The Sampler

Nick Bollinger discusses the rhythms, rants and recent releases of Wellington-based independent musician Mr Sterile. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger listens to the international debut of formerly Wellington-based soul singer Deva Mahal. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger lends an ear to the first solo set in seven years from former Fur Patrol frontwoman Julia Deans. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger discusses a set memorialising the work of arranger Robert Kirby. Read more Audio

Three years on from a spectacular debut album, how does Courtney Barnett really feel? Nick Bollinger listens to her latest and offers his conclusions. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger reviews the first solo work in seven years from former Fur Patrol frontwoman Julia Deans; a set of songs from Courtney Barnett that tell us how she really feels; and a memorial to one… Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger discusses the space-lounge excursion of Arctic Monkeys, the country gospel of Ry Cooder and a new album of brass and sass from Tami Neilson. Read more Audio

Ry Cooder offers a tonic for trouble times. Nick Bollinger tests the product. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger reviews a brassy, gaudy - and at times surprisingly restrained - set from Tami Neilson. Read more Video, Audio

Nick Bollinger discusses the space-lounge excursion of Sheffield's Arctic Monkeys. Read more Audio

This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger discusses the multiple identities of Ezra Furman and new local releases from Hans Pucket and Emily Fairlight, while Elliott Childs investigates the eccentric… Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger considers a Texas-tinged set from Wellington singer-songwriter Emily Fairlight. Read more Audio