RNZ: Music 101

Nick Bollinger assesses the post-hip-hop soul of L.A. collective The Internet.

In this week's Pocket Edition, Tony Stamp is on location at St Mary's College where Chelsea Jade is filming and recording with an all-female choir. We meet Christchurch rapper Valle and Alex Behan hosts a live session with Emily Fairlight.

Hamilton rockers Devilskin sell out shows all over the globe and are one of New Zealand's biggest independent bands. In the build-up to their latest nationwide tour, bassist Paul Martin and vocalist Jenny Skulander join us for the RNZ Mixtape.

No Pictures Please are a duo from Wellington who just released their debut single. Alex wants to play it on Music 101, but is suspicious about how he came to first hear the song so he calls band member Finn Holland to find out what's up.

Mother of Gloom, the second album from Emily Fairlight is a big step forward musically and is receiving fantastic reviews. She joins us for a live session and a very, very awkward interview.

INTRODUCING: Christchurch rapper Valle drops his first single 'Love Me'.

Tom Scott talks us through his new jazz-infused project Avantdale Bowling Club.

Eight years in the making, Dudley Benson's Zealandia is a New Zealand album like no other. Nick Bollinger unpacks its music and its messages.

Nick Bollinger discusses the rustic reveries and parting odes of Otago singer-songwriter Holly Arrowsmith.

Nick Bollinger lends an ear to the reflective raps of Tom Scott in his new jazz-based project.