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In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger discusses a personal and political album from sister of superstar Beyonce - Solange; a set of covers from local synth-pop siren Princess Chelsea; and a… Audio

In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger discusses the transformation of Bon Iver; traces the latest steps in the sonic and spiritual journey of Wellington's Electric Wire Hustle; and revisits a Flying… Audio

In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger reviews a coming-of-age album from Blue Mountains-born singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin; talks magic and romance with Texan troubadour Hayes Carll; and, half a… Audio

In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger listens to the new album by Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds and wonders if the music can be separated from the tragic circumstances surrounding its creation. He… Audio

In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger discusses a collaboration between Walkmen frontman Hamilton Leithauser and Vampire Weekend multi-instrumentalist Rostam Batmangalij; the latest instalment of… Audio

In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger reviews a sparsely furnished set from Wilco; the latest instrumental journey from Auckland electro-jazz outfit Trip To The Moon; and the meeting of a bluegrass… Audio

In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger discusses the crowdfunded return to disc of hip-hop pioneers De La Soul; the anarchic surrealism of Amer-indie veterans Deerhoof; and a never-released set of… Audio

In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger reviews a veritable tsunami of new music from Frank Ocean; and discusses the timeless pop vocabulary and new perspectives of Angel Olsen, including an interview… Audio

In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger discusses the Neil Finn-produced debut of former Rockquest winner Jesse Sheehan; a fruitful collaboration between British/New Zealand band The Veils and U.S… Audio

In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger mulls over the jazz-African-electronic hybrid of London-based band Melt Yourself Down; ponders the jangling pop of The Prophet Hens and Blair Parkes; and… Audio

In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger discusses a soulful and personal set from Aaradhna and a tribute to arguably the most miserable song ever written, while Kirsten Johnstone investigates recent… Audio

In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger discusses a soulful sophomore set from Michael Kiwanuka, Kirsten Johnstone reviews the first new music in seven years from local singer, songwriter and social… Audio

In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger reviews new releases after long absences from DJ Shadow and The Avalanches; an album of bittersweet longing from Lawrence Arabia and a set of local blues from… Audio

In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger considers the eternal ingredients of teenage angst and distorted guitars in the music of Car Seat Headrest; the Congolese rhythms and Portugese collaborations… Audio

In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger reviews a musically and socially astute new album from black British New Yorker Devonte Hynes, who records as Blood Orange; inspects the contents of The Winebox… Audio

In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger reviews a solitary song cycle from Southland singer-songwriter Jay Clarkson; a terse, opinionated set from rock'n'roll original Andre Williams; and an archival… Audio

In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger reviews a saga without words from guitarist William Tyler; the reissue of a mid-seventies epic from Texan sculptor and songwriter Terry Allen; and an American… Audio

In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger reviews the dance-friendly debut of Canadian-Haitian DJ/producer Kaytranada; the Southern punk-blues of Adia Victoria; and a new set of familiar sounds from Tom… Audio

In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger reviews a five-disc tribute to tie-dyed icons Grateful Dead, and discusses how new albums by Eric Clapton and Bob Dylan address their advancing years. Audio