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Oliver Sacks (duration: 32′25″)

Kim Hill talks to Oliver Sacks, a British neurologist and author, who lives and works in New York. His most recent book is Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain. 10 November 2007

Saints and Sinners - NZ live (duration: 43′31″)

Today, three super successful women in their own solo careers touring the country together for the first time.

Salmonella Dub interview (duration: 16′09″)

Salmonella Dub came out of Christchurch 15 years back, earning a great live reputation and enjoying multi-platinum sales - despite staying staunchly independent and South Island-based. Their last album, One Drop East, came out in 2003 – since then they’ve played over 300 shows in 10 countries. Salmonella Dub’s sixth album is called Heal Me. There’ve been some line-up changes of late: the last time we interviewed the band, sound guy-turned singer Tiki Taane and multi-instrumentalist Conan Wilcox fronted up… Both have recently left, leaving core originals Andrew Penman, David Deakins and Mark Tyler - who’ve been rejoined by founding member Pete Wood… interviewer Richard Wain spoke with guitarist Penman (on the phone from Kaikoura) and singer-drummer Deakins (who came into our Christchurch studio)… 3 September 2007

The Sami Sisters in session (duration: 26′58″)

with host Chris Whitta during Summer Nights. the songs are: Cry, Not In Love and Same Ol' Same Ol. 23 Jan 2009

The Sami Sisters Live in the studio (duration: 26′47″)

Madeleine, Anji, and Priya Sami are the Sami Sisters. Lovely songs and crazy chitter chatter.

Savage (duration: 19′49″)

The international efforts of Dawn Raid Entertainment with some serendipity have paid off big time for Savage. Feb 09

Savage - I Love The Islands (duration: 38′05″)

Sam Wicks rolls to Samoa with the Dawn Raid crew to feel the love for this local hip hop star. 16 May 2009

Savage: I Love The Islands Charity Concerts (duration: 10′22″)

Talks to Chris Whitta about the 'I Love the Islands' benefit concerts for Samoa. Octoner 2009.

Scalper (duration: 8′48″)

Music Mix reporter Nick Atkinson goes bush to talk to rapper, producer and chicken farmer Nadeem Shafi, alias Scalper, formerly of UK act Fun-da-mental. He's got wind-chimes, a massive pig and a serene view from his Bethels Beach balcony. Yet his music is, as his niece says, scary. We find Scalper in a state of inspiration; waxing on unity and the magnificent unlikelihood of existence. A Londoner of Pakistani stock, Nadeem calls on a diverse and street-savvy collection of influences. A deeply urban man making records in his converted rural laundry. 4 March 2010.

Scott, Bob of the Clean and The Bats (duration: 17′01″)

Emma Smith talks to Indie rock legend Robert Scott about The Clean's first studio album in eight years, 'Mister Pop', and his other band The Bats. 5 September 2009.

Samuel Flynn Scott (duration: 15′29″)

With the release of ‘The Hunt Brings Us Life’ in May 2006, Samuel Flynn Scott became the second member of The Phoenix Foundation to fly solo with an album release, hot on the heels of Luke Buda’s ‘Special Surprise’. Samuel played Music 101’s Transmission gig in May 2006 with his side project ‘Bunnies on Ponies’. (hear it on our Music On Demand page) Fellow Bunnies’ Dave Long, Craig Terris and Tom Callwood appear on the record alongside Rikki Gooch, Lee Prebble and Sam’s Phoenician band mates. Music Mix reporter Samuel David Wicks visited Samuel Flynn Scott at home to talk about ‘The Hunt Brings Us Life’…

The Secret Life of Album Cover Artists (duration: 16′38″)

Julie Hill talks to the people who enhance sound with vision. Traditionally, cover artists provide a crucial component in the packaging of an album; however in the age of downloading, cover art has become optional. Artist and musician Chris Knox talks about a lifetime of designing his own distinctive cover art and videos and Sarah-Jane Parton talks us through her drawings on the cover of her partner Luke Buda's solo album. Plus a look at the labels who maintain a visual brand and an overview of good, bad and terrible local covers over the years. Other voices include: Peter McLennan, Mark Amery, Tana Mitchell. 7 June 2008

