Charlotte Ryan
UB40: 'He left the band to go solo and has never spoken to any of us since'
Ahead of UB40's NZ tour in October we revisit an interview with Robin Campbell who speaks honestly about the departure of the former frontman - his brother Ali. Audio
Troy Kingi - his journey into the desert to record 8th album
Award winning local musician Troy Kingi has released a rock album, Leatherman & the Mojave Green. Troy talks to Charlotte about the spiritual and transformative experience of recording music in the… Audio
Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio
PIXIES David Lovering on music, touring and his unusual hobbies
David Lovering started playing drums for the Pixies in 1986. After the bands break up in 1993, he became a magician - true story. Ahead of the Pixies return to New Zealand, we revisit David's 2022… Audio
Nathan Haines: 'I’m just amazed I’m still here talking to you’
Nathan Haines speaks to Charlotte Ryan about the experience of making his new album Notes - beating throat cancer, becoming a father and losing a great friend. Audio
Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene. Audio
Run the Jewels: The soundtrack for a political uprising
As we head towards the US election, we revisit a 2020 interview with Run The Jewels' Killer Mike (Michael Render), and EL-P (Jaime Meline) who spoke to Charlotte Ryan about US politics and how their… Audio
Music with Charlotte Ryan
Music 101 host Charlotte Ryan joins Paddy to play a track from American singer-songwriter Bill Callahan, who's released his first album in nine years. She'll also celebrate an iconic album from Jeff… Audio
Gary Hustwit: Digging into Brian Eno’s brain
Gary Hustwit, director of the new Eno documentary, tells Charlotte how he managed to fit over 500 hours of Brian Eno's personal video footage into a film that explores his relentless creativity. Audio
Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio
R.I.P Martin Phillipps: On Life and Mortality
After his death earlier this week, we revisit a special 2021 interview with The Chills' Martin Phillipps, where the artist reflects on life's lessons and faces up to not being around forever. Audio
Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio
Rickie Lee Jones on ADHD: 'I have a terrible time concentrating and staying with anything'
Veteran US singer-songerwriter Rickie Lee Jones spoke to Charlotte Ryan in 2023 about how her neurodiversity feeds her imagination and her music. Audio
The Jesus and Mary Chain: ‘These days it's Jim and William Reid being themselves’
Following the release of Glasgow Eyes, Charlotte Ryan speaks to The Jesus and Mary Chain founder Jim Reid about the band's infamous 90s shows and mid-career break up, and what got them back together.
…Fontaines D.C frontman: 'I have a constant need to create'
In high anticipation of the new Fontaines D.C album out in August, Charlotte Ryan revisits her 2023 interview with the band's frontman Grian Chatten...and wonders if he is in love? Audio
Music with Charlotte Ryan
Music 101 host Charlotte Ryan joins me to celebrate the Jesus and Mary Chain ahead of their NZ show this month. Audio
Anna Coddington: Retraining the voice from Long Covid
Despite some serious challenges, Anna Coddington has created a bilingual album for the dancefloor. She celebrates with Charlotte Ryan. Audio
Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio
Aotearoa's best songwriting honoured in APRA Silver Scroll shortlist
Music 101 host Charlotte Ryan weighs in on the 20 songs shortlisted for the APRA Silver Scroll award. Audio
Florence and the Machine: "I feel like I can never quite get it right"
Florence Welch talks to Charlotte Ryan in 2023 about her struggle with perfectionism and the liberation of live music. Audio
