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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, 5 August 2023
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The Sampler: A Trip to Bolgatanga by African Head Charge
5 Aug 2023The psychedelic dub pioneers craft an album-length tribute to bandleader Bonjo Iyabinghi Noah's hometown. Read more Video, Audio
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Saturday, 29 July 2023
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The Sampler: PJ Harvey, Karl Steven, Hand Habits
29 Jul 2023Tony Stamp reviews an adaptation of an epic poem, a selection of local remixers, and a playfully profound folk-pop EP. Read more Audio
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Saturday, 8 July 2023
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The Sampler: Beach Fossils, Robin Saville, Teke Teke
8 Jul 2023Tony Stamp reviews Brooklyn indie-surf, British landscape-inspired ambient electronica, and a boisterous outing from Canada by way of Japan. Read more Audio
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Saturday, 1 July 2023
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The Sampler: Youth Lagoon, Mioclono, Cloth
1 Jul 2023Tony Stamp reviews Idaho indie, Spanish percussion jams, and Glaswegian dream-pop. Read more Audio
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Saturday, 24 June 2023
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The Sampler: Pickle Darling, Protomartyr, This Is The Kit
24 Jun 2023Tony Stamp reviews Ōtautahi bedroom pop, Detroit post-punk, and banjo-led Parisian folk. Read more Audio
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Saturday, 17 June 2023
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The Sampler: Nabihah Iqbal, Tom Lark, Feist
17 Jun 2023Tony Stamp reviews poetic British post-punk, local space-folk, and the return of a Canadian great. Read more Audio
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Saturday, 10 June 2023
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The Sampler: No Broadcast, Overmono, Hannah Jadagu
10 Jun 2023Tony Stamp reviews yearning indie rock from Ōtautahi, an anthemic UK dance debut, and boundary-busting bedroom pop. Read more Audio
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Saturday, 3 June 2023
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The Sampler: Jazmine Mary, The Big Fresh Collective, Guardian Singles
3 Jun 2023Tony Stamp reviews the second album by neo folk artist Jazmine Mary, a nationwide collection from the BFC, and Guardian Singles’ noisy return. Read more Audio
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Saturday, 27 May 2023
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The Sampler: The National, Deva Mahal, Ethel Cain
27 May 2023Elliott Childs reviews the latest release from stately indie rockers The National, Maggie Tweedie assesses future classics from Deva Mahal, and Liam Brown talks anti-pop star Ethel Cain. Read more Audio
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Saturday, 20 May 2023
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The Sampler: The Circling Sun, Peter One, Dictaphone Blues
20 May 2023Tony Stamp reviews the debut of local jazz super-ensemble The Circling Sun, West Africa-via-Nashville musician Peter One's first LP in 40 years, and Dictaphone Blues' return to noisy fun. Read more Audio
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Saturday, 13 May 2023
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The Sampler: Cloudboy, Fred Again..., Brian Eno, Terrible Sons
13 May 2023Tony Stamp reviews the reissue of Cloudboy's ambitious 2001 epic, an ambient album by Brian Eno and Fred Again…, and Terrible Sons' hushed and wholesome debut LP. Read more Audio
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Saturday, 6 May 2023
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The Sampler: Tiny Ruins, Billy Nomates, Maxine Funke
6 May 2023Tony Stamp reviews a hopeful collection about grief from Tiny Ruins, UK maverick Billy Nomates' second record, and the latest from Dunedin songwriter Maxine Funke. Read more Audio
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The Sampler
About The Sampler
Tony Stamp reviews the latest album releases.
4pm Sunday and 7:30pm Tuesday on RNZ National
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