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The Sampler: Isaac Aesili
Guest reviewer Maggie Tweedie breaks down Isaac Aesili's series of new albums. Audio
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The Sampler: Jonny Fritz
Guest reviewer Elliott Childs tackles American musician Jonny Fritz's comedic country stylings. Audio
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The Sampler: The Life You Save by Flock of Dimes
A gorgeous new collection from American singer-songwriter Jenn Wasner (Wye Oak), which tackles tricky familial history through soothing songcraft. It's always easy to listen to, thanks to her… Audio
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The Sampler: And the Make Believers by Eden Burns
The "digital rock music" found on Eden Burns full-length debut is a departure from his usual club-friendly tracks, and the DJ sets that took him from Mosgiel to Melbourne and around the world… Audio
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The Sampler: Pool Sharks by Joe Kaptein
Tony Stamp investigates a local jazz album by the up-and-coming keyboard maestro. Audio
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The Sampler: Collection From Second Year by Birdlings Flat
Tony Stamp looks at a new collection of sincere acoustic singalongs from Otautahi Christchurch. Audio
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The Sampler: Timeless Town by Maxine Funke
Tony Stamp investigates a new, intimate collection from the one-of-a-kind Dunedin musician. Audio
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The Sampler: Jens Lekman
Tony Stamp investigates a new album called Songs For Other People's Weddings, by Swedish pop musician Jens Lekman, who has made a career pivot into actual wedding singing, and co-authored a book about… Audio
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The Sampler: Steve Gunn
Audio 6 Sep 2025American guitarist and songwriter Steve Gunn has released his first solo instrumental album, Music for Writers.
Gunn describes the album as: "A wordless collection of pieces meant to accompany… Audio
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The Sampler: Aridni Orca, Nilüfer Yanya, Bambii
Tony Stamp reviews the new album by former Doprah singer Indira Force (under the name Aridni Orca), which is hugely ambitious and crammed with sounds, but makes room for some choice vocal hooks. Audio
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The Sampler: Geneva AM, Obongjayar, Hotline TNT
Tony Stamp reviews Pikipiki, the debut album by Geneva AM, which mixes English and te reo Maori, uplifting beats with garage rock and neo-classical. Audio
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The Sampler: Paul Cathro, Aidan Fine, Matmos
Tony Stamp reviews a new LP by Dunedin-born musician Paul Cathro, which shares common ground with his band Ha The Unclear, while staking out new territory. Audio
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The Sampler: Annahstasia, Blair Parkes, Kae Tempest
Tony Stamp reviews the striking debut album by American folk singer Annahstasia, plus looks at the latest by Christchurch musician Blair Parkes, and British poet Kae Tempest. Audio
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The Sampler: Alex G, Clipse & Wet Leg
Tony Stamp reviews the major label debut from indie heartthrob Alex G, the return of hip-hop heavyweights Clipse, and catchy English ironists Wet Leg. Audio
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The Sampler: Kokoroko, Awning & Frances Grass
Tony Stamp joins Kara to discuss the new album by London jazz ensemble Kokoroko, plus recommends new releases by local musicians Awning and Frances Grass. Audio
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The Sampler - Riki Pirihi & Abigail Aroha Jensen climb the stairs to heaven with LP Tūpiki
Maggie Tweedie reviews Riki Pirihi and Abigail Aroha Jensen release Tūpiki a spiritual and experimental album inspired by the journey Maui took to climb the 12 stairs of heaven, Te Ara Poutama. Audio
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The Sampler Best singles of 2024
Tony Stamp looks back at some of his favourite singles of 2024, including te reo Maori hip-hop, Aussie punk rock, and quite a lot of Americana. Audio
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The Sampler Best international albums 2024
Tony Stamp looks back at some of his favourite international releases of the year, including Scottish indie, UK folk, and Canadian pop-punk. Audio
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The Sampler Best local albums 2024
Tony Stamp looks back at some of his favourite local releases of 2024, including Pacific dub, Māori breakbeats, and Spanish-tinged folk. Audio
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The Sampler Best Reissues of 2024
Tony Stamp looks back at some of his favourite reissued albums and compilations of 2024, including Japanese techno, Māori hip-hop, and Zambian pop. Audio
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What biscuits used to be in the Griffin's sampler box?
Audio 20 Dec 2024Someone once said a balanced diet is a cookie in each hand, they could have worked for Checkpoint. This week we've had our snouts in the good old fashioned biscuit sampler box that one of our… Audio
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The Sampler - OKay Kaya
Norweigan American musician Okay Kaya's new record is charming and unusual. Audio
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The Sampler: 1994 part 4
Tony Stamp looks back at four local albums turning 30 this year, in the fourth of a six-part series. Video, Audio
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The Sampler - MJ Lenderman interview
North Carolina musician MJ Lenderman speaks to Maggie Tweedie about his charming new songs that spotlight both the mundane and the familiar. Video, Audio
