Melody Thomas
Summer Jams: Randa chooses their favourite summer song
Our favourite local musicians share the song that's their soundtrack to summer. Randa chooses ‘Fear’ by Alexa Casino. Audio
NZ punk pioneer Buster Stiggs, remembered by Simon Grigg
Buster Stiggs, a pioneer of the NZ punk and post-punk scenes died this week. He was a member of Auckland bands The Suburban Reptiles and The Swingers. His friend, and sometime manager Simon Grigg… Video, Audio
Entertainment: Music with Melody Thomas
Music 101 host, Melody Thomas talks to Megan about pop music and what's coming up on her show tomorrow. Audio
Music101 Pocket Edition 168: Spotify/Summer Jams
In this week's Pocket Edition, Melody Thomas speaks with Liz Pelly about what is behind Spotify playlists; BBC Future reporter Melissa Hogenboom shares the story of her father's dementia and his love… Audio
The Mixtape: Gemma Syme
Today's selector is Christchurch's Gemma Syme from RDU 98.5 FM. Audio
Summer Jams: Eddie Johnston (Lontalius) chooses his favourite summer song
Our favourite local musicians share the song that's their soundtrack to summer. Eddie Johnston, who records as Lontalius and Race Banyon picks 'Telefono' by Phoenix. Video, Audio
She Will Move You - Jaded Nineties Raver
For our series She Will Move You - profiling just a handful of Aotearoa's many great female electronic music makers - we meet Jaded Nineties Raver. Audio
Summer Jams: Estère shares her favourite summer song
Our favourite local musicians share the song that's their soundtrack to summer. Wellington beat-maker Estère's pick is Vulfpeck's 'Back Pocket'. Video, Audio
Summer Jams: Marlon Williams shares his favourite summer song
Our favourite local musicians share the song that's their soundtrack to summer. Marlon Williams' pick is 'Wild Horses' by Prefab Sprout. Video, Audio
Summer Jams: Chelsea Jade shares her favourite summer song
Our favourite local musicians share the song that's their soundtrack to summer. Chelsea Jade's pick is ‘Sticky’ by Ravyn Lenae. Video, Audio
Summer Jams: Samuel Flynn Scott shares his favourite summer song
Our favourite local musicians share the song that's their soundtrack to summer. Sam Scott of The Phoenix Foundation picks 'Bad Liar' by Selena Gomez. Video, Audio
Is Spotify narrowing our taste in music?
With its easy-to-access content and vast selection of ready-made playlists, Spotify has amassed more than 100 million users globally since its inception. But according to writer Liz Pelly it’s… Audio
Summer Jams: Steph Brown AKA Lips chooses her favourite summer song
Our favourite local musicians share the song that's their soundtrack to summer. Steph Brown AKA Lips picks ‘Midnight’ by Jesse Ware. Video, Audio
Music with Melody Thomas
Melody talks about the internet's shocking takes on the topless woman at Rhythm and Vines, plus - what makes a 'summer jam'? Including recommended listening. Audio
She Will Move You - k2k
We profile DJ and producer k2k, as part of RNZ Music's ongoing series 'She Will Move You', looking at women in electronic music in Aotearoa. Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 167: Liam Gallagher/ K2K/ The xx
In this week's Pocket Edition we talk to ex-Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher, Wellington producer K2K, and Oliver Sim from The xx. Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 166: Ruban Neilson/Bjork/Glass Vaults
In this week's Pocket Edition Melody Thomas speaks with Ruban Nielson of Unknown Mortal Orchestra, we hear Blackbird Ensemble's Bjork show 'All is Full of Love, and Glass Vaults are live in session. Audio
She Will Move You - Peach Milk
We profile Wellington producer Peach Milk, as part of RNZ Music's ongoing series 'She Will Move You', which looks at women electronic producers in Aotearoa. Audio
Ruban Nielson: 'Sometimes it’s hard to make music when you’re too comfortable'
Ruban speaks with Melody Thomas about balancing the need for honesty with self-preservation, while making the next UMO album. Audio
Josh Teskey in session
Ahead of Australian soul outfit The Teskey Brothers' New Zealand tour opening for Angus and Julia Stone, frontman Josh Teskey tells us a bit about the band and sings a couple of songs. Audio