Nick Bollinger
The Sampler for 1 July 2014
Nick Bollinger reviews new albums by Lana Del Ray and Conor Oberst, and the Original Cast recording of David Byrne and Fatboy Slim's Here Lies Love. Audio
The Sampler for 1 July 2014
Nick Bollinger reviews new albums by Lana Del Ray and Conor Oberst, and the Original Cast recording of David Byrne and Fatboy Slim's Here Lies Love.
AudioThe Sampler: Conor Oberst
Nick Bollinger reviews a solo set from Nebraska-born singer-songwriter Conor Oberst. Audio
Robert Christgau - An Appointment With The Dean
Nick Bollinger talks to the self-proclaimed 'Dean of American Rock Critics' about modern pop, good writing and the changing role of the rock critic in age of the internet. Audio
The Sampler for 24 June 2014
Nick Bollinger speaks to Renee-Louise Carafice and plays tracks from her new album. He also reviews recent reissues from Led Zeppelin and "Common Ground: Dave Alvin and Phil Alvin Play the Songs of… Audio
Things We Said Today: The Beatles influence on New Zealand songwriters
In Things We Said Today, music journalist Nick Bollinger talks to New Zealand songwriters Tim Finn, Lawrence Arabia and Princess Chelsea about the influence of The Beatles on their work, and the… Audio
The Sampler: Renee-Louise Carafice
NZ singer-songwriter Renee-Louise Carafice chronicles another turbulent period in her life on Power Animals. Nick Bollinger takes a listen, and speaks to her about miniature bicycles, living in… Audio
The Sampler for 17 June 2014
Nick Bollinger reviews new albums by Jack White, Neil Young and Jolie Holland. Audio
The Sampler: Jack White - Lazaretto
Multifaceted musician Jack White has released his second solo record, Lazaretto. Nick Bollinger shares his thoughts on the album. Audio
The Sampler: Neil Young
Nick Bollinger takes a listen to a new album made on very old technology, from Neil Young. Audio
The Sampler for 10 June 2014
This week Nick Bollinger reviews music from The Roots, Natalie Merchants, and Withered Hand. Audio
The Sampler: The Roots
Nick Bollinger reviews ...And Then You Shoot Your Cousin - the latest album from one of the most versatile house bands in late night television. Audio
The Sampler for 3 June 2014
This week Nick Bollinger reviews new albums by Lykke Li, Little Dragon, Lee Bains III & the Glorie Fires and Willie Watson. Audio
The Sampler: Lykke Li
Nick Bollinger takes a listen to the latest work from Sweden's Lykke Li - I Never Learn. Audio
The Sampler: Little Dragon
Nick Bollinger checks out the fourth album from Swedish synth-pop group Little Dragon. Audio
The Sampler for 27 May 2014
Nick Bollinger reviews new local discs from The Phoenix Foundation, Jordan Reyne, Vorn, Aldous Harding, Great North and plays tracks from the collections Songs From The Inside Vol. 2 and A Day In My… Audio
The Sampler - Aldous Harding
A unique new voice has emerged from Lyttleton, which Nick Bollinger says 'shifts the air with rarefied grace'. Nick takes a listen to the self-titled debut from Aldous Harding. Audio
The Phoenix Foundation: Tom's Lunch - album review
Nick Bollinger takes a listen to the brisk, action-packed new EP from The Phoenix Foundation - Tom's Lunch. Audio
The Sampler for 20 May 2014
This week Nick Bollinger reviews music by Schoolboy Q, Future, Ray Lamontagne, and the Black Keys. Audio
The Sampler: Future - Honest and Schoolboy Q- Oxymoron
Nick Bollinger casts a critical ear over two new hip-hop releases, and wonders if the historically innovative genre has hit a plateau. Audio
