The Sampler

Nick Bollinger discusses the mad hook-filled debut of trans-national pop conglomerate Superorganism; the literate lyrics and memorable melodies of Lucy Dacus; and guitar fantasias from Julian Lage and… Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger discusses a 70s-flavoured solo debut from piano-man for hire Dominic Blaazer. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger talks to Scandanavian duo - and WOMAD visitors - My Bubba. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger reviews an exhaustive collection of 60s Kiwi garage rock. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger reviews a 70s-flavoured solo debut from piano-man-for-hire Dominic Blaazer; an exhaustive boxed set of 60s Kiwi garage rock; and talks to Scandanavian visitors - and WOMAD performers -… Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger reasons that Kendrick Lamar’s Black Panther is not so much a soundtrack as a blockbuster in its own right; ponders Belle and Sebastian’s solutions to human problems, plus the latest set… Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger reasons that Kendrick Lamar’s Black Panther soundtrack is a blockbuster in its own right Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger reviews the latest set from Colchester soul man James Hunter. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger discusses the golden voice and grief-soaked second album of Marlon Williams. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger discusses the golden voice and grief-soaked second album of Marlon Williams; the jazz soul of expatriate bassman Jonathan Zwartz; and the ways in which soon-to-tour jazz diva Cecile… Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger lends an ear to soon-to-tour jazz singer Cecile McLorin Salvant, and notes that she seems to be channelling the music's history. Read more Audio