Rnz: Music 101

Introducing Dunedin singer Abby Wolfe and her new single Win You Over.

Blair Jollands is an ex-pat Kiwi living and working in London as a sound designer for film and TV. His songwriting has attracted praise from David Bowie and his new album 7 Blood draws its title from a herb he used to help him battle Lyme disease.

Nick Bollinger uncovers the story of American collector Ron Kane, his deep connection with New Zealand music and the all-star tribute album made in his memory.

Drummer-producer-painter Julien Dyne gives us a masterclass in his most influential jazz, krautrock and rare groove tracks on the RNZ Music Mixtape.

Grammy-nominated UK prog rocker Steven Wilson is known for his spectacular live show, which includes cinematic visuals and quadrophonic sound. Alex Behan spoke to him ahead of his Auckland show in November.

Paul Banks from Interpol discusses how and why he fell in love with music, his 'cocky' younger years, and keeping it old school recording their new album 'Marauder' straight to two inch tape.

On this week's Pocket Edition we talk to Pacific Heights' Devin Abrams about his new dream-inspired album, and English prog maestro Steven Wilson speaks on the objective nature of truth.

Devin Abrams, who goes by the name Pacific Heights, tells Kirsten Johnstone about the vivid, visceral dream that inspired his new concept album A Lost Light, and shares the short film that accompanies it.

Roy Montgomery is a NZ guitarist more well known in international cult music circles than in his hometown of Christchurch. While his output is sporadic, his contribution to our musical landscape is vast and influential. Kiran Dass speaks to her underground hero about his latest work. 

Nick Bollinger assesses the post-hip-hop soul of L.A. collective The Internet.

Nick Bollinger finds a preoccupation with science in the guitar-pop songs of Dunedin's Ha The Unclear.

In this week's Pocket Edition, Tony Stamp is on location at St Mary's College where Chelsea Jade is filming and recording with an all-female choir. We meet Christchurch rapper Valle and Alex Behan hosts a live session with Emily Fairlight. 

Hamilton rockers Devilskin sell out shows all over the globe and are one of New Zealand's biggest independent bands. In the build-up to their latest nationwide tour, bassist Paul Martin and vocalist Jenny Skulander join us for the RNZ Mixtape.

No Pictures Please are a duo from Wellington who just released their debut single. Alex wants to play it on Music 101, but is suspicious about how he came to first hear the song so he calls band member Finn Holland to find out what's up.

INTRODUCING: Christchurch rapper Valle drops his first single 'Love Me'.

Tom Scott talks us through his new jazz-infused project Avantdale Bowling Club.

Eight years in the making, Dudley Benson's Zealandia is a New Zealand album like no other. Nick Bollinger unpacks its music and its messages.

Nick Bollinger lends an ear to the reflective raps of Tom Scott in his new jazz-based project.

Nick Bollinger discusses the rustic reveries and parting odes of Otago singer-songwriter Holly Arrowsmith.

Christchurch duo Terrible Sons have just released their debut EP, the songs the product of getting married, having kids, and living a very different life to the one they lived in their 20s. Kirsten Johnstone catches up with the couple.