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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

This week Nick Bollinger reviews an epic live set from indie roots rockers Phosphorescent and the dance-pop of Swedish Malawian duo The Very Best, while Melody Thomas says hello - and goodbye - to… Audio

Nick Bollinger reviews a new album from the prolific Laura Marling, and an electronic suite from Icelandic electronicists Kiasmos, while Kirsten Johnstone discusses a stripped-back and personal set… Audio

This week in The Sampler Melody Thomas reviews new albums from local singer-songwriters Anika Moa and Mel Parsons; and Nick Bollinger discusses the long twilight of Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson. Audio

This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews a confrontational and complex new album from rapper Kendrick Lamar and a refreshed set of folk songs from Jake Xerxes Fussell, and Melody Thomas… Audio

This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews the first solo album of Vancouver soft-rock piano man Tobias Jesso Jr., and talks to Malian kora master Toumani Diabate, and Melody Thomas discusses the… Audio

This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews a genre-mixing new album from Trinity Roots; a solo debut from Carolina Chocolate Drops singer Rhiannon Giddens; and talks to Americana veteran Dave… Audio