The Sampler

Andrew Spraggon marks the 25th year of Sola Rosa with a new EP that draws the curtain on this chapter of the project. Audio

Tony Stamp speaks to Dylan Biscuit and Kenny Sterling from Mānuka Recordings, who since 2022 have been outputting excellent funk, soul, and disco, in collaboration with local musicians. Audio

A new documentary by Questlove follows the rise and fall of a beloved American perfromer, its soundtrack full of alternate versions of classic tunes. Audio

The Japanese singer-songwriter presents another soothing selection of tunes, inspired by dreams, fictional worlds, and diving expeditions. Audio

A meeting between an 88-year-old Highlife pioneer, jazz musician, and former A Tribe Called Quest member delivers upbeat, celebratory results. Audio

Prior to his death Martin Phillipps re-recorded a selection of early demos, with results much more lush and gentle than they would have been 40 years ago. Audio

The Poneke psych-rock duo's second album contains stories about UFOs, satanic panic, and Spongebob Squarepants, paired with dynamic music drawing on everything from krautrock to new wave. Audio

The youngest performer at this years Laneway is still in his teens, and with the help of some key players in the Auckland hip-hop scene has released a debut bursting with confidence, regional… Read more Audio

The Irish singer steps away from her band to deliver a well-crafted set of synth-pop. Audio