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The Sampler
Tony Stamp reviews the latest album releases.
4pm Sunday and 7:30pm Tuesday on RNZ National
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Saturday, 11 November 2023
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Erny Belle's songcraft is immaculate on Not Your Cupid
11 Nov 2023Tony Stamp reviews a second set of wicked ballads from the Tāmaki Makaurau singer-songwriter. Read more Video, Audio
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Avantdale Bowling Club's Christoph El Truento blends jazz with R&B on Circle of Friends
11 Nov 2023Tony Stamp reviews the collaborative new album from an eclectic local producer. Read more Video, Audio
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Mermaidens head in new directions on their self-titled album
11 Nov 2023Tony Stamp reviews an expansive new collection from the Wellington/ Auckland trio. Read more Video, Audio
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Saturday, 4 November 2023
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Review: Holding Patterns by Grayson Gilmour
4 Nov 2023Tony Stamp reviews a propulsive, collaborative collection from the Wellington all-rounder. Read more Video, Audio
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Review: Ebony Lamb by Ebony Lamb
4 Nov 2023Tony Stamp reviews the simmering solo debut from the Eb & Sparrow frontwoman. Read more Video, Audio
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Review: Echoes of Home by Sanoi
4 Nov 2023Tony Stamp reviews warm, dynamic techno from a Germany-Aotearoa import. Read more Video, Audio
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Saturday, 28 October 2023
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Bolted is Forest Swords' most singular work yet
28 Oct 2023Tony Stamp reviews the UK producer's latest crop of boundary-busting soundscapes. Read more Video, Audio
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Enji merges Mongolian vocal style with jazz on Ulaan
28 Oct 2023Tony Stamp reviews a Mongolian/ German/ Brazilian jazz cocktail. Read more Video, Audio
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Wilco rekindle their experimental side on Cousin
28 Oct 2023Tony Stamp reviews a reinvigorated collection from the alt-country veterans. Read more Video, Audio
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Saturday, 21 October 2023
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Mary Lattimore ponders the passage of time on Goodbye, Hotel Arkada
21 Oct 2023Tony Stamp reviews the American harpist's latest ethereal outing. Read more Video, Audio
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Tinged with real life tragedy, Sufjan Steven's latest still manages to uplift
21 Oct 2023Tony Stamp reviews a collection of heartbroken ballads from the American singer-songwriter. Read more Video, Audio
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Tirzah's scuffed club sound is at its darkest on Trip9love
21 Oct 2023Tony Stamp reviews the latest experimental collection from the UK singer-songwriter. Read more Video, Audio
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The Sampler
About The Sampler
Tony Stamp reviews the latest album releases.
4pm Sunday and 7:30pm Tuesday on RNZ National
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