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The Other Side Of The River by Terry Reid
5 Jul 2016Nick Bollinger delights in an archival release from big-voiced British cult figure Terry Reid.
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Spur by Jay Clarkson
5 Jul 2016Nick Bollinger digests a solitary song cycle from Southland singer-songwriter Jay Clarkson.
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I Wanna Go Back To Detroit City by Andre Williams
5 Jul 2016Nick Bollinger checks a terse, opinionated set from rock'n'roll original Andre Williams.
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The Sampler for 28 June
28 Jun 2016In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger reviews a saga without words from guitarist William Tyler; the reissue of a mid-seventies epic from Texan sculptor and songwriter Terry Allen; and an American…
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American Tunes by Allen Toussaint
28 Jun 2016An American journey comes to an end with the final album from Allen Toussaint.
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Juarez by Terry Allen
28 Jun 2016Nick Bollinger delves into a mid-seventies epic from Texan sculptor and songwriter Terry Allen.
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Modern Country by William Tyler
28 Jun 2016Nick Bollinger reviews a saga without words from guitarist William Tyler.
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The Sampler for 21 June
21 Jun 2016In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger reviews a rhythm-based set from Paul Simon; the tough and twangy debut of Nashville newcomer Margo Price; and the return of prefabricated pop stars The Monkees.
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Good Times! by The Monkees
21 Jun 2016Nick Bollinger marks the return of prefabricated pop stars The Monkees.
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Midwest Farmer’s Daughter by Margo Price
21 Jun 2016Nick Bollinger checks the tough and twangy debut of Nashville newcomer Margo Price.
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Stranger To Stranger by Paul Simon
21 Jun 2016Nick Bollinger samples a new rhythm-based set from Paul Simon.
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The Sampler for 14 June
14 Jun 2016In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger reviews the dance-friendly debut of Canadian-Haitian DJ/producer Kaytranada; the Southern punk-blues of Adia Victoria; and a new set of familiar sounds from Tom…
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Mudcrutch 2 by Mudcrutch
14 Jun 2016Nick Bollinger checks a new set of familiar sounds from Tom Petty's first band, Mudcrutch.
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Beyond The Bloodhounds by Adia Victoria
14 Jun 2016Nick Bollinger reviews the Southern punk-blues of Adia Victoria.
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99.9% by Kaytranada
14 Jun 2016Nick Bollinger steps to the dance-friendly debut of Canadian-Haitian DJ/producer Kaytranada.
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The Sampler for 6 June
7 Jun 2016In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger reviews a five-disc tribute to tie-dyed icons Grateful Dead, and discusses how new albums by Eric Clapton and Bob Dylan address their advancing years.
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Day Of The Dead: an epic tribute to the music and artistry of the Grateful Dead
7 Jun 2016Nick Bollinger surveys an epic five-disc tribute to tie-dyed icons Grateful Dead.
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3 Voices by 3 Voices
31 May 2016Nick Bollinger reviews a reissue of a lost jazz-punk classic from 3 Voices.
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The Sampler for 31 May
31 May 2016In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger wraps up New Zealand Music Month with a handful of local releases, including the Polynesian reggae of Unity Pacific, introspective electronica of Pacific…
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The Sampler: The Stillness by Pacific Heights
31 May 2016Nick Bollinger samples the introspective electronica of Pacific Heights.
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NZ troubadours: Tom Cunliffe & Will Wood
31 May 2016Nick Bollinger reviews releases from globe-trotting troubadours Tom Cunliffe and Will Wood.
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Blackbirder Dread by Unity Pacific
31 May 2016Nick Bollinger discusses the Polynesian reggae of Unity Pacific.
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