Nick Bollinger
Vashti Bunyan:The Sampler
Nick Bollinger reviews only the third albun in fourty-five years from freak-folk figurehead Vashti Bunyan. Audio
French For Rabbits: The Sampler
Nick Bollinger takes a listen to the quiet sighs of Wellington-based duo French for Rabbits on their debut LP Spirits. Audio
The Sampler for 21 October 2014
This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews a defining double live set by Texas bluesman Gary Clark Jr., and talks to Australian minstrel C.W. Stoneking about his unique fusion of jazz, gospel and… Audio
The Sampler for 21 October 2014
This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews a defining double live set by Texas bluesman Gary Clark Jr., and talks to Australian minstrel C.W. Stoneking about his unique fusion of jazz, gospel and…
AudioThe Sampler: Country Funk II
Nick Bollinger reviews a collection of funky late 60s - early 70s country music from the likes of Kenny Rogers, Townes Van Zandt, and Dolly Parton. Audio
The Sampler for 14 October 2014
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger reviews the second album from Mercury Music Prize-winning British indie rockers Alt J; a two-disc compendium of southern styles from Lucinda Williams; and a set… Audio
The Sampler for 14 October 2014
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger reviews the second album from Mercury Music Prize-winning British indie rockers Alt J; a two-disc compendium of southern styles from Lucinda Williams; and a set…
AudioThe Sampler - C.W. Stoneking
C.W. Stoneking is a Melbourne based musician who makes blues/calypso/boogaloo as if the last 60 years never happened. Nick Bollinger speaks to this enigmatic character ahead of his NZ tour. Audio
The Sampler - Alt J (9.48)
Nick Bollinger reviews the second album from Mercury Music Prize-winning British indie rockers Alt-J. Audio
The Sampler Summit - Prince
His Royal Badness, Prince Rogers Nelson, has made the bold move of dropping two new albums: PlectrumElectrum with his new rock outfit 3rdeyegirl; and Art Official Age, a solo R&B set. To assess this… Audio
The Sampler Summit - Prince
His Royal Badness, Prince Rogers Nelson, has made the bold move of dropping two new albums: PlectrumElectrum with his new rock outfit 3rdeyegirl; and Art Official Age, a solo R&B set. To assess this…
AudioThe Sampler for 30 September 2014
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger reviews a double-disc set from father-and-son duo Jeff and Spencer Tweedy, a.k.a. Tweedy; the ecstatic pagan grooves of Swedish ensemble Goat; and a beginners… Audio
The Sampler for 30 September 2014
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger reviews a double-disc set from father-and-son duo Jeff and Spencer Tweedy, a.k.a. Tweedy; the ecstatic pagan grooves of Swedish ensemble Goat; and a beginners…
AudioThe Sampler: Goat, Commune
Nick Bollinger reviews Commune, the new album from enigmatic Swedish experimental fusion group Goat. Audio
The Sampler for 26 August 2014
This week, Nick Bollinger reviews music by Beck, Mirel Wagner and Chris Smither. Audio
The Sampler for 26 August 2014
This week, Nick Bollinger reviews music by Beck, Mirel Wagner and Chris Smither.
AudioThe Sampler: Mirel Wagner
Born in Ethiopia, and raised in Finland, Miril Wagner's lyrics and cadence are chilling, with bare bones accompaniment. Nick Bollinger takes a listen to Wagner's first album for Sub Pop, When the… Audio
The Sampler for 19 August 2014
This week Nick Bollinger reviews music by Benjamin Booker, Billy Joe Shaver, and Beach Pigs. Audio
The Sampler for 19 August 2014
This week Nick Bollinger reviews music by Benjamin Booker, Billy Joe Shaver, and Beach Pigs.
AudioThe Sampler - Benjamin Booker
23 year old New Orleans-based Benjamin Booker has just released his debut album, which fuses blues, punk, and garage rock - Nick Bollinger finds out more. Audio
