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The Sampler
Tony Stamp reviews the latest album releases.
4pm Sunday and 7:30pm Tuesday on RNZ National
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Sunday, 4 August 2024
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The vibes are always right on Brijean's Macro
4 Aug 2024A frothy, percussion-fuelled blast of '60s pop and dance music thump. Read more Video, Audio
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“I was being manipulated by social media itself. Its whole purpose is to keep you arguing”: Arab Strap take on the internet
4 Aug 2024The '90s indie rockers are back with their second album following a 15 year break, and have a lot to say about life online. Read more Video, Audio
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Sunday, 28 July 2024
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Cassandra Jenkins rubs against profundity on My Light, My Destroyer
28 Jul 2024The New York singer-songwriter presents a hyper-literate mix of indie-pop and found sounds. Read more Video, Audio
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Rapsody's Please Don't Cry is littered with poetry and hard truths
28 Jul 2024Maggie Tweedie explores the latest from American hip-hop musician Rapsody. Read more Video, Audio
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Auckland beatmaker SR Mpofu is chasing the perfect groove
28 Jul 2024Tony meets Auckland beatmaker SR Mpofu to find out how he released 12 projects in one year, learn about his childhood in Zimbabwe, and receive a lesson in music production. Read more Audio
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Saturday, 27 July 2024
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Still Here Season 2 is a warm reflection of Auckland's Pasifika community
27 Jul 2024The soundtrack to the web series focusing on Auckland's inner-city Pasifika community features music performed by members of Leao and Noa Records. Read more Audio
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Sunday, 21 July 2024
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The new album by UK collective SAULT is excellent... but you can't listen to it
21 Jul 2024The elusive UK soul collective present a one-track album that celebrates spirituality. Read more Audio
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1990s cult hitmakers The Folk Implosion return with Walk Thru Me
21 Jul 2024Lou Barlow's indie pop duo reunite for another mix of the heartfelt and experimental. Read more Video, Audio
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Saturday, 20 July 2024
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Clairo's Charm is tasteful and tightly controlled, but definitely worth your time
20 Jul 2024The soft-pop superstar reappears with an extra shot of soul on her third album. Read more Audio
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Texan band Loma partly recorded their new album in an end-of-life centre
20 Jul 2024Tony Stamp chats to the art-rock trio over four timezones about their third album How Will I Live Without a Body. Read more Audio
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Sunday, 14 July 2024
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UK rapper Niko B navigates small town life in his early twenties on Dog Eat Dog Food World
14 Jul 2024The UK rapper's debut comes four years after he found viral success in his teens, and finds him somewhat more grown up. Read more Video, Audio
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Ghana Special 2 celebrates the music of the Ghanaian diaspora during the 1980s
14 Jul 2024The latest compilation from Soundway documents the burger-highlife music made by West-African emigrants. Read more Audio
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About The Sampler
Tony Stamp reviews the latest album releases.
4pm Sunday and 7:30pm Tuesday on RNZ National
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