Music 101

1:20 ‘It’s what we love doing’: UB40 celebrate 45 years with new album and tour

UB40 are returning to New Zealand this October. The band will play Auckland and Christchurch, joined by Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, Eagle-Eye Cherry. 

They’ve also just released a new album UB45, featuring a mix of new songs and classics.

UB40’s RED RED WINE TOUR kicks off at the Wolfbrook Arena in Christchurch on Tuesday October 8 before heading to Auckland to play at the Trusts Arena on Thursday October 10. 

Founding member Robin Campbell spoke to Charlotte Ryan about the new album, line-up changes over the years, and what keeps him motivated to keep making music.

1:40 Celebrating vinyl and music: International Record Store Day across Aotearoa 

It’s the biggest day of the year for record stores throughout the country, with music lovers out in force.

As well as special events and performances, many artists including Taylor Swift are releasing new albums to coincide with the annual day.

We check in with New Zealand’s longest running independent record store, Slow Boat Records in Wellington.

2:30 Thirty years of Illmatic: Artists and pundits pay tribute to rap classic

Illmatic, the debut album by New York rapper Nas, is widely considered one of the greatest hip hop albums ever recorded. 

Released on April 19th 1994, the album graphically conveyed the experiences of street life within the housing projects of Queensbridge like no rap album had done so prior. 

It was also famously given the prestigious five mic rating by The Source upon its release. 

On its 30th anniversary, RNZ reporter Adam Burns spoke to some of Aotearoa's hip hop community about why Illmatic is so revered.

3:15 The Dandy Warhols on where it all began, new album and NZ show

American psychedelic rock band the Dandy Warhols have released an impressive eleven studio albums.

Their latest, Rockmaker, boasts an impressive array of artists from The Pixies- Frank Black to Slash and Blondie’s Debbie Harry.

Their live shows are something to behold and on Monday The Dandy Warhols will perform live at Auckland's Power Station.

Maggie Tweedie talks the band's frontman Courtney Taylor about where it all began.

3:40 Review: He Rākau, He Ngārara by Aro

Tony Stamp reviews the latest album from local husband and wife duo Aro, He Rākau, He Ngārara. 

4pm - The Mixtape: Nabihah Iqbal

Nabihah Iqbal is an English musician, writer and broadcaster. 

She started making music when she was studying to be a human rights lawyer, and her 2023 album Dreamer released through Ninja Tune took her to international success.

Charlotte Ryan joined Nabihah backstage in Auckland.

Nabihah’s Mixtape songs

Nabihah Iqbal - The World Couldn’t See Us

Prefab Sprout - Bonny 

Rage Against the Machine - Killing in the Name 

Jeff Buckley - Lover You Should've Come Over 

The b52s - Trism 

André 3000 - BuyPoloDisorder's Daughter Wears A 3000® Button Down Embroidered

 

Songs played on the show

1-2

Princess Chelsea - We Kick Around 

Richard Hawley - Two For His Heels 

 UB40 - Forever True 

Baby Rose & BADBADNOTGOOD - It's Alright 

Avantdale Bowling Club - Without You 

Blur - Girls & Boys 

David Bowie, Brian Eno, Nature - Get Real (Sounds right mix)

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Clear Path Ensemble - Drumatix 

The Phoenix Foundation - Celebrate LIVE @ The Hollywood 

LEISURE & Night Tapes - All the Good Times Never Die

Ha the Unclear - C'est Comme Ça

Arooj Aftab - Raat Ki Rani

Joe Goddard - Moments Die feat. Barrie

Dallas Tamaira  - Levels

Maggie Rogers - Don't Forget Me

Yannis and The Yaw - Walk through the Fire

Manu Dibango - Soul Makossa