Audio

A Washington USA trio bringing Appalachian Mountain Music down from the hills with a bag full of isntruments. Jordan O'Jordan, Miss Spindleheart and Oynx of Olympia are busking their way around the… Audio

An American trio who started playing together in New Zealand in 2007. Audio

Polka Dot Dot Dot is a trio of traveling minstrels - Jordan O'Jordan, Onyx of Olympia, and Colleen Johnson. The three met in Olympia, Washington, but they started playing music together when their… Audio

Prolific songwriter Robert Pollard, who also leads Guided By Voices, has released a couple of albums this year - Nick Bollinger samples Honey Locust Honkey Tonk. Audio

Perth band Pond play scuzzy 70s rock and blues-funk with a grungy-punky singer. A few of the members are also in Tame Impala, a band whose album was on many best of 2010 lists around the world. Audio

Australian singer-songwriter Melody Pool is in New Zealand touring with country singer Marlon Williams - the pair play a set of songs for Nick Atkinson in Radio NZ's Auckland studio. Audio

Formed in Bristol in 1977, The Pop Group was at the forefront of the post-punk movement, carving out an influential niche for themselves that has seen them name dropped by the likes of Nick Cave… Audio

Nick Bollinger reviews 'Now-Then: One Hit Wonders' - a remastered collection of the work of 80s Christchurch band Pop Mechanics. Audio

The Hamiltonian guitar throttlers release their first album - sharp and brittle as an oyster shell, yet filled with pearls that stroke the ear. Audio

Moving to London is a rite of passage for New Zealand guitar bands. After some local attention, releasing an EP or two to local acclaim, and playing local support for international acts, many bands… Audio

Gregory Porter took home the 2014 Grammy for best jazz vocal album with his Liquid Spirit LP, recorded on Blue Note Records. Porter was encouraged to pursue singing by his mother, after an injury… Audio

Characterised by slick production, samples from old soul records, a head-nodding tempo and moody vocals 'Trip-hop' was the antidote to all the guitar thrashing of the early 1990s. Portishead began… Audio

There's one in every city, usually in a grimy, run-down warehouse on the outskirts of town, where there are no neighbours to complain about the 46th rendition of the same death-metal song, or the… Audio

Ryan and his friends played at 'The Transmission'- Radio New Zealand's NZ Music Month event in 2006. They appeared with harmonicas, spoons and a melodica, to compliment Ryan's rhythmic guitar style… Audio

Twenty years ago, Nasir Jones - the Queensbridge New York rapper known simply as Nas - released Illmatic, his debut album, produced by a who's-who of early 90s East Coast hip hop, including Q-Tip… Audio

New Zealand born boogie-woogie pianist Jan Preston is on NZ Live today. Audio

Make sure you've got your seatbelt buckled because we're taking a wild ride back to 1965, when visiting British band The Pretty Things apparently threatened to tear apart the moral fabric of our… Audio

Shane Lust reviews Prince, live at the Sydney Allphones Arena. Audio

Melbourne songtress Princess One Point Five- aka Sarah-Jane Wentzki- is a self described "small, angry young girl - writing loud experimental pop songs about mean boys and the problem with being very… Audio

For our M101 David Bowie tribute, Alastair Riddell of Space Waltz performed an acoustic version of All The Madmen. Audio

Manurewa High band Mit Eldnar join Music 101 as house band as RNZ's Alex Behan fulfills a lifelong dream. Audio

"Breaking broken hearts is our bread and butter," say John Guy Howell and Rachel Bailey, aka The Broken Heartbreakers. The Dunedin folk-pop duo performs with a full band in our Auckland studio. Video, Audio

For today's NZ Live we've got Auckland Dream pop band Phoebe Rings in the studio with Jesse. Today they've released their first, self-titled, five track EP! Audio

Emma Smith chats with new Fishrider Records signing Prophet Hens on being a musical scrapbook of Dunedin's jangle pop heritage. Audio

Heavy and futuristic, with guitars crunchier than a fresh bowl of cornflakes, Auckland's Proton Beast release their anticipated debut album Digitizer on Muzai this week. Emma Smith talks with… Audio

Eva Prowse has a history performing with her father Chris as a country/folk duo, and announced herself to the mainstream as part of the last Fly My Pretties line-up. She joins us to play a session of… Audio

Age Pryor, Justin 'The Jazz Firefly' Clarke and Peter 'The Octopus' Hill talk to Kirsten Johnstone during The 3D Radio Show, 20th January 2007; and play: Classic Lady, Best View, Summer & I Don't… Audio

Nick Bollinger reviews Age Pryor's second solo album Shanks' Pony for The Sampler on Radio New Zealand National. Audio

Wellington trip-hop producer Psyrok has collaborated with Sneezing Habit vocalist Jenny Larsson to create an EP forged in cyberspace. Shaun D Wilson brought the pair together to talk about how their… Audio

Public Service Broadcasting are two bow-tied corduroy-clad English musicians who search out old British and American wartime propaganda reels, crackly radio broadcasts and public safety films -… Audio

Nick Bollinger reviews The Puddle's The Shakespeare Monkey for The Sampler. Audio

Dunedin originals The Puddle - led by George D. Henderson - perform in a session hosted by Kirsten Johnstone for Music 101.

The songs are: Tender Validation, Hudibras, Seduced By Virgins, As It Was/… Audio

Loyal Lytteltonian Lindon Puffin's latest lovely LP was to be released around the time of the February 22nd Earthquake, but - understandably - was put on the back-burner. He talks about what it means… Audio

Pulp's Jarvis Cocker and Kiwi director Florian Habicht speak on the making of the new Pulp documentary, how they came to work together and what the home crowd of Sheffield thought about it all on… Audio

As well as collaborating with SJD and releasing solo material, Auckland musician James Duncan is in a duo called Punches. Duncan and bandmate Kelly Sherrod (nee Steven) released one EP back in 2006… Audio

A sublime mix of melancholia, electronica, pop, guitars and folk from Kelly Steven (vocals/guitar; also of Voom) and James Duncan (guitar/vocals/bass; also of SJD and Dimmer). The songs are: Lights… Audio

Jamie Morris heads to Punkfest one of the country's longest running DIY festivals, for a lesson on homemade hell raising. Audio

Pxlx, in collaboration with Kamandi, with Witchelk. Audio

Serato co-founder AJ Bertenshaw talks to Emma Smith about the Auckland-based company's big plans with their new app, Pyro. Audio

Emma Smith, Zac Arnold and The Wireless' Hussein Moses test drive new Serato iOS app Pyro. Audio