Secret Life of Audiophiles (duration: 23′04″)

Every day there is a secret war happening in the lounges and garages of New Zealand. We're not talking casualties here, but rather decibels as hi-fi enthusiasts tweak their stereo systems to get the best sound. In the Secret Life of Audiophiles, reporters Jose Barbosa and Tony Stamp infiltrate the homes of three self-confessed hi-fi nuts to find out what's behind the drive for perfect sound and how much they're prepared to pay for aural nirvana. 18 July 2009.

The Secret Life of Beatmakers (duration: 26′22″)

Sam Wicks visits masters of the craft of making the perfect beat: Scratch 22, and P-Money. 21 June 2008

The Secret Life of Buskers (duration: 25′27″)

Music reporter Julie Hill meets the brave musicians who perform on the footpath for money, the hope of being discovered or just out of sheer enjoyment. Michael is a 16 year old classical prodigy whose piano was confiscated by the council; Peter is a virtuoso violist who prefers the streets to concert halls and Rikki is a visitor from England who hopes playing on the streets will propel him to stardom. All brave public criticism and the elements to perform out on the street... 1 September 2007

Secret Life of Children's Songwriters (duration: 28′39″)

Kirsten Johnstone meets some of the people who compose music for younger listeners in New Zealand. December 2007

Secret Life of Drummers (duration: 26′05″)

The secret life of beat drummers seeks to uncover the truth about all those drummer jokes.

Secret Life of Live Sound Engineers (duration: 26′19″)

The job of a sound engineer can be a taxing one, involving long and late hours, difficult musicians, faulty equipment, drunken punters - everyone's got an opinion, and there is the risk of hearing loss. These are the people responsible for making the right sounds come out of the right places, and ensuring good gig-going experiences for both the performers and the audience. Kirsten Johnstone goes undercover to find out what makes this strange breed tick. 14 June 2008

Secret Life of Minders (duration: 27′12″)

Richard Wain meets the people who look after international touring musicians.

Secret Life of Music Teachers (duration: 29′00″)

Julie Hill meets some of the passionate souls who love to teach the world to sing etc. 29 Nove 08

Secret Life Of Music Video Directors (duration: 27′15″)

The age of the blockbuster music video might be over, but music videos continue to be a key medium to set the tone for new artists and announce new music. In New Zealand, directors turn out music videos on shoestring budgets, harnessing No. 8 wire technology and pulling in favours from cast and crew to pull off their treatments. In The Secret Life of Music Video Directors, Sam Wicks talks to directors Stuart Page, Joe Lonie and Andrew Morton about matching sound and vision. 19 September 2009.

Secret Life Of Roadies (duration: 16′28″)

From guitar techs to drum techs, stage managers to tour managers and pyrotechnics technicians, the roadie is the unheralded champion of live music, handling every part of the production except actually playing the music. Aside from a smattering of songs that pay tribute to their labour such as Motörhead’s ‘(We Are) The Road Crew’, roadies are generally uncredited. The Secret Life of Roadies redresses the balance, presenting untold tales of road-honed roadies and the in and outs of their daily/nightly grind as they attempt to get the best out of venues and performers. Sam Wicks talks to crew members Eugene Pope and Justin Doyle ... April 2007

Secret Life of Saxophonists (duration: 28′00″)

From the synth-alto of Lewis McCallum, to the beguiling soprano of Godfrey de Grut and the earthy soulful tenors of Chris Neilson and Nathan Haines, musician and adventurer (and Supergroove hornman) Nick Atkinson heads into the urban wilds of Auckland to discover more about the curious and sometimes reclusive species: the Saxophonist. Their natural habitat is a dark home studio packed with horns and synths. They frequent noisy nightclubs and often retreat into stylistic corners as they grapple with complex and vexing musical problems. We join Nick on a bleak, windswept street beneath a motorway over-bridge near Khyber Pass for The Secret Life of Saxophonists... 10 October 2009.

