Tony Stamp
Kane Strang's new band Office Dog offer evocative indie rock
Tony Stamp reviews this Flying Nun debut: jangly, jagged and jaunty. Video, Audio
Music Critic: Tony Stamp
Today Tony talks to Jesse about music from a star on the rise in the UK George Riley and her new track Elixir. He also talks about Sparklehorse's track Evening Star Supercharger. Audio
Local crooner Hemi Hemingway invites you into his desperate, dank world on Strangers Again
Tony Stamp reviews a debut album blending soulful pipes with lo-fi aesthetics. Audio
Infinite showcases decades of dubwise delights by The Nomad
Tony Stamp reviews an extensive compilation from the pioneering Aotearoa producer. Audio
Flying Nun champs Vor-stellen deliver their debut Parallelograms
Three former Subliminals unleash four exploratory tracks that stretch to nearly an hour. Audio
deepState's Dreams: a local release of expert club grooves
Jessica Morgan proves she's a master of rhythmic ear candy on her second album. Audio
Clementine Valentine sonically level up on their new album.
The sisters formerly known as Purple Pilgrims deliver their dramatic debut. Audio
Bonnie Prince Billy mixes weirdness and wisdom on his new album
Tony Stamp reviews the latest in a long line of essential albums from an eccentric American performer. Audio
Prestige by Girl Ray earns its title
Tony Stamp reviews an album crammed with eminently hummable disco-pop. Audio
Violet Hirst's first album is raw, romantic, and heart-rending
Tony Stamp reviews the debut of a local artist full inhabiting her own sound. Audio
Brighton producer K-Lone is particularly playful on his ear-tickling second album.
Tony Stamp reviews an electronic album that's full of personality. Audio
Tāmaki troubadour D.C. Maxwell spins tales of outlaws, love, and loss on his compelling debut
Tony Stamp spends time with the horse thieves, bank robbers, and forbidden lovers who populate the upcoming singer-songwriter's first album. Audio
Where Were You? presents a fascinating alternative history of Leeds' musical output
Tony Stamp reviews an exhaustive 68-song collection of all-timers and no-hit wonders from a musically fruitful decade. Audio
American songwriter Julie Byrne's first album in six years is marked by the loss of a key collaborator
Tony Stamp reviews the soothing singer's masterful blend of ambient and folk music. Audio
Local trailblazers Strawpeople return with the typically moody Knucklebones
Tony Stamp reviews the electronic duo's first record in nineteen years. Audio
Rich is an off the cuff gem from New York rapper Homeboy Sandman
Tony Stamp reviews the veteran MC's latest collection of reflective rhymes. Audio
Rosinha de Valença was one of Brazil's greatest guitarists
Tony Stamp reviews a cracking collection of covers from 1971. Audio
Twenty-five movies in two weeks: Tony Stamp’s film festival diary
Is there anything more decadent than ditching work and other responsibilities to luxuriate in a daytime movie? Tony Stamp switches off his phone and settles in for a fortnight of film festival action.
…The Sampler: The Ballad of Darren by Blur
The Britpop titans reflect on middle age in their first album since 2015. Video, Audio
The Sampler: Language of Flowers by Sofia Machray
The debut EP from this Te Whanganui-a-Tara songwriter is affable with a sinister edge. Video, Audio