Navigation for News Categories
The Sampler headlines with summaries.
-
The Sampler: Wilco, Electric Wire Hustle, Tift Merritt
1 Sep 2015Nick Bollinger reviews the latest album from alt-country rockers Wilco, Melody Thomas checks out a new EP from soultronica duo Electric Wire Hustle, and Texan singer-songwriter Tift Merritt talks to…
Audio -
Travelling Alone with Tift Merritt
1 Sep 2015Nick Bollinger talks to Texan singer-songwriter Tift Merritt ahead of her upcoming Auckland show.
Audio -
Star Wars by Wilco
1 Sep 2015Nick Bollinger reviews the latest album from alt-country rockers Wilco.
Audio -
The Sampler Summit - Dr Dre
25 Aug 2015The Sampler's Nick Bollinger hosts a Sampler Summit. The subject: Dr. Dre's Compton: A Soundtrack, his first album in 16 years.
Audio -
The Sampler: Jason Isbell, Tyondai Braxton, Lianne La Havas
18 Aug 2015This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews a new set of detailed country dramas from southern singer-songwriter Jason Isbell; a multi-media art project from Battles founder Tyondai Braxton; and a…
Audio -
Blood by Lianne La Havas
18 Aug 2015Nick Bollinger surveys a sophomore set from sometime Prince collaborator Lianne La Havas.
Audio -
Hive1 by Tyondai Braxton
18 Aug 2015Nick Bollinger mulls over a multi-media art project from Battles founder Tyondai Braxton.
Audio -
Something More Than Free by Jason Isbell
18 Aug 2015Nick Bollinger considers a new set of detailed country dramas from southern singer-songwriter Jason Isbell.
Audio -
The Sampler: The Phoenix Foundation, Years & Years, Ezra Furman
11 Aug 2015This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews the musical dreams of The Phoenix Foundation and the rock'n'roll ripostes of Ezra Furman, while Melody Thomas discusses the debut of British dancepop…
Audio -
Perpetual Motion People by Ezra Furman
11 Aug 2015Nick Bollinger reviews the rock'n'roll ripostes of Chicagoan upstart Ezra Furman.
Audio -
Communion by Years & Years
11 Aug 2015Melody Thomas discusses the debut of British dancepop trio Years & Years.
Audio -
Give Up Your Dreams by The Phoenix Foundation
11 Aug 2015Nick Bollinger enters the musical dreams of The Phoenix Foundation.
Audio -
The Sampler: Bill Fay, Rackets, Aly Cook, The Wellington Sea Shanty Society
4 Aug 2015Nick Bollinger reviews a sombre set of spirituals from North London singer-songwriter Bill Fay; and local releases from Auckland power-trio Rackets, itinerant country singer Aly Cook and The…
Audio -
NOW 2 by Wellington Sea Shanty Society
4 Aug 2015Nick Bollinger sets sail on the latest offering from the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.
Audio -
Walking The Skeleton by Rackets
4 Aug 2015Nick Bollinger reviews Walking the Skeleton by Rackets.
Audio -
Horseshoe Rodeo Hotel by Aly Cook
4 Aug 2015Nick Bollinger reviews the new album from itinerant country singer Aly Cook.
[audio_play]
Audio -
Who Is The Sender? by Bill Fay
4 Aug 2015Nick Bollinger surveys a sombre set of spirituals from North London singer-songwriter Bill Fay.
Audio -
The Sampler: Tame Impala, Aron Ottignon, The Chemical Brothers
28 Jul 2015Jim Pinckney checks the pulse on Tame Impala's Circuits, presides over a new EP from Auckland piano prodigy Aron Ottignon checks in on the The Chemical Brothers latest offering.
Audio -
Starfish by Aron Ottignon
28 Jul 2015Jim Pinckney presides over the latest EP from Auckland piano prodigy Aron Ottignon.
Audio -
Born in the Echos by The Chemical Brothers
28 Jul 2015Jim Pinckney checks the formula in the The Chemical Brothers' latest album.
Audio -
Currents by Tame Impala
28 Jul 2015Jim Pinckney takes the pulse on Tame Impala's electrifying Currents.
Audio -
The Sampler: Neil Young, Toto La Momposina, The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
21 Jul 2015Jim Pinckney reviews The Monsanto Years by Neil Young, Tambolero by Toto La Momposina and Freedom Tower - No Wave Dance Party 2015 by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion.
Audio -
Freedom Tower - No Wave Dance Party 2015 by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
21 Jul 2015Jim Pinckney undertakes a heartfelt, hip shaking tribute to New York City from The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion.
Audio -
Tamobolero by Totó La Momposina y Sus Tambores
21 Jul 2015Jim Pinckney rejoices in the revitalized sounds of Colombian legend Toto la Momposina.
Audio
Top News stories
- Weather: MetService issues wind, rain warnings and watches to start week
- Government looks to allow more overseas materials in bid to bring down building costs
- What happens if Asteroid YR4 spares Earth, but slams into the moon?
- Crowded House classic named Australia's fifth-hottest song of all time
- ANZ Premiership grand final live updates: Northern Mystics v Mainland Tactix
Subscribe
Get the top 8 headlines each day at 8am with our daily email newsletter.
