Unknown Mortal Orchestra
The Sampler: Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Little Lapin, Ryley Walker
This week in The Sampler Melody Thomas reviews a significant third album from Oregon-based New Zealander Ruban Nielson's Unknown Mortal Orchestra and the full-length debut of U.K. singer-songwriter… Audio
Multi-Love by Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Melody Thomas reviews a significant third album from Oregon-based New Zealander Ruban Nielson's Unknown Mortal Orchestra. Audio
The Sampler: Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Little Lapin, Ryley Walker
This week in The Sampler Melody Thomas reviews a significant third album from Oregon-based New Zealander Ruban Nielson's Unknown Mortal Orchestra and the full-length debut of U.K. singer-songwriter…
AudioMulti-Love by Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Melody Thomas reviews a significant third album from Oregon-based New Zealander Ruban Nielson's Unknown Mortal Orchestra.
AudioTaite Music Prize 2015
With past winners that include Lawrence Arabia, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Lorde and SJD, the Taite Music Prize - named in honour of music journalist, the late Dylan Taite - has an impressive pedigree… Audio
The Mint Chicks - F--k The Golden Youth
On 13 August 2004, The Mint Chicks' Kody and Ruban Nielson, Michael Logie and Paul Roper retreated to a secluded bach at Oakura Bay, Northland to begin a two-week recording session for what would be… Audio
Slash - the man behind the tophat
Synonymous with a Les Paul guitar, stacks of Marshall amps and that leather top hat, guitar god Slash is one of the last of a dying breed of rock star archetypes. Zac Arnold puts his own questions and… Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 26
Nightmares on Wax at the ultimate chill out zone, Proton Beast get industrious and Spook The Horses embrace their quieter side. Audio
Musical Dynasties - Ruban, Kody and Chris Nielson
The last Musical Dynasty features some of New Zealand's top musical talent in the form of the Nielson family. Dad Chris has played horns with an array of acts, as well as jazz groups, including The… Audio
Ruban Nielson's guide to Portland
Unknown Mortal Orchestra's Ruban Nielson has been based in Portland, Oregon for seven years now, but we'll never stop claiming him as our own. Melody Thomas met up with him for a tour of the city he… Audio
Unknown Mortal Orchestra Live at The Kings Arms
Following international tours and support slots for the likes of Grizzly Bear and Weezer, Unknown Mortal Orchestra returned home for their third headline show, selling out the Kings Arms in July last… Audio
The Sampler: Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Nick Bollinger takes a listen to 'II', the second album from ex Mint Chick Ruban Nielson's Unknown Mortal Orchestra. Audio
Taite Music Prize Awards 2012
Nick Atkinson attends the 2012 Taite Music Prize Awards. Named after music journalist, the late Dylan Taite, the award gives $10000 to the creators of the year's most innovative NZ album. Nick speaks… Audio
Unknown Mortal Orchestra
When the Mint Chicks imploded onstage in 2010, elder Neilson brother Ruban went back to Portland with his wife and children to concentrate on his design career. But music snuck back in through the… Audio
