The Sampler

Nick Bollinger digests a solitary song cycle from Southland singer-songwriter Jay Clarkson. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger checks a terse, opinionated set from rock'n'roll original Andre Williams. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger delights in an archival release from big-voiced British cult figure Terry Reid. Read more Audio

An American journey comes to an end with the final album from Allen Toussaint. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger delves into a mid-seventies epic from Texan sculptor and songwriter Terry Allen. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger reviews a saga without words from guitarist William Tyler. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger samples a new rhythm-based set from Paul Simon. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger checks the tough and twangy debut of Nashville newcomer Margo Price. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger marks the return of prefabricated pop stars The Monkees. Read more Audio

In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger reviews a rhythm-based set from Paul Simon; the tough and twangy debut of Nashville newcomer Margo Price; and the return of prefabricated pop stars The Monkees.