The Sampler

Nick Bollinger surveys the southern excursion of Oakland soul belter Shannon Shaw. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger reviews an unrepentant new album from Lily Allen. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger lends an ear to the musings of cosmic cowgirl Kacey Musgraves. Read more Audio

This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger discusses the political and psychological issues raised by Kanye West's latest album; comforting melodies and disquieting meditations from Father John Misty… Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger celebrates the return of 78-year-old Yorkshire folk treasure Norma Waterson. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger looks at the political and psychological issues raised by Kanye West's latest album. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger listens to the comforting melodies and disquieting meditations of Joshua Tillman, a.k.a. Father John Misty. Read more Audio

This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews the solo debut of sometime New Zealand-based soul singer Deva Mahal; the hard road song-tales of Bernie Griffen; and rhythms and rants from Mr Sterile.

Nick Bollinger considers the hard-road song-tales of Bernie Griffen. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger discusses the rhythms, rants and recent releases of Wellington-based independent musician Mr Sterile. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger listens to the international debut of formerly Wellington-based soul singer Deva Mahal. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger lends an ear to the first solo set in seven years from former Fur Patrol frontwoman Julia Deans. Read more Audio