The Sampler

Melody Thomas discusses the self-reinvention of former Australian teen rocker Daniel Johns. Read more Audio

This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews a highly anticipated sophomore set from Alabama Shakes and talks to Scotty Barnhart, musical director of the Count Basie Orchestra which tours New… Read more Audio

This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews the latest collection from Wellington stalwarts The Warratahs and the debut of young Malian quartet Songhoy Blues; and Melody Thomas discusses debut… Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger reviews the latest collection from Wellington stalwarts The Warratahs. Read more Audio

Melody Thomas immerses herself in the debut of Irish singer-songwriter Soak. Read more Audio

Melody Thomas discusses the debut album from Las Vegas shapeshifter Shamir. Read more Audio

This week in The Sampler Melody Thomas reviews a significant third album from Oregon-based New Zealander Ruban Nielson's Unknown Mortal Orchestra and the full-length debut of U.K. singer-songwriter… Read more Audio

Melody Thomas reviews a significant third album from Oregon-based New Zealander Ruban Nielson's Unknown Mortal Orchestra. Read more Audio

Nick Bollinger uncovers the neo-folk-jazz of Rock River's Ryley Walker. Read more Audio

Melody Thomas listens to the call of U.K. songbird Little Lapin Read more Audio

This week in The Sampler Melody Thomas reviews a fresh album from a reunited Blur, while Nick Bollinger investigates a collaboration between singing siblings The Staves and Bon Iver architect Justin… Read more Audio