Music 101

Show Notes

13:15 Stan Walker and Joel from L.A.B. shine a light on local talent

This week Stan Walker and L.A.B. announced three outdoor shows, where they'll be  joined by a powerhouse lineup of Aotearoa artists including Tiki Taane, Corrella, Aaradhna, Te Wehi, and Nesian Mystik. Joel Shadbolt from L.A.B. and Stan walker join Kara in the studio to share more details.

L.A.B. frontman Joel Shadbolt and Stan Walker are considering an early morning run together before their 2025/2026 summer shows. Photo: Sunflower Sessions

14:15 Jon Toogood reflects on Shihad's 2005 comeback album Love is the New Hate

This year the sixth studio album from kiwi legends Shihad turned 20, and is being released on vinyl for the first time. Frontman Jon Toogood joins Kara for a chat about the albums creation.

Photo: Cole Eastham-Farrelly

15:10 Josh and Pat from Flying Nun band Soft Bait share some Life Advice

Auckland post-punks Soft Bait have signed with Flying Nun, received play on England's BBC6, and placement in some high profile playlists. They broke down album #2 with Tony Stamp. 

Photo: Supplied

15:25 The Sampler: Alex G, Clipse, Wet Leg

Tony Stamp reviews the major label debut from indie heartthrob Alex G, the return of hip-hop heavyweights Clipse, and catchy English ironists Wet Leg.

Headlights is the tenth studio album by American indie musician Alex G and his first on the major record label RCA. Photo: Chris Maggio

16:10 The Mixtape: Sports Team

Ahead of their feature The Weed Eaters premiering at this year's International Film Festival, Annabel Kean and Callum Devlin from filmmaking collective Sports Team share some of their favourite songs, and discuss their journey to the silver screen.

Callum Devlin, Annabel Kean and friend Photo: Rose Kean

Songs Played:

1pm-2pm

• Frank Booker - El Salvador
• Arahi - Mai Tawhiti ft Anna Coddington
• Stan Walker - Māori Ki Te Ao
• Nesian Mystik - Nesian 101
• Adeaze - Getting Stronger ft Aaradhna
• Yumi Zouma - Cross My Heart and Hope to Die
• Jazmine Mary - Memphis
• Obongjayar - Not in Surrender
• Georgia Knight - Desire
• Jamie xx - Dream Night

2pm-3pm

• Kenny Sterling - Isle of Light
• Jorja Smith - With You
• Hannah Jadagu - My Love
• Shihad - Alive, All the Young Fascists, Saddest Song in the World
• Black Sabbath - Planet Caravan
• The Sour - Frank
• Womb - One is Always Heading Somewhere
• Bicep - Glue

3pm-4pm

• Bonobo - Cirrus
• Maribou State - Peace Talk
• Soft Bait - Oh Well, Long Line, New Leaf, Applause
• Alex G - Oranges, Beam Me Up, Far and Wide, Is It Still You in There, Afterlife
• Clipse - The Birds Don't Sing
• Wet Leg - U and Me at Home
• Estere - Duog Dala
• Deva Mahal - Need
• Teddybears ft Iggy Pop - Punkrocker
• Julian Dyne - Layer ft Mara TK

4pm-5pm

• The Bats - Mir
• The Beths - Less Than Thou
• Cold War Kids - Hair Down
• DD Smash - Magic What She Do
• Doprah - Whatever You Want
• Vera Ellen, Oli Devlin - Danger, I