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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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Saturday, 12 August 2023
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Rich is an off the cuff gem from New York rapper Homeboy Sandman
12 Aug 2023Tony Stamp reviews the veteran MC's latest collection of reflective rhymes. Read more Audio
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Rosinha de Valença was one of Brazil's greatest guitarists
12 Aug 2023Tony Stamp reviews a cracking collection of covers from 1971. Read more Audio
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Saturday, 5 August 2023
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The Sampler: The Ballad of Darren by Blur
5 Aug 2023The Britpop titans reflect on middle age in their first album since 2015. Read more Video, Audio
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The Sampler: Language of Flowers by Sofia Machray
5 Aug 2023The debut EP from this Te Whanganui-a-Tara songwriter is affable with a sinister edge. Read more Video, Audio
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The Sampler: A Trip to Bolgatanga by African Head Charge
5 Aug 2023The psychedelic dub pioneers craft an album-length tribute to bandleader Bonjo Iyabinghi Noah's hometown. Read more Video, Audio
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Saturday, 29 July 2023
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The Sampler: PJ Harvey, Karl Steven, Hand Habits
29 Jul 2023Tony Stamp reviews an adaptation of an epic poem, a selection of local remixers, and a playfully profound folk-pop EP. Read more Audio
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Saturday, 8 July 2023
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The Sampler: Beach Fossils, Robin Saville, Teke Teke
8 Jul 2023Tony Stamp reviews Brooklyn indie-surf, British landscape-inspired ambient electronica, and a boisterous outing from Canada by way of Japan. Read more Audio
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Saturday, 1 July 2023
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The Sampler: Youth Lagoon, Mioclono, Cloth
1 Jul 2023Tony Stamp reviews Idaho indie, Spanish percussion jams, and Glaswegian dream-pop. Read more Audio
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Saturday, 24 June 2023
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The Sampler: Pickle Darling, Protomartyr, This Is The Kit
24 Jun 2023Tony Stamp reviews Ōtautahi bedroom pop, Detroit post-punk, and banjo-led Parisian folk. Read more Audio
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Saturday, 17 June 2023
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The Sampler: Nabihah Iqbal, Tom Lark, Feist
17 Jun 2023Tony Stamp reviews poetic British post-punk, local space-folk, and the return of a Canadian great. Read more Audio
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Saturday, 10 June 2023
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The Sampler: No Broadcast, Overmono, Hannah Jadagu
10 Jun 2023Tony Stamp reviews yearning indie rock from Ōtautahi, an anthemic UK dance debut, and boundary-busting bedroom pop. Read more Audio
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Saturday, 3 June 2023
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The Sampler: Jazmine Mary, The Big Fresh Collective, Guardian Singles
3 Jun 2023Tony Stamp reviews the second album by neo folk artist Jazmine Mary, a nationwide collection from the BFC, and Guardian Singles’ noisy return. Read more Audio
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The Sampler
About The Sampler
Tony Stamp reviews the latest album releases.
4pm Sunday and 7:30pm Tuesday on RNZ National
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