Tony Stamp
On He Rākau, He Ngārara, Aro explore our native trees and insects
The husband and wife duo used funding from Creative NZ to conduct research for each waiata. Video, Audio
The energy is undeniable on Nia Archives' debut Silence is Loud
The UK musician masterfully fuses jungle and pop on her debut LP. Video, Audio
Ha the Unclear wander through their catalogue on Kingdom in a Cul de Sac
Freshly signed to a French record label, the local band have released a collection that's both best-of and new release. Video, Audio
Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter is part history lesson, part history-making
The pop icon's new album is a countrified blockbuster full of ideas about genre, notable guest appearances, and maximalist pop tunes. Video, Audio
Tinariwen's fusion of rock music with West African influences is thrilling on Amatssou
Ahead of the desert blues pioneers' upcoming NZ appearance, Tony Stamp looks at their newest album. Video, Audio
Mount Kimbie trade electronics for shoegaze on The Sunset Violent
The UK shapeshifters make another stylistic detour. Video, Audio
Little Simz flexes on the Brazilian-tinged Drop 7
Tony Stamp reviews a club-focused excursion by the Mercury Prize-winning UK rapper. Video, Audio
Waxahatchee lets her Southern roots shine on Tigers Blood
Tony Stamp reviews the American musician's latest embrace of Americana, a release that shows deep familiarity and affection for past greats of the genre. Video, Audio
'The godfather of Ōtara' leads the way on this 1994 R&B classic
New Urban Polynesian features Pauly Fuemana, who would go on to become OMC, alongside his siblings Philip, Christina, and Tony. Video, Audio
On Bright Future Adrianne Lenker is as beguiling as ever
Tony Stamp assesses a countrified new solo release from the Big Thief frontperson. Video, Audio
Local producer Mokotron gathers the United Tribes of Bass in a celebration of Māori electronic music
A new compilation features Māori and Cook Island Māori artists remixing the Ngāti Hine producer, in dialogue with his mix of bass, taonga puoro, and ideas around decolonisation. Audio
Hurray For the Riff Raff deliver anthems for the underclass on The Past is Still Alive
An album of beautifully-written folk-infused songs that touch on the artist's itinerant past. Video, Audio
Four Tet distills his 30 year career into the vibrant new album Three
The British producer's latest batch of tunes is predictably lovely. Video, Audio
Thee Conductor employs Bonnie Prince Billy to sing the romantic songs of Ennoia
A meeting of worlds between alt-country superstar Will Oldham and eclectic composer Justin Butler yields fruitful results on this far-flung collection. Video, Audio
Kim Gordon blends precision and chaos on The Collective
Tony Stamp reviews the ex-Sonic Youth member's second solo album, a noisy, hip-hop influenced outing that puts provocateurs her junior to shame. Video, Audio
Hannah Everingham mixes Spanish sounds with local folk on Siempre Tiene Flores
The Christchurch singer-songwriter's second album is a charming, breezy outing which leans into Latin-American influences, and reveals her as a skilled and witty raconteur. Video, Audio
Seventies legends Witch are Zambia's greatest rock band
The singer in Zambia's most successful rock act speaks with Tony Stamp about pioneering Zamrock in the 1970s, and the band's resurrection and new roster, ahead of their first New Zealand appearances.
…Auckland musician Leonard Powell launches a charm offensive on Slow Mover
Tony Stamp checks out the debut from an up-and-coming local singer-songwriter. Audio
North America's premiere whistler Molly Lewis delivers her debut On the Lips
Tony Stamp reviews the Australian-born musician's first album, which blends lounge music and vintage film scores to slightly cheeky effect. Video, Audio
Maioha award-winner Byllie-jean is personal and passionate on her debut EP Filter
Tony Stamp reviews the Ōtautahi musician's debut EP. Video, Audio