Tony Stamp
The Sampler: Sault
The latest from the UK group was released under a cloud of scandal involving unpaid debts and disgruntled former collaborators. The music is as good as ever, but it's starting to feel like Sault are… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 5 February 2026
Powhiri, protest, and politics. Leaders and dignitaries were welcomed onto the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi as we went to air. We crossed live to our acting political editor for the latest; The CEO of… Audio
Laneway Festival underway in Auckland
Music whizz Tony Stamp spoke to Guyon Espiner from the Laneway Festival in Auckland. Audio
The Sampler: Fazed on a Pony
Tony Stamp assesses the second album from local musician Peter McCall and band. Audio
The Mixtape: Tony Stamp
The producer of Music 101 finds himself in the hot seat, getting grilled by Kara Rickard about his career and sharing some favourite songs. Audio
Favourite singles of 2025
Tony Stamp looks back at some of his favourite singles of 2025, including salsa, Britpop, hip-hop, and jazz. Audio
Favourite local albums of 2025
Tony Stamp looks back at some of his favourite local releases of 2024, including digital rock, tuneful post-punk, Pacific jazz, and te reo dance beats. Audio
Favourite reissues and compilations of 2025
Tony Stamp looks back at some of his favourite reissued albums and compilations of 2025, including Japanese ambient, African Highlife, Chicago house, and indie rock classics. Audio
Favourite international albums of 2025
Tony Stamp looks back at some of his favourite international releases of the year, including indie innovators, analogue folk, UK rap, and Tunisian footwork. Audio
The Mixtape: Kara Rickard
Tony Stamp sits down with the host of Music101 to celebrate her six months in the role, learn more about her past, and hear six of her favourite songs. Audio
The Sampler: Haley Heynderickx & Max Garcia Conover
Nick Bollinger looks at two folk musicians who are unlikely to become mainstream names, but whose new album will bring hope to everyone who wonders what happened to protest songs. Audio
1995 Episode 4: Electronic Excursions
In the last of a four part series revisiting albums that turned 30 this year, Tony Stamp looks at the new forms of electronica taking shape around the globe, and an explosion of creativity in… Audio
Music Critic: Tony Stamp shares his picks
Music 101 producer Tony Stamp suggests some songs to listen to: Sharon Jones: How Do You Let a Good Man Down Gnonnas Pedro and his Dadjes Band: Feso Jaiye Audio
The Sampler: Isaac Aesili
Guest reviewer Maggie Tweedie breaks down Isaac Aesili's series of new albums. Audio
1995 Episode 3: Noizeyland
In the third of a four part series revisiting albums that turned 30 this year, Tony Stamp looks at seven local albums from 1995. Audio
Music 101: Tony Stamp is in the studio
Tony Stamp is host of Music 101 this Saturday. He joins Jesse to tell us what's on the show tomorrow and shares a tune. Audio
1995 episode 2: Heavy America
In the second of a four part series revisiting albums that turned 30 this year, Tony Stamp looks back at nine American rock albums of 1995. Audio
1995 episode one: The Battle of Britpop
In the first of a four part series revisiting albums that turned 30 this year, Tony Stamp looks back at ten British albums that were critical and/ or commercial successes. Audio
UK jazz septet Kokoroko backstage at The Powerstation
On Wednesday night in Auckland the London-based seven-piece played a sold-out show at The Powerstation. Made up of 1st generation Brits whose parents immigrated from West Africa and Ethiopia, they… Audio
The Mixtape: Reuben Bonner
The Others Way is an annual festival that takes place in Auckland, this year closing down part of K Rd to accommodate 3000 ticket-holders. Festival director Reuben Bonner talks about the work that… Audio
