Yadana Saw
Mu makes beats in Naenae
RNZ Music heads to Naenae Clubhouse in Wellington's Hutt Valley where the next generation of beat makers learn from DJ Mu of Fat Freddys Drop. Audio
The Mixtape: Auld Lang Syne 2016
RNZ Music's Nick Bollinger and Yadana Saw remember our musical friends who have died in 2016. Video, Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 116
On this week's Music 101 Pocket Edition, we say goodbye to Bodega, introduce Kruff Kurtis, and chat with Car Seat Headrest. Audio
Bye Bye Bar Bodega
A Wellington institution closes its doors for the last time tonight. Kirsten Johnstone looks back at the history of well-loved music venue Bodega. Video, Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition: 115
On this week's Music 101 Pocket Edition; We korero with Katchafire, Introduce Onono, and Julia Jacklin performs live in session. Audio
RNZ Music's Favourites from 2016
Team RNZ Music (plus a representative of The Wireless) convene to showcase some of their favourite songs of the year. Video, Audio
Julia Jacklin live in session
Blue Mountains born Julia Jacklin stops in the M101 studios for a live session with Yadana Saw. Audio
The Mixtape: Greg Churchill
NZ House DJ Greg Churchill takes us from Christchurch post-punk era to Auckland dance clubs in a mixtape of his all time favourite cuts. Video, Audio
I am a satellite: the orbit of Keith Urban
In New Zealand for his first ever show in his country of birth, Keith Urban speaks with Yadana Saw about his eclectic music collection and the conundrum of his famous Hollywood marriage. Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 112
In this week's Pocket Edition: Kirsten Johnstone meets the finalists in the 2016 Young Composers competition; Trevor Reekie introduces us to Washington Phillips - a founding father of gospel music… Audio
Clinton Smiley: dancefloor pioneer
Pioneering Wellington DJ Clinton Smiley was struck down with a brain aneurysm 10 years ago, but his influence lives on. Audio
The Mixtape: Victoria Kelly
This week, Victoria Kelly takes us through her C60 of beautiful music. Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition: 111
In this week's Pocket Edition, Alex Behan catches up with Kimbra, Te Vaka on their contribution to the Moana soundtrack, Kirsten Johnstone gets to grips with Connan Mockasin's latest exploits, and… Audio
How to listen to all the music on the Internet
Bandcamp's Chief Curator, Andrew Jervis gives us a user's guide in navigating the almost fathomless world of digital music through the online direct-to-fan music portal. Audio
Myele Manzanza - On point
Wellington jazz drummer and percussionist Myele Manzanza has just released his second long player, One Point One, recorded live at Los Angeles' Blue Whale. He speaks to Yadana Saw about why One Point… Audio
The Mixtape: Mark Cubey
This week's RNZ Music mixtape selector is the outgoing Saturday Mornings producer Mark Cubey. He speaks with Yadana Saw about his decade in the job and many other things he's turned his hand to. Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition: 109
In the Music 101 Pocket Edition, Alex Behan delves into local drum and bass artists Tali and Shapeshifter. Kiran Dass meets with Flying Nun artist Bill Direen, and some new tunes by Bonobo and The… Audio
M101 Pocket Edition 110
In the Music 101 Pocket Edition tonight Yadana Saw brings us the team’s coverage of the Volume: Making Music in Aotearoa exhibition which has just opened at Auckland Museum and The Critics’ Choice… Audio
The Māori Volcanics
Since their inception in 1964, The Māori Volcanics have been the most successful, and enduring of the Māori showbands. Prince Tui Teka, Dalvanius Prime and Billy T James all started their careers with… Audio
Mike Chunn at Volume
Split Enz founding bassist Mike Chunn left in '77, and went on to play in Citizen Band, author a few books, have a long career looking after songwriters at APRA and then started the Play It Strange… Audio