Nick Bollinger
The Sampler - Bill Callahan
American singer-songwriter and guitarist Bill Callahan has been making music for 30 years. From 1990 - 2005 he released music under the name Smog, but since 2007 has been releasing music under real… Audio
The Sampler: Troy Kingi - The Ghost of Freddie Cesar
Always a high concept guy, Troy King surpasses himself on the latest instalment in his project to make an album a year for ten years, each in a different genre. This one takes a deep dive into… Audio
The Sampler: Troy Kingi, Techtones, David Long
Nick Bollinger discusses an album of memories and ghosts from Troy Kingi; an unearthed slice of 1981 post-punk from Auckland band the Techtones; and David Long's colourful soundtrack for television… Audio
The Sampler - Techtones
The Techtones were an Auckland 4 piece punk band in the 1980s and although they were only together for 18 months, their presence was felt immensely. Audio
The Sampler -The Luminaries Soundtrack by David Long
Musician, composer, and producer David Long is best known for his work with Peter Jackson. He wrote music and worked on sound design for The Lord of the Rings and King Kong, as well as additional… Audio
The Sampler: The Lemon Twigs, H.C. McEntire, Alec Bathgate
Nick Bollinger reviews the latest from precocious 70s-inspired brother duo The Lemon Twigs; queer country from North Carolina singer H.C. McEntire; and an insrumental set from sometime Tall Dwarf Alec… Audio
The Sampler Alec Bathgate
Not many kiwi musicians can claim to be part of three of this country's seminal bands. But there is one who can. The Enemy, Toy Love and Tall Dwarves, guitarist Alec Bathgate was in all of them. Audio
The Sampler H.C McEntire
H.C Mcentire (Also known as Heather Mcentire) was born and raised in rural South Carolina in a farming community. Her parents were evangelical Christians who exposed her to gospel music, bluegrass and… Audio
The Sampler: Caitlin Smith, SPERB3R & Emma Swift
This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger previews a long-overdue set from versatile Auckland vocalist Caitlin Smith; a vocal excursion from local jazz guitarist Dan Sperber; and a surprising study of… Audio
Song Crush: Jed Parsons, The Lemon Twigs, Hudson Mohawke
Tony is joined by Sampler host Nick Bollinger and Mediawatch producer Hayden Donnell to bring you five brand new tunes (and one from the archives). Video, Audio
The Sampler: Caitlin Smith
Vocalist Caitlin Smith is probably more well known by other musicians than audiences. Auckland based, she spent many years coaching some of New Zealand's best singers including Ladi 6, Nesian Mystik… Audio
The Sampler: Dan Sperber
From Loungehead to Relaxomatic, jazz guitarist Dan Sperber has made his mark on the New Zealand jazz scene. Both mostly instrumental projects, he’s now embarked on a new vocal excursion under new… Audio
The Sampler: Wye Oak, Max Richter & Lonnie Holley
This week in The Sampler, Nick Bollinger reviews a choral collaboration from Baltimore duo Wye Oak; a sombre opus from classical crossover composer Max Richter; and a typically idiosyncratic set from… Audio
The Sampler - Lonnie Holley
Nick Bollinger reviews the music of Lonnie Holley, sometimes known as The Sand Man. Growing up during the Jim Crow era in Alabama, Lonnie was an artist, educator and muscian. He's best known for his… Audio
The Sampler - Wye Oak
This week in The Sampler, Nick Bollinger reviews a choral collaboration from Baltimore duo Wye Oak; a sombre opus from classical crossover composer Max Richter; and a typically idiosyncratic set from… Audio
The Sampler - Max Richter
Nick Bollinger reviews music by German-born British composer Max Richter.
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The Sampler: Milly Tabak, Party1-12 & Gillian Welch
Nick Bollinger discusses the country soul of Auckland singer-songwriter Milly Tabak and her band The Milltones; a compilation of local garage rock from vinyl indie label 1 To 12; and an abundance of… Audio
The Sampler
This week's edition of the sampler Nick Bollinger reviews recent releases from Gillian Welsh. Audio
The Sampler Summit: Split Enz - True Colours 40th Anniversary
To mark the 40th anniversary of Split Enz's True Colours album, Nick Bollinger calls a Sampler Summit. Guests are The Phoenix Foundation's Luke Buda, music journalist Silke Hartung and Enzology… Audio
The Sampler: Lianne La Havas, Taylor Swift & Steve Earle
Nick Bollinger reviews Taylor Swift's relatively low-key collaboration with members of The National and Bon Iver, UK soul musician Lianne La Havas self-titled album, and the latest from country/ folk… Audio