The Sampler

Freshly signed to a French record label, the local band have released a collection that's both best-of and new release. Read more Video, Audio

Ahead of the desert blues pioneers' upcoming NZ appearance, Tony Stamp looks at their newest album. Read more Video, Audio

The pop icon's new album is a countrified blockbuster full of ideas about genre, notable guest appearances, and maximalist pop tunes. Read more Video, Audio

The UK shapeshifters make another stylistic detour. Read more Video, Audio

Maggie Tweedie weighs in on Yumi Zouma's ninth record, EP IV, written and produced by the band at Studio Mech in Yutenji, Japan. Read more Video, Audio

Tony Stamp reviews a club-focused excursion by the Mercury Prize-winning UK rapper. Read more Video, Audio

Tony Stamp reviews the American musician's latest embrace of Americana, a release that shows deep familiarity and affection for past greats of the genre. Read more Video, Audio

New Urban Polynesian features Pauly Fuemana, who would go on to become OMC, alongside his siblings Philip, Christina, and Tony. Read more Video, Audio

So'omalo Schwalger reviews a masterful new release from the local hip-hop duo. Read more Video, Audio

Tony Stamp assesses a countrified new solo release from the Big Thief frontperson. Read more Video, Audio

A new compilation features Māori and Cook Island Māori artists remixing the Ngāti Hine producer, in dialogue with his mix of bass, taonga puoro, and ideas around decolonisation. Read more Audio

An album of beautifully-written folk-infused songs that touch on the artist's itinerant past. Read more Video, Audio