The Sampler

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

Nick Bollinger reviews an instrumental collection from the LA trio. Audio

Scottish twin siblings Rachael and Paul Swinton deliver a third album of tranquil textures with a hint of foreboding. Audio

Tony Stamp speaks with musician and music writer Gareth Shute about his band Thee Golden Geese's new videogame, and some of his writing on NZ music history for the website Audioculture. Audio