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The Sampler: Moses Sumney - Grae
On his second album, the Ghanian-American singer takes his deconstructed soul music a step further, at times going to some unsettling sonic places, yet it all revolves around his extraordinary voice… Audio
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The Sampler: Moses Sumney, Ryan Fisherman, X
Nick Bollinger discusses an exploration of identity from honey-voiced singer Moses Sumney; a melancholy and atmospheric set from Lyttelton all-rounder Ryan Fisherman; and the first album in three… Audio
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The Sampler: Perfume Genius - Set My Heart on Fire Immediately
Mike Hadreas elaborates on the theme that has driven the work of this queer-identifying artist for a decade: intimacy and the complexity of feelings that follow. But with rich, diverse arrangements… Audio
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The Sampler: Perfume Genius, Damir Imamovic, Shabaka & the Ancestors
Nick Bollinger discusses another concept album about intimacy from Perfume Genius; story-songs with deep Balkan roots from Damir Imamovic; and the Afro-futurist jazz of Shabaka and the Ancestors. Audio
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The Sampler: Giantess - Big Woman
Epic in both sound and scope, the songs of Wellington's Kiki Van Newtown telescope from domestic heartbreak to mythic visions. Sonically big, conceptually big, but also big as in grown-up, this is… Audio
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The Sampler: Giantess, Andrew Fagan & Amy LaVere
Nick Bollinger discusses the majestic debut of Wellington-based Giantess; the jaded observations of Andrew Fagan; and the Mississippi-soaked soul of Amy LaVere. Audio
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The Sampler: Lucinda Williams, Rosalía, Danzig
Nick Bollinger discusses the truthful voice of Lucinda Williams; the flamenco pop fusion of Rosalía; and an unexpected love letter from gothic rocker Glenn Danzig. Audio
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The Sampler: Reb Fountain - Reb Fountain
It's dark, mysterious music Reb Fountain makes; stark chords framing a voice that can switch from a whisper to a wail and does at various times during this brooding, slow-burner of an album. The songs… Audio
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The Sampler: Reb Fountain/Ron Sexsmith/The Dream Syndicate
Nick Bollinger reviews a set of travellers’ testimonies from Reb Fountain; psych-rock space jams from The Dream Syndicate; and unashamed romanticism from Ron Sexsmith.
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Tha Sampler: Fiona Apple - Fetch the Bolt Cutters
Fiona Apple turns past abuses and career-long experience of male-privilege into a series of defiant broadsides. I didn't hear another album this year that was more musically inventive, rhythmically… Audio
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The Sampler: Fiona Apple, Richard Dawson
Nick Bollinger discusses the ways Fiona Apple has channelled her rage into a spectacularly creative new album, and a bleak yet affectionate portrayal of modern Britain from northern troubadour Richard… Video, Audio
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The Sampler: Dua Lipa, The Strokes, M. Ward
Nick Bollinger discusses the lockdown disco of dance pop icon Dua Lipa; a credible comeback from New York City rockers the Strokes; and the travellers’ tales of solitary guitarist M. Ward. Audio
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The Sampler: Waxahatchee, Thundercat, Nils Frahm
In the Sampler this week Nick Bollinger reviews songs with a southern accent from Waxahatchee; jazz-soul fusion from Thundercat and minimalist meditations from Nils Frahm. Audio
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The Sampler: Bob Dylan, Four Tet, Darren Watson
Nick Bollinger reviews an epic lament from Bob Dylan, a set of nature-inspired electronica from British dance producer Four Tet; and and a reflection on the times from local bluesman Darren Watson.
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The Sampler: Bob Dylan - Murder Most Foul
Nick Bollinger reviews an epic lament from Bob Dylan. Video, Audio
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The Sampler: Burna Boy/Maria McKee/The Highwomen
In the Sampler this week Nick Bollinger discusses the dancehall-hip-hop fusion of Nigerian singer Burna Boy; an art-song cycle from former teenage cowpunk Maria McKee; and the twang and attitude of… Audio
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The Sampler: Nadia Reid/ Renee-Louise Carafice/ Khruangbin
Nick Bollinger reviews an album charting a personal and geographic journey by Nadia Reid; a sonically adventurous set from Las Vegas-based New Zealander Renee-Louise Carafice; and a collaboration… Audio
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The Sampler: Tami Neilson/Sam Lee/Sam Ford & Trudi Green
Nick Bollinger reviews a set full of jukebox rockabilly and sibling harmony from Tami Neilson; discusses the South Pacific soul of Sam Ford & Trudi Green; and the way Sam Lee brings Britain’s folk… Audio
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The Sampler: Terry Allen, Weyes Blood and David Kilgour
Nick Bollinger reviews a new collection of songs from Texan multi-media artist Terry Allen, discusses visiting American singer-songwriter Weyes Blood and a semi-instrumental set from Dunedin stalwart… Video, Audio
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The Sampler: Jamilia Woods, Rapsody and Vagabon
Nick Bollinger reviews albums by African-American artists Jamilia Woods and Rapsody that pay homage to their heroes; and a debut from the Cameroon-born multi-instrumentalist and singer known as… Audio
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The Sampler: 24 February 2020
In the first Sampler for 2020, Nick Bollinger catches up on a few pre-Christmas releases, including albums by Big Thief, Beck and Ezra Furman. Audio
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First Pasifika woman to hold solo show at Adam Art Gallery
Samoan-New Zealand artist Edith Amituana'i has become the first Pasifika woman to hold a solo exhibition at Wellington's Adam Art Gallery. Audio
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Nick Bollinger takes a break from The Sampler (but he'll be back!)
Nick Bollinger is taking time off from The Sampler to write a book about 70s counterculture in NZ. He talks with Music 101's Alex Behan. Audio
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The Sampler: Best of 2018
In the final Sampler for 2018 Nick Bollinger revisits a few of the standout releases from the past 12 months. Audio
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The Sampler: Best of 2018 International
Nick Bollinger surveys some of the outstanding international sounds of the past 12 months. Audio
