Melody Thomas
The Secret Life of Track Listing
In The Secret Life of Track Listing, Melody Thomas talks to the artists who agonise over song order so that you don't have to, and the critics who've heard it go both ways. Audio
The Sampler: Jamie xx, Sun Kil Moon, Florence and The Machine.
This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews the solo debut of xx founder Jamie xx and the latest unfiltered download from the brain of Sun Kil Moon's Mark Zokelek, while Melody Thomas discusses a… Audio
How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful by Florence and The Machine
Melody Thomas navigates a new set from Florence and The Machine. Audio
The Sampler: Eliza Carthy and Tim Eriksen, The Bad Plus and Joshua Redman, Daniel Johns
This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews a new collaboration between iconoclastic jazz trio The Bad Plus and saxophone virtuoso Joshua Redman, and a set of trans-Atlantic folksongs from Eliza… Audio
Talk by Daniel Johns
Melody Thomas discusses the self-reinvention of former Australian teen rocker Daniel Johns. Audio
The Sampler: Alabama Shakes, Count Basie Big Band, Marlon Williams
This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews a highly anticipated sophomore set from Alabama Shakes and talks to Scotty Barnhart, musical director of the Count Basie Orchestra which tours New… Audio
Soak by Soak
Melody Thomas immerses herself in the debut of Irish singer-songwriter Soak. Audio
Ratchet by Shamir
Melody Thomas discusses the debut album from Las Vegas shapeshifter Shamir. Audio
The Sampler: Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Little Lapin, Ryley Walker
This week in The Sampler Melody Thomas reviews a significant third album from Oregon-based New Zealander Ruban Nielson's Unknown Mortal Orchestra and the full-length debut of U.K. singer-songwriter… Audio
Remember The Highs by Little Lapin
Melody Thomas listens to the call of U.K. songbird Little Lapin Audio
Multi-Love by Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Melody Thomas reviews a significant third album from Oregon-based New Zealander Ruban Nielson's Unknown Mortal Orchestra. Audio
The Magic Whip by Blur
Melody Thomas indulges in a freshly whipped album from a reunited Blur. Audio
Marlon Williams by Marlon Williams
Melody Thomas reviews the solo debut of Lyttelton's velvet voice Marlon Williams. Audio
Rose Windows by Rose Windows
Melody Thomas says hello - and goodbye - to Seattle seven-piece Rose Windows. Audio
Drylands by Mel Parsons
Melody Thomas enjoys the latest offering from singer/songwriter Mel Parsons. Audio
The Sampler: Anika Moa, Brian Wilson , Mel Parsons
This week in The Sampler Melody Thomas reviews new albums from local singer-songwriters Anika Moa and Mel Parsons; and Nick Bollinger discusses the long twilight of Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson. Audio
The Sampler: Kendrick Lamar, SJD, Jake Xerxes Fussell
This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews a confrontational and complex new album from rapper Kendrick Lamar and a refreshed set of folk songs from Jake Xerxes Fussell, and Melody Thomas… Audio
Saint John Divine by SJD
Melody Thomas discusses the potential pop anthems of SJD's latest offering. Audio
Sometimes I Sit and Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit by Courtney Barnett
Melody Thomas discusses the downbeat debut of Melbourne singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett. Audio
The Sampler: Tobias Jesso Jr., Courtney Barnett, Toumani Diabate
This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews the first solo album of Vancouver soft-rock piano man Tobias Jesso Jr., and talks to Malian kora master Toumani Diabate, and Melody Thomas discusses the… Audio