The Sampler

The Minneapolis singers sweet vocal tones and guitar twang belie an interest in darker topics. Audio

The French-British indie icons' mix of mix of '60s pop, jazz, and krautrock is familiar but still frequently thrilling. Audio

The British musician's dedication to groove is as infectious as ever on this new, exclusive mix. Audio

The Mercury Prize-winning UK rapper returns after publicly splitting from her producer with an album that addresses the falling out directly. Audio

The neo-folk artist has just released a third album on Flying Nun, joining Tony in the studio to unpack its stylistic shifts and deeply-felt moods. Audio

The Brit Pop icons return after 24 years, as sardonic and zesty as ever despite entering their sixties. Audio

A solo project with the trappings of a band, Reuben Scott's second album under the Salt Water Criminals banner was recording in "tiny rooms in Auckland", but sounds huge. Audio

All four members of the indie-pop outfit join Tony in-studio for a chat about their debut LP Aseurai. Audio

The R&B icon's latest was seven years in the making, a tribute to her late mum that marries bold beats with her effortlessly cool vocal style. Audio

Elliott Childs assesses the latest from the American jam band. Audio

Two music writers discuss what they've been reading lately. Audio