Secret Life Of Tour Promoters (duration: 22′07″)

Jose Barbosa and Tony Stamp meet two promoters from opposite ends of the scale. 15 November 2008

Secret Life of Tribute Bands (duration: 27′54″)

Kirsten Johnstone follows in the footsteps of bands packing out venues on the back of other acts catalogues. 25 October 2008

Secret Life of Wedding Singers and DJs (duration: 19′31″)

The soundtrack to a white wedding goes beyond organ recitals of 'Here Comes the Bride' and 'Oh, What a Night' on repeat. The entertainers hired to get the party started try to ensure that the whole wedding party celebrates the union in style. In 'The Secret Life of Wedding Singers and DJs' Sam Wicks goes behind the scenes of the wedding industry to talk to the folk that provide the music for marital knees-ups. 24 October 2009.

Selon Recliner - NZ Live (duration: 41′00″)

From our Auckland studio a pared down version of 'Selon Recliner' performs live.

Seven Brothers - Matariki 2010 (duration: 1h 1′06″)

Te Papa's Matariki 2010 celebration included the Seven Brothers Concert in the top-floor marae. Melody Thomas was there to speak to Tyna Keelan, Leon Wharekura, Matiu Te Huki, Regan Perry, The Laughing Samoans and others. 19 June 2010.

Seven Sisters - Matariki 2010 at Te Papa (duration: 31′20″)

The National Museum of New Zealand - Te Papa, kicked off their Matariki 2010 celebrations with seven soul sisters singing fabulous waiata to a packed-out marae. Our own talented wahine Melody Thomas met Lisa Tomlins, Ria Hall, Puawai Cairns, Bella Kalolo, Ramon Te Wake, Kali Kopae and Riria Hotere, and enjoyed their waiata. 12 June 2010.

Shaft (duration: 10′39″)

Shaft is basically Bob Cardy and whoever he’s playing with – currently that’s a hot young band called The Situations. Bob Cardy arrived in Christchurch from Glasgow as a teenager back in the 70s. He went from playing gigs with his old band The Axemen alongside legends like The Gordons - NZ’s loudest ever band – to forming his own group, Shaft, about 15 years ago. Music Mix reporter Richard Wain sat down with Bob Cardy and asked how come the new Shaft album Down At Your Life didn’t take absolutely years and years to make, like the last one…

Shapeshifter (duration: 13′23″)

TBA

Shapeshifter (duration: 13′19″)

Drum 'n bass group Shapeshifter talk about the more metal sound of their new, chart-topping album 'The System is a Vampire'.

Shaun K Anderson and Matt Holleman (duration: 17′01″)

Two Wellington based singer/songwriters both on Twig Records join the Music Mix's Kirsten Johnstone in the studio to play songs from their EP's and talk about their feelings.

Rhian Sheehan - Standing In Silence (duration: 12′37″)

Kirsten Johnstone talks to Rhian about his new album. 28 February 2009

Rhian Sheehan and Raashi Malik in India (duration: 31′56″)

Soak up some of the sounds of India in this guided musical tour. New Zealand born Indian Raashi Malik, and her husband composer Rhian Sheehan went to India to work on some of Raashi's solo debut. Raashi is best known as a member of Rhombus, and she is a talented singer and pianist in her own right. Armed with a lap-top studio, microphones, a hand-held recorder and a few contacts, the pair recorded traditional musicians in Delhi and Mumbai, and some distinctive sounds of India - the haunting 'Call To Prayer' or Azaan, the cacophonous traffic noise, and fearsome thunder storms during Monsoon. Along the way they came across singing Rajasthani camel handlers, a New Zealander learning under one of the best Bansuri (traditional flute) masters in India, and Buddhist monks chanting high in the mountains near Nepal. Raashi and Rhian performed for a yacht party filled with all the glamour and wealth of Bollywood and a dance party in the desert. Produced by Kirsten Johnstone. 12 June 2010.

