The Sampler

Tony Stamp is joined by Sampler contributors Maggie Tweedie, So'omalo Iteni Schwalger, and Elliott Childs, to hear about their favourite tracks of 2024. Audio

Tony Stamp looks back at some of his favourite international releases of the year, including Scottish indie, UK folk, and Canadian pop-punk. Audio

Tony Stamp celebrates the many great albums that came out 30 years ago in 1994, from grunge to trip-hop. Audio

Tony Stamp looks back at some of his favourite local releases of 2024, including Pacific dub, Māori breakbeats, and Spanish-tinged folk. Audio

Tony Stamp looks back at some of his favourite reissued albums and compilations of 2024, including Japanese techno, Māori hip-hop, and Zambian pop. Audio

A nostalgic, cheerful selection of jazz tunes by the Auckland keyboard player and bandleader. Audio

The Chilean-American musician soundtracks his own radio play with downbeat, sometimes danceable tunes. Audio

Uncle Quentin is the somewhat creepy persona inhabited by Silver Scroll-nominated songwriter Tim Moore, whose latest mixtape is surprisingly sincere compared to past outings. Tony Stamp meets the man… Read more Audio

A second plant-themed collection from the Filipino-American folk musician is good news for fans of slightly eccentric but soothing tunes. Audio

A seamless merging of indie rock and RnB from the local singer-songwriter. Audio