RNZ: Music 101

The host of Checkpoint, John Campbell, talks Sam Wicks through a C60's worth of handpicked tunes for The Mixtape.

PNC talks to Sam Wicks about taking inspiration from NZ sporting legends on The Luke Vailima EP.

Indie rock duo The Kills talk to Sam Wicks about their rock'n'roll lineage.

Tom Odell performs 'Magnetised' and 'Concrete' live in session.

Peach Milk introduces her song 'Superambi'

New Zealand label Sarang Bang Records has been unearthing some historic jazz recordings and receiving international acclaim.

Every Orchid Offering, the new album by Andrew Keoghan is rich and detailed, blending electronica with live instruments, and with a much stronger rhythmic component than its prececessor. Nick Bollinger finds out more.

Auckland-based electro-pop artist MAALA tells Sam Wicks how he's building his brand on his poised album debut, Composure.

Les Baxters introduce their song 'Call Centre'.

Sara Quin of Tegan and Sara fame talks to long-time fan and fellow Canadian Sarin Moddle about the group's recent pop turn.