The Sampler

Tony Stamp and Elliott Childs reflect on the career of recording engineer and musician Steve Albini, and assess the final album by his band Shellac. Read more Audio

The Portishead singer unveils her first album, tackling motherhood and mortality on an collection that's sometimes gloomy, but often gorgeous. Read more Video, Audio

Tony Stamp is in Auckland for a guided tour of the music historian and writer's favourite local venues, in the final of this four part series. Read more Audio

The pop prodigy's third album finds her continuing to deal with fame at a formative age, often speaking directly to fans and critics. Read more Audio

The Christchurch musician's second album wanders beyond the boundaries of alt-country and folk into more adventurous territory. Read more Video, Audio

Tony Stamp visits Wellington for a guided tour of his former RNZ colleague's favourite music venues, in the third of this four part series. Read more Audio

The Taite Prize award-winner's new EP is a collection of home recordings, raw with emotion and low in fidelity, her phenomenal songwriting chops fully intact. Read more Video, Audio

The latest from the Nine Inch Nails duo is for Zendaya's sexually-charged tennis drama. Read more Video, Audio

The California singer's latest draws on music from the '60s, matchng the sweetness of her voice with an undercurrent of LA noir. Read more Video, Audio

Tony Stamp visits Dunedin for a guided tour of some of the former mayor's favourite venues, in the second part of this four part series. Read more Audio

The latest from the Carolina folk artist embraces middle-age with gusto, via the usual gently-spun melodies. Read more Video, Audio

The synth-pop elder statesmen present their fifteenth album, anthemic and genial in equal measure. Read more Video, Audio