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The Summer Sampler Radio Hour: Paul McCartney
25 Dec 2020On the fiftieth anniversary of his first solo album, Paul McCartney releases a new homemade set. Nick Bollinger evaluates it in the context of a half century of post-Beatles albums. Read more Audio
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The Sampler - International album highlights 2020
21 Dec 2020Nick Bollinger revisits some of the outstanding international albums of the past 12 months. Read more Audio
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The Sampler - International album highlights 2020
19 Dec 2020Nick Bollinger revisits some of the outstanding international albums of the past 12 months. Audio
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The Sampler: Best local albums of 2020
14 Dec 2020Nick Bollinger revisits some of the local albums that stood out in 2020. Read more Audio
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The Sampler : Matt Berninger, Oneohtrix Point Never & Sun Ra Arkestra
7 Dec 2020Nick Bollinger discusses the solo debut of The National frontman Matt Berninger and the first fresh release in twenty years from the unclassifiable Sun Ra Arkestra. Tony Stamp investigates the work of… Read more Audio
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The Sampler: Jeff Tweedy, This Is The Kit, Ela Minus
30 Nov 2020Nick Bollinger discusses the lockdown songs of Jeff Tweedy and rebellious synth-pop of Ela Minus while Tony Stamp lends an ear to This Is The Kit. Read more Audio
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The Sampler - AC/DC, Hachiku, Elvis Costello
23 Nov 2020Nick Bollinger discusses the killer riffs and retrograde lyrics of AC/DC, the musical wanderings of German-born, Melbourne-based Hachiku, and the 31st album from Elvis Costello. Read more Audio
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The Sampler - Glass Vaults, The Bobby Lees & Joni Mitchell
16 Nov 2020Nick Bollinger discusses the ambiguous sounds of Wellington trio Glass Vaults; Woodstock punk of The Bobby Lees; and takes a deep dive into the archives of Joni Mitchell. Read more Audio
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The Sampler - Sturgill Simpson, Autechre & Trees
9 Nov 2020Nick Bollinger reviews a bluegrass move from Sturgill Simpson, futuristic sounds from Autechre, and a lavish retrospective of British psych-folk curiosity Trees. Read more Audio
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The Sampler - Bruce Springsteen, Adrianne Lenker & Ian Morris
2 Nov 2020Nick Bollinger reviews a stock-taking set from Bruce Springsteen; lockdown songs from Adrianne Lenker; and a previously unheard album from the late Ian Morris. Read more Audio
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The Sampler: SAULT, Sylvan Esso & Jonsi
26 Oct 2020Nick Bollinger reviews a powerfully on-point album from militant dance collective SAULT, the folk-damaged electro-pop of Sylvan Esso and an outgoing solo outing from Sigur Ros singer Jonsi. Read more Audio
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The Sampler: Phoenix Foundation, Dead Famous People, Thompsons
19 Oct 2020Nick Bollinger discusses a new benchmark for veteran Wellington band The Phoenix Foundation; the welcome - if overdue - return of Dead Famous People, and the magnificent miserablism of Richard and… Read more Audio
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