Alex Behan
VIDEO: Backstage with the Pacific Music Awards winners
Ladi6, General Fiyah, Tomorrow People, and Poetik were among the winners we got to speak to fresh of the stage after their Pacific Music Awards wins at last night's ceremony in Auckland. Video, Audio
Stars arrive for Pacific Music Awards
The Pacific Music Awards have been held as a separate event to the New Zealand music awards since 2005, in an effort to celebrate and promote excellence in Pacific music. Video, Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 188: Courtney Barnett/ Sola Rosa/ Wax Chattels
In this week's Pocket Edition, Kirsten Johnstone speaks with Courtney Barnett about her new album Tell Me How You Really Feel. Alex Behan speaks with Sola Rosa about his latest release and Auckland's… Audio
Sola Rosa - In Spaces
Sola Rosa's new EP 'In Spaces' features collaborations from Noah Slee and Kevin Mark Trail. Andrew Spraggon joins us to discuss the new record, his next record, his indie rock beginnings and burning… Audio
Live Session: Nick Dow
Supporting his debut album Layers and his upcoming tour, Nick Dow is joined by a string trio to showcase his beautiful songs for a very special RNZ live session. Audio
Music Month Summit addresses women, diversity, wellness and regional isolation
The upcoming New Zealand Music Month Summit will highlight issues facing our local music industry including mental health, regional isolation, and making the scene more diverse. Alex Behan talks to… Audio
Julia Deans on her new album We Light Fire
Beloved NZ musician, singer-songwriter and rock n roll goddess Julia Deans takes us through her excellent new album – her first in six years – We Light Fire. Video, Audio
Live Session: Louis Baker plays two new songs
Louis Baker and an incredible band perform two new songs before he heads off to sold-out shows on his upcoming European tour. Video, Audio
Pacific Music Awards 2018: how to produce a Pacific hit
Alex Behan hosts a roundtable discussion with three of the Best Producer nominees at this year's Pacific Music Awards. Video, Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 187: Kings/ Anonymouz/ Parks
In this week's Pocket Edition we host a panel discussion with three of the Best Producer nominees at this year's Pacific Music Awards, and feature live tracks from Louis Baker and Being. Audio
The Mixtape: NZ Music Month
The slogan for NZ Music month this year is 'Discover New'. The RNZ Music crew bring this kaupapa to their mixtape, with some brand new exciting finds, and some old favourites too. Video, Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 186: Parquet Courts/Carb on Carb
In this week's Pocket Edition, Yadana Saw walks around Burning Up Years a new music exhibition that has opened at Wellington Museum. Alex Behan speaks with Parquet Court's Andrew Savage about their… Audio
Dylan C has your beats needs covered
Dylan C talks us through Low Key Source Vol 1, a mix he has dropped showcasing some of the label's great Australasian beat makers and MC's. Audio
Parquet Courts talk DIY, Dangermouse and Opposite Sex
Andrew Savage of New York indie-rockers Parquet Courts speaks about recording their album with pop producer Danger Mouse, and his connections to New Zealand band Opposite Sex. Video, Audio
Managing musicians in the modern music world
Nominees at this years Music Managers Award Paula Yeoman and James Southgate discuss the changing roles in managing artists and collaboration and support in the industry through the Music managers… Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 184: Kimbra/Boyboy
In this week's Pocket Edition, Alex Behan sits down with Kimbra upon the release of her new LP, Primal Heart. And boys Tony Stamp and Sam McCarthy talk about the latter's musical moniker - Boy Boy. Audio
Kimbra: 'I'm not particularly drawn to massive celebrity or fame'
Kimbra's third album Primal Heart has just been released. She spoke to Music 101's Alex Behan about collaborating with Big Boi, Janelle Monae, Thundercat, and Pino Palladino. Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 183: Camp Cope/ Tom Cunliffe
In this week's Pocket Edition we talk to Melbourne punk trio Camp Cope, and host a musical performance from Tom Cunliffe. Audio
Grant Fell's ashes sprinkled on stage at Taite Prize event
In a controversial move, musician Grant Fell's ashes were sprinkled on stage during the live broadcast of the Taite Prize last night. It came as the Headless Chickens were presented with the Classic… Audio
LIVE: The Taite Music Prize 2018
RNZ Music and Independent Music New Zealand bring you the 2018 Taite Music Prize live. Hosted by Music 101's Alex Behan. Video
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