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.
Hosted by Tony Stamp
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Sundays at 4.00pm, encore on Wednesdays at 11.00pm on RNZ National
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1995 Episode 3: Noizeyland
This podcast is only available on the RNZ website and apps, ad‑free and uninterrupted.
1995 Episode 3: Noizeyland
New episode
In the third of a four part series revisiting albums that turned 30 this year, Tony Stamp looks at seven local albums from 1995.
New episode
1995 episode 2: Heavy America
In the second of a four part series revisiting albums that turned 30 this year, Tony Stamp looks back at nine American rock albums from 1995.
1995 episode one: The Battle of Britpop
In the first of a four part series revisiting albums that turned 30 this year, Tony Stamp looks back at ten British albums that were critical and/ or commercial successes.
Instant Holograms on Metal Film by Stereolab
The French-British indie icons' mix of mix of '60s pop, jazz, and krautrock is familiar but still frequently thrilling.
Bloodless by Samia
The Minneapolis singers sweet vocal tones and guitar twang belie an interest in darker topics.
DJ Kicks: Quantic
The British musician's dedication to groove is as infectious as ever on this new, exclusive mix.
Lotus by Little Simz
The Mercury Prize-winning UK rapper returns after publicly splitting from her producer with an album that addresses the falling out directly.
Interview: Jazmine Mary
The neo-folk artist has just released a third album on Flying Nun, joining Tony in the studio to unpack its stylistic shifts and deeply-felt moods.
More by Pulp
The Brit Pop icons return after 24 years, as sardonic and zesty as ever despite entering their sixties.
Interview: Phoebe Rings
All four members of the indie-pop outfit join Tony in-studio for a chat about their debut LP Aseurai.
I Believe in Dog by Salt Water Criminals
A solo project with the trappings of a band, Reuben Scott's second album under the Salt Water Criminals banner was recording in "tiny rooms in Auckland", but sounds huge.
Le Vā by Ladi6
The R&B icon's latest was seven years in the making, a tribute to her late mum that marries bold beats with her effortlessly cool vocal style.
Nick Bollinger and Elliott Childs talk about music books
Two music writers discuss what they've been reading lately.
Everything Must Go by Goose
Elliott Childs assesses the latest from the American jam band.
Uhlmann Johnson Wilkes
Nick Bollinger reviews an instrumental collection from the LA trio.
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