The Sampler

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• The Sampler: Guitar Party At Uncle's Bach by Troy Kingi

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  15 Nov 2016

  

  Nick Bollinger discusses the influences and traditions celebrated in Troy Kingi's debut double-album Guitar Party At Uncle's Bach.

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  The Sampler: Guitar Party At Uncle's Bach by Troy Kingi

• Jean-Jacques Perrey: space-pop pioneer

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  9 Nov 2016

  

  Jean-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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  Jean-Jacques Perrey: space-pop pioneer

• Eyes On The Lines by Steve Gunn

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  8 Nov 2016

  

  Nick Bollinger samples the American travelogues of guitarist Steve Gunn.

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  Eyes On The Lines by Steve Gunn

• The Sampler for 8 November

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  8 Nov 2016

  In 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…

  Audio

  The Sampler for 8 November

• Requiem by Goat

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  8 Nov 2016

  

  Nick Bollinger explores the fancy-dress fantasias of Gothenburg sextet Goat.

  Audio

  Requiem by Goat

• Citizen of Glass by Agnes Obel

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  8 Nov 2016

  

  Nick Bollinger explores the Nordic noir of Berlin-based, Danish-born Agnes Obel.

  Audio

  Citizen of Glass by Agnes Obel

• The Sampler for 1 November 2016

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  1 Nov 2016

  

  In 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…

  Audio

  The Sampler for 1 November 2016

• American Band by Drive-By Truckers

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  1 Nov 2016

  

  Elliott Childs reviews a timely and topical set from Southern US rockers Drive-By Truckers.

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  American Band by Drive-By Truckers

• Front Row Seat To Earth by Weyes Blood

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  1 Nov 2016

  

  Nick Bollinger discusses the strong melodies, experimental sonics and social studies of California-born singer-songwriter Weyes (pronounced Wise) Blood.

  Audio

  Front Row Seat To Earth by Weyes Blood

• Look So Good by Hopetoun Brown

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  1 Nov 2016

  

  Nick Bollinger checks the unique and familiar sounds of local duo Hopetoun Brown.

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  Look So Good by Hopetoun Brown

• The Sampler Summit: Leonard Cohen

  music

  25 Oct 2016

  

  Nick 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 Summit: Leonard Cohen

• The Sampler for 18 October

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  18 Oct 2016

  In 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…

  Audio

  The Sampler for 18 October

• Keep Me Singing by Van Morrison

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  18 Oct 2016

  

  Nick Bollinger mulls over a memory-filled songbook from Van Morrison.

  Audio

  Keep Me Singing by Van Morrison

• Aftertouch by Princess Chelsea

  music

  18 Oct 2016

  

  Nick Bollinger reviews a set of covers from local synth-pop siren Princess Chelsea.

  Audio

  Aftertouch by Princess Chelsea

• A Seat At The Table by Solange

  music

  18 Oct 2016

  

  Nick Bollinger discusses a personal and political album from sister of superstar Beyonce - Solange.

  Audio

  A Seat At The Table by Solange

• The Sampler for 11 October

  music

  11 Oct 2016

  In 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…

  Audio

  The Sampler for 11 October

• Beatin Hearts by Builders

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  11 Oct 2016

  

  Nick Bollinger revisits a Flying Nun classic from Bill Direen's Builders.

  Audio

  Beatin Hearts by Builders

• The Sampler: The 11th Sky by Electric Wire Hustle

  music

  11 Oct 2016

  

  Nick Bollinger traces the latest steps in the sonic and spiritual journey of Wellington's Electric Wire Hustle.

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  The Sampler: The 11th Sky by Electric Wire Hustle

• 22, A Million by Bon Iver

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  11 Oct 2016

  

  Nick Bollinger discusses the transformation of Bon Iver.

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  22, A Million by Bon Iver

• Live At The Hollywood Bowl by The Beatles

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  4 Oct 2016

  

  Half 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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  Live At The Hollywood Bowl by The Beatles

• Lovers and Leavers by Hayes Carll

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  4 Oct 2016

  

  Nick Bollinger talks magic and romance with Texan troubadour Hayes Carll.

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  Lovers and Leavers by Hayes Carll

• The Sampler for 4 October

  music

  4 Oct 2016

  In 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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  The Sampler for 4 October

• Don't Let The Kids Win by Julia Jacklin

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  1 Oct 2016

  

  Nick Bollinger reviews a coming-of-age album from Blue Mountains-born singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin.

  Audio

  Don't Let The Kids Win by Julia Jacklin

• The Sampler for 27 September

  music

  27 Sep 2016

  In 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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  The Sampler for 27 September