RNZ: Music 101

RNZ: Music 101


Latest Episodes

The Mixtape: Zane Lowe
January 10, 2020

In 2009 broadcaster Zane lowe sat down with RNZ's Sam Wicks to play and discuss some of his favourite tunes.

Introducing - Paper Plates
January 10, 2020

Wellington electro dream-pop duo Paper Plates introduce their lead single 'Wait'.

Philippa McIntyre on leaving NZ to start her own record label in Berlin
January 10, 2020

Philippa McIntyre was a succeful DJ in NZ for fifteen years, before upping stakes and moving to Berlin. She's since started her own record label 'At Peace', with a view to sharing kiwi dance music talent with Europe.

Julia Jacklin has been touring 'Crushing' for a while now.
January 10, 2020

Julia Jacklin has been on tour for the last nine months in support of her raved-about album Crushing. The Aussie singer-songwriter spoke to Tony Stamp ahead of her appearance at Laneway 2020.

The Mixtape - Katrina Batten
January 03, 2020

This week's RNZ Mixtape selector is newsreader Katrina Batten. She talks to Yadana Saw about her lifelong love of pop music.

Mal Lakatani - live session
January 03, 2020

Niuean musician and music educator Mal Lakatani shares his new song with Music 101.

The Mixtape Robyn Malcom
December 27, 2019

This week’s selector is Robyn Malcolm who has graced local stage and screen for the past three decades, she speaks to Yadana Saw about the songs that have stuck with her through the years 

Noah Slee Session
December 27, 2019

Berlin based Noah Slee is back on home soil. He brings his stripped back neo soul sounds to the RNZ studio

The Mixtape: Shona Laing
December 20, 2019

On this week's Mixtape one of New Zealand's finest singer-songwriters Shona Laing shares five of her favourite songs, and reminisces about her life and career.

Introducing: Samuel Morgan
December 20, 2019

Wellington solo artist Samuel Morgan introduces his song 'Forever Together' from his debut album Nicotine Dreams.