Tony Stamp
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
Mount Kimbie trade electronics for shoegaze on The Sunset Violent
The UK shapeshifters make another stylistic detour. 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, AudioBeyoncé'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, AudioMount Kimbie trade electronics for shoegaze on The Sunset Violent
The UK shapeshifters make another stylistic detour.
Video, AudioWaxahatchee 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
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
Little Simz flexes on the Brazilian-tinged Drop 7
Tony Stamp reviews a club-focused excursion by the Mercury Prize-winning UK rapper.
Video, AudioWaxahatchee 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
'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, AudioOn Bright Future Adrianne Lenker is as beguiling as ever
Tony Stamp assesses a countrified new solo release from the Big Thief frontperson. 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, AudioLocal 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
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.
AudioHurray 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, AudioFour Tet distills his 30 year career into the vibrant new album Three
The British producer's latest batch of tunes is predictably lovely.
Video, AudioThee 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
