Nick Bollinger
Run Deep by Deva Mahal
Nick Bollinger listens to the international debut of formerly Wellington-based soul singer Deva Mahal. Audio
The Sampler - 5 June 2018
This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews the solo debut of sometime New Zealand-based soul singer Deva Mahal; the hard road song-tales of Bernie Griffen; and rhythms and rants from Mr Sterile.
…Doors Wide Open by Bernie Griffen and The Thin Men
Nick Bollinger considers the hard-road song-tales of Bernie Griffen. Audio
The Sampler - 5 June 2018
This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews the solo debut of sometime New Zealand-based soul singer Deva Mahal; the hard road song-tales of Bernie Griffen; and rhythms and rants from Mr Sterile.
… AudioDoors Wide Open by Bernie Griffen and The Thin Men
Nick Bollinger considers the hard-road song-tales of Bernie Griffen.
AudioThe Sampler: Haters, Wreckers & Other Friends by Mr Sterile
Nick Bollinger discusses the rhythms, rants and recent releases of Wellington-based independent musician Mr Sterile.
AudioRun Deep by Deva Mahal
Nick Bollinger listens to the international debut of formerly Wellington-based soul singer Deva Mahal.
AudioCan Kanye West still shock us?
Kanye West says he admires Trump and that slavery ‘sounds like a choice’. Does his new album shed any light on his controversial stances? Nick Bollinger has a listen to Ye.
We Light Fire by Julia Deans
Nick Bollinger lends an ear to the first solo set in seven years from former Fur Patrol frontwoman Julia Deans. Audio
When The Day Is Done: the orchestrations of Robert Kirby
Nick Bollinger discusses a set memorialising the work of arranger Robert Kirby. Audio
Tell Me How You Really Feel by Courtney Barnett
Three years on from a spectacular debut album, how does Courtney Barnett really feel? Nick Bollinger listens to her latest and offers his conclusions. Audio
The Sampler - 29 May 2018
Nick Bollinger reviews the first solo work in seven years from former Fur Patrol frontwoman Julia Deans; a set of songs from Courtney Barnett that tell us how she really feels; and a memorial to one… Audio
We Light Fire by Julia Deans
Nick Bollinger lends an ear to the first solo set in seven years from former Fur Patrol frontwoman Julia Deans.
AudioWhen The Day Is Done: the orchestrations of Robert Kirby
Nick Bollinger discusses a set memorialising the work of arranger Robert Kirby.
AudioTell Me How You Really Feel by Courtney Barnett
Three years on from a spectacular debut album, how does Courtney Barnett really feel? Nick Bollinger listens to her latest and offers his conclusions.
AudioThe Sampler - 29 May 2018
Nick Bollinger reviews the first solo work in seven years from former Fur Patrol frontwoman Julia Deans; a set of songs from Courtney Barnett that tell us how she really feels; and a memorial to one…
AudioThe Prodigal Son by Ry Cooder
Ry Cooder offers a tonic for trouble times. Nick Bollinger tests the product. Audio
Sassafrass! by Tami Neilson
Nick Bollinger reviews a brassy, gaudy - and at times surprisingly restrained - set from Tami Neilson. Video, Audio
The Sampler - 22 May 2018
Nick Bollinger discusses the space-lounge excursion of Arctic Monkeys, the country gospel of Ry Cooder and a new album of brass and sass from Tami Neilson. Audio
The Prodigal Son by Ry Cooder
Ry Cooder offers a tonic for trouble times. Nick Bollinger tests the product.
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