The Sampler

Elliott Childs reviews a timely and topical set from Southern US rockers Drive-By Truckers. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger discusses the strong melodies, experimental sonics and social studies of California-born singer-songwriter Weyes (pronounced Wise) Blood. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger checks the unique and familiar sounds of local duo Hopetoun Brown. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger convenes a Sampler Summit to discuss the latest album from octogenarian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen. He is joined by musicians Steve Abel and Hollie Fullbrook, and broadcaster Kim… Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger discusses a personal and political album from sister of superstar Beyonce - Solange. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger reviews a set of covers from local synth-pop siren Princess Chelsea. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger mulls over a memory-filled songbook from Van Morrison. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger traces the latest steps in the sonic and spiritual journey of Wellington's Electric Wire Hustle. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger revisits a Flying Nun classic from Bill Direen's Builders. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger discusses the transformation of Bon Iver. Read more Audio