The Shenanigans - NZ Live (duration: 52′29″)

Afternoons' 2009 NZ Live Christmas Special with The Shenanigans, Tami Neilson and Graham Wardrop with Liz Braggins.

The Shrugs interview (duration: 11′32″)

Richard Wain talks to Hamilton- based band The Shrugs about 'How to Knit A Pony' 7 June 2008

Jane Siberry - NZ Live (duration: 43′42″)

Jane Siberry is a Canadian singer-songwriter who has also released material under the name Issa. 12 February 2010

Side Kick Nick (duration: 20′20″)

live in the RNZ studio. 23 August 2008

Silver Scroll Award 2009 Winner Lawrence Arabia (duration: 19′31″)

RNZ reporter Sophia Sinclair talks to song writer and APRA Silver Scroll 2009 presenter Dave Dobbyn Silver Scroll is announced. Apple Pie Bed performed by Bic Runga and amp; the NASDA Choir from CPIT. APRA Silver Scroll 2009 for Apple Pie Bed accepted by Luke Buda and James Milne. RNZ reporter Sophia Sinclair talks to Silver Scroll winner James Milne of Lawrence Arabia. Thanks to APRA for allowing RNZ to share audio from the Silver Scrolls 2009 ceremony held in Christchurch on 15 October 2009.

Silver Scroll Awards 2009 Arthur Baysting (duration: 7′54″)

Speach from APRA Writer Director Arthur Baysting. Thanks to APRA for allowing RNZ to share this audio from the Silver Scrolls 2009 ceremony held in Christchurch on 15 October 2009.

Silver Scroll Awards 2009 Finale Performance (duration: 8′59″)

The Bats, Pandemonium, DJ SirVere and amp; Scribe. Thanks to APRA for allowing RNZ to share this audio from the Silver Scrolls 2009 ceremony held in Christchurch on 15 October 2009.

Silver Scroll Awards 2009 Jess Chambers (duration: 6′45″)

Finalist song"Island"(Jess Chambers) performed by Mark Vanilau and amp; band. Thanks to APRA for allowing RNZ to share this audio from the Silver Scrolls 2009 ceremony held in Christchurch on 15 October 2009.

Silver Scroll Awards 2009 Midnight Youth (duration: 15′05″)

Finalist song"The Letter"(Midnight Youth) performed by Lindon Puffin and amp; the Transgressions. Most Performed Work in New Zealand 2009 Award presented by Ray Columbus. RNZ reporter Sophia Sinclair talks to Simon and Aidan from Midnight Youth. Thanks to APRA for allowing RNZ to share this audio from the Silver Scrolls 2009 ceremony held in Christchurch on 15 October 2009.

Silver Scroll Awards 2009 Phil Madsen (duration: 5′14″)

Finalist song"Dancing On The Moon"(Phil Madsen) performed by Bang Bang Eche. Thanks to APRA for allowing RNZ to share this audio from the Silver Scrolls 2009 ceremony held in Christchurch on 15 October 2009.

Silver Scroll Awards 2009 Powhiri Welcome (duration: 19′37″)

Performance by Christchurch Kapa Haka group Te Ropu Kotahitanga; Welcome from MC Oscar Kightley; Speakers: Mayor of Christchurch Bob Parker and amp; Anthony Healey of APRA. RNZ reporter Sophia Sinclair talks to Anthony Healey, Director of NZ Operations of APRA. Thanks to APRA for allowing Radio New Zealand to share this audio from the Silver Scrolls 2009 ceremony held in Christchurch on 15 October 2009.

