The Sampler

So'omalo Schwalger reviews a masterful new release from the local hip-hop duo. Read more Video, Audio

Tony Stamp assesses a countrified new solo release from the Big Thief frontperson. Read more Video, Audio

A new compilation features Māori and Cook Island Māori artists remixing the Ngāti Hine producer, in dialogue with his mix of bass, taonga puoro, and ideas around decolonisation. Read more Audio

An album of beautifully-written folk-infused songs that touch on the artist's itinerant past. Read more Video, Audio

The British producer's latest batch of tunes is predictably lovely. Read more Video, Audio

Tony Stamp reviews the ex-Sonic Youth member's second solo album, a noisy, hip-hop influenced outing that puts provocateurs her junior to shame. Read more Video, Audio

A meeting of worlds between alt-country superstar Will Oldham and eclectic composer Justin Butler yields fruitful results on this far-flung collection. Read more Video, Audio

The Christchurch singer-songwriter's second album is a charming, breezy outing which leans into Latin-American influences, and reveals her as a skilled and witty raconteur. Read more Video, Audio

The singer in Zambia's most successful rock act speaks with Tony Stamp about pioneering Zamrock in the 1970s, and the band's resurrection and new roster, ahead of their first New Zealand appearances.

Tony Stamp checks out the debut from an up-and-coming local singer-songwriter. Read more Audio

Tony Stamp reviews the Australian-born musician's first album, which blends lounge music and vintage film scores to slightly cheeky effect. Read more Video, Audio

Tony Stamp reviews the Ōtautahi musician's debut EP. Read more Video, Audio