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 behind the song and from back-stage. Listen on the RNZ website or wherever you get your podcasts.

Episodes

Rickie Lee Jones on ADHD: 'I have a terrible time concentrating and staying with anything'

July 25, 2024 • 19 mins

Veteran US singer-songerwriter Rickie Lee Jones spoke to Charlotte Ryan in 2023 about how her neurodiversity feeds her imagination and her music.

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The Jesus and Mary Chain: ‘These days it's Jim and William Reid being themselves’

July 13, 2024 • 17 mins

Following the release of Glasgow Eyes, Charlotte Ryan speaks to The Jesus and Mary Chain founder Jim Reid about the band's infamous 90s shows and mid-career break up, and what got them back together.

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Fontaines D.C frontman: 'I have a constant need to create'

July 11, 2024 • 14 mins

In high anticipation of the new Fontaines D.C album out in August, Charlotte Ryan revisits her 2023 interview with the band's frontman Grian Chatten...and wonders if he is in love?

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Anna Coddington: Retraining the voice from Long Covid

July 6, 2024 • 16 mins

Despite some serious challenges, Anna Coddington has created a bilingual album for the dancefloor. She celebrates with Charlotte Ryan.

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Florence and the Machine: "I feel like I can never quite get it right"

July 4, 2024 • 14 mins

Florence Welch talks to Charlotte Ryan in 2023 about her struggle with perfectionism and the liberation of live music.

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Indy Yelich: Your voice has to stand out on its own

June 29, 2024 • 13 mins

She may be Lorde's little sister but Indy Yelich is making music, and living life on her own terms.

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Robert Plant & Alison Krauss: Getting lost in time

June 27, 2024 • 17 mins

Charlotte Ryan revisits a 2021 chat with Alison Krauss and Robert Plant about the joy and friendship of recording their new album.

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Tiki Taane and Arli Liberman: Composing emotion

June 22, 2024 • 12 mins

Talented local musicians Tiki Taane and Arli Liberman have composed the score for a new feature film Ka Whawhai (fa fai) Tonu - Struggle Without End, directed by Michael Jonathan. They share their unique approach to working together, and Tiki's powerful connection to the film.

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Idles' Joe Talbot: On facing pain

June 20, 2024 • 14 mins

Ahead of their January 2025 NZ show, we're revisiting a conversation with Idle's frontman Joe Talbot. He's lived through more grief than most of us, yet in his conversation with Charlotte Ryan he's focused on finding love and joy.

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84-year-old DJ Vika: “Those who dance never grow old”

June 15, 2024 • 17 mins

84-year-old DJ Vika is a star of Warsaw nightclubs - she is a hit with young people and also DJs at a weekly senior citizens club. A new documentary follows Vika on her mission to age on her own terms. Director Agnieszka Zwiefka speaks to Charlotte Ryan.

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The 1975 frontman Matty Healy: On being relevant...but not too relevant

June 13, 2024 • 10 mins

We’re going back to 2019 when Charlotte Ryan interviewed The 1975 frontman, Matty Healy. The band has blown up since then… due to a famous ex-girlfriend and a lot of good music.

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C. Zukey: On creating music from grief

June 8, 2024 • 12 mins

C. Zukey is a Canadian-born New Zealand alternative musician from Auckland with an incredible, heartbreaking story. His new album Stonefruut is inspired by some intense family experiences over the last few years which he shares with Charlotte Ryan.

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Neil Finn: On endurance and new Crowded House

June 6, 2024 • 22 mins

Neil Finn shares stories with his old friend Charlotte Ryan about family, lyrics and the new Crowded House album.

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Shapeshifter celebrates 25 years: Drama, anxiety, "and a ridiculous amount of good times”

May 25, 2024 • 27 mins

Shapeshifter founding members Sam Trevethick and Nick Robinson reflect on the highs and lows of the band's 25 year career.

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Dame Hinewehi Mohi welcomed into the NZ Music Hall of Fame

May 18, 2024 • 24 mins

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.

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Tom Scott on his most political album yet: TREES

May 16, 2024 • 20 mins

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.

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Jordan Rakei: On work ethic and selling out

May 11, 2024 • 14 mins

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 the release of his 5th album by age 31.

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The Nomad: Behind the decks at NZ's famed 90s underground raves

May 9, 2024 • 12 mins

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.

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Shepherds Reign: Polynesian heavy metal storytellers

May 4, 2024 • 9 mins

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.

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Delaney Davidson: Gets personal

May 4, 2024 • 20 mins

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

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Music 101 Interviews

Episodes

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Fontaines D.C frontman: 'I have a constant need to create'

Anna Coddington: Retraining the voice from Long Covid

Florence and the Machine: "I feel like I can never quite get it right"

Indy Yelich: Your voice has to stand out on its own

Robert Plant & Alison Krauss: Getting lost in time

Tiki Taane and Arli Liberman: Composing emotion

Idles' Joe Talbot: On facing pain

84-year-old DJ Vika: “Those who dance never grow old”

The 1975 frontman Matty Healy: On being relevant...but not too relevant

C. Zukey: On creating music from grief

Neil Finn: On endurance and new Crowded House

Shapeshifter celebrates 25 years: Drama, anxiety, "and a ridiculous amount of good times”

Dame Hinewehi Mohi welcomed into the NZ Music Hall of Fame

Tom Scott on his most political album yet: TREES

Jordan Rakei: On work ethic and selling out

The Nomad: Behind the decks at NZ's famed 90s underground raves

Shepherds Reign: Polynesian heavy metal storytellers

Delaney Davidson: Gets personal

Popular Podcasts

Rickie Lee Jones on ADHD: 'I have a terrible time concentrating and staying with anything'

The Jesus and Mary Chain: ‘These days it's Jim and William Reid being themselves’