Nick Bollinger
The Sampler: Nadia Reid/ Renee-Louise Carafice/ Khruangbin
Nick Bollinger reviews an album charting a personal and geographic journey by Nadia Reid; a sonically adventurous set from Las Vegas-based New Zealander Renee-Louise Carafice; and a collaboration… Audio
The Sampler: Tami Neilson/Sam Lee/Sam Ford & Trudi Green
Nick Bollinger reviews a set full of jukebox rockabilly and sibling harmony from Tami Neilson; discusses the South Pacific soul of Sam Ford & Trudi Green; and the way Sam Lee brings Britain’s folk… Audio
Nick Bollinger on what to look out for at WOMAD
The annual 3-day international festival celebrating world music, art and dance WOMAD is taking over New Plymouth this weekend. Nick Bollinger, critic and commentator from the Music 101 team will be… Audio
The Sampler: Terry Allen, Weyes Blood and David Kilgour
Nick Bollinger reviews a new collection of songs from Texan multi-media artist Terry Allen, discusses visiting American singer-songwriter Weyes Blood and a semi-instrumental set from Dunedin stalwart… Video, Audio
The Sampler: Jamilia Woods, Rapsody and Vagabon
Nick Bollinger reviews albums by African-American artists Jamilia Woods and Rapsody that pay homage to their heroes; and a debut from the Cameroon-born multi-instrumentalist and singer known as… Audio
The Sampler: 24 February 2020
In the first Sampler for 2020, Nick Bollinger catches up on a few pre-Christmas releases, including albums by Big Thief, Beck and Ezra Furman. Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 264: Nadia Reid/ Angel Olsen
On this week's Pocket Edition we pay tribute to the late Rick Bryant, talk to Nadia Reid about her new single, and Angel Olsen about her new album. Audio
Nick Bollinger on Rick Bryant and Arthur Baysting
Nick Bollinger remembers blue eyed soul man, raconteur Rick Bryant and poet, songwriter, screenwriter and stand up Arthur Baysting, both of whom died earlier this week. Nick and Yadana Saw reflect… Audio
Remembering Rick Bryant
Nick Bollinger and Bill Lake join us to take a look a the life and work of the much loved musician Rick Bryant who died today. Audio
Nick Bollinger bids farewell to Dr John
Nick Bollinger joins Yadana Saw in the RNZ studio to bid farewell to New Orleans music legend Dr John, who died this week at the age of 77. Audio
REVIEW: Herbie Hancock live at the Wellington Jazz Festival
Herbie Hancock opened the Wellington Jazz Festival last night with a demonstration of just about all the things jazz can be: traditional, experimental, cerebral, emotional, physical, intellectual -…
Song Crush - Ep 1: Sharon Van Etten/Lawrence Arabia
The Sampler's Nick Bollinger is on hiatus for six months while he writes a book, so RNZ Music has a brand new music podcast. Song Crush, hosted by audio obsessive Kirsten Johnstone, brings you the… Audio
Song Crush - Ep 1: Sharon Van Etten/Lawrence Arabia
Host Kirsten Johnstone is joined by RNZ music producers Tony Stamp, and Yadana Saw, The Sampler’s Nick Bollinger (who is off writing a book for the next six months) and Sharon Van Etten super-fan John… Video, Audio
We Can Work It Out: The best and worst of The Beatles
Now there's not much that's more subjective than taste in music. But is there a way to place an objective lens on the comparative merits of a band's efforts? RNZ Music's Nick Bollinger is on a writing… Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 218: Goodbyes and highlights of 2018
In this week's Pocket Edition, Alex Behan and Nick Bollinger share their plans for 2019, Julia Dean gives us a surprise performance and lots of favourite 2018 tracks and music news. Audio
Nick Bollinger takes a break from The Sampler (but he'll be back!)
Nick Bollinger is taking time off from The Sampler to write a book about 70s counterculture in NZ. He talks with Music 101's Alex Behan. Audio
The Sampler: Best of 2018
In the final Sampler for 2018 Nick Bollinger revisits a few of the standout releases from the past 12 months. Audio
The Sampler: Best of 2018 International
Nick Bollinger surveys some of the outstanding international sounds of the past 12 months. Audio
The Sampler: Best local albums of 2018
Nick Bollinger revisits some his favourite local sounds of 2018. Audio
RNZ Music's favourite international songs of 2018
The RNZ Music crew (Kirsten Johnstone, Tony Stamp, Nick Bollinger, Alex Behan, and Yadana Saw) make their music picks from 2018's crop of international releases and give their opinions on the… Video, Audio