Nick Bollinger
Two Hearts and No Brain by Kane Strang
Nick Bollinger discusses an intimate and international set of power pop from Dunedin’s Kane Strang. Audio
The Sampler: Losing Heroes by The Bads
Nick Bollinger reviews a homage to heroes and roots from well-travelled Auckland duo The Bads. Audio
Clear Stones by Fis and Rob Thorne
Nick Bollinger listens in on a sonic meeting between Berlin-based electronicist Fis and taonga pūoro practioner Rob Thorne. Audio
The Sampler 11 July 2017
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger discusses an intimate yet international set of power pop from Dunedin’s Kane Strang; a sonic meeting between Berlin-based electronicist Fis and taonga puoro… Audio
The Sampler 11 July 2017
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger discusses an intimate yet international set of power pop from Dunedin’s Kane Strang; a sonic meeting between Berlin-based electronicist Fis and taonga puoro…
AudioTwo Hearts and No Brain by Kane Strang
Nick Bollinger discusses an intimate and international set of power pop from Dunedin’s Kane Strang.
AudioThe Sampler: Losing Heroes by The Bads
Nick Bollinger reviews a homage to heroes and roots from well-travelled Auckland duo The Bads.
AudioClear Stones by Fis and Rob Thorne
Nick Bollinger listens in on a sonic meeting between Berlin-based electronicist Fis and taonga pūoro practioner Rob Thorne.
AudioThe most significant hip hop album of the year: Jay-Z's 4:44
Jay Z's new album is a critique of American racism and a celebrity gossip bulletin, as well as a pretty impressive collection of tracks.
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The Sampler 4 July 2017
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger explores the Pacifica-delic world of The Ruby Suns and takes a listen to new local EPs from singer-songwriter Reb Fountain and honey-voiced soul man Teeks… Audio
The Sampler: The Grapefruit Skies by Teeks
Nick Bollinger samples local honey-voiced soul man Teeks. Audio
Hopeful/Hopeless by Reb Fountain
Nick Bollinger takes a listen to the new EP from singer-songwriter Reb Fountain. Audio
Sprite Fountain by The Ruby Suns
Nick Bollinger explores the Pacifica-delic world of The Ruby Suns. Audio
The Sampler: The Grapefruit Skies by Teeks
Nick Bollinger samples local honey-voiced soul man Teeks.
AudioHopeful/Hopeless by Reb Fountain
Nick Bollinger takes a listen to the new EP from singer-songwriter Reb Fountain.
AudioSprite Fountain by The Ruby Suns
Nick Bollinger explores the Pacifica-delic world of The Ruby Suns.
AudioThe New Happy by Glass Vaults
Wellington indie-pop outfit Glass Vaults mixed their new album with spine-tingling sensations in mind. Nick Bollinger assesses their success. Video, Audio
The Sampler 27 June 2017
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger experiences the skin-tingling pop of Wellington's Glass Vaults; an album from Mercury prize-winners Alt-J that seems to travel between time zones; and the… Audio
Chuck by Chuck Berry
Nick Bollinger discusses the swansong of rock'n'roll founding father Chuck Berry. Audio
Relaxer by Alt-J
Nick Bollinger reviews an album from Mercury prize-winners Alt-J that seems to travel between time zones. Audio
