Music 101 Interviews

The biggest stars. The best musicians. Local NZ talent and global chart-toppers. They all talk to Charlotte Ryan on Music 101 Interviews, sharing their stories from the road and the studio, the tales… Read more Audio

It's New Zealand Music Month and we're revisiting an interview with Damon Schwalger, aka The Nomad, who was behind the decks at NZ's famed 90s underground raves and outdoor dance parties.  Read more Audio

Jordan Rakei hasn’t lived in New Zealand since he was four years old, but on his new album the NZ music influence is evident. He talks to Charlotte about becoming a father and the work ethic behind… Read more Audio

In an interview from 2012 Tom Scott speaks to Charlotte Ryan about the influence of nature, spiritual jazz, and new ways of living on the award winning Avantdale Bowling Club album.   Read more Audio

Dame Hinewehi Mohi has been welcomed into the NZ Music Hall of Fame. She talks to Charlotte Ryan about her remarkable life, and her brave moments that put music in te reo Māori on the world's stage. Read more Audio

Lorde talks about overcoming debilitating stage-fright and shares why she wants to be a mum one day. Read more Audio

Stan Walker shares how parenting has changed his perspective on life, and why his music holds such deep meaning. Read more Audio

Dolly Parton on her first rock album, her love of clothes and the reason she questioned her place in the ’Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Read more Audio

Jools and Lynda talk about how cancer treatment has brought greater meaning to their music and reflect on a life of political activism. Read more Audio

Delaney Davidson talks honestly about his latest album and how turning 50 has changed his perspective. Read more Audio

The band’s Oliver Leupolu and Filiva’a James share the crowd reactions to their first metal gig in Samoa and the influence of church music on their songs. Read more Audio