Nick Bollinger
Anti by Rihanna
Nick Bollinger reviews the first album in 3 years from blockbuster pop artist Rihanna Audio
Old Haunts by Coco Davis
Nick Bollinger reviews a blues-haunted set from Auckland torch singer Coco Davis.
AudioFrom Kinshasa to the Moon by Mbongwana Star
Nick Bollinger reviews the cosmic Congolese sounds of Mbongwana Star.
AudioJD McPherson
Nick Bollinger talks to Oklahoma rock'n'roller JD McPherson about his influences - from The Ramones to Shakespeare.
AudioAnti by Rihanna
Nick Bollinger reviews the first album in 3 years from blockbuster pop artist Rihanna
AudioOh My Goodness by Donnie Fritts
Nick Bollinger reflects on the southern soul of veteran sideman Donnie Fritts.
AudioEmotional Mugger by Ty Segall
Nick Bollinger reviews the retro-rock and contemporary commentary of Ty Segal.
AudioEleanor Friedburger
Nick Bollinger checks out the new views of Fiery Furnaces front-woman Eleanor Friedberger.
AudioAngelino by Sam Outlaw
Nick Bollinger jumps on board the metropolitan country of LA cowboy Sam Outlaw.
AudioAdore Life by Savages
Nick Bollinger reviews the second album by all-female foursome Savages.
AudioCalexico: still on the road after 20 years
Ahead of their New Zealand Festival and WOMAD 2016 appearances, Nick Bollinger speaks to Calexico's Joey Burns about what inspires their eclectic sound. Audio
The Sampler for 9 February 2016
This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews the first album in 3 years from blockbuster pop artist Rihanna; the retro-rock and contemporary commentary of Ty Segal; and the southern soul of veteran… Audio
Lost in Mali
Nick Bollinger surveys a new compilation mapping the musical geography of Mali. Audio
Lost in Mali
Nick Bollinger surveys a new compilation mapping the musical geography of Mali.
AudioThe Sampler - Aoife O'Donovan
Nick Bollinger reviews the sophisticated folk of Aoife O'Donovan. Audio
The Sampler - Aoife O'Donovan
Nick Bollinger reviews the sophisticated folk of Aoife O'Donovan.
AudioM: FANS/Music For A New Society by John Cale
Nick Bollinger revisits a reimagining of a John Cale classic. Audio
M: FANS/Music For A New Society by John Cale
Nick Bollinger revisits a reimagining of a John Cale classic.
AudioThe Sampler for 2 February 2016
This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews a reimagining of a John Cale classic; the sophisticated folk of Aoife O'Donovan; and a survey of the musical geography of Mali. Audio
The Sampler for 26 January 2016
This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews new albums from all-women quartet Savages and Auckland-based blues singer Coco Davis, and talks to retro-rocker JD McPherson ahead of his upcoming New… Audio