RNZ: Music 101

Paul McLaney is the musical director of this year's World Of Wearable Arts shows. He talks about some of the composers involved including SJD, Claire Cowan and Eden Mulholland, and the joys and challenges of taking the job on.

Relentless touring is a punishing experience and can take a physical and mental toll on a band, but veteran Australian pub rockers, The Johnnys, thrived on it. Trevor Reekie catches up with founding member Graham Hood ahead of their NZ tour.

Estere and Raiza Biza's new collaboration introduces us to the mythical African demon the 'Tokoloshe'

It's been 20 years since the death of cult Kiwi musician Darcy Clay. RNZ Music's Tony Stamp talked to three of the people behind the scenes of his brief but bright career.

It's been 20 years since the death of cult Kiwi musician Darcy Clay. RNZ Music's Tony Stamp talked to three of the people behind the scenes of his brief but bright career.

Rex Orange County is the music making name of 20-year old Alex O'Connor. Yadana Saw speaks to the British artist who's duetted with Randy Newman, worked with Tyler, the Creator and is heading to Laneway Festival 2019.

Rex Orange County is the music making name of 20-year old Alex O'Connor. Yadana Saw speaks to the British artist who's duetted with Randy Newman, worked with Tyler, the Creator and is heading to Laneway Festival 2019.

Northland musician and actor Troy Kingi breaks down the bones of his Silver Scroll nominated song Aztechknowledgey, from his high concept, space funk album Shake That Skinny Ass All The Way To Zygertron.

Northland musician and actor Troy Kingi breaks down the bones of his Silver Scroll nominated song Aztechknowledgey, from his high concept, space funk album Shake That Skinny Ass All The Way To Zygertron.

Despite struggles with health and technology, Martin Phillipps has consolidated the return of his iconic band The Chills with a timely and topical new album. Nick Bollinger talks to the big Chill.