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The Sampler
Tony Stamp reviews the latest album releases.
4pm Sunday and 7:30pm Tuesday on RNZ National
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Saturday, 13 April 2024
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Mount Kimbie trade electronics for shoegaze on The Sunset Violent
13 Apr 2024The UK shapeshifters make another stylistic detour. Read more Video, Audio
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Saturday, 6 April 2024
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Yumi Zouma's EP IV truly sparkles
6 Apr 2024Maggie Tweedie weighs in on Yumi Zouma's ninth record, EP IV, written and produced by the band at Studio Mech in Yutenji, Japan. Read more Video, Audio
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Little Simz flexes on the Brazilian-tinged Drop 7
6 Apr 2024Tony Stamp reviews a club-focused excursion by the Mercury Prize-winning UK rapper. Read more Video, Audio
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Waxahatchee lets her Southern roots shine on Tigers Blood
6 Apr 2024Tony Stamp reviews the American musician's latest embrace of Americana, a release that shows deep familiarity and affection for past greats of the genre. Read more Video, Audio
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Tuesday, 2 April 2024
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'The godfather of Ōtara' leads the way on this 1994 R&B classic
2 Apr 2024New Urban Polynesian features Pauly Fuemana, who would go on to become OMC, alongside his siblings Philip, Christina, and Tony. Read more Video, Audio
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Saturday, 30 March 2024
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Church & AP showcase their unique brand of creativity on Postal
30 Mar 2024So'omalo Schwalger reviews a masterful new release from the local hip-hop duo. Read more Video, Audio
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On Bright Future Adrianne Lenker is as beguiling as ever
30 Mar 2024Tony Stamp assesses a countrified new solo release from the Big Thief frontperson. Read more Video, Audio
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Saturday, 23 March 2024
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Local producer Mokotron gathers the United Tribes of Bass in a celebration of Māori electronic music
23 Mar 2024A new compilation features Māori and Cook Island Māori artists remixing the Ngāti Hine producer, in dialogue with his mix of bass, taonga puoro, and ideas around decolonisation. Read more Audio
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Hurray For the Riff Raff deliver anthems for the underclass on The Past is Still Alive
23 Mar 2024An album of beautifully-written folk-infused songs that touch on the artist's itinerant past. Read more Video, Audio
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Four Tet distills his 30 year career into the vibrant new album Three
23 Mar 2024The British producer's latest batch of tunes is predictably lovely. Read more Video, Audio
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Saturday, 16 March 2024
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Kim Gordon blends precision and chaos on The Collective
16 Mar 2024Tony Stamp reviews the ex-Sonic Youth member's second solo album, a noisy, hip-hop influenced outing that puts provocateurs her junior to shame. Read more Video, Audio
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Thee Conductor employs Bonnie Prince Billy to sing the romantic songs of Ennoia
16 Mar 2024A meeting of worlds between alt-country superstar Will Oldham and eclectic composer Justin Butler yields fruitful results on this far-flung collection. Read more Video, Audio
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The Sampler
About The Sampler
Tony Stamp reviews the latest album releases.
4pm Sunday and 7:30pm Tuesday on RNZ National
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