The Sampler

Nick Bollinger discusses the multiple identities of gender-fluid, orthodox Jewish rocker Ezra Furman. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger discusses guitar hooks and notions of romantic quarantine in the songs of Wellington trio Hans Pucket. Read more Audio

This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger discusses a funky and forthright new album from Janelle Monae; the first new songs in more than a decade from Americana icon John Prine, and a live set from the… Read more Audio

Janelle Monae holds the Declaration of Independence to account in a funky and forthright new album. Nick Bollinger discusses. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger reviews a vintage live performance of a dark Neil Young classic. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger finds John Prine in good humour - even as he confronts his mortality - on his first album in a dozen years. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger reviews an album of two halves from Wellington-based singer-songwriter-synthesist Estere. Read more Audio

Kimbra strives for self-improvement on her third album. Nick Bollinger assesses the results. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger discusses the ascent - and intent - of chart-topping rapper Cardi B. Read more Audio

This week in the Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews an aspirational new album from New Zealand singer Kimbra; the ascent of rapper Cardi B, and latest from Wellington-based singer-songwriter-synthesist… Read more Audio