The Sampler

Melody Thomas indulges in a freshly whipped album from a reunited Blur. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger consumes a collaboration between singing siblings The Staves and Bon Iver architect Justin Vernon. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger cups his ear around some recent reissues from the Flying Nun catalogue. Read more Audio

This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews a new collaboration between poet Sam Hunt and guitarist David Kilgour; an album from Nick Cave-endorsed New York singer and harmonium player Shilpa Ray… Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger reviews a new collaboration between poet Sam Hunt and guitarist David Kilgour. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger checks an album from the Nick Cave-endorsed New York singer and harmonium player Shilpa Ray. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger considers the "plugging in" of Mumford & Sons on their latest album. Read more Audio

Melody Thomas reviews the solo debut of Lyttelton's velvet voice Marlon Williams. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger talks to Scotty Barnhart, musical director of the Count Basie Orchestra ahead of their New Zealand tour. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger reviews a highly anticipated sophomore set from Alabama Shakes. Read more Audio

This week Nick Bollinger reviews an epic live set from indie roots rockers Phosphorescent and the dance-pop of Swedish Malawian duo The Very Best, while Melody Thomas says hello - and goodbye - to… Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger reviews an epic live set from indie roots rockers Phosphorescent Read more Audio