RNZ: Music 101

Olivia Young speaks to us from SXSW 2017.

Strand of Oaks talk infidelity, redemption and how Chance the Rapper is a way better role model than Kurt Cobain.

Sampha makes an impressive solo debut after a series of collaborations with the biggest names in pop music.

22 year old Trap music producer Jono Schnell a.k.a. Quix has swapped a job landscaping in Auckland for DJing and producing in Los Angeles now that his songs are hitting the mark on international dance floors.

Jana Whitta reports back from Hamilton underground music festival Future City.

Guardian Singles introduce their song Tealights Exploding.

Does music have the potential to start a revolution?

New York based New Zealand composer Leila Adu is in for the mixtape, speaking with Yadana Saw.

Rapper Tom Scott, of Home Brew, @Peace, Average Rap Band and now Avantdale Bowling Club is back living in his stomping ground of Avondale after five years living in Melbourne. He joins Melody Thomas in studio for chat about life, love and Homegrown Festival.

Groundbreaking indie rock band The Pixies are on their way to NZ for shows in March. Tim Glasgow got drummer David Lovering on the line.