The Sampler

Tony Stamp delves into the latest album releases, looks back at past classics, and speaks with a range of people on the pop cultural landscape.

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Interview: Molly Payton

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Interview: Molly Payton

The UK-based NZ musician has finally released her debut LP, filled with fiery, deeply-felt anthems.
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Molly Payton

Endlessness by Nala Sinephro

The second album by a much-acclaimed exponent of pillowy, constantly-shifting jazz music.
Nala Sinephro

For Beginners: The Best of M. Ward

This collection spotlights a small part of the Americana maestro's large discography.
M. Ward

1994 part six: Pavement, Sebadoh, Ween

Tony Stamp looks back at three of 1994's weirder indie rock records, in the final instalment of this six part series.
Pavement circa 1994

Kōwhai by Sophie Burbery

A new local ambient album celebrates the native plant.
Sophie Burbery

HIRL by Marlin's Dreaming

A local release of finely sculpted indie rock.
Marlin's Dreaming

It's All Downhill From Here by Dateline

A joyous dose of local power pop.
Dateline

1994 part 5: Portishead, Massive Attack

Tony Stamp looks back at two landmark trip hop albums released 30 years ago.
Geoff Barrow and Beth Gibbons in the early 90s

Doggerland by Office Dog

A new EP from the Kane Strang-fronted band finds them in mellower form than their debut.
Office Dog

Bright Black Night by Mystery Waitress

The latest from the Wellington band is slightly scuzzy, and frequently gloomy, but no less lovely for it.
Dateline

O & The Mo on life in Nelson and their new single, ‘Make Way For The Sun’

Maggie Tweedie speaks to O & The Mo about their new single- Make Way For The Sun.
O & The Mo

Review: Passage du Desir by Johnny Blue Skies

Sturgill Simpson's first release under a pseudonym is more of a progression than a reinvention.
Sturgill Simpson / Johnny Blue Skies

1994 part 4: Supergroove, Strawpeople, The Mutton Birds, Dave Dobbyn

Tony Stamp looks back at four local albums turning 30 this year, in the fourth of a six-part series.
Supergroove

Laurie Anderson pays tribute to an aviation pioneer on Amelia

The legendary avant-garde artist's latest release is a musical retelling of Amelia Earhart's final flight.
Laurie Anderson

Okay Kaya explores Norwegian roots with her quirky record Oh My God—That’s So Me

Okay Kaya continues to captivate with her eclectic and introspective new album, Oh My God- That's So Me
Okay Kaya

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