RNZ: Music 101

Just over a quarter century after the release of the third Crowded House album, Woodface, Neil Finn and Tim Finn talk about the making of the classic record and the evolution of the songs from home demos to finished studio recordings.

Nick Murphy, formerly know as Chet Faker, chats to Alex Behan about the name change, new songs, and bringing the full band to Laneway 2017.

We're listening to more music than ever, vinyl sales are up, and streaming numbers are at a record high, but is anyone making any money?

An RNZ recording of Tami Neilson's 2016 set at The Tuning Fork in Auckland.

Music 101 talks to Courtney Clarke, AKA CC Disco, ahead of her show Sunday 8th at Anno Domini, on the Auckland Art Gallery rooftop.

Prominent alternative act for over 30 years, Dinosaur Jr was plagued by inner-band conflict. We catch up with foundation drummer Murph ahead of the band's show in Auckland in January '17.

Polyester introduce their song 'Lucky Me'.

Alex crosses live to the building excitement at New Year festivals Rhythm & Vines, Rhythm & Alps, and A Low Hum, chats to Soundsplash organiser Brian Ruawai, and catches up with regular festival performers Pacific Heights and the Hipstamatics.

The Hipstamatics Super Soul Review, live at Auckland's Powerstation.

If a Kauri dies in the woods, can you hear it? Tom Cosm has found a way.