Yadana Saw
Song Crush 14: James Blake/ Dave/ The Delines
On this week's Song Crush we delve into UK hip hop, doom rock, alt-country and plenty in between, with help from Wallace Chapman and Leilani Momoisea Video, Audio
REVIEW: Billie Eilish at Spark Arena – "a shared dream"
American teen doom-pop sensation Billie Eilish played to a sold-out Spark Arena in Auckland recently. Well-jaded concert goer Yadana Saw chaperones two 12-year-old fans for their first ever concert… Video, Audio
From first musical crushes to enduring, timeless music
Music commentator Yadana Saw gets nostalgic, taking a look at Prime TV documentary series 'Anthems' before exploring the music of doom pop sensation Bill Eilish, who plays Spark arena tomorrow night.
…The Mixtape: Grant Smithies
Grant Smithies is a music critic, writer, reviewer and record store owner. He shares his favourite songs and tales of alternative careers in his mixtape with Yadana Saw. Audio
Marlon Williams in Auckland
Singer/songwriter Marlon Williams talks to Yadana Saw ahead of tonight's You Are Us (Aroha Nui) concert in Auckland. Audio
Mermaidens Talk Vinyl
Lily West from Mermaiden's joins Yadana Saw to discuss the bands new single 'You Maintain the Stain' and the process of putting your music on vinyl in 2019. Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 229: IllBaz/ Grady Smith
On this week's Pocket Edition we talk to DJ IllBaz ahead of his performance at the Aroha Nui Christchurch benefit shows, and country music critic Grady Smith tells us about the recent collision… Audio
This year's great crop of music films and docos
Music journalist Yadana Saw looks at upcoming docos and biopics such as Elton John's Rocketman and Aretha Franklin's Amazing Grace, and the crop of local and international releases you might have… Audio
Is 'Old Town Road' Country?
Controversy erupted this week when 'Old Town Road' by Atlanta Rapper Lil Nas X was removed from the Billboard Country charts for not being Country enough. Yadana Saw talks to country music critic and… Audio
A New Era for the Leigh Sawmill Cafe
Saffron Guinness talks to Yadana Saw about the history of the Leigh Sawmill Cafe. After 22 years of being owned and operated by the Guinness family, the Sawmill Cafe is changing management. To… Audio
Louis Baker Live on Music 101
Singer/Songwriter Louis Baker plays his new song 'The People' live in the Music 101 studio and talks to Yadana Saw about filming the video for the song in Newtown. Audio
Theia - I'm really happy with myself now
Viral pop songstress Theia is about to release her new EP Not Your Princess, she speaks to Yadana Saw about growing into her music career. Video, Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 228
In this week's Pocket Edition we catch up with Irish singer-songwriter Hozier, Pop songwriter Jenna Andrews, and local dub merchant Christoph El' Truento. Audio
The Mixtape: Steph Brown
This week's Mixtape selector is Steph Brown (AKA Lips), whose theatre show was the basis of the new musical film Daffodils, which she's also a musical director on. Steph tells us about what it's… Audio
INTERVIEW: Billie Eilish warts and all
At only 17 years old, gloomy pop merchant Billie Eilish has just released her long-awaited debut album When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? Last year, Billie played the Laneway Festival and Yadana… Video, Audio
Jeremy Taylor Remembers Scott Walker
Jeremy Taylor of Slow Boat Records joins Yadana Saw on Music 101 to discuss the life and career of avant-garde pop musician Scott Walker who passed away last week at the age of 76. Audio
'Take Me To Church' singer Hozier on his new album Wasteland Baby
Ahead of his New Zealand concert, Irish singer-songwriter Hozier talks to Yadana Saw about writing the follow-up to his smash hit of 2013, 'Take Me To Church'. Video, Audio
Song Crush EP 10: Billie Eilish, Flume, SOAK
Pop prodigy Billie Eilish's long awaited debut LP is out, and who better to give it a first listen than a group of 11-13 year old young women? Plus we have new music from Flume, Lafawndah, SOAK and… Video, Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 227: Chaii/ DJ Vadim
In this week's Pocket Edition we talk to Persian-Kiwi rapper Chaii, and UK DJ Vadim. Audio
The Mixtape: Broods
This week's RNZ Mixtape selectors Broods share their favourite songs. Brother and sister Caleb and Georgia Nott talk about their musical family and unreal Los Angeles life with Yadana Saw. Audio