Nick Bollinger
Dirty Computer by Janelle Monae
Janelle Monae holds the Declaration of Independence to account in a funky and forthright new album. Nick Bollinger discusses.
AudioRoxy: Tonight's The Night Live by Neil Young
Nick Bollinger reviews a vintage live performance of a dark Neil Young classic.
AudioThe Tree Of Forgiveness by John Prine
Nick Bollinger finds John Prine in good humour - even as he confronts his mortality - on his first album in a dozen years.
AudioThe Sampler - 1 May 2018
This week in the Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews an aspirational new album from New Zealand singer Kimbra; the ascent of rapper Cardi B, and latest from Wellington-based singer-songwriter-synthesist… Audio
My Design, On Others' Lives by Estere
Nick Bollinger reviews an album of two halves from Wellington-based singer-songwriter-synthesist Estere. Audio
Primal Heart by Kimbra
Kimbra strives for self-improvement on her third album. Nick Bollinger assesses the results. Audio
The Sampler: Invasion of Privacy by Cardi B
Nick Bollinger discusses the ascent - and intent - of chart-topping rapper Cardi B. Audio
My Design, On Others' Lives by Estere
Nick Bollinger reviews an album of two halves from Wellington-based singer-songwriter-synthesist Estere.
AudioPrimal Heart by Kimbra
Kimbra strives for self-improvement on her third album. Nick Bollinger assesses the results.
AudioThe Sampler: Invasion of Privacy by Cardi B
Nick Bollinger discusses the ascent - and intent - of chart-topping rapper Cardi B.
AudioThe Sampler - 1 May 2018
This week in the Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews an aspirational new album from New Zealand singer Kimbra; the ascent of rapper Cardi B, and latest from Wellington-based singer-songwriter-synthesist…
AudioThe Sampler - 24 April 2018
Nick Bollinger reviews new sets from itinerant troubadour Delaney Davidson and modern day mambo kings Orquesta Akokan, while Tony Stamp digests new sounds from eclectic Afro-Scots trio Young Fathers.
…Cocoa Sugar by Young Fathers
Tony Stamp assesses the latest sounds from Afro-Scottish trio Young Fathers. Video, Audio
The Sampler: Shining Day by Delaney Davidson
Nick Bollinger reports on the latest recordings of itinerant songster Delaney Davidson. Audio
Orquesta Akokan
Nick Bollinger discusses a contemporary recording that recalls the golden age of Cuban dance music. Audio
The Sampler - 24 April 2018
Nick Bollinger reviews new sets from itinerant troubadour Delaney Davidson and modern day mambo kings Orquesta Akokan, while Tony Stamp digests new sounds from eclectic Afro-Scots trio Young Fathers.
… AudioCocoa Sugar by Young Fathers
Tony Stamp assesses the latest sounds from Afro-Scottish trio Young Fathers.
Video, AudioThe Sampler: Shining Day by Delaney Davidson
Nick Bollinger reports on the latest recordings of itinerant songster Delaney Davidson.
AudioOrquesta Akokan
Nick Bollinger discusses a contemporary recording that recalls the golden age of Cuban dance music.
AudioNow Only by Mount Eerie
Last year Phil Elverum, who records as Mount Eerie, released one of the most starkly personal documents of grief ever put on disc. Now there's a sequel. Nick Bollinger listens. Audio