The best singles of 2023
The best singles of 2023
Tony Stamp reflects on ten of his favourite singles from the past year, including London RnB, local folk, African dub, and American indie.
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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The best local albums of 2023
The best local albums of 2023
Tony Stamp looks back at some of his favourite local releases of 2023, including club cuts, Western ballads, Afro-centric jazz, and Pacific pop.
The otherworldly music of US singer-songwriter Julie Byrne
The otherworldly music of US singer-songwriter Julie Byrne
Tony Stamp talks to US singer-songwriter Julia Byrne about her acclaimed second album The Greater Wings ahead of her New Zealand performances in January.
Review: i/o by Peter Gabriel
Review: i/o by Peter Gabriel
Tony Stamp looks into the Genesis founder's first album of original material in over twenty years.
Idiot Check by Iti Bubbas
Idiot Check by Iti Bubbas
Tony Stamp checks out the debut EP from an upcoming local hip-hop outfit.
Run It Back by Home Brew
Run It Back by Home Brew
Tony Stamp reviews a reflective selection from the acclaimed local hip-hop duo.
In the End I Won't Be Coming Home by French For Rabbits
In the End I Won't Be Coming Home by French For Rabbits
Tony Stamp reviews a string-laden set from the Wellington band.
Motorcycle Madness by Damien Jurado
Motorcycle Madness by Damien Jurado
Tony Stamp reviews a mysterious collection of retro jams by the American singer-songwriter.
Hadsel by Beirut
Hadsel by Beirut
Zach Condon returns with a frosty collection from Norway.
A Host for All Kinds of Life by Green-House
A Host for All Kinds of Life by Green-House
The LA duo present an ambient record to connect you to the natural world.
Aquaries by PollyHill & Samara Alofa
Aquaries by PollyHill & Samara Alofa
The Tāmaki Makaurau pair reveal a sonic landscape that alternates between spiky and smooth.
Lovage by Timber Timbre
Lovage by Timber Timbre
Tony Stamp reviews a new instalment of spooky ballads from the Canadian outfit.
New Blue Sun by André 3000
New Blue Sun by André 3000
Tony Stamp reviews the first solo album from one of the world's best MC's... featuring no rapping, and a lot of flute.
Quaranta by Danny Brown
Quaranta by Danny Brown
Tony Stamp reviews a reflective collection that muses on middle age.
Interview: Dale Kerrigan
Interview: Dale Kerrigan
Tony Stamp meets one of the country's most exciting bands, to discuss their boundary-breaking 2022 album The Water.
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