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The Sampler: Shake That Skinny Ass All the Way to Zygetron by Troy Kingi
12 Dec 2017Nick Bollinger reviews a mythological sci-fi love saga from Northland artist Troy Kingi.
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The Sampler: Rules of Engagement by Ria Hall
12 Dec 2017Ria Hall has made an album that looks from the past to the future. Nick Bollinger takes a listen.
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The Sampler - 5 December 2017
5 Dec 2017Nick Bollinger delves into Aotearoa's disco past and investigates the out-takes of Angel Olsen while Tony Stamp turns his attention to the dark meditations of chanteuse Charlotte Gainsbourg.
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Phases by Angel Olsen
5 Dec 2017Nick Bollinger dips into a disc of out-takes and ephemera from Amer-indie artist Angel Olsen.
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Charlotte Gainsbourg grapples with legacy and tragedy on Rest
5 Dec 2017Tony Stamp visits the dark world of chanteuse Charlotte Gainsbourg.
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Heed The Call! Soul, Funk & Disco from Aotearoa, 1973-83
5 Dec 2017Nick Bollinger dives into a collection of local soul, funk and disco - including some delicious obscurities
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Low In High School by Morrissey
28 Nov 2017Nick Bollinger listens to Morrissey's latest and wonders who the singer is taking revenge on now.
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Hüsker Dü/Replacements
28 Nov 2017Elliott Childs delves into archival releases from a couple of the American Midwest's most notorious bands.
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The Sampler 28 November 2017
28 Nov 2017This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger wonders what Morrissey still has to be angry about, and assesses a new set of gospel and protest from Mavis Staples, while Elliott Childs investigates archival…
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If All I Was Was Black by Mavis Staples
28 Nov 2017Nick Bollinger reviews a new set of gospel and protest from 78-year old American 'national treasure' Mavis Staples
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The Sampler - 21 November 2017
21 Nov 2017Nick Bollinger considers Taylor Swift's latest bid for pop-world domination and examines a controversial corner of Bob Dylan's extensive career - the gospel years.
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Reputation by Taylor Swift
21 Nov 2017Nick Bollinger discusses Taylor Swift's latest play for pop-world domination.
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Trouble No More by Bob Dylan
21 Nov 2017Nick Bollinger inspects one of the controversial corners of Bob Dylan's extensive catalogue.
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Even a Tree Can Shed Tears: Japanese Folk and Rock 1969-73
14 Nov 2017Nick Bollinger delves into the rabbit hole of early 70s Japanese folk-rock.
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The Sampler for 14 November 2017
14 Nov 2017This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews the abstract electronica and soul-pop hooks of Kelela, talks to Be Good Tanyas singer Frazey Ford about folk roots and Memphis soul, and explores the…
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Frazey Ford: folk roots and Memphis soul
14 Nov 2017On the eve of her first New Zealand visit, Be Good Tanyas singer Frazey Ford talks to Nick Bollinger about her soulful solo turn.
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Take Me Apart by Kelela
14 Nov 2017Nick Bollinger discusses the abstract electronica, forthright lyrics and pop hooks in the debut of Ethiopian-American artist Kelela.
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Precipice by Indi
7 Nov 2017Nick Bollinger considers the meeting of electronica, classical orchestration and personal mythology in the debut of Christchurch artist Indi.
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The Sampler for 7 November 2017
7 Nov 2017This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger explores the electronic-classical combinations of Christchurch artist Indi, the dark dancefloor ruminations of Yumi Zouma and a classic Kiwi reissue from Golden…
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Willowbank by Yumi Zouma
7 Nov 2017Nick Bollinger explores the dark dance music of Christchurch's Yumi Zouma.
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Local 70s disco classic gets re-issue treatment
7 Nov 2017Nick Bollinger revisits the disco, flares and Marshall stacks of 1970s New Zealand with the reissue of a classic from Turangi five-piece Golden Harvest.
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The Sampler - 31 October 2017
31 Oct 2017This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger discusses the ageing grace of Robert Plant; the conflicts of gay Christian singer-songwriter Julien Baker, and a look at the roots of Memphis pop legends Big…
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Looking Forward: The roots of Big Star
31 Oct 2017Nick Bollinger reviews a set that explores the roots of Memphis pop legends Big Star.
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Carry Fire by Robert Plant
31 Oct 2017Nick Bollinger contemplates the post-rock-god grace of Robert Plant.
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