Russell Brown
Duncan Grieve and Barnaby Bennett: publishing and journalism
Kim Hill talks to Duncan Grieve, the founder and editor of The Spinoff, an Auckland-based online magazine and custom content creator. He appears at three WORD Christchurch events: The Spinoff After… Audio
The future of Auckland music venue The Kings Arms
An online petition to Save The Kings Arms from demolition, has attracted more than five thousand signatures in the past couple of days. The organisers website says the iconic Auckland music venue, has… Audio
Did the new Checkpoint deliver?
So how did the new multi-media approach, dubbed Radio with Pictures, work? Audio
Russell Brown - Media and Technology
Media commentator, music lover and enthusiastic early adopter Russell Brown talks to Melody Thomas about developments in the landscape of music consumption Audio
The Word of The Year: "Quaxing"
The English language is mutating faster than at any point in history thanks in large part to digital communications including social media. Audio
Music - Russell Brown
Cloves, xiii ep, Jah Red Lion with Iron Will and Dub Terminator 'Sweet Maria', and The Velvet Underground 'The Complete Matrix Tapes' Audio
Parnell was once punk central in Auckland's thriving music scene
A panel discussion chaired by Russell Brown with Phil Bell (aka DJ Sir Vere), Dave Dobbyn. Simon Grigg and Rachel Lang. Audio
Great NZ Concerts - The First Big Day Out (1994)
We're heading back to the mid-1990s to celebrate and remember the first Big Day Out which took place at Mt Smart Stadium in 1994. Soundgarden, The Smashing Pumpkins, The Breeders were headline acts… Audio
Song You Have To Hear - Blue Lady
Lead singer of Hello Sailor, Graham Brazier, has died. Audio
Music review with Russell Brown
Russell Brown looks at The Phoenix Foundation as remixed by Neil Finn; Blair Parks and Electric Wire Hustle featuring Kimbra. Audio
Feature Album - Put On Your Best Dress: Mrs Pottinger's Rock Steady 1967-1968
Public Address blogger and host of a panel discussion on songs of Auckland city as part of the Museum Late series; Russell Brown has chosen Put On Your Best Dress: Mrs Pottinger's Rock Steady… Audio
Apple Music Roundtable
The M101 team and guests take Apple Music for a test drive to let you know whether it lives up to the hype. Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 46: Apple Music/Rackets/Eyeliner/Land
Apple Music gets a test drive, Rackets' HQ, Eyeliner and consumer alienation and Land of the Long White Stain, a documentary on touring the Auckland gothic. Audio
Campbell Live dies, aged 10
Mediaworks pulls the plug on John Campbell's crusading current affairs show. Mediawatch asks the TV3's news chief why, and if serious current affairs coverage can survive Audio
Campbell Live dies, aged 10
Mediaworks pulls the plug on John Campbell's crusading current affairs show. Mediawatch asks the TV3's news chief why, and if serious current affairs coverage can survive
AudioCampbell Live decision expected any day
Russell Brown talks about the possible outcomes of TV3's review of the Campbell Live show. Audio
X Factor judges sacking "no stunt".
It's one of the most talked about stories on social media, and after an online campaign got nearly 80-thousand supporters in less than a day -- some are saying it's a win for people power. Audio
