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.
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Songs of a Lost World by The Cure
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Songs of a Lost World by The Cure
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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.
Certain Limitations by Luke Temple
Certain Limitations by Luke Temple
An uneven collection from the Here We Go Magic frontman that pops in its mellower, tropical moments.
Red Mile by Crack Cloud
Red Mile by Crack Cloud
The Canadian collective marry punk attitude with classic rock on songs as blunt as they are catchy.
Dreamer's Motel by Joachim Cooder
Dreamer's Motel by Joachim Cooder
The LA musician finds beauty in the everyday on his lovingly crafted new album.
This Ain't the Way You Go Out by Lucy Rose
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.
Keep Me on Your Mind/ See You Free by Bonny Light Horseman
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.
Grey Eyes, Grey Lynn by Jim Nothing
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.
Good things take time: Mu from Fat Freddy's Drop talks Slo Mo
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.
In My Chambers by Wiri Donna
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.
Imaginal Disk by Magdalena Bay
Imaginal Disk by Magdalena Bay
The Los Angeles pop futurists plunge deeper into their own mythology on a catchy second outing.
Interview: Mousey on The Dreams of Our Mothers' Mothers!
Interview: Mousey on The Dreams of Our Mothers' Mothers!
The Christchurch musician unpacks the darker tone of her third album.
The Hollow Husk of Feeling by Best Bets
The Hollow Husk of Feeling by Best Bets
A second helping of well-crafted guitar anthems from the acerbic Christchurch band.
Viva Hinds! by Hinds
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.
Cascade by Floating Points
Cascade by Floating Points
The British producer heads away from jazz to deliver an hour of dancefloor behemoths.
Interview: The Department of Information
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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