The Sampler

Tony Stamp reviews the latest from British poet and musician Kae Tempest, and several new instalments from Tāmaki beatmaker SR Mpofu, while Elliott Childs assesses the reunion of legendary singers/… Read more Audio

Tony Stamp delves into the debut of burgeoning reggae superstar Koffee, an acerbic collection of rock anthems from Ōtautahi band Best Bets, and the impossibly cool sound of New York natives… Read more Audio

Tony Stamp tackles Norwegian musician Jenny Hval’s latest collection of poetic musings; and the new album by London’s Ibibio Sound Machine, which continues their marriage of Nigerian lyrics with… Read more Audio

Tony Stamp reviews the latest album by theatrical folk maverick Aldous Harding, a wildly diverse array of talent on the first compilation from Auckland label Sunreturn, and a selection of sixties soul… Read more Audio

Tony Stamp takes on the experimental pop behemoth that is Spanish pop star Rosalía’s third album, a second helping of emotional indie rock from Christchurch’s Mousey, and a serving of exotica from… Read more Audio

Tony Stamp inspects the first album in eighteen years from UK synth pop heavyweights Tears For Fears, an acid jazz-tinged EP by teenage Wellington producer Benny Salvador, and the latest long-player… Read more Audio

Tony Stamp reviews a lengthy new album by prolific folk-rockers Big Thief, an experimental set from Mutton Bird-turned-screen-composer David Long, and takes a look back at the second album by… Read more Audio

Tony Stamp reacts to the latest record in Spoon's thirty year rock career, the debut album by Manurewa rapper Deadforest, and a country-adjacent collection from Nashville's Erin Rae. Read more Audio

Tony Stamp reviews a blockbuster concept album by Canadian pop star The Weeknd, smooth songs with spiky lyrics from Tāmaki Makaurau/ Maungaturoto songwriter Erny Belle, and the return of mid-2000s… Read more Audio

Tony Stamp treats his ears to a trend-bucking second album by UK whizz-kids Black Country, New Road; the solo debut of Supergroove frontman and award-winning screen composer Karl Steven; and a… Read more Audio

Tony Stamp absorbs a record about caring by American soul maestro Curtis Harding, a drip-fed double album by dream-pop luminaries Beach House, and the latest high energy outing from local hip-hop… Read more Audio

Tony Stamp begins the year with local dance-fusion courtesy of drummer and producer Julien Dyne, a third album of covers from the eccentric Chan Marshall AKA Cat Power, and a stripped back celebration… Read more Audio