The Sampler

Eleven years after his incredibly successful first album, the Wellington-based musician returns with a slightly more hi-fi collection of bedroom pop. Read more Audio

The Grammy-winning producer returns with a dancefloor behemoth, crammed with special guests. Read more Video, Audio

The NZ-born singer-songwriter is now based in Los Angeles after 18 years in Melbourne, and receiving glowing reviews for the first two albums released under her own name. Read more Video, Audio

Tony Stamp reviews the local guitar-slinger's psychedelic new LP. Read more Video, Audio

The Californian musician's third album is placid and pretty, but its lyrics pack a punch. Read more Video, Audio

The Portland band's latest feels like a look back through their 24 year catalogue, but Colin Meloy's writing is still sharp. Read more Video, Audio

A debrief with the former 95bFM Breakfast host about her five years in the role, and some songs she enjoyed along the way. Read more Audio

The Dunedin trio continue to produce 'dance music that's not afraid to be sad' on their third album. Read more Video, Audio

The Portland musician's new album is an inviting mix of ambient and neo-classical, involving acoustic guitar; upright bass; cello; and clarinet, all of which he taught himself. Read more Video, Audio

The always-candid LA-based expat processes pregnancy, heartache and ecological fears via expert, invigorating songcraft. Read more Video, Audio

South Korean DJ Peggy Gou is phenomenally successful. Her social media feed can blur into a montage of beaches, restaurants, fashion shows, and adoring crowds. Read more Video, Audio

The ex-pat neo-folk artist's name might serve as a warning, but his return after nine years is more bracingly original than scary. Read more Audio