Tony Stamp
Sampha is upbeat and optimistic on Lahai
Tony Stamp reviews the UK crooner's expansive second LP. Video, Audio
Radiohead offshoot The Smile go back to basics with new album
Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood are in fine form, but these songs take time to impress. Video, Audio
The Sampler: The best reissues and compilations of 2023
Tony Stamp reflects on ten of his favourite reissues and compilations from the past year, including Japanese lounge music, British post-punk, and Canadian synthscapes. Video, Audio
Aotearoa's music micro-labels
Tony Stamp meets the people behind some of New Zealand's smaller record labels, marketing and distributing music they love. It's often done in their free time, for little, if any, profit… Audio
The Sampler: The best international albums of 2023
Tony Stamp reflects on ten of his favourite international releases from the past year, including Britpop, African folk, UK ambient, and Australian punk. Video, Audio
Lost and Found: Passin’ Me By
In this episode of Lost and Found Tony Stamp shares somefavourite songs from years gone by, rediscovered on hard drives tucked away in a drawer, compact discs gathering dust on a shelf, and the RNZ… Audio
Lost and Found: We Got The Beat
In Lost and Found, Tony Stamp shares some favourite songs from years gone by - rediscovered on hard drives tucked away in a drawer, compact discs gathering dust on a shelf and in the RNZ music… Audio
The Sampler: The best singles of 2023
Tony Stamp reflects on ten of his favourite singles from the past year, including London RnB, local folk, African dub, and American indie. Video, Audio
The Sampler: The best local albums of 2023
Tony Stamp looks back at some of his favourite local releases of 2023, including club cuts, Western ballads, Afro-centric jazz, and Pacific pop. Video, Audio
Julie Byrne: 'I want to grow and to be brave as an artist'
Tony Stamp talks to US singer-songwriter Julia Byrne about her acclaimed second album The Greater Wings ahead of her New Zealand performances in January. Video, Audio
Wellington trio Iti Bubbas are breezy and bright on Idiot Check
Tony Stamp checks out the debut EP from an upcoming local hip-hop outfit. Video, Audio
Peter Gabriel returns with the decades-in-the-making i/o
Tony Stamp looks into the Genesis founder's first album of original material in over twenty years. Video, Audio
French For Rabbits navigate treacherous terrain on their latest EP
Tony Stamp reviews a string-laden set from the Wellington band. Video, Audio
There's beauty in the murk of Damien Jurado's Motorcycle Madness
Tony Stamp reviews a mysterious collection of retro jams by the American singer-songwriter. Audio
Home Brew return older and wiser on Run It Back
Tony Stamp reviews a reflective selection from the acclaimed local hip-hop duo. Audio
Beirut's wordly music is in fine form on Hadsel
Zach Condon returns with a frosty collection from Norway. Video, Audio
LA duo Green-House focus on plant life on A Host for All Kinds of Life
The LA duo present an ambient record to connect you to the natural world. Video, Audio
Local talents PollyHill and Samara Alofa join forces on Aquaries
The Tāmaki Makaurau pair reveal a sonic landscape that alternates between spiky and smooth. Video, Audio
Quaranta shows Danny Brown taking stock after rehab
Tony Stamp reviews a reflective collection that muses on middle age. Video, Audio
Timber Timbre's honeyed vocals are still sweet on Lovage
Tony Stamp reviews a new instalment of spooky ballads from the Canadian outfit. Video, Audio