Music 101
Lorde's second album Melodrama officially arrives
Four years after taking the world by storm, Devonport's most famous musical export, Lorde, has released her second album. Alex Behan from RNZ's Music 101 says the album is 'remarkable'. Audio
Five of the best Chills songs ahead of their nationwide tour
John Campbell, Karyn Hay, Wallace Chapman, Anthonie Tonnon and Paz Lenchantin (of The Pixies) share their favourite Chills song.
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Street Chant's Hauora wins this year's Taite Music Prize
Street Chant's album Hauora has won the the eighth annual Taite Music Prize. Music 101 presenter Alex Behan says it's a very prestigious award - but a little disappointing as the band has now broken… Audio
Sampha steps out solo
Sampha makes an impressive solo debut after a series of collaborations with the biggest names in pop music. Video, Audio
What's going on Christchurch?
RDU's Gemma Syme updates Music 101 on musical happenings in the Garden city. 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
Hermitude set for Orientation
Orientation is gearing up for a Hermitude style shuffle this year as the Australian duo return to P.A.R.T.Y Video, Audio
Music in Parks celebrates Auckland summer
Lucky old Auckland is halfway through this year's Music in Parks Series and the crowds keep growing. Audio
RNZ 'Friends of Music 101' Mixtape
An hour of the best music of 2016, as voted for by listeners and friends of Music 101. Audio
Music with Alex Behan
Alex notes the passing of Ray Columbus and touches on the ukulele festival. Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition: 104
In the Music 101 Pocket Edition tonight Yadana Saw pays a visit to up and coming rap act Name UL, the M101 team examine the new frontier of wireless headphones and Trevor Reekie talks about the… Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 97: Tigertown/PNC/The Kills
In this week's Music 101 Pocket Edition: Sydney-siders Tiger town make it a family affair , PNC pays tribute to his mum, his missus and a few sporting legends and dynamic indie-rock duo The Kills… Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 90: Pacific Underground/Air/TaongaPuoro
In this week's Pocket Edition: the award-winning arts organisation Pacific Underground. A special taonga puoro session for Matariki; and French electro-duo Air celebrate 20 years of music. Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 79: Mick Fleetwood, Lontalius, Average Rap Band
Mick Fleetwood, Lontalius and Average Rap Band. Audio
Haere Rā Emma Smith
In the final moments of her last show as Music 101 host, Emma Smith gives thanks to the hundreds of people who have been part of Music 101 over the past seven years, and is treated to some special… Audio
New Music - Zac Arnold
With Zac Arnold from our weekend music programme Music 101. Audio
