Nick Bollinger
Essential NZ Albums: Hello Sailor - Hello Sailor
The release of Hello Sailor's first album was a sign that local rock had lost its innocence. In this episode of Essential New Zealand Albums Nick Bollinger discusses this smart and seedy Kiwi classic.
…Essential NZ Albums: Goldenhorse - Riverhead
Goldenhorse reached number one in New Zealand with their first album - but not until two years after it was released. Nick Bollinger discusses this local classic, and speaks to Goldenhorse founder… Audio
Essential NZ Albums: Split Enz - Mental Notes
Though Split Enz made many successful records, they never made another as disturbingly brilliant as their debut Mental Notes. In this episode of Essential New Zealand Albums music critic Nick… Audio
Essential NZ Albums: Proud - An Urban-Pacific Streetsoul Compilation
Proud was a 1994 compilation of South Auckland artists and it paved the way for OMC's worldwide hit, 'How Bizarre'. Nick Bollinger talks to Proud's producer Alan Jansson. Audio
Roky Erikson
13th Floor Elevators frontman Roky Erickson talks with Nick Bollinger ahead of his New Zealand show. From The Sampler, 28 February 2012 Audio
Roky Erickson on The Sampler
The 13th Floor Elevators frontman talks with Nick Bollinger. Audio
Nick Bollinger's Essential NZ Albums
Nick pops into the studio to explain what makes an essential New Zealand album ahead of his radio series. Audio
Bic Runga: Belle - Review
The album Belle, by Bic Runga, produced by Mint Chicks' frontman Kody Neilson, reviewed by Nick Bollinger for The Sampler. The songs included are 'Hello Hello', 'Darkness All Around Us', 'Tiny Little… Audio
Lou Reed and Metallica: Lulu - Review
Nick Bollinger reviews the unlikely pairing of Lou Reed and Metallica for the album Lulu. Songs: 'Brandenburg Gate', 'Pumping Blood', 'Mistress Dread', 'Iced Honey', 'The View', 'Cheat On Me', 'Junior… Audio
Festival review
Reviews of Havoc in the Garden, the dancer Gregory Maqoma, and the jazz musician Jack deJohnette. Audio
Playing favourites with Nick Bollinger
Musician, producer, broadcaster and music writer discusses his latest book 100 Essential New Zealand Albums. Audio
Fans want Jackson remembered as musical genius
Michael Jackson - what will his legacy be and how much will his musical genius be overshadowed by the bizarre lifestyle and sex scandals ? Audio
Cultural capitals
A panel discussion on the recent "Is Auckland or Wellington the cultural capital" debate. Audio
Reeling in the years
Today we wind back the clock to 1965 when our guest, music reviewer and musician Nick Bollinger, was only 7 years old. Audio
Straightjacket Fits to be Honoured
The iconic kiwi band will be, tomorrow night, inducted into the NZ Music Hall of Fame. Audio
The Phoenix Foundation - The Sampler Review
Nick Bollinger reviews Happy Ending from Wellington six piece The Phoenix Foundation. Audio
Good Laika - The Sampler Review
Nick Bollinger reviews the debut album from Wellington band Good Laika. Audio
Nigel Gavin - The Sampler Review
Nick Bollinger reviews 'Visitation' for The Sampler on Radio New Zealand National. Audio
Recloose - The Sampler Review
Nick Bollinger reviews 'Backwards and Sideways - Live At the San Francisco Bath House' for The Sampler on Radio New Zealand National. Audio
Coco Solid - The Sampler Review
Nick Bollinger reviews the Coco Solid album Gentlemen Prefer Bombs for The Sampler. Audio
