Kirsten Johnstone
The XX - back together and closer than ever
Introverted English minimalists, The XX, have expanded their sound palette on their third album I See You. Jamie XX talks about creating joyful songs, and the strong bonds within the band. Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 116
On this week's Music 101 Pocket Edition, we say goodbye to Bodega, introduce Kruff Kurtis, and chat with Car Seat Headrest. Audio
Bye Bye Bar Bodega
A Wellington institution closes its doors for the last time tonight. Kirsten Johnstone looks back at the history of well-loved music venue Bodega. Video, Audio
Bar Bodega closes its doors after final gig tonight
Bar Bodega has been a haven for live music lovers for the past 25 years. But Wellington's live music institution closes its door tonight after one final gig. Music 101's Kirsten Johnstone looks back… Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition: 115
On this week's Music 101 Pocket Edition; We korero with Katchafire, Introduce Onono, and Julia Jacklin performs live in session. Audio
RNZ Music's Favourites from 2016
Team RNZ Music (plus a representative of The Wireless) convene to showcase some of their favourite songs of the year. Video, Audio
Headquarters: The All Seeing Hand
Lurking in a lock-up in deepest Upper Hutt is The All Seeing Hand, a turntable/throat-singing/double-kick-drumming trio whose sound reflects the industrial wasteland around them. Video, Audio
Todd Young Composers 2016
Kirsten Johnstone goes backstage with the eight Todd young composers: Louisa Nicklin, Daniel Sun, Josiah Carr, Jay Greenberg, Evangelina Telfar, Eleanore Chen, Reuben Jelleyman.
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D.D. Dumbo, Australian avant-pop prodigy
With its mind-bending mix of throbbing, funky basslines, layered psychedelic textures, skittering African rhythms and an agile tenor voice over surrealist lyrics, D.D. Dumbo's debut album Utopia… Video, Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition: 111
In this week's Pocket Edition, Alex Behan catches up with Kimbra, Te Vaka on their contribution to the Moana soundtrack, Kirsten Johnstone gets to grips with Connan Mockasin's latest exploits, and… Audio
Soft Hair, stand-up and the surreal world of Connan Mockasin
Psychedelic-pop crafter Connan Mockasin has a new collaborative album out under the name Soft Hair. It's a soundtrack to a film that hasn't been made yet, about a race of human-lizards living… Video, Audio
The Mixtape: Bic Runga 2016
Much loved singer songwriter Bic Runga is about to be inducted to the NZ Music Hall Of Fame, and has a new album out on Friday. Close Your Eyes includes ten cover versions of songs close to Runga's… Audio
The Mixtape: Martin Phillipps
The Chills frontman Martin Phillipps delves deep into his back pockets to present an eclectic and personal selection of music inspired by the joy of discovery. Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 109: Manos Del Chango/ Hugo Jay/ Leisure
On this week's Music 101 Pocket Edition; Manos Del Chango In Session, Introducing: Hugo Jay and Leisure release their debut LP... or is it a greatest hits? Audio
The Mixtape: Mel Parsons
Singer-songwriter Mel Parsons makes a mixtape of favourites and talks about her roots in the shearing sheds of Westport. Audio
Manos del Chango In Session
Manos Del Chango, the duo of gravelly voiced Lyttelton troubador Delaney Davidson and Californian/Mexican singer and casiotone warrior Nicole Izobel Garcia play songs live in the studio. Video, Audio
Women of Rock!
Kirsten Johnstone of RNZ Music helps us celebrate women in rock music. Audio
Julianna Barwick - The spaces in-between
Julianna Barwick creates one-woman choral soundscapes that sit somewhere in-between ambient Eno and Enya. The Brooklyn NY resident is heading to NZ with her looper and moog synthesisers next week. Video, Audio
The Mixtape: Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper
Violinist, producer, composer, and orchestrator Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper's career has already run the gamut, from fronting pop band The Exiles, to writing music for the movies. He brings a varied… Video, Audio
The Mixtape: Tourettes
Poet, rapper, writer and youth mentor Dominic Hoey picks some verbose and subversive music for the RNZ Music Mixtape. Video, Audio
