The Sampler

Jim Pinckney delves into Darkstar's socially conscious gentle electronica. Read more Audio

This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger hosts a Sampler Summit to discuss the David Bowie box set Five Years - 1969-1973. He is joined by glam rock scholar Dr Ian Chapman, writer and cultural critic… Read more Audio

This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews the latest set of doomed dream-pop from Lana Del Rey; new releases from the National members Bryce and Aaron Dessner's Brassland label; and the… Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger dissects the latest set of doomed dream-pop from Lana Del Rey. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger navigates the neo-rustic inventions of Dave Rawlings Machine. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger investigates two new releases from the National members Bryce and Aaron Dessner's Brassland label. Read more Audio

The black comic Americana of Johnny Dowd. Read more Audio

No No No; the first offering in five years from Beirut. Read more Audio

Psychedelia and soul from Dan Auerbach's new band The Arcs. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger reviews psychedelia and soul from Dan Auerbach's new band The Arcs; the first offering in five years from Beirut, and the black comic Americana of Johnny Dowd. Audio

This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews psychedelia and soul from Dan Auerbach's new band The Arcs; the first offering in five years from Beirut; and the black comic Americana of Johnny Dowd.

Nick Bollinger embraces the latest from 'dream pop' protagonists Beach House. Read more Audio