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The Sampler
Tony Stamp reviews the latest album releases.
4pm Sunday and 7:30pm Tuesday on RNZ National
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Saturday, 2 September 2023
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deepState's Dreams: a local release of expert club grooves
2 Sep 2023Jessica Morgan proves she's a master of rhythmic ear candy on her second album. Read more Audio
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Saturday, 26 August 2023
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Prestige by Girl Ray earns its title
26 Aug 2023Tony Stamp reviews an album crammed with eminently hummable disco-pop. Read more Audio
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Violet Hirst's first album is raw, romantic, and heart-rending
26 Aug 2023Tony Stamp reviews the debut of a local artist full inhabiting her own sound. Read more Audio
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Friday, 25 August 2023
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Brighton producer K-Lone is particularly playful on his ear-tickling second album.
25 Aug 2023Tony Stamp reviews an electronic album that's full of personality. Read more Audio
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Saturday, 19 August 2023
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Where Were You? presents a fascinating alternative history of Leeds' musical output
19 Aug 2023Tony Stamp reviews an exhaustive 68-song collection of all-timers and no-hit wonders from a musically fruitful decade. Read more Audio
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Tāmaki troubadour D.C. Maxwell spins tales of outlaws, love, and loss on his compelling debut
19 Aug 2023Tony Stamp spends time with the horse thieves, bank robbers, and forbidden lovers who populate the upcoming singer-songwriter's first album. Read more Audio
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American songwriter Julie Byrne's first album in six years is marked by the loss of a key collaborator
19 Aug 2023Tony Stamp reviews the soothing singer's masterful blend of ambient and folk music. Read more Audio
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Saturday, 12 August 2023
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Local trailblazers Strawpeople return with the typically moody Knucklebones
12 Aug 2023Tony Stamp reviews the electronic duo's first record in nineteen years. Read more Audio
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Rich is an off the cuff gem from New York rapper Homeboy Sandman
12 Aug 2023Tony Stamp reviews the veteran MC's latest collection of reflective rhymes. Read more Audio
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Rosinha de Valença was one of Brazil's greatest guitarists
12 Aug 2023Tony Stamp reviews a cracking collection of covers from 1971. Read more Audio
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Saturday, 5 August 2023
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The Sampler: The Ballad of Darren by Blur
5 Aug 2023The Britpop titans reflect on middle age in their first album since 2015. Read more Video, Audio
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The Sampler: Language of Flowers by Sofia Machray
5 Aug 2023The debut EP from this Te Whanganui-a-Tara songwriter is affable with a sinister edge. Read more Video, Audio
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Tony Stamp reviews the latest album releases.
4pm Sunday and 7:30pm Tuesday on RNZ National
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