Silver Scroll Awards 2009 Ray Columbus (duration: 6′01″)

RNZ reporter Sophia Sinclair talks to 2009 Hall Of Fame inductee and former Silver Scroll winner Ray Columbus about the importance of the APRA Silver Scrolls and Christchurch music. Thanks to APRA for allowing RNZ to share this audio from the Silver Scrolls 2009 ceremony held in Christchurch on 15 October 2009.

Silver Scroll Awards 2009 Richard Nunns and Hirini Melbourne (duration: 33′53″)

2009 APRA Inductees to the NZ Music Hall Of Fame Richard Nunns and the late Hirini Melbourne. Presenters: Moana Maniapoto and amp; Horomona Horo. Performances of"Tihore" and amp;"Nga Tamariki o Te Kohu"by Moana and amp; The Tribe. Thanks to APRA for allowing RNZ to share this audio from the Silver Scrolls 2009 ceremony held in Christchurch on 15 October 2009.

Silver Scroll Awards 2009 Ross Harris SOUNZ Contemporary Award (duration: 9′54″)

SOUNZ Contemporary Award presented by Lloyd Williams. Winner Ross Harris."Symphony III"performed by The Silencio Ensemble. Thanks to APRA for allowing RNZ to share this audio from the Silver Scrolls 2009 ceremony held in Christchurch on 15 October 2009.

Silver Scroll Awards 2009 Shayne Carter (duration: 6′15″)

Finalist song"Degrees Of Existence"(Dimmer) performed by Demarnia Lloyd. Thanks to APRA for allowing RNZ to share this audio from the Silver Scrolls 2009 ceremony held in Christchurch on 15 October 2009.

Silver Scroll Awards 2009 Te Aratoi Maioha Award (duration: 21′08″)

Maioha Award presenter: Ariana Tikao. Winning song"Tapakanga"(Te Aratoi) performed by Nick Hohepa. RNZ reporter Sophia Sinclair talks to Rewi Spraggon and Eynon Delemere of Te Aratoi. Thanks to APRA for allowing RNZ to share this audio from the Silver Scrolls 2009 ceremony held in Christchurch on 15 October 2009.

The Situations (duration: 10′51″)

The Situations are a band from Papakura- they speak to Music Mix reporter Richard Wain about cricket, Football, a bit of music, and living in the burbs. August 2006

SJD (duration: 13′40″)

SJD are the initials of acclaimed singer-songwriter Sean James Donnelly. But perhaps that should be ‘SJD-D’ - for Sean James Duncan-Donnelly? The new SJD album Dayglo Spectres is a collaboration with the SJD band guitarist, James Duncan. Its a pairing which has sped up the writing and recording process, and reinvigorated SJD - as Sean Donnelly and James Duncan told Richard Wain… 11 October 2008

SJD - NZ Live (duration: 38′33″)

SJD - Sean James Donnelly - talks to Jim Mora and - along with buddy Paul McLaney - plays songs from the latest album 'Songs From A Dictaphone' for NZ Live during Afternoons on RNZ National. The songs are: Beautiful Haze, Two Bodies, The Last I Saw Of Maryanne. 20 July 2007

SJD (duration: 16′37″)

A West Auckland father and one of the most fascinating singer/songwriters working in this country, Sean James Donnelly plays bass and sings in Don McGlashan’s Seven Sisters backing band and contributed one of the best songs on the Don’s recent solo debut; he’s written for Shayne Carter’s Dimmer too - but SJD’s own work and his soulful vocals and lyrics are the equal of both those local greats. SJD's fourth album 'Songs From A Dictaphone' was released 16 July 2007 – and music reporter Richard Wain thinks it’s his best yet. He speaks with SJD for us…

SJD Sampler review (duration: 8′28″)

Nick Bollinger reviews SJD's album 'Songs From A Dictaphone' for The Sampler on Radio New Zealand National. July 2007

Skallander - Album Review 2008 (duration: 7′38″)

Nick Bollinger reviews the sweet melodies and sonic exploration of Wellington-based Skallander for The Sampler on Radio New Zealand National. 15 March 2008.

