The Sampler
Tony Stamp reviews the latest album releases. Find out what's hot and get the dibs on your next favourite music crush.
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O & The Mo on life in Nelson and their new single, ‘Make Way For The Sun’
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O & The Mo on life in Nelson and their new single, ‘Make Way For The Sun’
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The legendary avant-garde artist's latest release is a musical retelling of Amelia Earhart's final flight.
Okay Kaya explores Norwegian roots with her quirky record Oh My God—That’s So Me
Okay Kaya explores Norwegian roots with her quirky record Oh My God—That’s So Me
Okay Kaya continues to captivate with her eclectic and introspective new album, Oh My God- That's So Me
1994 part 3: Beastie Boys, Nine Inch Nails, The Prodigy
1994 part 3: Beastie Boys, Nine Inch Nails, The Prodigy
Tony Stamp looks back at three albums turning 30 this year, in the third of a six-part series.
Fred Again’s Ten Days Delivers Joy, But Lacks Impact
Fred Again’s Ten Days Delivers Joy, But Lacks Impact
Review: While Fred Again’s new album Ten Days does uplift the spirit, it may not be the game-changer some anticipated.
Review: R&B Star Ravyn Lenae delves deep in soulful new album - Birds Eye
Review: R&B Star Ravyn Lenae delves deep in soulful new album - Birds Eye
Ravyn Lenae's distinct falsetto and eclectic mix of R&B and pop styles blossom on her new record Bird’s Eye.
Review: Artisans of anguish Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds soar with new album Wild God
Review: Artisans of anguish Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds soar with new album Wild God
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds storied 18th record, Wild God, arrives as a pleasantly uplifting surprise, in contrast with the sombre and sobering tone of its predecessor, Ghosteen.
Review: Jack White's – No Name
Review: Jack White's – No Name
Elliott Childs reviews Jack White's latest album, No-Name, noting that it marks a return to the bluesy rock sound that originally endeared him to fans of The White Stripes, The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather.
1994 part 2: R.E.M., Weezer, Blur
1994 part 2: R.E.M., Weezer, Blur
Tony Stamp looks back at three albums turning 30 this year, in the second of a six-part series.
Review: The Great American Bar Scene by Zach Bryan
Review: The Great American Bar Scene by Zach Bryan
So'omālō Schwalger revisits memories conjured up by the latest Zach Bryan release.
Review: Japes blossoms with new EP Omen, illuminating a gothic electronic landscape
Review: Japes blossoms with new EP Omen, illuminating a gothic electronic landscape
Maggie Tweedie reviews Omen, the EP by Melbourne-based producer, musician, and songwriter Mia Kelly, also known as Japes. Hailing from Alexandra, Japes offers a distinctive mix of gothic electronic music.
Review: Taking Care of Business by SWIDT
Review: Taking Care of Business by SWIDT
So'omālō Schwalger give his verdict on the latest from SWIDT.
Elisa's melodic therapy: How songwriting became her cathartic outlet
Elisa's melodic therapy: How songwriting became her cathartic outlet
Bahamian New Zealander Elisa shares the inspiration behind her new musical project with Maggie Tweedie and introduces her latest single.
The Sampler: Irish post punk Fontaines D.C. woo with new album Romance
The Sampler: Irish post punk Fontaines D.C. woo with new album Romance
Maggie Tweedie explores Romance, the latest album from Irish post-punk quintet Fontaines D.C.
1994 part 1: Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots
1994 part 1: Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots
Tony Stamp looks back at three albums turning 30 this year, in the first of a six-part series.
Is it a music video or is it a game?
Is it a music video or is it a game?
Finn Johansson explains his new music video game company to Tony Stamp, and gives him a demo of their first release.
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