Nick Bollinger
The Sampler for 27 December 2016
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger revisits three albums that stood out for him in 2016: David Bowie's 'Blackstar', Anderson .Paak's 'Malibu', and Mbongwana Star's 'From Kinshasa To The Moon'. Audio
The Sampler for 27 December 2016
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger revisits three albums that stood out for him in 2016: David Bowie's 'Blackstar', Anderson .Paak's 'Malibu', and Mbongwana Star's 'From Kinshasa To The Moon'.
AudioBye Bye Bar Bodega
A Wellington institution closes its doors for the last time tonight. Kirsten Johnstone looks back at the history of well-loved music venue Bodega. Video, Audio
The best music books of 2016: a rock’n’roll reading list
With summer holidays ahead, Nick Bollinger and Kiran Dass recommend eleven recent music books worth keeping beside your hammock.
The Sampler: Best of 2016
Nick Bollinger revisits – in no particular order - a few of the year’s standout releases. Audio
The Sampler: Best of 2016
Nick Bollinger revisits – in no particular order - a few of the year’s standout releases.
AudioMusic 101 Pocket Edition: 115
On this week's Music 101 Pocket Edition; We korero with Katchafire, Introduce Onono, and Julia Jacklin performs live in session. Audio
RNZ Music's Favourites from 2016
Team RNZ Music (plus a representative of The Wireless) convene to showcase some of their favourite songs of the year. Video, Audio
Nick Bollinger on his memoir 'Goneville'
Nick Bollinger is a writer, musician, record producer and host of RNZ’s The Sampler. His new memoir Goneville is both a coming of age story and an insiders take on the 1970s New Zealand music scene. Audio, Gallery
Goneville - a new music memoir by Nick Bollinger (extract)
Music journalist Nick Bollinger's memoir Goneville is out today. Read this exclusive extract while listening to the never-before-available song which inspired this chapter. Audio, Gallery
Under the Influence: Little Feat
In 1976, American band Little Feat made a memorable tour of New Zealand. Nick Bollinger talks to people who were there and examines the reasons behind the group's cult appeal. Video, Audio
The Sampler for 13 December 2016
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger ponders the eclectic catalogue of Howe Gelb, and wonders whether The Rolling Stones have just made their last great album; and Elliott Childs introduces the… Audio
If You See Me Say Yes by Flock Of Dimes
Elliott Childs absorbs the atmospheric pop of Baltimore’s Flock Of Dimes. Audio
'Sno Angel Like You' and 'Future Standards' by Howe Gelb
Nick Bollinger ponders two new releases from the eclectic and prolific Howe Gelb that has him branching into gospel and contributing to the Great American Songbook. Audio
The Sampler for 13 December 2016
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger ponders the eclectic catalogue of Howe Gelb, and wonders whether The Rolling Stones have just made their last great album; and Elliott Childs introduces the…
AudioIf You See Me Say Yes by Flock Of Dimes
Elliott Childs absorbs the atmospheric pop of Baltimore’s Flock Of Dimes.
Audio'Sno Angel Like You' and 'Future Standards' by Howe Gelb
Nick Bollinger ponders two new releases from the eclectic and prolific Howe Gelb that has him branching into gospel and contributing to the Great American Songbook.
AudioBlue and Lonesome: The last great Stones album?
More than fifty years since they began, The Rolling Stones have made a blues record. Nick Bollinger believes it is the last great Stones album. Video, Audio
Blue and Lonesome: The last great Stones album?
More than fifty years since they began, The Rolling Stones have made a blues record. Nick Bollinger believes it is the last great Stones album.
Video, AudioBefore The Dawn by The KT Fellowship
Nick Bollinger reviews a 3-disc document of the first live shows in 35 years by art-pop original Kate Bush. Audio