Skellern, Peter NZ Live (duration: 44′14″)

Peter Skellern playing for you from Roundheads Studios in Auckland on Afternoons with Jim Mora.

Smashproof (duration: 14′07″)

Leilani Momoisea talks to Young Sid, Deach and Tyree of Smashproof and Kirk Harding of Move the Crowd Records. March 09

Brian Smith Musical Chairs interview (duration: 22′46″)

Jazz saxophonist, interviewed by Keith Newman for Musical Chairs, November 2008

Hollie Smith (duration: 14′01″)

After the success of Bathe In The River, Hollie Smith went on to double-platinum sales with her first album Long Player. With hot-shot local management and an international deal with Blue Note things were looking very rosy. Two years later the Blue Note deal is dust and she's managing herself for the release of second album 'Humour And The Misfortune Of Others'. But life as an essentially independent artist seems to suit Smith. Music Mix reporter Nick Atkinson takes up the story. 20 March 2010.

Hollie Smith (duration: 14′34″)

Hollie Smith released her debut album 'Long Player' in May 2007. Its an album that teamed her powerful voice with Opensouls guitarist and producer Jeremy Toy and a wish list of players that included fellow Opensoul Stephanie Brown, sticks man Darren Mathiassen, Deva Mahal and Imon Star and Wellington's Mission Choir. Long Player's release came with the announcement that Hollie has signed to Manhattan Records, part of the Blue Note Group, a move that brings a new level of expectation to the release. Hollie Smith headed into the RNZ studios, a copy of a New Zealand Herald review of Long Player under her arm, to talk to Music Reporter Sam Wicks about her thoughts on how her soulful sounds will be exported...

Hollie Smith - Album Review (duration: 9′31″)

Nick Bollinger reviews Hollie Smith's debut album 'Long Player' for The Sampler. June 2007

Smoke Free Rock Quest 2006 (duration: 13′56″)

National Radio's Music 101 presenter Sarah McMullan went to the Smokefree Rockquest 2006 National Finals to see how the future of kiwi music is shaping up... (October 2006)

The Sneaks (duration: 12′13″)

The Sneaks have more fun than you… well they sure look like it when they play their tongue-in-cheek rock and roll… They manage to pull off more ideas in a two minute song than many other bands manage in a whole career. The Music Mix’s Richard Wain talked to James and Dan at the secret underground studio and rehearsal rooms in central Auckland just before The Sneaks took off on a farewell tour of New Zealand before taking on London.

So So Modern (duration: 13′29″)

So So Modern talk about the new album 'Crude Futures' and overseas exploits.

So So Modern (duration: 9′55″)

So So Modern gained notoriety quickly not only for their tight, and exciting live sets, but for their futuristic, matching hooded suits, and the development of a vibrant scene around them. The Wellington based quartet sprung fully formed, with a sound that really was, so, so modern in early 2005. After a handful of EP's containing two tracks each, they've just returned from the UK and US armed with a seven track Mini-album, Friendly Fires. The Music Mix's Kirsten Johnstone sat down with Mark Leong of So So Modern. (May 2007)

Sola Rosa (duration: 12′05″)

Andrew Spraggon is the studio brain behind Sola Rosa, but a team of players contribute to the album Get It Together. 21 Mar 09

Katy Soljak - NZ Live (duration: 42′44″)

Katy Soljak talks to Jim Mora for NZ Live during RNZ National Afternoons and she performs her songs Busking Blues, Denton & Codependent Blues.

Sonic Smith (duration: 7′19″)

Dunedin DJ and beat maker Nick 'Sonic' Smith talks gadgets and music with Emma Smith for Music 101. 24 July 2010.

Speed Caravan (duration: 11′47″)

Medhi Haddab is a virtuoso of the oud, a fretless Arabic lute with a history stretching back over 5,000 years. Making his way from Algeria and eventually relocating to Paris, Mehdi Haddab and his band Speed Caravan were one of the discoveries at Womad NZ earlier this year, exploring the sound of traditional Arabic music using electronica and a wall of marshall amps. Trevor Reekie talks to Medhi Haddab, the Jimi Hendrix of the oud! 26 January 2009.

