Alex Behan

In this week's Pocket Edition, Yadana Saw speaks with Ruban Neilson whose band UMO have kicked off their New Zealand tour, we are introduced to Dunedin's Abby Wolfe, and Alex Behan speaks with Blair… Audio

Fiona McDonald shares seven songs that have influenced her, as well as stories of motherhood, joining her favourite band ever, and fronting TV shows that no one watched (or needed). Video, Audio

Blair Jollands is an ex-pat Kiwi living and working in London as a sound designer for film and TV. His songwriting has attracted praise from David Bowie and his new album 7 Blood draws its title from… Video, Audio

Five top acts have made the shortlist for this year's APRA Silver Scroll Award, recognising excellence in songwriting. Marlon Williams, Troy Kingi, Chelsea Jade, The Beths and Unknown Mortal Orchestra… Audio

Finn Andrews (of The Veils) pines and shines on the first song he has released under his own name. He also adresses why so many songs raise questions we can't answer. Audio

Grammy-nominated UK prog rocker Steven Wilson is known for his spectacular live show, which includes cinematic visuals and quadrophonic sound. Alex Behan spoke to him ahead of his Auckland show in… Video, Audio

Paul Banks from Interpol discusses how and why he fell in love with music, his 'cocky' younger years, and keeping it old school recording their new album 'Marauder' straight to two inch tape. Audio

On this week's Pocket Edition we talk to Pacific Heights' Devin Abrams about his new dream-inspired album, and English prog maestro Steven Wilson speaks on the objective nature of truth. Audio

In this week's Pocket Edition, Tony Stamp is on location at St Mary's College where Chelsea Jade is filming and recording with an all-female choir. We meet Christchurch rapper Valle and Alex Behan… Audio

Hamilton rockers Devilskin sell out shows all over the globe and are one of New Zealand's biggest independent bands. In the build-up to their latest nationwide tour, bassist Paul Martin and vocalist… Video, Audio

No Pictures Please are a duo from Wellington who just released their debut single. Alex wants to play it on Music 101, but is suspicious about how he came to first hear the song so he calls band… Audio

Mother of Gloom, the second album from Emily Fairlight is a big step forward musically and is receiving fantastic reviews. She joins us for a live session and a very, very awkward interview. Audio

The RNZ Music Team bring dancefloor bangers and warm fluffies to their mid-Winter play and tell.  Video, Audio

In this week's Pocket Edition, Tony Stamp meets with Susan Rogers the audio engineer who worked with Prince on his albums Sign of The Times and Purple Rain, and Alex Behan hosts a live session with… Audio

Huia Hamon has released Aio, a five track EP, and visited the RNZ studios to deliver us a stripped back acoustic version of Tuauri. Audio

A love story that transcends culture and faith lies behind a new collaborative album from Shihad’s Jon Toogood. Video, Audio

On this week's Pocket Edition the RNZ Music team discuss last week's Silver Scroll nominations, and we talk to Alicia Bognanno, fontwoman for the Sub Pop band Bully. Audio

The Top 20 contenders for this years APRA Silver Scrolls are out. The award, which recognises outstanding songwriting, has previously been won by mainstays of the New Zealand music scene such as Dave… Audio