RNZ: Music 101

The construction and deconstruction of Surf City, Faith No More preview new material, Bolivian national treasure Luzmila Carpio and Seth Frightening in session.

The dance of Death and the Maiden, SJD presents 'Invisible Man', Pokey LaFarge in session and Graves' grinding intensity.

Fela Kuti gets a Broadway makeover, Stephen Malkmus in conversation with Samuel Flynn Scott and Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz.

It's a WOMAD 2015 spectacular, with Myele Manzanza, Jupiter and Okwess International, Bombino, Trinity Roots and Public Service Broadcasting.

The evolution of Mogwai, Six60's stadium sized ambition and Elvis tribute artists, in the gardens.

For two decades Glaswegian band Mogwai has consistently redefined the loud-quiet-loud conventions of post-rock. Known for their fearsome - and at times uncomfortably loud - shows, they're in New Zealand this weekend.

Zac Arnold riffs with Rock Star Guitarist Slash; Soundgarden drummer Matt Cameron opens up about juggling stick duties; and Mani Dunlop drops in on the beachside festivities at Splore 2015.

We speak to Perfume Genius, Weird Together and A Place to Bury Strangers. With new cuts from Metz, Blur, Trinity Roots and Yumi Zouma.

Mesa Cosa "kiss the fish", orbiting beats and internet soundscapes with Tlaotlon and King Missile IV live in session.

Nightmares on Wax at the ultimate chill out zone, Proton Beast get industrious and Spook The Horses embrace their quieter side.