The Sampler
The Sampler: Big Thief, David Long, Betty Davis
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… Audio
The Sampler - Matt Berninger
Matt Berninger finally released his highly anticipated solo project Serpentine Prison earlier this year. Nick Bollinger reviews the new solo venture on this episode of The Sampler. Audio
The Sampler - Jeff Tweedy
Grammy award-winning American singer, author, and record producer Jeff Tweedy has been making the most of isolation. Opening up his domestic life, he's been posting nightly updates of 'The Jon Tweedy… Audio
The Sampler - Ela Minus
Another artist making the most of lockdown is Columbian born Brooklyn based electronic soloist Ela Minus. Starting her musical career as a drummer in a punk band, she's now releasing modern electronic… Audio
The Sampler - ACDC
If ever there was a band who could credibly bring a note to class excusing them from making another album it's ACDC. In the last few years, they've had a singer turn deaf, a guitarist locked up in New… Audio
The Sampler - Glass Vaults
Glass Vaults was formed in Wellington in 2010 by Richard Larsen, Bevan Smith, and Rowan Pierce. The trio, who now live in three different cities - Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, come together… Audio
The Sampler: Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen Bruce's new album, Letter to You, is his 20th studio album and he told RNZ's Charlotte Ryan on Music 101 that the initial inspiration came from the death of an old friend. Using a… Audio
The Sampler Ian Morris
Ian Morris Ian Morris, a founding member of 1970s New Zealand rock band Th' Dudes, died ten years ago this month. Morris was at school with other well known New Zealand musicians Dave Dobbyn and Peter… Audio
The Sampler - Sylvan Esso
America electric pop duo Sylvan Esso released their new album Free Love last month. Made up of singer Amelia Meath and producer Nick Sanborn, the pair joined forces musically in 2013. Audio
The Sampler: Jónsi
Icelandic musician Jónsi is best known as the vocalist and multi-instrumentalist for post-rock band Sigur Rós. Jónsi also performs together with his partner Alex Somers as an art collaboration called… Audio
The Sampler:Dead Famous People
New Zealand indie-pop band Dead Famous People debuted in the 1980s. After a couple of releases, including an EP on Flying Nun Records, the band relocated to London. They signed a deal with Billy… Audio
The Sampler - Bill Callahan
American singer-songwriter and guitarist Bill Callahan has been making music for 30 years. From 1990 - 2005 he released music under the name Smog, but since 2007 has been releasing music under real… Audio
The Sampler
This week's edition of the sampler Nick Bollinger reviews recent releases from Gillian Welsh. Audio
The Sampler Summit - Dr Dre
The Sampler's Nick Bollinger hosts a Sampler Summit. The subject: Dr. Dre's Compton: A Soundtrack, his first album in 16 years. Audio
The Sampler- City Oh Sigh
Nick Bollinger takes a listen to the debut album from Wellington chamber pop group City Oh Sigh. Audio
The Sampler - Neil Finn- Dizzy Heights
Nick Bollingers listens to the first solo album from Neil Finn in thirteen years Dizzy Heights. Audio
Beastwars: Blood Becomes Fire - review
Trevor Reekie reviewing Beast Wars second album Blood Becomes Fire for The Sampler on RNZ National, May 2013. Audio
Depeche Mode: Delta Machine - Review
Trevor Reekie reviews Delta Machine by Depeche Mode for The Sampler on RNZ National, May 2013. Audio
David Bowie: The Next Day - Review
Nick Bollinger reviews The Next Day - David Bowie's 30th album, and his first in ten years for The Sampler on Radio New Zealand National. Audio
Aaron Neville: My True Story review
The Sampler's Nick Bollinger reviews Aaron Neville's latest offering My True Story featuring songs that were hand picked by Mr Neville. The album was produced by Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones… Audio