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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, 29 October 2022
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The Sampler: Princess Chelsea, Jockstrap, Daphni
29 Oct 2022Tony Stamp reviews Princess Chelsea’s newest mix of sweet & sour songcraft, classical/ EDM madness from Britain's Jockstrap, and the latest by Canadian producer Daphni. Read more Audio
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Saturday, 22 October 2022
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Sampler Summit: Björk
22 Oct 2022Tony Stamp assembles a panel of experts to assess the new Björk album Fossora. Read more Audio
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Tuesday, 18 October 2022
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The Sampler: Alex G, Ari Lennox, No Age
18 Oct 2022Tony Stamp reviews Alex G's experimental folk-rock, neo-soul jams by Ari Lennox, and punk primitivism from No Age. Read more Audio
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Saturday, 8 October 2022
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The Sampler: catching up on local releases
8 Oct 2022Tony Stamp looks back over the last few months of local releases and highlights some worth checking out. Read more Audio
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Tuesday, 4 October 2022
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On Spirituals Santigold aimed to go "inward, upward and forward"
4 Oct 2022Tony Stamp dissects genre-hopping musician Santigold's latest album Spirituals, with help from the artist herself. Read more Video, Audio
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Saturday, 17 September 2022
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The Sampler: Julia Jacklin, Clear Path Ensemble, Sudan Archives
17 Sep 2022Tony Stamp reviews Sydneysider Julia Jacklin's impeccable third album, Poneke jazz from Clear Path Ensemble, and a sprawling RnB opus by Sudan Archives. Read more Audio
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Saturday, 10 September 2022
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The Sampler: Black Thought, Baecorp, Hudson Mohawke
10 Sep 2022Tony Stamp explores new albums by veteran rapper Black Thought, Auckland newcomers Baecorp, and wonky Scottish producer Hudson Mohawke. Read more Audio
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Saturday, 3 September 2022
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The Sampler: Cass McCombs, DOMi & JD Beck, Andrew Tuttle
3 Sep 2022Tony Stamp reviews Cass McCombs' satirical songs about sadness, Domi & JD Beck's hyperactive jazz, and the ambient banjo music of Andrew Tuttle. Read more Audio
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Saturday, 27 August 2022
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The Sampler: Recitals, Motte, Kiwi Jr
27 Aug 2022Tony Stamp checks out the debut LP by Poneke's Recitals, a frosty collection from Ōtautahi violinist Motte, and more funny, catchy indie rock courtesy of Canadians Kiwi Jr. Read more Audio
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Saturday, 20 August 2022
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The Sampler: Emily Fairlight & The Shifting Sands, Moppy, Panda Bear & Sonic Boom
20 Aug 2022Tony Stamp directs his ears to a lovely and lacerating collection from Emily Fairlight and The Shifting Sands, atmospheric electronics courtesy of Kirikiriroa's Moppy, and a sixties-indebted… Read more Audio
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Saturday, 13 August 2022
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The Sampler: Stinky Jim, Babeheaven, Carrtoons
13 Aug 2022Tony Stamp assesses an album of dubwise delights from Auckland DJ Stinky Jim, a pleasantly polite outing by UK five-piece Babeheaven, and a selection of snackable soul courtesy of NYC producer… Read more Audio
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Saturday, 6 August 2022
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The Sampler: Beyoncé, Feign Jima, Tali
6 Aug 2022Tony Stamp sifts through the maelstrom of responses to Beyoncé's latest, discovers a new Melbourne singer called Feign Jima, and checks out the 8th album from NZ's queen of drum n bass, Tali. 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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