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The Sampler: László Reynolds, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Maria Chiara Argirò
2:30 PM.Tony Stamp reviews an exploration of Uralic languages by Auckland musician László Reynolds, the easy-going guitar jams on Aussie band Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever's 4th offering, and jazz pianist… Read more Audio
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The Sampler - Te Kahureremoa, Ben Woods, Moor Mother
2:30 PM.Tony Stamp explores a mix of taonga pūoro and electronic sounds on the debut of Pōneke’s Te Kahureremoa, a second album of Antipodean gothic from Ōtautahi’s Ben Woods, and an exploration of jazz’s… Read more Audio
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The Sampler: Naima Bock, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Jet Jaguar
2:30 PM.Tony Stamp peruses the pastoral folk of Naima Bock, a pivot into rowdy pop from Hurray for the Riff Raff, and new aural landscapes courtesy of Wellington producer Jet Jaguar. Read more Audio
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The Sampler: Bartees Strange, Yaya Bey, Shabaka
2:30 PM.Tony Stamp explores the second stadium-sized album from Oklahoma rocker Bartees Strange, a diaristic debut LP by RnB musician Yaya Bey, and some forest-set freeform jazz courtesy of Shabaka. Read more Audio
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The Sampler: Nilüfer Yanya, Popstrangers, Yves Jarvis
2:30 PM.Tony Stamp is enamoured by London singer-songwriter Nilüfer Yanya's second album, checks out the return of noisy expats Popstrangers, and and grapples with Canadian weirdo Yves Jarvis. Read more Audio
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The Sampler - Band of Horses, Asta Rangu, Wilma Vritra
2:30 PM.Tony Stamp reviews the latest album from indie-twang favourites Band of Horses, the debut of Dunedin band Asta Rangu, and a beautifully orchestrated hip hop record by duo Wilma Vritra. Read more Audio
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The Sampler: Spiritualized, Wiri Donna, Koloah
2:30 PM.Tony Stamp parses the ninth album by UK space-rock maximalists Spiritualized; a second EP from Poneke's Wiri Donna that's much louder than her first; and an ambient selection made by Ukrainian… Read more Audio
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The Sampler: The Smile, Ibeyi, Silas Futura
2:30 PM.Tony Stamp reviews the Radiohead side project The Smile, an album about The Egyptian Book of the Dead by Afro-Cuban/ French sisters Ibeyi, and a pair of loose, experimental EPs from Tāmaki R&B… Read more Audio
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The Sampler: Te Kaahu, Horace Andy, Girls Against Boys
2:30 PM.Tony Stamp points his taringa at the gorgeous debut from Te Kaahu, reggae legend Horace Andy's team-up with equally legendary producer Adrian Sherwood, and a nineties oddity by post-hardcore band… Read more Audio
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The Sampler: Kae Tempest, Ry Cooder & Taj Mahal, SR Mpofu
2:30 PM.Tony Stamp reviews the latest from British poet and musician Kae Tempest, and several new instalments from Tāmaki beatmaker SR Mpofu, while Elliott Childs assesses the reunion of legendary singers/… Read more Audio
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The Sampler: Koffee, Best Bets, Widowspeak
2:30 PM.Tony Stamp delves into the debut of burgeoning reggae superstar Koffee, an acerbic collection of rock anthems from Ōtautahi band Best Bets, and the impossibly cool sound of New York natives… Read more Audio
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The Sampler: Jenny Hval, Ibibio Sound Machine
2:30 PM.Tony Stamp tackles Norwegian musician Jenny Hval’s latest collection of poetic musings; and the new album by London’s Ibibio Sound Machine, which continues their marriage of Nigerian lyrics with… Read more Audio
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The Sampler: Aldous Harding, Sunreturn, Syl Johnson
1:30 PM.Tony Stamp reviews the latest album by theatrical folk maverick Aldous Harding, a wildly diverse array of talent on the first compilation from Auckland label Sunreturn, and a selection of sixties soul… Read more Audio
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The Sampler: Rosalía, Mousey, Eden Ahbez
3:30 PM.Tony Stamp takes on the experimental pop behemoth that is Spanish pop star Rosalía’s third album, a second helping of emotional indie rock from Christchurch’s Mousey, and a serving of exotica from… Read more Audio
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The Sampler: Tears For Fears, Benny Salvador, Blair Parkes
3:00 PM.Tony Stamp inspects the first album in eighteen years from UK synth pop heavyweights Tears For Fears, an acid jazz-tinged EP by teenage Wellington producer Benny Salvador, and the latest long-player… Read more Audio
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The Sampler: Big Thief, David Long, Betty Davis
2:30 PM.Tony Stamp reviews a lengthy new album by prolific folk-rockers Big Thief, an experimental set from Mutton Bird-turned-screen-composer David Long, and takes a look back at the second album by… Read more Audio
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The Sampler: Spoon, Deadforest, Erin Rae
2:30 PM.Tony Stamp reacts to the latest record in Spoon's thirty year rock career, the debut album by Manurewa rapper Deadforest, and a country-adjacent collection from Nashville's Erin Rae. Read more Audio
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The Sampler: The Weeknd, Erny Belle, Animal Collective
2:30 PM.Tony Stamp reviews a blockbuster concept album by Canadian pop star The Weeknd, smooth songs with spiky lyrics from Tāmaki Makaurau/ Maungaturoto songwriter Erny Belle, and the return of mid-2000s… Read more Audio
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The Sampler: Black Country, New Road; Karl Steven; Mitski
2:30 PM.Tony Stamp treats his ears to a trend-bucking second album by UK whizz-kids Black Country, New Road; the solo debut of Supergroove frontman and award-winning screen composer Karl Steven; and a… Read more Audio
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The Sampler: Curtis Harding, Beach House, Phodiso
1:30 PM.Tony Stamp absorbs a record about caring by American soul maestro Curtis Harding, a drip-fed double album by dream-pop luminaries Beach House, and the latest high energy outing from local hip-hop… Read more Audio
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The Sampler: Julien Dyne, Cat Power, Orlando Weeks
1:30 PM.Tony Stamp begins the year with local dance-fusion courtesy of drummer and producer Julien Dyne, a third album of covers from the eccentric Chan Marshall AKA Cat Power, and a stripped back celebration… Read more Audio
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The Sampler: Best Standalone Singles of 2021
12:00 PM.Tony Stamp looks back at some of his favourite singles of 2021 - specifically, ones that didn't appear on any albums. Te reo Maori psychedelia, dance floor bangers, and even a few Christmas songs were… Read more Video, Audio
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The Sampler: Best Reissues of 2021
12:00 PM.Tony Stamp looks back at some of his favourite reissued albums and archival compilations of 2021, including Japanese ambient, West African funk, grunge icons and more. Read more Video, Audio
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The Sampler: Best International Albums of 2021
1:30 PM.Tony Stamp looks back at some of his favourite international albums of 2021, including UK soul, Scottish post-rock, American folk songs about movies, and more. Read more Audio
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The Sampler: Best local albums of 2021
1:30 PM.Tony Stamp looks back at some of his favourite local releases of 2021, including summery beats, bedroom pop, Dunedin legends, and dance floor bangers. Read more Audio
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