Splore 2008 (duration: 39′04″)

Splore is a word of Scottish origin, meaning frolic, carousal or commotion. Splore 08 is an outdoor festival devoted to art, culture and community, staged at the stunning Tapapakanga Regional Park, Coromandel, with the main stage right on the beach. It is a multi-layered arts festival, integrating music, arts and performance. Sam Wicks went along to be our ears and eyes. 14 February 2008

Splore 2010 (duration: 17′09″)

Imagine watching a great band while waves lap at your knees; wandering through the forest surrounded by continuously-changing works of art; eating mussels, sweetcorn and curry by the bucket-load then diving headfirst into a crystal lagoon and you'll have some idea of what Melody Thomas experienced at Splore 2010. The biennial festival of music, arts and culture saw 7000 festival-goers checking out half a dozen stages and zones packed to the brim with fantastic international and national acts, at the beautiful Tapapakanga Regional Park, 70km south east of Auckland. In the programme Melody talks to Jamie Lidell, Spektrum, Mystro, The Gaslamp Killer, Dub FX and the Flower Fairy. 27 February 2010.

Splore 2010 Electric Wire Hustle on the Art Trail (duration: 9′56″)

Melody Thomas reports from Tapapkanga Regional Park at the bottom of the Coromandel for Splore 2010. As well as being a music festival sporting both big name acts and hugely original underground ones, Splore boasts an amazing collection of art which sprawls out through the forest and along the beachfront. Melody grabbed Mara TK and Dave Wright of Electric Wire Hustle for some“sploring”of the art trail... 27 February 2010.

The Sproutts Album Review (duration: 6′26″)

Nick Bollinger reviews the new album 'Plutons' from Wellington band The Sproutts for The Sampler on Radio New Zealand National. May 2007

The Sproutts (duration: 11′25″)

Unashamedly Indie, Wellington band The Sproutts have been let out of the vegetable compartment and allowed The Music Mix’s Andy Cummins in on the making of their new album ‘Plutons’ … May 2007

St Vincent aka Annie Clark (duration: 8′38″)

Kirsten Johnstone talks to the former member of 26 piece group The Polyphonic Spree who was later a member of Sufjan Steven's band. St Vincent played as part of the NZ International Arts Festival 2010. 20 March 2010.

Mavis Staples interviewed by Jim Mora (duration: 12′57″)

Ahead of her performance at WOMAD Taranaki 2008

State of Mind (duration: 12′43″)

State of Mind talked to Sam Wicks about the state of drum'n'bass Feb 09

Eldred Stebbing 1999 Interview Part 2 (duration: 20′02″)

The late Eldred Stebbing interviewed by Mike Chunn (ex. Split Enz, APRA) in May 1999 Part 2 covers the early days of music recording studios and the Stebbing record label, post-WWII – 1950s.

Eldred Stebbing 1999 Interview Part 3 (duration: 21′00″)

The late Eldred Stebbing interviewed by Mike Chunn (ex. Split Enz, APRA) in May 1999. Part 3 covers the transition from gramophones and 78s to record players, 45s and Long Players; the influence of the ‘British Invasion’, the 1960s.

Eldred Stebbing 1999 Interview Part 4 of 4 (duration: 13′44″)

The late Eldred Stebbing interviewed by Mike Chunn (ex. Split Enz, APRA) and Kaye Glamuzina in May 1999. Part 4 The Stebbing Recording Centre is opened in Jervois Road, Hearne Bay, Auckland in 1970; A&R with Benny Levin; working with The La De Das, High Revving Tongues, Patsy Rigor, Hello Sailor. Eldred describes his approach to producing and maintaining standards; and comments on the changes in the music and radio industries over time. (Final)

Eldred Stebbing as remembered by Ian Morris (duration: 5′17″)

Musician (formerly with 'The Dudes' - among others) Ian Morris started his music career as a trainee at Stebbings Recording Centre in the early 70s. Here he recalls Eldred Stebbing, who passed away in December 2009.

