Tony Stamp
The Mixtape: Pickle Darling
Lukas Mayo has released four albums of bedroom pop under the name Pickle Darling. Working from a home studio in Ōtautahi Christchurch, they've received increasing critical acclaim, from local outlets… Audio
Music 101: Tony Stamp shares new music
Music 101's Tony Stamp talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on the show tomorrow and because Friday is new music day - he'll pick us a track to play. Audio
The Mixtape: Martyn Pepperell
Our guest this week is music journalist, DJ and broadcaster Martyn Pepperell, sharing an expertly curated selection of songs. Audio
Mim Jensen is out of the shadows
Mim Jensen talks to Tony Stamp while in Auckland to perform at the Going Global Music Summit, and gives us an exclusive preview listen of upcoming unreleased track Sidekick. Audio
Mild Orange on their new album, The Glow
Mild Orange are a band who met early in life - in fact two of them went to kindy together. They started in Dunedin, then after their first album Foreplay became successful in 2018 - getting tens of… Audio
Going Global Music Summit 2025
This week, international music specialists have congregated for the Going Global Music Summit 2025. The evenings were a showcase of our vibrant emerging talent, and the days were full of the nitty… Audio
The Sampler: Aridni Orca, Nilüfer Yanya, Bambii
Tony Stamp reviews the new album by former Doprah singer Indira Force (under the name Aridni Orca), which is hugely ambitious and crammed with sounds, but makes room for some choice vocal hooks. Audio
The Sampler: Geneva AM, Obongjayar, Hotline TNT
Tony Stamp reviews Pikipiki, the debut album by Geneva AM, which mixes English and te reo Maori, uplifting beats with garage rock and neo-classical. Audio
Music Critic: Tony Stamp shares new music
Music 101's Tony Stamp with new music - Obongjayar's single Not in Surrender and Jens Lekman with Candy From a Stranger Audio
The Sampler: Paul Cathro, Aidan Fine, Matmos
Tony Stamp reviews a new LP by Dunedin-born musician Paul Cathro, which shares common ground with his band Ha The Unclear, while staking out new territory. Audio
D.C. Maxwell breaks down 'Jesus's Son'
The Melbourne-based kiwi singer talks about his new single, which takes a biblical approach to climate change. Audio
Red Robin Records are connecting Whanganui with Jamaica
For the past ten years Red Robin Records have been paying homage to specific reggae subgenres, on their new LP re-teaming with veteran Jamaican MC Tippa Lee. Tony Stamp spoke to producer Naram, who… Audio
The Mixtape: Mike McRoberts
The host of RNZ100: A Century of Stories joins us to share six favourite songs, and reflect on 40 years of broadcasting, from leading RNZ's sports department aged 24, to reporting from warzones and… Audio
The Sampler: Annahstasia, Blair Parkes, Kae Tempest
Tony Stamp reviews the striking debut album by American folk singer Annahstasia, plus looks at the latest by Christchurch musician Blair Parkes, and British poet Kae Tempest. Audio
404 Media's Emanuel Maiberg on AI-generated songs impersonating dead artists
How are fake songs attributed to long-dead musicians winding up on official streaming platforms? It's part of an ongoing investigation. Audio
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… Audio
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. Audio
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. Audio
Melo and Bass: The new Melodownz EP
Aotearoa rapper and poet Melodownz joins Tony Stamp for Music 101 to chat about his new EP, Melo & Bass. Audio
Music Critic: Putting the spotlight on
Music critic Tony Stamp shares new music from Birdlings Flat and Alex G. Audio