The Sampler

Nick Bollinger reviews a refreshed set of folk songs from youthful traditionalist Jake Xerxes Fussell. Read more Audio

Melody Thomas discusses the potential pop anthems of SJD's latest offering. Read more Audio

Melody Thomas discusses the downbeat debut of Melbourne singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger peers under the lid of the first solo album from Vancouver soft-rock piano man Tobias Jesso Jr. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger catches up with Malian kora master Toumani Diabate at WOMAD Taranaki 2015. Read more 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… Read more 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… Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger checks out the solo debut from Carolina Chocolate Drops singer Rhiannon Giddens. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger talks to Americana veteran Dave Alvin about his brother, the blues, and the songs of Big Bill Broonzy. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger immerses himself in the genre-mixing new album from TrinityRoots. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger reviews an American-tinged set from Celtic rock veterans The Waterboys; exploratory sounds from Wellington-based guitarist and singer Tyson Smith; and talks to visiting vaudevillian -… Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger talks to visiting vaudevillian - and old-time music aficionado - Pokey LaFarge. Read more Audio