Eldred Stebbing 1999 Interview Part 1 (duration: 10′38″)

The late Eldred Stebbing interviewed by Mike Chunn (ex. Split Enz, APRA) in May 1999, on the eve of the opening of the Stebbings CD manufacturing plant. Eldred Stebbing was a sound engineer, producer, studio and label owner, manufacturer, promoter, night club owner, manager and A+R guy to a who's who of New Zealand artists. Born in 1921, Eldred’s career spanned the days of 78s, 45s, LPs, cassettes, VHS, CD and DVD. The Stebbing Recording Centre - still run by the family in Herne Bay, Auckland - was state of the art when commissioned in 1970; and was still in pristine condition when Stebbings opened New Zealand's only fully integrated CD manufacturing plant in 1999. His services to the NZ Music Industry saw Eldred inducted into the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2004. Part 1 of this interview covers the early days of sound reinforcement and live sound in New Zealand during the 1940s. Eldred Stebbing died in December 2009.

Eldred Stebbing remembered by Dave Dobbyn (duration: 3′17″)

Dave Dobbyn shares a story from the early days of his music career which involves New Zealand recording pioneer Eldred Stebbing, who died in December 2009. 12 December 2009.

Seven Worlds Collide - John Stirratt (duration: 10′12″)

Marty Duda caught up with Autumn Defense and Wilco member John Stirrat and asked about his experience of the 7 Worlds Collide project, and his composition on the resulting album 'The Sun Came Out', which is called Over and Done... 15 August 2009.

Stones In Exile (duration: 7′03″)

Filmmaker Stephen Kijak is known to music fans as the director of the 2007 documentary,"Scott Walker: 30 Century Man". His 2010 music project documents the recording of The Rolling Stones' 1972 album"Exile On Main Street"- Kijak interviewed members of the band, along with musicians, girlfriends, and hangers-on to reveal what happened at the villa in the south of France when the Stones relocated there in 1971, after to avoid tax problems in the UK. The project was commissioned by the Stones.... Marty Duda asked the director how much influence Mick and Keith had over the making of the film. 3 July 2010.

Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields (duration: 8′02″)

Renowned as much for his prolific and genre-bending output as for being a curmudgeonly recluse, Stephin Merritt's career hit a high point when, in the year two thousand, his group"The Magnetic Fields"released the ambitious triple album 69 Love Songs. While the songs are entirely penned by Merritt (who also plays everything from ukulele to an assortment of synthesizers) the Magnetic Fields' core membership is rounded out by cellist Sam Davol, guitarist John Woo, and multi-instrumentalist, vocalist AND manager - Claudia Gonson. 'Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields' is a documentary that follows the band both on tour and in the studio. Matthew Crawley asked Claudia Gonson about the experience. 10 July 2010.

Street Chant - Laneway Festival 2010 (duration: 2′57″)

First band up on the day were Auckland band Street Chant - a trio who've recently been based in Melbourne, and were hand picked by Jack White to play support for the 2010 Australasian tour by his 'other' band Dead Weather. Emma Smith caught up with Emily and Billie. 6 February 2010.

Sunley (duration: 7′29″)

Dunedin guy Evan Sunley James has been playing and producing a wealth of divergent, catchy tunes for over a decade, but he's only recently found the courage to take his show on the road. His latest project, Sunley, and debut album Apologies draws out his alt country sensibilities, as Music 101 reporter Anthonie Tonnon discovers.... 15 August 2009.

NZ Live - Supermodel (duration: 44′51″)

Supermodel have been encouraged by some leading NZ musicians notably Jason Kerrison from Opshop. Known for their covers from now on they're concentrating on a repertoire of their own material, ahead of a national tour and a planned trip to the UK. 14 May 2010