Audio Search

This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews psychedelia and soul from Dan Auerbach's new band The Arcs; the first offering in five years from Beirut; and the black comic Americana of Johnny Dowd.

This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews dream-pop from Beach House, slowcore from Low, and a new set of dark ballads and garage pop from Lyttelton troubadour Delaney Davidson. Audio

This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews a new album by American roots icon Iris DeMent that has its roots in 20th century Russia; a set of musical fables from Berlin-based vibraphone master… Audio

Nick Bollinger reviews the latest album from alt-country rockers Wilco, Melody Thomas checks out a new EP from soultronica duo Electric Wire Hustle, and Texan singer-songwriter Tift Merritt talks to… Audio

The Sampler's Nick Bollinger hosts a Sampler Summit. The subject: Dr. Dre's Compton: A Soundtrack, his first album in 16 years. Audio

A sophomore set from sometime Prince collaborator Lianne La Havas. Audio

Nick Bollinger reviews a new set of detailed country dramas from southern singer-songwriter Jason Isbell. Audio

This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews a new set of detailed country dramas from southern singer-songwriter Jason Isbell; a multi-media art project from Battles founder Tyondai Braxton; and a… Audio

This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews the musical dreams of The Phoenix Foundation and the rock'n'roll ripostes of Ezra Furman, while Melody Thomas discusses the debut of British dancepop… Audio

Nick Bollinger reviews a sombre set of spirituals from North London singer-songwriter Bill Fay; and local releases from Auckland power-trio Rackets, itinerant country singer Aly Cook and The… Audio

Jim Pinckney checks the pulse on Tame Impala's Circuits, presides over a new EP from Auckland piano prodigy Aron Ottignon checks in on the The Chemical Brothers latest offering. Audio

Jim Pinckney reviews The Monsanto Years by Neil Young, Tambolero by Toto La Momposina and Freedom Tower - No Wave Dance Party 2015 by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion. Audio

Jim Pinckney reviews Gin Wigmore's self-produced new album 'Blood to Bone'; the glitchy, chin-stroking vocal gymnastics of Holly Herndon's 'Platform'; and a surprisingly solid set of space-bound… Audio

Jim Pinckney reviews Rickie Lee Jones' first new songs in over a decade; the superlative spine tingling soundtrack to A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night and Carnation from twisted troubadour Daughn… Audio

Jim Pinckney reviews new albums by Leon Bridges, Algiers and Princess Chelsea. Audio

Jim Pinckney reviews new albums by Paul Weller, Django Django and Instant Fantasy. Audio

This week in The Sampler Jim Pinckney reviews the latest album from the man they call The Modfather, Paul Weller, art school alt-pop outfit Django Django and Christchurch based synth siren Instant… Audio

This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews the solo debut of xx founder Jamie xx and the latest unfiltered download from the brain of Sun Kil Moon's Mark Zokelek, while Melody Thomas discusses a… Audio

This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews a new collaboration between iconoclastic jazz trio The Bad Plus and saxophone virtuoso Joshua Redman, and a set of trans-Atlantic folksongs from Eliza… Audio

This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews a highly anticipated sophomore set from Alabama Shakes and talks to Scotty Barnhart, musical director of the Count Basie Orchestra which tours New… Audio

This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews the latest collection from Wellington stalwarts The Warratahs and the debut of young Malian quartet Songhoy Blues; and Melody Thomas discusses debut… Audio

This week in The Sampler Melody Thomas reviews a significant third album from Oregon-based New Zealander Ruban Nielson's Unknown Mortal Orchestra and the full-length debut of U.K. singer-songwriter… Audio

This week in The Sampler Melody Thomas reviews a fresh album from a reunited Blur, while Nick Bollinger investigates a collaboration between singing siblings The Staves and Bon Iver architect Justin… Audio

This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews a new collaboration between poet Sam Hunt and guitarist David Kilgour; an album from Nick Cave-endorsed New York singer and harmonium player Shilpa Ray… Audio