Martyn Pepperell
How are cassettes still a thing?
Do you still listen to cassette tapes? Have you bought one recently? Tony Stamp was intrigued by recent stories on the rise in cassette sales, so he talked to music retailers, label owners, and… Audio
Roland's TR-808: the drum machine that revolutionised music
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Roland TR-808, a piece of equipment that changed the sound of modern music forever, giving birth to entire genres along the way. RNZ Music's Tony Stamp… Video, Audio
Jet Jaguar - studio scientist 20 years in
For the last two decades, Wellington-based information management consultant and musician Michael Upton has spent his free time recording and performing experimental electronica as Jet Jaguar. Audio
The Secret Life of Synesthetes
Emma Smith talks to people who see colours, feel textures and tastes when they hear sound in The Secret Life of Synaesthetes. Video, Audio
Music review with Martyn Pepperell
Martyn Pepperell brings in music from Kadhja Bonet and Groeni . Audio
Cosmic Compositions
Since 2012, Auckland's Addison Chase has been releasing free-jazz informed beat music through his C O S M I C C O M P O S I T I O N S Soundcloud and Bandcamp pages. Mid-2014, his music caught the… Audio
The best live music of 2014
Music 101 contributors Marty Duda, Martyn Pepperell and Elle Hunt join Melody Thomas to discuss some of the most memorable moments in live music this year. Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 23
Inside the Red Bull Music Academy Tokyo, RZA's vision for A Better Tomorrow and the Gothic folk of Nadia Reid. Audio
Red Bull Music Academy: Tokyo 2014
For the last 16 years, the world-travelling Red Bull Music Academy has served as a wellspring of inspiration and rite of passage for countless emerging musicians from across the globe. Late last month… Audio
Fishrider Records - Temporary
Over the last five years Fishrider records has emerged as one of the most interesting new labels in NZ, releasing the psychedelic pop of bands such as Opposite Sex, Males, and Trick Mammoth. Martyn… Audio