The Sampler

Nick Bollinger considers the meeting of electronica, classical orchestration and personal mythology in the debut of Christchurch artist Indi. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger discusses the chords, choruses and conflicts of gay Christian singer-songwriter Julien Baker Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger contemplates the post-rock-god grace of Robert Plant. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger reviews a set that explores the roots of Memphis pop legends Big Star. Read more Audio

This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger discusses the ageing grace of Robert Plant; the conflicts of gay Christian singer-songwriter Julien Baker, and a look at the roots of Memphis pop legends Big… Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger reviews an album ex-Byrd Chris Hillman never expected to make. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger reviews a set of casual duets by Melbourne singer/guitar-slinger Courtney Barnett and Philadelphia fret-flayer Kurt Vile. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger takes a listen to St. Vincent's Masseduction and wonders who is the seducer and who is being seduced? Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger considers an upbeat pop set by Beck, and wonders if this is his Let's Dance? Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger reviews an urban 21st century set with deep Yoruban roots, by Cuban-Venezuelan twins Naomi and Lisa-Kainde Diaz. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger considers the sensuous voice and aromantic sentiments of Moses Sumney. Read more Audio