Melody Thomas

Rapper Tom Scott, of Home Brew, @Peace, Average Rap Band and now Avantdale Bowling Club is back living in his stomping ground of Avondale after five years living in Melbourne. He joins Melody Thomas… Audio

Nadia Reid has just released her second album Preservation, she speaks to Melody Thomas about her fear of flying, and her extensive touring. Audio

Yes, it's been about 30 hours since the new single from Lorde came out, but we have more to say! Audio

As Distasteradio, Luke Rowell makes synth-pop to make even the most staunch shoegazer dance, and as vapourwave act Eyeliner harks back to the heyday of shoulder-pads and capitalism. Listen to Luke… Audio

Singer-songwriter Thomas Oliver shares a Mixtape of songs that introduced him to artists or a genre he consequently grew to love. Audio

Singer-songwriter, self-proclaimed rascal and longtime NZ folk and country music advocate Bernie Griffen joins Melody Thomas for the latest RNZ Music Mixtape. Audio

Mara TK talks about re-configuring Electric Wire Hustle's line up and his new EP 'The 11th Sky'. Audio

Yadana Saw shares the highlights and choice cuts from Saturday's show, featuring Tigilau Ness, Beastwars, Bailey Wiley and the forecast for this year's New Zealand Music Month. Audio

In the Secret Life Of Birth Music, Yadana Saw meets the mums and midwifes, doctors and dads who push play on the soundtrack that greets the newly arrived. Audio

Auckland-based neo-soul artist Bailey Wiley on her new EP, S.O.M.M. (Still On My Mind), written and recorded over two years between Auckland and Berlin.  Video, Audio

NZ Music Month is back for its sixteenth year - Simon Wood from the NZ Music Commission talks about what it means, and why it's still needed. Audio

Upon the death of ukulele master Bill Sevesi, M101's Melody Thomas speaks to Petrina Togi-Sa'ena about her recollections of the musician, teacher and band leader. Audio

Murray Cammick, founder of local music mag Rip It Up, reflects on the career and musical output of Prince with M101's Melody Thomas and Nick Bollinger. Audio

Shayne Carter gives a persuasive explanation on Prince's guitar virtuosity and shares his favourite Prince track with Music 101 Audio

Guardian US' Writer-at-Large, Steven Thrasher speaks to Melody Thomas and Nick Bollinger about Prince's influence and legacy growing up as a gay, African-American youth. Audio

A tribute to the late Prince Rogers Nelson. Featuring Shayne Carter, Steven Thrasher and more with musical tributes from Trip Pony, Jesse Sheehan and our own house band Erotic City.  Video, Audio

Music 101 celebrates Record Store Day 2016 by broadcastign live from Slow Boat Records on Cuba Street in Wellington. Featuring in-store performance highlights and interviews with Orchestra of Spheres… Audio

Emily Littler and Billie Rogers on Street Chant's new album 'Hauora', Andrew Savage of Parquet Courts, Auckland-based beatmaker, vocalist and producer Miloux live in session and Sergio Vega of… Video, Audio