Music Review
The Sampler - Robert Plant, Lullaby and... The Ceaseless Roar
Former Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant pushes the boundaries of bluegrass, as well as dabbling in desert blues, on his latest album Lullaby and... The Ceaseless Roar - Scott Kara takes a listen. Audio
The Sampler - The Bug, Angels And Devils
Reviewer Scott Kara takes a listen to the menacing, apocalyptic sounds on Angels And Devils, the latest album from London electronic producer The Bug. Audio
Music review with Colin Morris
Two new tracks from English folkies The Moulettes and Emily Smith. Audio
The Sampler - Lewis, L'Amour
Joe Nunweek explores the strange story and eventual rediscovery of long-lost North American crooner Lewis. Audio
The Sampler: Mirel Wagner
Born in Ethiopia, and raised in Finland, Miril Wagner's lyrics and cadence are chilling, with bare bones accompaniment. Nick Bollinger takes a listen to Wagner's first album for Sub Pop, When the… Audio
The Sampler - Benjamin Booker
23 year old New Orleans-based Benjamin Booker has just released his debut album, which fuses blues, punk, and garage rock - Nick Bollinger finds out more. Audio
The Sampler - Beach Pigs, Grom Warfare
Nick Bollinger reviews a summer-themed set from Auckland indie-rock quartet Beach Pigs. Audio
The Sampler - Jenny Lewis, The Voyager
Jenny Lewis' first album in six years finds the indie-pop songwriter contemplating marriage, childlessness, and mortality - Nick Bollinger takes a listen to The Voyager. Audio
The Sampler: Old Crow Medicine Show, Remedy
Nick Bollinger talks with Old Crow Medicine Show's Ketch Secor about writing songs with Bob Dylan and how it feels to see your name on a bomb. Audio
The Sampler - Matthias Jordan, Sounds Of Asia
Nick Bollinger reviews a set of synth-pop from former Pluto keyboard player Matthias Jordan. Audio
The Sampler for 22 July 2014
Nick Bollinger reviews the latest Morrissey album, Matthias Jordan and 9Bach. Audio
The Sampler for 22 July 2014
Nick Bollinger reviews the latest Morrissey album, Matthias Jordan and 9Bach.
AudioThe Sampler for 8 July 2014
Nick Bollinger reviews some new releases from Zara McFarlane, Phil Garland, Alan Downes and Old Crow Medicine Show. Audio
The Sampler for 8 July 2014
Nick Bollinger reviews some new releases from Zara McFarlane, Phil Garland, Alan Downes and Old Crow Medicine Show.
AudioThe Sampler: Jolie Holland
Nick Bollinger reviews the latest from Texan singer-songwriter Jolie Holland - Wine Dark Sea Audio
The Sampler: Conor Oberst
Nick Bollinger reviews a solo set from Nebraska-born singer-songwriter Conor Oberst. Audio
The Sampler: Renee-Louise Carafice
NZ singer-songwriter Renee-Louise Carafice chronicles another turbulent period in her life on Power Animals. Nick Bollinger takes a listen, and speaks to her about miniature bicycles, living in… Audio
The Sampler: Jack White - Lazaretto
Multifaceted musician Jack White has released his second solo record, Lazaretto. Nick Bollinger shares his thoughts on the album. Audio
The Sampler: Neil Young
Nick Bollinger takes a listen to a new album made on very old technology, from Neil Young. Audio
The Sampler: Lykke Li
Nick Bollinger takes a listen to the latest work from Sweden's Lykke Li - I Never Learn. Audio
