The Sampler

Tony Stamp delves into the latest album releases, looks back at past classics, and speaks with a range of people on the pop cultural landscape.

Hosted by Tony Stamp

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Songs of a Lost World by The Cure

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Songs of a Lost World by The Cure

The British gloom icons return after sixteen years with a collection unfurls slowly and generously, luxuriating in Robert Smith's chord choices and surprisingly spry voice.
The Cure

Certain Limitations by Luke Temple

An uneven collection from the Here We Go Magic frontman that pops in its mellower, tropical moments.
Luke Temple & the Cascading Moms

Red Mile by Crack Cloud

The Canadian collective marry punk attitude with classic rock on songs as blunt as they are catchy.
Crack Cloud

Dreamer's Motel by Joachim Cooder

The LA musician finds beauty in the everyday on his lovingly crafted new album.
Joachim Cooder

This Ain't the Way You Go Out by Lucy Rose

An album of very British-sounding tracks that land somewhere between soul and folk, pairing Rose's smooth voice with rhythmic heft.
Lucy Rose

Keep Me on Your Mind/ See You Free by Bonny Light Horseman

The American folk trio deliver a sprawling 20 track collection, largely recorded at a pub in Ireland.
Bonny Light Horseman

Grey Eyes, Grey Lynn by Jim Nothing

The second album from the now-Auckland-based singer songwriter turns to the contemplative and pastoral, while still keeping things a bit noisy.
Jim Nothing

Good things take time: Mu from Fat Freddy's Drop talks Slo Mo

The founding member of one of Aotearoa's best-loved groups speaks with Tony Stamp about longevity, influences, and their long-awaited sixth studio album.
Fat Freddy's Drop

In My Chambers by Wiri Donna

Bianca Bailey's third EP marks another change of direction for the Wellington artist, this time towards heavy rock music.
Wiri Donna

Imaginal Disk by Magdalena Bay

The Los Angeles pop futurists plunge deeper into their own mythology on a catchy second outing.
Magdalena Bay

Interview: Mousey on The Dreams of Our Mothers' Mothers!

The Christchurch musician unpacks the darker tone of her third album.
The Dreams of Our Mothers' Mothers! album cover

The Hollow Husk of Feeling by Best Bets

A second helping of well-crafted guitar anthems from the acerbic Christchurch band.
Best Bets

Viva Hinds! by Hinds

The Spanish band are now a duo, continuing their celebratory spirit with help from some notable guests on a typically fun fourth album.
Hinds

Cascade by Floating Points

The British producer heads away from jazz to deliver an hour of dancefloor behemoths.
Sam Shepherd

Interview: The Department of Information

Three young NZ filmmakers have made documentaries on Dunedin's infamous Castle St, illegal Bikelife groups in Huntly and Hamilton, and plenty more, recently expanding into Europe.

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