Rnz: Music 101

The latest from the UK group was released under a cloud of scandal involving unpaid debts and disgruntled former collaborators. The music is as good as ever, but it's starting to feel like Sault are treading water, despite some high-profile contributors.

The annual music festival will take over Lyttleton in a few weeks, featuring a lineup of talent from around Aotearoa and Australia performing in multiple venues. One of it's founders explains the kaupapa behind this unique event.

Black Comet's Laughton Kora joins us from rehearsals with UB40 to share the story of how he landed on stage with the legendary UK band, the music school he's set up to nurture the next generation, and what makes Black Comet so special ahead of their performance at the Hamilton Arts Festival.

In Te Whanganui-a-Tara tonight Romi Wrights & the Commotions join forces with LEAO for a one-night-only show, in a celebration of Aotearoa's Pacific music scene. And Romi joins us from the RNZ Wellington studio for a korero about it

That was Anthonie Tonnon and two Free Hands, the Taite Music Prize-winner is set to open this year's Nelson Arts Festival with Cinematographer, a stunning new live event that fuses music, archival film footage, visual DJing, and psychogeographic storytelling. It's an immersive, cinematic journey through modern Aotearoa, and I'm very happy to have Anthonie Tonnon on the phone from Whanganui to talk about it.

How are fake songs attributed to long-dead musicians winding up on official streaming platforms? It's part of an ongoing investigation.

This week on Pocket Edition, Maggie Tweedie introduces fresh music and interviews Ladi6 about creating her new album, Le Va, which helped her heal after losing her mother. Earth Tongue-psychedelic rock duo and couple Ezra Simons and Gussie Larkin-dial in from Berlin, sharing their European tour experiences.

This week on Pocket Edition, Maggie Tweedie introduces new music and interviews London-based New Zealander Arjuna Oakes. Voom performs live, debuting their first new record in 19 years.

MusicHelps is a charity that provides mental health support for musicians as well as music, education and rehab programs, and even palliative care. Ant Healey joined Maggie Tweedie on Music 101 to discuss the 100 thousand people who have benefitted from the charity's support and to mark the 25th anniversary of New Zealand Music Month. 

This week on Pocket Edition, Maggie Tweedie interviews Oakland couple Tune Yards and Persian-New Zealand artist and producer, CHAII talks through her award nominated debut album 'Safar'.

This week on Pocket Edition, Maggie Tweedie introduces us to the freshest music and a UK Broadside Ballad Industrial worksong champion who is travelling across Aotearoa.

This week on Pocket Edition, Maggie Tweedie introduces us to new music from Neive Strang, Marlon Williams and The Bats

This week on Pocket Edition, Maggie Tweedie introduces us to new music from Erny Belle, The Hongi Slinger and Reb Fountain.

This week on Pocket Edition, Maggie Tweedie introduces us to new music from Aotearoa and abroad.

Maggie Tweedie reviews Throwing Muses new album Moonlight Concessions. The nine new songs from Moonlight are an effervescent addition to the band's varied and eclectic catalogue, showcasing a more optimistic and luminous sound than ever before.

Shakaiah Perez aka Lady Shaka is a queer DJ hailing from Aotearoa, known for her eclectic, vibrant, and diverse sets that reflects her mixed Maori, Tahitian, Cape Verdean, Tokelauan, and Samoan heritage. Since 2018, she's been carving out her own unique space in the global scene, living in London and establishing herself as a Pacific club queen, indigenising dance floors. In 2023, she was awarded the Creative New Zealand Award for her ground-breaking work in shaping contemporary music that transcends traditional genres within the Pacific Islander community. On top of her DJing prowess, she's also a talented dancer, having honed her skills as a former member of Parris Goebel's Royal Family dance group - a talent she brings to life in her Boiler Room sets around the world.

Sly Stone, a true musical innovator, is often overlooked as one of the greatest artists of the 21st century. Without Sly Stone, there would be no Prince and no Parliament Funkadelic- he is an undeniable testament to his influence on the music world. This legacy is at the heart of a new film titled Sly Lives! aka The Burden of Black Genius, directed by Questlove and produced by Joseph Patel and currently streaming on Disney+. Maggie Tweedie spoke to Patel about Sly Stone's legacy.

Nitin Sawhney is a musician, composer, and producer known for fusing jazz, electronic, orchestral and Indian classical music. Born in 1964 in London to Indian immigrant parents, his work is deeply influenced by his multicultural upbringing. Despite his success, Sawhney has remained politically engaged, using his platform to discuss issues such as immigration, racism, and global conflict. His work often reflects his personal experiences growing up in a racially tense Britain, which shaped his perspective and artistic expression. Nitin has released over a dozen solo albums and has collaborated with artists like Paul McCartney, Sting, Jeff Beck, Anoushka Shankar, and Norah Jones. Nitin Sawhney speaks to Music 101 ahead of his slot at WOMAD.

Get ready for a sonic journey on Pocket Edition as Maggie Tweedie drops fresh tracks from Nathan Haines, Anna Coddington, and Sharon Van Etten. Later we dive deep into the rhythm of focus and learn how a New Zealand Olympian uses the power of music to sharpen her mind before hitting the velodrome.

On this week's episode of Pocket Edition Maggie Tweedie shares new music from Marlon Williams, MA and Moana Maniapoto.