The Sampler

Massey and Canterbury Universities have published new research into the economic and wellbeing effects of live performance. Tony Stamp speaks with three of the people involved. Audio

Amelia Murray delivers her second album as Fazerdaze, a feminine take on stadium rock sounds alongside lush synth pop. Audio

The Aussie firebrands deploy riffs as sharp as their wit on a raucous third outing. Audio

Coming across like a two am lounge band with a threatening singer, the Brit stalwarts still sound smooth, and slightly unsettling. Audio

Tahi host So'omalo Iteni Schwalger joins Tony to share music and insight from three of his favourite musical guests. Audio

An uneven collection from the Here We Go Magic frontman that pops in its mellower, tropical moments. Audio

The Canadian collective marry punk attitude to classic rock on songs as blunt as they are catchy. Audio

The LA musician finds beauty in the everyday on his lovingly crafted new album. Audio

An album of very British-sounding tracks that land somewhere between soul and folk, pairing Rose's smooth voice with rhythmic heft. Audio