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The Sampler: Guitar Party At Uncle's Bach by Troy Kingi
15 Nov 2016Nick Bollinger discusses the influences and traditions celebrated in Troy Kingi's debut double-album Guitar Party At Uncle's Bach.
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Jean-Jacques Perrey: space-pop pioneer
9 Nov 2016Jean-Jacques Perrey, pioneer of electronic sound and space-age pop, has died at the age of 87. Nick Bollinger recalls his early encounters with the man’s otherworldly music.
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Eyes On The Lines by Steve Gunn
8 Nov 2016Nick Bollinger samples the American travelogues of guitarist Steve Gunn.
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The Sampler for 8 November
8 Nov 2016In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger explores the Nordic noir of Berlin-based, Danish-born Agnes Obell; the American travelogues of guitarist Steve Gunn; and fancy-dress fantasias of Gothenburg…
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Requiem by Goat
8 Nov 2016Nick Bollinger explores the fancy-dress fantasias of Gothenburg sextet Goat.
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Citizen of Glass by Agnes Obel
8 Nov 2016Nick Bollinger explores the Nordic noir of Berlin-based, Danish-born Agnes Obel.
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The Sampler for 1 November 2016
1 Nov 2016In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger discusses the strong melodies, experimental sonics and social studies of California-born singer-songwriter Weyes (pronounced Wise) Blood, and the unique and…
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American Band by Drive-By Truckers
1 Nov 2016Elliott Childs reviews a timely and topical set from Southern US rockers Drive-By Truckers.
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Front Row Seat To Earth by Weyes Blood
1 Nov 2016Nick Bollinger discusses the strong melodies, experimental sonics and social studies of California-born singer-songwriter Weyes (pronounced Wise) Blood.
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Look So Good by Hopetoun Brown
1 Nov 2016Nick Bollinger checks the unique and familiar sounds of local duo Hopetoun Brown.
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The Sampler Summit: Leonard Cohen
25 Oct 2016Nick Bollinger convenes a Sampler Summit to discuss the latest album from octogenarian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen. He is joined by musicians Steve Abel and Hollie Fullbrook, and broadcaster Kim…
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The Sampler for 18 October
18 Oct 2016In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger discusses a personal and political album from sister of superstar Beyonce - Solange; a set of covers from local synth-pop siren Princess Chelsea; and a…
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Keep Me Singing by Van Morrison
18 Oct 2016Nick Bollinger mulls over a memory-filled songbook from Van Morrison.
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Aftertouch by Princess Chelsea
18 Oct 2016Nick Bollinger reviews a set of covers from local synth-pop siren Princess Chelsea.
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A Seat At The Table by Solange
18 Oct 2016Nick Bollinger discusses a personal and political album from sister of superstar Beyonce - Solange.
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The Sampler for 11 October
11 Oct 2016In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger discusses the transformation of Bon Iver; traces the latest steps in the sonic and spiritual journey of Wellington's Electric Wire Hustle; and revisits a Flying…
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Beatin Hearts by Builders
11 Oct 2016Nick Bollinger revisits a Flying Nun classic from Bill Direen's Builders.
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The Sampler: The 11th Sky by Electric Wire Hustle
11 Oct 2016Nick Bollinger traces the latest steps in the sonic and spiritual journey of Wellington's Electric Wire Hustle.
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22, A Million by Bon Iver
11 Oct 2016Nick Bollinger discusses the transformation of Bon Iver.
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Live At The Hollywood Bowl by The Beatles
4 Oct 2016Half a century after they stood at the centre of a cultural revolution, Nick Bollinger asks if there is anything left to be learned from The Beatles?
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Lovers and Leavers by Hayes Carll
4 Oct 2016Nick Bollinger talks magic and romance with Texan troubadour Hayes Carll.
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The Sampler for 4 October
4 Oct 2016In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger reviews a coming-of-age album from Blue Mountains-born singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin; talks magic and romance with Texan troubadour Hayes Carll; and, half a…
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Don't Let The Kids Win by Julia Jacklin
1 Oct 2016Nick Bollinger reviews a coming-of-age album from Blue Mountains-born singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin.
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The Sampler for 27 September
27 Sep 2016In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger listens to the new album by Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds and wonders if the music can be separated from the tragic circumstances surrounding its creation. He…
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